Was up til after 2 a.m. watching "Men, Women & Children," rented On Demand. It stars Jennifer Garner and Adam Sandler in a story about the internet and its [constant] effects on teens and their parents. Follows five families in a small Texas town--though none of the characters have a Lone Star twang.
I'd heard about this film when it came out in October but couldn't find it in theaters. It addresses crossing lines, boundaries--the omnipresent texting, sexting, etc. One of the teens is anorexic, with help from cyber tutorials. It is a sobering film. I liked it. It spoke to me and answered some questions.
Then we were up by 7 to drive H. to the airport for a flight to Austin. Then we went to Whole Foods in West Orange to recycle our #5s [the town only collects 1s and 2s], get a hot breakfast, stock up on groceries and bath salts and spring bulbs and cards.
Then off to Bartlett's in Clifton to drop off a thank-you card, some birthday cupcakes and special cat treats for Punchy's furry friends there.
Then horseback riding lesson for Punch, booking a horse birthday party at the barn, walking Sug in the rain, doing dishes and laundry and chasing Punch and her pal [they like me to be a silly monster] for an hour or so. Roasting chicken and potatoes, serving dinner, cleaning up, taking 30 minutes to rest when sitter, Elaine, arrived at 7:30. Getting dressed--tights and a skirt, tank top and long silver link necklace--and driving to 50th birthday party in town for my friend Helen. It was so lovely! A touching toast from her husband, Steven, and a song he sang when they first dated, fancy hot apps, mini twice-baked potatoes, Dorothy Parker cocktails [so green and delicious], the requisite sheet cake, but this one very good from Helen's favorite place, Stuffed Cupcakes in Nutley. [Martha Stewart grew up in Nutley--just sayin'.]
Near midnight, a fire was laid and lit. Several of us left from the original party of 70 settled into the comfortable couches. I hated to go, just chatting and feeling the warmth, but headed out 12:45 a.m. to scoot to the ATM for the $75 I owed Elaine for the night. Money well spent for peace of mind and connecting with friends.
And now, it's almost 2 a.m. again. Wake-up will soon be upon us.
Good night.
I'd heard about this film when it came out in October but couldn't find it in theaters. It addresses crossing lines, boundaries--the omnipresent texting, sexting, etc. One of the teens is anorexic, with help from cyber tutorials. It is a sobering film. I liked it. It spoke to me and answered some questions.
Then we were up by 7 to drive H. to the airport for a flight to Austin. Then we went to Whole Foods in West Orange to recycle our #5s [the town only collects 1s and 2s], get a hot breakfast, stock up on groceries and bath salts and spring bulbs and cards.
Then off to Bartlett's in Clifton to drop off a thank-you card, some birthday cupcakes and special cat treats for Punchy's furry friends there.
Then horseback riding lesson for Punch, booking a horse birthday party at the barn, walking Sug in the rain, doing dishes and laundry and chasing Punch and her pal [they like me to be a silly monster] for an hour or so. Roasting chicken and potatoes, serving dinner, cleaning up, taking 30 minutes to rest when sitter, Elaine, arrived at 7:30. Getting dressed--tights and a skirt, tank top and long silver link necklace--and driving to 50th birthday party in town for my friend Helen. It was so lovely! A touching toast from her husband, Steven, and a song he sang when they first dated, fancy hot apps, mini twice-baked potatoes, Dorothy Parker cocktails [so green and delicious], the requisite sheet cake, but this one very good from Helen's favorite place, Stuffed Cupcakes in Nutley. [Martha Stewart grew up in Nutley--just sayin'.]
Near midnight, a fire was laid and lit. Several of us left from the original party of 70 settled into the comfortable couches. I hated to go, just chatting and feeling the warmth, but headed out 12:45 a.m. to scoot to the ATM for the $75 I owed Elaine for the night. Money well spent for peace of mind and connecting with friends.
And now, it's almost 2 a.m. again. Wake-up will soon be upon us.
Good night.
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