Stick Horse Cowgirls

Last Saturday MIL, Mom and I took ourselves out to the movies!  We splurged on popcorn and settled in, not knowing how wonderful a treat we were in for. We went to see The King’s Speech, and I must say it is one of the most enjoyable movies I have seen in a long time.  It is the true story of King George VI (“Bertie,” the present Queen’s father) and his ascension to the throne of England when his brother abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson.  His reluctance to take the throne was heightened by the fact that he stuttered and the thought of public speaking was an anathema to him.  The story revolves around a self-taught “speech teacher” who helps him and, in the process, becomes his lifelong friend.  See this: This movie is beautifully shot and powerfully acted.  I understand Golden Globes have rightly been bestowed, and I expect to see Oscars. The movie takes you through the beginning of World War II, looming as “Bertie” was straining under being pushed onto the throne (what pressu

Alright, as a woman whose husband left her for someone 28 years younger, I know I have a bit of an axe to grind on this one, but I laughed so hard when I happened onto this.  V was over last night, and she thought it was funny, too.  So, here’s a little video that caused me to laugh: Did you laugh, too?  Hope your Monday is a good one…I’m off to a BUSY one!  C

Well, V and I have certainly been derelict in our blogging duties.  The Christmas season was all-consuming.  I was blessed with a houseful of nephews plus a niece.  The house seems quiet after that many people, but at least one has promised to come in the summer to help me stain porches. We have lots of snow for our area.  Here is what my place looks like: Chili is loving the snow.  My problem is that he’s decided he wants to go out in the middle of the night (unusual) and play in the snow for an hour or two, whining at the door when he’s ready to snuggle back down.  I don’t have the heart to leave him out there in low teens weather, so I drag back up to indulge him by letting him back in to sleep. Notice the deer rib cage Chili has dragged up.  So picturesque in the snow. And, now, for the sad news.  Earlier this week we had to put my Sheltie, Scout, down.  She rallied a bit last month after her vet visit, but the last couple of weeks have been hard for her.  She