Flashback...

This weekend I went to the theatre to see Pirates 3. My opinions on this movie match relatively closely with critics and friends alike, so I'm not going to get into that. But while I was getting settled in my seat, a preview for Transformers came on. Seeing this flashed me back to my senior year of college...

I had a friend, Dave. We had been friends for almost four years. We had a lot of fun together goofing around, hanging out, talking about cars... That fall, I had a job at the mall and he would come visit me almost once a week. During my breaks, we would walk down the mall talking about just about everything. Many times, we would end up in Gadzooks to view the new shirts that were out. This was about the time that all the 80s stuff we had grown up with was coming back onto the scene: Care Bears, GI Joe, Rainbow Brite, Hee-Man, Transformers, etc. We used to laugh and reminisce about what we watched and played with as kids, we had lots of fun! Well, we discovered we had both loved Transformers as kids. That May, when the time came for me to graduate and move from the area, Dave gave me a very special present. He gave me a Megatron shirt. And not just any shirt- it's one of those silky polyester shirts that look like the comic has been painted right onto the material all over the shirt. I loved it and love it still as it hangs in my closet awaiting for those times I deem special enough to wear it.

Well, a very special opportunity for the shirt is quickly approaching as the new movie opens July 4. Don't know if I'll make it to the midnight showing, but I can guarantee you I will be in the theatre sometime that week! It seems odd that I won't be going to see it with Dave - we talked about the idea of a Transformers movie so many times! Unfortunately, we lost touch after I moved away. Dave, if you're around, let me know. It doesn't seem right to see this movie without you, yet I also know I would be in trouble with you if I didn't see it. Well, when the time comes, you will be on my mind as I view it...

Oh, PS: If you haven't seen Pirates yet, and hadn't heard, be sure to stay until the end of the credits for the final scene.

Love Y'all!

I found IT on...

Uh-Oh! I just might be hooked. I have opened myself an eBay account and have even made my first purchase. Well...I should say purchases, as I actually have acquired 3 prints from an art dealer. I must say, it was all a bit overwhelming and I was a bit trepidatious as I hovered over the "commit" button. But, now that the process is over, I'm very excited about my new pieces. Of course, they are only inexpensive prints. The responsibility of owning a real masterpiece is beyond my abilities.


This is a Robert Doisneau, Calvary on Champs de Mars. I have one other Doisneau, so this should add nicely to my hopefully blossoming collection.



I have quite a few Monet prints that currently grace my bedroom walls. This is one (Houses of Parliament) that has been a little elusive in the acquiring of a decent print, but I think this one looks quite good. Can anyone name the Pierce Brosnan movie that brought this painting superfluous popularity?



This is a Marc Chagall. I found his works while surfing the web and there are some that mesmerize me- including this The Blue Circus. I hope to add several more, but will wait until I can find quality prints at decent prices.

Now, I just need to purchase frames and find wall space for these...

Insanity...an answer to any problem!

Dear Friends and Family,
If you are reading this, please don't worry about me for I have concocted a plan of provision for many years to come. I have decided to allow the insanity to set in and infest my being. I will be placed in a nice, clean home with padded walls. I will be fed three meals a day along with plenty of "happy" pills to help me forget everything I'm missing. If I'm good enough, I should be able to keep this up for many years, maintaining my comfortable status.

Alright, so maybe I am joking...like you couldn't figure it out. But lately I have felt like I am going insane, mainly from boredom at work. I don't understand not working, I don't understand being held back. It's causing me to question my sanity. That's all I can say here...

But tonight, starting at 7 pm (central), I will not be bored! Though I am appx. 650 miles away, I will be connected in spirit to people I love through the art of reality television, known as Survivor! I don't know how I ever got hooked on the show- sometimes I've wondered if Karla or Jennifer slipped me something in the food they made :) Whatever the reason, I'm grateful. Every Thursday I feel surrounded by so much love, even though I am alone, because I know they are doing the same thing I am and offering up prayers for all the members of our Survivor Family. So, tonight will be grand and will definitely (as always) be the hightlight of my week!

To all my friends and family: I very much miss you all and send my love with lots of air hugs!