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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Rise and Shout, the Cougars are out!

Kevin invited me to go with him to the BYU-Utah State football game last Friday night, since Carrie didn't want to leave the kids along so late. I was at first a little hesitant and then remembered I have always enjoyed seeing the BYU games in the stadium, and why not! So I bundled up for extreme cold and toddled off to the game with Kevin (after he assured me he has great parking privileges, which is true!) We went to the pre-game Cougar Club meeting and I very wisely passed up the opportunity to personally tell Orrin Hatch that I think he really needs to retire and let somebody else be our Senator, but of course felt very self-important to be in the same room with him. Three past Cougar stars were there and spoke. I am always interested in Chad Lewis since his dad has been so connected with our family.

I really enjoyed the game but had way too many jackets and blankets with me. I got a souvenir mug with hot chocolate, and popcorn, and then finally had to break down and get a hot dog. I mean, how can you go to a football/baseball/basketball game in a stadium without getting a hot dog?! Oh, the smell...Yum!!

I'm not too old to do the wave, which I hadn't done in many years, and enjoyed the experience of being there in the stadium with all the fans. BYU won, which was the best thing of all! (I may have to start secretly watching the games on TV.)

Kevin, anytime you need somebody to go with you, I'm interested!

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AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 7:24 AM
Glad you had fun. It sounds like one of the worst things I'd ever have to go through. I would uv brought a book to read. Was it "all lit up like the 4th of July" so it "made [you] want a hot dog real bad"?
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AnonymousOctober 8, 2009 at 3:31 PM
>Chad Lewis since his dad has been so connected with our family.

How is he connected with our family?

>It sounds like one of the worst things I'd ever have to go through

Don't worry, LeeAnn. Football is a complex game. Not everybody understands it. :)
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The GramsterOctober 8, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Reed--Dr. Lewis was my doctor while we lived in Utah before. He delivered Libby, stitched up your finger, and was her "sponsor" from Rotary Club when she went to Holland. He also grew up with my cousin Roger Halterman in Cedar City. I call that kind of connected. Also, it was Libby, not LeeAnn, who doesn't like football, although probably LeeAnn doesn't, either.
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AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 1:02 AM
>Dr. Lewis

Ah, I see. I didn't know that. I guess Chad was one of the kids watching as their dad sewed me up that day. He may even have been the one who said "Dad, can I try it?" to which I replied "NO!"

>it was Libby

Oh, hud, I did write "LeeAnn." I know that "Sproatmeal" is Libby, but I guess I spaced as I was typing fast so I could get back to my super fun translation job...

And no, LeeAnn doesn't understand football either.

lingul: Related to languges.
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AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 8:16 AM
No worries, I'm not too offended. Though I can't believe you don't remember the doctor who delivered me! Oh yeah, and your finger thing, too. It's okay you got me mixed up with LeeAnn. That happens all the time because we are SO MUCH ALIKE! Meaning, neither one of us goes by the last name Peterson anymore, so anything other than that doesn't matter.
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AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 11:02 AM
>SO MUCH ALIKE!

You are. Ed Zachary alike. I actually thought I only had one sister that lived in different places, and went by different names. And was married to two different guys at the same time.
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Good books recommended by Leah: Astrid and Veronika and The Women of the Silk. Don't know the authors, but really liked them both.
An Education. This is an excellent BBC movie with a positive message. Definitely PG-13, although pretty mild. I don't know that I think it's "best picture" material, or even "best actress" for her, just because I don't think the role was that demanding. But definitely a movie worth seeing and deserving of critical recognition.
Valentine's Day. It was just what I thought it would be: fluffy with too many story lines to really care about anybody, but an entertaining couple of hours. Not as bad as people are saying. Forgettable, predictable, contrived, but sometimes that's good enough!
Up in the Air. Excellent movie, George Clooney was terrific, and his character's personal journey very believable. I really liked it, would have preferred fewer F words and could have done without the brief nude female backside.
Leap Year. It was just what you would expect--predictable, dumb, and forgettable, but if that's all you expect, that's what you get. A couple of hours away from the rat race in a dark theatre, munching popcorn. Worked for me.
The Young Victoria. Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend. This was a really, really exceptionally fine film in every way. Emily Blunt was astonishing as Victoria, and the film was beautiful to watch, the characters real and interesting, and the costumes and sets simply gorgeous. I hope it gets some awards. A number of people in it deserve recognition. Five stars out of 4!
Sherlock Holmes. I have become quite a Sherlock Holmes fan from watching so many BBC episodes, so I have a very definite vision of my own about this character. I did really enjoy seeing Robert Downey, Jr., one of my favorite actors, with Jude Law, another favorite. I thought they played very well together. However, I don't see Sherlock Holmes as a super-hero, action figure, with blazing guns, lots of explosions, and fist fights with everybody! In my mind he is very cerebral, methodical, scientific, and of course, eccentric. Robert Downey, Jr. captured some of his quirks, but the whole action-packed visual chaos thing just didn't do it for me. I think they were trying to get a "blockbuster superhero" out of the Sherlock Holmes personna, and it just didn't work for me. I am glad I went; I was very curious. But Jeremy Brett remains the ultimate Sherlock Holmes, in my opinion.
Invictus: This was a great movie to see on Christmas Day. I am always inspired by men and women "of the world" who follow the promptings of the Spirit and who clearly have been foreordained to do our Heavenly Father's work with his children. I am reminded that one need not be perfect to be an instrument in God's hands; nor is it necessary that I agree with all of his or her ideas or values to recognize the good works that are done. Nelson Mandela accomplished a wonderful work, contributing immensely, I am sure, to the growth of the Church in Africa by lifting the Africans within his sphere of influence.
Twilight: New Moon. What can I say? I think the kindest thing I can say about this movie is that it was obviously not written for my age group! For the mosr sophisticated among you, may I just say, this is "Le Bad Cinema." Oh, dear, there's just too much material to get started with a description of the stupidity of it. The appropriate emotional development level for this one is probably 15 or under, but the material is totally unsuited for anybody under 21. On the other hand, I should hope that anyone over 21 wouldn't be interested in such drivel. But now if someone asks me about the book, I can say, Oh, I've seen the movie! As usual, it's "good Mormon" fiction if the characters don't sleep together. Do they sell the books at Deeret Book? I'll have to see if Sheri Dew agrees with my assessment of their immorality...
Blind Side. If you like footall, this is a football movie. If you don't like football, it isn't! It isn't too corny or sentimental, I didn't feel manipulated. Enjoyed it very much.
This is It! Michael Jackson was so incredibly talented. It was really fun to see him working with the cast and doing bits and pieces of his greatest hits. If you recognize his talent and creativity, you'll like this documentary.
Everybody's Fine. Very good movie. Family angst, probably everyone who grew up in a normal family can relate to. This one is happier than most such tales--family not quite so dysfunctional as the usual movie family. Loved it, DeNiro is superb.
Bright Star. This is the true story of poet John Keats's love affair with Fanny Brawne in 1818. It is beautifully filmed, with well-developed characters and marvelous acting. I loved it, and it's rated only PG. A must-see for anyone who enjoys quality cinema. It was a feast for my soul.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs Very clever and visually exciting adaptation of the favorite book. I quite enjoyed it, and it must be spectacular in 3D!
The September Issue. The Devil Wears Prada pretty much got it right. This documentary of Vogue editor Anna Wintour toned it way down but it was fun to watch and thank goodness none of us are working at Vogue.
Fame. OK, it's a corny remake of an old movie, but the kids are attractive and interesting and it was just kind of a no-brain feel good film. Thumbs up.
My One and Only. It was very fun, lots of nostalgia stuff, highly recommended.
Julie and Julia. Loved it twice!
500 Days of Summer This was a fun indie film which I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
The Proposal OK, Sandra Bullock always plays the same kind of parts, but this was fun enough and a "feel good." OK, my son says it's not "clean" but it was basically unobjectionable from my perspective.

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Rise and Shout, the Cougars are out!

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