I realize I post on this topic frequently, but I just spent the better part of a night catching up on my Tivo shows. I opted for something a little comical. I have been CRAZY busy this week working for my real estate agent and on top of it Adam has been working a lot this week so I needed something light. Although LIGHT isn't the word I would immediately use to describe the Daily Show.
So there were SEVERAL ridiculous comments, but I think what got me was the interview with Laura Bush on CNN when she states.. and I quote "Many parts of Iraq are safe now, but what we see on TV is the one bombing a day that discourages everybody." Needless to say- John Stewart had a field day with this little baby- several of his comments included:
"That one pesky daily explosion"
"Do you know where it is discouraging... at the site of the BOMBING"
"One bombing a day is just.. how did we let that one out?"
"You know what they say a bombing a day keeps the doctor away - because the educated middle class has left the country."
I know- I just find it a little entertaining.
BOOKS
Last night we had book club. We discusssed "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" written by Muriel Sparks. It is a fascinating book about a teacher that has a group of "prized pupils" that she takes under her wings and tries to school them on her version of life and the way things should be done. Because of my crazy week I didn't quite get through it, but what I read was interesting and gave me a good introduction to this crazy teacher. I was able to finish the book today (it is really short- 138 pages) and it was ridiculously entertaining and sad at the same time. Sad that she manipulated and destroyed these students with her own desire to live vicariously through them. Our next book is "Jane Eyre". I have never read "Jane Eyre", so I'm excited.
I've also just picked up "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer. Another Stephanie recommended it on her blog a couple of months ago and I have been meaning to add it to my list. Kaycee just read it over the weekend- along with the sequel and she insisted I take it. She said she read both books in about 4 days and they are each about 500 pages. Kaycee reads A LOT so that might be part of it, but I have heard great things about the books. Interesting fact: the author is Mormon. Y'all might already know about her and the book, but I knew nothing except for the glowing reviews. I'm excited to see where the story will take me.
Postcard Exchange
I'm so excited- tonight I checked my email and my inbox indicated ONE new message from Rebecca. I'm quite excited about sending out postcards from our little part of the world. I'm thinking something as BIG AS TEXAS or something with the Texas flag on it- people are nuts about the Texas flag. A good time should be had by all.
6 comments:
That book looks intriguing. My book group... well, I still go. But I am not fully committed.
I am glad you are excited about the cards!
Your recap of your babysitting adventures.. you are so great! And what a relief for the parent to know that he was in good hands. You are a good friend!
I LOVE John Stewart. LOVE him. I think he is the one celeb I would love to have lunch with.
I think I will apply the "a bombing a day" theory to my life to make me feel less guilty about things that I totally screw up beyond recognition, but am too prideful to do anything about. (OK, too disdainful there...)
I had my kids stand in front of our "BIG" Texas quilt. I am excited about the exchange too. So fun.
I love catching up on recorded shows, it's such a treat. I have a crush on John Stewart.
I enjoy John stewart and should really tivo his show. Thanks for remining me.
I haven't seen the daily show in awhile, I am so glad you posted his funny comments, I had a good laugh.
I loved Twilight, but it's hard for me to tell that to people who haven't read it because it sounds so strange. Vampires are just not my typical reading material. I hope you enjoy it.
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