Gone-Zales

And a fond farewell to Alberto, who is resigning so he can spend more time torturing his family. Thanks for helping to fuck up the country, asshole!

There is no cineplex in Stinson Beach

I have decided that the best use of my new spare time would be to read books and watch DVDs – not for any personal pleasure but so my readers (of which I have none) will not have to suffer as I have.

Children of Men – Cliché and predictable, the casting is so good it was a lot of fun to watch. A satire made of this movie would do well to keep the same cast. No, really, I did like it.

Huey Long****: I adore Sean Penn. He’s a genius. (Steve says “He’s a God.) But I couldn’t watch this movie which had a pervasive ugliness and no pitch range. Sorry honey.

Pan’s Labyrinth: I don’t think I got up and puttered once during this movie, which is the highest praise I can give to a DVD .

The Constant Gardener: Heavy foreshadowing, a trifle long (3 putters) but well done with a good cast. Thumbs up as they say…

August

Spent 8 great days in Happy Camp - walking, reading, of course eating up a storm. (Caprese Salad, step one: Go to garden, pick tomatoes, pick basil...) and consuming my fair share of Beer and Wine. Came back to work and was promptly fired by The Heir. Am now punching a time card and hostessing which will last until he finds a 20 year old to do the job. Living in Reduced Circumstances offset by no longer having to worry about the restaurant (the worrying alone was a full time job) and actually having time to -- whatever! Which doesn't mean I'll get any better at updating this blog (which no one reads anyway)....