Monthly Archives: February 2017

Oscar Night 2017

I watched CBS Sunday Morning and their segments about Grace Kelly and Sally Field.  My parents phoned me to tell me that they would be transferring some of their assets to me.  I should be getting a monthly check that … Continue reading

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Me estás matando Susana

I woke up and watched CBS This Morning chef segment.  Some of Jason Vincent’s signature recipes include Giant’s sweet and sour eggplant, Mollie’s Biscuits, and Whiskey Smash.  Vincent said that if he could share this meal with anyone past or … Continue reading

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A United Kingdom

It was a long day of work, and I was glad when it was over.  I bought a burrito and then headed for the theatre where “A United Kingdom” was showing.  The stars were David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike.  The … Continue reading

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Les enfants du paradis

I spent most of my day grading papers.  I lectured until I was too tired to continue and headed home.  I went browsing through the record store and bought used copies of CDs by Conor Oberst and Nick Cave.  I … Continue reading

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Sicario

I kept hearing about Magic Johnson’s new job running the Lakers.  I had some doubts about his ability to do the job.  He did have that unsuccessful late night television show.  The rain was gone, but the mornings have been … Continue reading

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Must Love Dogs

It kept raining, and I watched a crew dealing with a tree that had fallen down.  I tried to grade some exams, but I ran out of time before I had to give my lecture.  I got home and cooked … Continue reading

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The Greatest Story Ever Told

The rain came down steadily and made me feel miserable.  I went out to Target to buy some items, and I had a rest at a table, where I used my computer, and then I headed home.  I took a … Continue reading

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Dark City

I watched CBS Sunday Morning. They showed the Girl Scout who gave her honest opinions on the cookies. I went out grocery shopping, and then I went into the bookstore to buy a book about Francois Truffaut. I thought it … Continue reading

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Oscar Nominated Short Films 2017: Animation

I awoke a bit late and watched the chef segment of CBS This Morning.  Douglas Rodriguez’s signature dishes include Vaca Frita skirt steak, Cerviche tasting trio, Thai mixto ceviche, Tuna and avocado salad, Crunchy Cuban vegetable slaw, Chocolate cigar, and … Continue reading

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Oscar Nominated Short Films 2017: Live Action

It wasn’t raining hard when I went out to work.  There was a leak in the roof, and someone had to fix it.  It rained while we were working.  Someone wanted me to use Google Calendar to announce which movies … Continue reading

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