Becky's Greatest Hits Vol. II

I don't understand at all why this movie caught all kinds of flack when it was released in 2016.  It's fun, it's witty, and it pays all kinds of homage to the original modern classic from 1984.  Is it because it was all women?  If so, that's just stupid because this cast is banging!  All through it I kept saying things like "wow.....I bet this looked awesome on the big screen......wow.....I wish my kid could appreciate this......wow.....I bet a lot of little girls really dug on this......."  You get it.  I loved all the cameos, the gags relating to the original, and of course, the funny digs about having a hot but dumb male secretary. This is a fun and easy to enjoy popcorn-on-the-couch flick that you could even watch with your kids.  Who can't use that these days?  P.S. My hubs also liked the fact that Ozzy Osbourne is billed as "famous rockstar" in the credits.  I guess that would require explanation to today's young a...

  " Instant Karma's gonna get you Gonna look you right in the face Better get yourself together darlin' Join the human race How in the world you gonna see Laughin' at fools like me Who in the hell d'you think you are A super star Well, right you are....."  " Is there anybody going to listen to my story All about the girl who came to stay? She's the kind of girl You want so much it make you sorry Still you don't regret a single day Ah, girl, girl, girl....." "I once had a girl Or should I say she once had me She showed me her room Isn't it good Norwegian wood?" "No one I think is in my tree I mean it must be high or low That is you can't, you know, tune in But it's all right That is, I think, it's not too bad....."  "And woman Hold me close to your heart However distant, don't keep us apart After all it is written in the stars....." 

Pic from a ladies restroom in Raleigh, NC.  If all of our rest-stops were so encouraging!

Charlotte, NC Westside October 2, 2019 7:14 am

If you follow the NFL, you know that the magical ride of FitzMagic may not last for much longer.  But if you're like me, you're down for every bit of it.....

Carolina Renaissance Festival begins today in Huntersville. One of my fave festivals in NC this time of year! Huzzzaaaah!

"May I never miss the thrill, Of being near you...." 

Another pick off the PBS list , but I'm sorry.....how did kids ever enjoy this?  The only peeps I see digging this are shroomers in their 20's.  I guess I just don't get it. 

A few months ago, I was quite enthralled with Fiona Davis' 2 works of historical fiction: The Address and The Dollhouse.  Both have strong female protagonists, both are interwoven with historical people and real events and both are set in historic NYC landmarks: The Dakota and The Barbizon Hotel for Women.  Every time I read books like this, I'm so glad for the progress that women have made and am reminded of the work that needs to continue for the next generation.  I also love the manners and gentility of generations past and the realization that some things never change. I need to grab up Davis' other recently released book, The Masterpiece: A Novel.  This one is apparently focusing on another NYC crown jewel: Grand Central Station.  I think I see some quiet fall reading time in my future.....