It's That Time Of The Year Again

Wow, Jan 11 one year ago "The Madge" turned the big 60. This year it won't be quite as extravagant and unlike today's businesses the reason has nothing to do with the economy. So, even though when it involves "The Madge" it's special, Colleen and Mark will join us for a nice quiet dinner at Perry's Restaurant. As usual, the birthday girl bought herself a gift from Shannon's Jewelry (thank you Kathy for this discovery) and will unveil it Sunday evening at her birthday dinner. I can hardly wait.
If you care to send her a birthday email it's "themadge@comcast.net".

I have been watching a ton of new movies and I STRONGLY recommend "Gran Torino", and "The Express". Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" is still in the theaters and I understand that "The Express" will be out on DVD Jan 20th. "The Express" is a football movie depicting the life of Ernie Davis, while it is a guy movie, parts of it will appeal to the girls.
"Gran Torino" will reintroduce you to ethnic slurs like, Spooks, MIC's, WOP's, Gooks, Dago's, etc. etc. These are used constantly in this film so be prepared, but a great movie. I have also seen "Twilight, Changeling, Marley, Seven Pounds, Valkyrie, Australia, and Che: Part One", none of which received my vote. I have watched part of "Defiance" which I understand will be released in theaters next week, so far it's a Thumbs Up.