jaysus, joseph and mary, watching this movie is like having a 2-hour emotional enema.

now all I want is to go to Ireland, get some new pretty shoes, and take a nap—pretty much in reverse order.

Over a year ago I saw a TV program about the life of this photographer, Evelyn Cameron. I finally got the book I ordered and it then had to wait two more days (project deadline at work) before I could read it. Tonight I couldn’t wait any longer and spent and enjoyable interruption-free hour on the ride home flipping thru the photos. Awesome stuff.

This is from ‘her’ website:

“Leaving behind her childhood world of the English gentry, Evelyn Cameron began ranching on the harsh and beautiful plains of eastern Montana in 1889 with her husband Ewen. When their initial venture-raising polo ponies-failed, Evelyn turned to glass-plate photography to help support her family. Nearly 2,000 negatives remained in a friend’s basement for 50 years after Evelyn’s death until author Donna M. Lucey tracked down the extraordinary collection.

Photographing Montana showcases more than 150 photographs of life in Montana from the 1890s through the 1920s. Evelyn Cameron’s work portrays vast landscapes, range horses, cattle roundups, wheat harvests, community celebrations, and wildlife of the high plains. Her vivid images convey the lonely strength of the sheepherders and homesteaders and track the growth of Terry, a small town on the Yellowstone River. Her family portraits are priceless glimpses into the past, capturing the endurance, pride, and hope of those she photographed.

Through excerpts from her diaries and letters, we follow Evelyn’s transformation from a daughter of the English upper class to a resourceful ranch woman relishing the independence and challenges of western life. Photographing Montana is essential reading for students of the American frontier and women’s history.”

I posted this photo (something I shot from a store window) on flickr, and one of my contacts commented that it reminded her of Eugene Atget’s work. I told her, “I don’t know who that is, but I love me some learning so I’m off to find out!”

I subsequently ordered this book and I have to say, I love his work. I really like how he saw something different in the “ordinary”. I’ve always tried to explain to my friends how I too see my surroundings differently, and use photography in an attempt to capture just what that difference is.

I’m not comparing myself to a master, but it’s like I found a kindred spirit.

Even though I knew this sentence was coming, somehow I had yet forgotten and the tears reached my eyes simultaneously with these words:

“How cruel it must be for a man to live past his soul.”

I’m going to be very tired at work tomorrow (today, actually), but this was so worth staying up for.

I saw this (gulp) 20 years ago at the cinema with my sister, and we were nearly kicked out for laughing too much! It’s dated in parts (no cell phones, smoking inside the police station, modifying the ID on the plane – with SCISSORS) but it is still a damn funny movie. The chemistry between De Niro and Grodin really makes this work.

**edited to add: and let’s not forget Dennis Farina, who has one of the best movie lines in this, “You two better start getting more personally involved in your work or I’m gonna stab in you the heart with a pencil.”

good gawd that opening was horrifying, and it was only because this was an Oscar contender that I didn’t immediately shut it off. I managed to get beyond all the bloody dog-fighting scenes (albeit in FF) and then somewhat enjoyed parts of the remaining movie.

I found there were several moments of incredible acting in this film, but the scenes with the dogs so turned me off that I’m quite certain I won’t ever watch this again. I’m trying to grasp the necessity of such violent and bloody dog-fights to the plot line, but truthfully my shock turned to disgust which quickly turned to disrespect and then I just didn’t give a fuck anymore what happened to those characters.

Next time I’ll read the synopsis before ordering a movie!

I adore this show, and find it’s still funny even after multiple viewings. I remember watching this every week, with the Mom and Grandma, and can still hear the echoes of our laughter. Watching this show is like visiting with old friends and it helps ease the ache of missing my Grandma.

Season finale on Tuesday (which means I can find it online on Wednesday)!

I’ve really enjoyed this show—don’t know for sure if I’ll make the effort to watch Season 2, but I think it’s likely I will.

I do not normally buy self-tanning products however, whilst I was browsing for more body lotion, I saw this product and liked the idea of building a gradual “glow”.

After reading the instructions on the back, I expected to have this “glow” after 3-4 days. What I got was one entire day of smelling like feet (this stuff really stinks; not so bad during application but within an hour there is a distinctively unpleasant odour) and now I’ve awoken to orange streaks all over my body.

There is absolutely NO WAY I’m going to continue using this product.

New episodes beginning April 22nd!

I’ve been wondering where the other episodes have been, completely forgetting about the writers’ strike. Finally went to their website (duh). The show is a hoot and I’m looking forward to completing the season.