July 7

Carol Frank, Sy and Yolanda correctly identified "When a defining moment comes along, you can do one of two things. Define the moment, or let the moment define you." coming from Tin Cup one of Sy's favorite movies.  I finally put Sy on my distribution list and this is why this is the first time he was able to answer a quote question.

This was my weekend for romantic comedies.  A good way to avoid the hot, humid weather.

Try this one:

Sometimes it's easier to be mad at the people you trust because you know that they'll always love you no matter what you say.

On Netflix:

Think Like a Man - This film was based on Steve Harvey's book of the same title.  Five couples have relationship issues and the females use Harvey's book to get them what they want.  Little do they know the men get a copy of the book as well and the "battle of the sexes" begins.  Michael Ealy, Taraji P. Henson and Gabrielle Union head the cast of the most beautiful people you would want to see.   A very predictable film, but enjoyable.  

On Netfix and Streaming:

Playing for Keeps - Gerard Butler and Jessica Biel star in this light romantic comedy about a washed up former soccer star who comes back to town to rebuild his relationship with his son and ex wife by becoming his son's soccer coach.  Catherine Zeta Jones and Uma Thurman play two of the love starved soccer moms and Dennis Quaid plays a jealous soccer dad.  Again predictable, but enjoyable.  

Kennedy Center

Anything Goes - This lovely production had its last performance tonight and we were lucky to see it this afternoon.  I thought the girls would like it and they did.  What's not to like - the music by Cole Porter includes many of his classics including the title song, "Friendship"  "It's De-lightful"  "I get a Kick Out of You".  The dancing is devine with the show stoppping production number of Anything Goes concluding the first act.  The book, though dated, funny.  The performers were top rate and production Broadway quality.  What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with my family!  Make sure to check the Kennedy Center website for discounts.  Although I received an email, discount tickets were available.  We sat in the rear orchestra for $59.00 a ticket.  They do add on lots of service charges,one of my pet peeves, but I paid about $275 for the four of us.  The cost of one ticket with the service charges to see "Book of Mormon" later this summer.

Theater manners:

I am glad the theater reminds people to shut down their cell phones and unwrap the candy before the show starts, but it is a shame that parents don't hush their children during the performance.  I did know there would be many children in the audience and a little aside here and there is acceptable, but the mother and daughter sitting behind us were a bit rude.  Not only did they talk a little too much that I had to turn around and give them the teacher eye, but the young girl chewed gum like a cow during the performance and actually popped bubbles.  The wrappers were scattered around her seat when I looked during intermission.  Sy gave them the evil eye and the Mom actually apologized to him during intermission.  Note - if you know your child cannot sit, don't bring them to the theater and for heaven's sake don't give them gum to chew on.