Everybody out there send a Happy Birthday wish to my Mom today!
Love you, Mom!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Sunday, January 13, 2008
A Place of Jersey History
My husband surprised me this weekend with a trip to Red Bank, NJ, aka "the motherland" of Kevin Smith, creator of the greatest collection of NJ-based films in history.
Even before I was a NJ resident, I was a HUGE fan of Kevin Smith movies. You just can't beat the lude, crude humor of Jay & Silent Bob, Holden & Banky, Alyssa, and all of the other great characters from "Clerks", "Mallrats", "Chasing Amy", "Dogma", and "Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back". (Smith, of course, has made other films, but the above mentioned are the ones I've seen...many many times each).
We got to visit the "Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash" store, which was actually used to film scenes whenever Smith's characters were at "Brody's" comic book store. Here's a photo of the store front:
Inside the store, there are all kinds of movie props, scripts, movie action figures, T-shirts (my fave was the "CLIT: Coalition for the Liberation of Itinerant Treedwellers", a reference to "Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back"), and of course, comic books.
After this very cool adventure, I must admit that Jersey is really growing on me!
Even before I was a NJ resident, I was a HUGE fan of Kevin Smith movies. You just can't beat the lude, crude humor of Jay & Silent Bob, Holden & Banky, Alyssa, and all of the other great characters from "Clerks", "Mallrats", "Chasing Amy", "Dogma", and "Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back". (Smith, of course, has made other films, but the above mentioned are the ones I've seen...many many times each).
We got to visit the "Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash" store, which was actually used to film scenes whenever Smith's characters were at "Brody's" comic book store. Here's a photo of the store front:
Inside the store, there are all kinds of movie props, scripts, movie action figures, T-shirts (my fave was the "CLIT: Coalition for the Liberation of Itinerant Treedwellers", a reference to "Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back"), and of course, comic books.
I was also lucky enough to come across this bumper sticker that is ABSOLUTELY perfect for display on my blog:
After this very cool adventure, I must admit that Jersey is really growing on me!Monday, January 7, 2008
Political Quotes of the Week
I don't really keep up with politics, but my husband does. So, when he suggested (I think jokingly, but I'm not sure) that we watch the New Hampshire presidential primary debates this past Saturday evening, I had to chuckle.
I'm not sure how it happened, but we ended up watching half the Republican debate and the entire Democrat debate. What is more suprprising than my actual willingness to watch approximately 2 hrs of political debates is that I found it quite entertaining! Not necessarily because of the the dodgy answers EVERYONE was giving to almost EVERY question, but thanks to the unexpected comments that I just didn't think any of these politicians would say, at least in public!
Here are my favorites (with RJG's thoughts):
I'm not sure how it happened, but we ended up watching half the Republican debate and the entire Democrat debate. What is more suprprising than my actual willingness to watch approximately 2 hrs of political debates is that I found it quite entertaining! Not necessarily because of the the dodgy answers EVERYONE was giving to almost EVERY question, but thanks to the unexpected comments that I just didn't think any of these politicians would say, at least in public!
Here are my favorites (with RJG's thoughts):
"If Musharaf does not cooperate with the U.S. in searching for Bin Laden in Pakistan, I would ask him to step down [from his position as President]."
-paraphrase of Bill Richardson (D), when asked what he would do if Pakistan refuses to assist in the search for Al Quaida and Bin Laden in his country.
RJG says: Good luck with that one! I'm sure he'll be happy to step down from his dictatorship!
"We don't agree on much, but I do agree with you on one thing. You are definitely the candidate of change!"
-a condescending comment by John McCain (R) to Mitt Romney (R).
RJG says: Ok, John, so you don't like Mitt. But what are you actually implying here??
"That hurts my feelings....but I'm sure I can get over it."
-Hilary Clinton (D), after being asked why people do not find her likeable.
RJG: For a minute there, I thought she may actually have feelings...my bad!
"You're likeable enough."
-Barack Obama (D), in response to Hilary Clinton suggesting/asking that she's "not that bad".
RJG says: OUCH!
"I suggest changes, Senator Obama suggests changes, but the 'status quo' won't let things change."
-paraphrasing John Edwards in his not-so-subtle critique of Hilary Clinton, aka the "Status Quo".
RJG says: Stop talking in code words...it's not like people don't know how much you dislike her!
All these comments, and just think, the primaries are just beginning! I can't wait to hear what comes out of their mouths when the REAL election happens!!
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
New Year's Eve in Times Square
I've wanted to attend the festivities in Times Square from the moment I moved to the area. I thought about going last year, but was scared away by all the crazy rules that you have to follow if you want to actually be in the closed off area. I particularly didn't like the idea of standing outside in the cold for several hours with no food, beverages, or toilets.
This year, I was incredibly lucky to be invited to a party on the 22nd floor of a building at 45th and Broadway. The view was AMAZING! And I got to see everything in the comfort of a posh law office with plenty of food, beverages, and bathrooms.
This was by far my most exciting New Year's Eve ever. From the police escort to the building to the free-flowing champagne, nothing could have been better! Can't wait to see what the rest of 2008 brings!!
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