Sunday, February 25, 2007

The Queen

A fantastic movie, really well done, portraying a side of the English Queen (Elizabeth II) that I'd never known before, especially with regards to the Princess Diana issue, but maybe only since I was young when it all occured. The movie ended with the end of the Diana issue (or really the beginning part of the issue) and didn't deal with later contraversies with Blair and the Queen.
*And here I hear the work contraversy in my head as an English person would say it...

But either way, it's quite a movie, and moving in it's own way. Helen Mirren is absolutely wonderful, and although the actor for Blair doesn't really remind me of the way Tony Blair actually looks, they did a wonderful job. Highly recommended by me.

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Honest Tea/Ade

So Margie has been ranting and raving about these Honest Tea drinks she ended up buying at Jay's Place, and finally I gave in and tried them. Not so bad, and quite healthy. I didn't see it on the last one I drank, but on the inside label of this one was a good quote...

"Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there." -Josh Billings

Monday, February 19, 2007

Take off your shoes?

http://healthbolt.net/2007/02/19/easy-health-tip-36-take-off-your-shoes/

It’s something that a lot of families think is a good idea, but I always figured it had to do with keeping the house clean. But it’s not something I’ve ever taken upon myself to do at school. Perhaps this medical reason is a good one. Plus, it’s easier to sit cross-legged in my chair without shoes (which I like). :D.

Overheard in New York

Link here

Oh, it has great great lines that people have overheard and typed up to share... here's some:

Four-year-old girl: Mommy, is this avant-garde?
Mom: Yes.
Four-year-old girl: Mommy, I like avant-garde.

--MoMA

Frat boyfriend: Wait, 525,600 what? What was that about?
Girlfriend: Minutes, baby. It's, like, how many minutes we have in our lives.
Frat boyfriend: Oh. [Two blocks later] Wait, 525,600 what? Minutes?
Girlfriend: Yes. Minutes.

--Nederlander Theatre, 41st & 7th