Another year, another dollar. I have had the same resolutions for so many years now that I am thinking about cross stitching a sampler and just pulling it out each year. That way I could stop all of the lists--both written and mental. And the good part is that I never accomplish anything I resolve to do so the sampler would always be accurate. Do any of you still make New Year's resolutions?
We had an odd New Year's Eve celebration last night. It started out great---good family friends. We went to Malone's for a four course meal with Allen's sister, Jane, her husband, Doug and Allen's mom and dad (affectionately referred to as Ma & Pa). Food was great but much too plentiful. My meal started off with shrimp cocktail for appetizer as the first course. Followed with BIG salad, two fillets and a crab cake. Dessert was a Toll House cookie as big as the plate with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with chocolate and caramel. I probably ate less than half of any course. Then I thought of all of the hungry people in the world. Then I thought about all of the homeless people in town as it was frigidly cold outside. Then I finished my Margarita and managed to climb out of my depression.
We left the restaurant and headed to the newest cinema in town to see Marley and Me. My dearest daughter, Adair, said it was a wonderful movie, that we would love it although Allen MIGHT cry---just a bit. Let me just say that about ten minutes before the movie ended, all six of us were wiping our face on our sleeves. Well, not Allen as he spent the last ten minutes of the movie with his eyes clamped shut, jaws set, and he just let the tears roll down his cheeks. He obviously didn't want to draw attention to himself by wiping his eyes so he just let them roll. We left the theater wet and depressed. And, when did Jennifer Anniston get a nose job? I kept getting distracted by how much she looked like Joan Rivers. Personally, I liked her old nose better. Putting all of the tears aside, the movie was a great one. I highly recommend it.
We then went to the Old Folk's Home (Ma & Pa's place) and drowned our sorrows in food and libation. I only had food this time (I did have a taste of champagne at midnight, wine gives me a headache). At midnight, we watched the ball drop in Times Square. Poor Dick Clark. I applaud him for not giving up but, if I'd had any tears left, I would have shed them just listening to him talk. God love him. At 12:15 AM, we were back home. It was nice to be greeted by two kissy, ALIVE dogs.
So, that is how we spent New Year's Eve in our Old Kentucky Home. I must stop now as I have a sampler to cross stitch!
I wish a happy, healthy and prosperous 2009 to all of you.
Mae
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7 comments:
yeah!!! so glad you posted. I will see the movie, sounds like it was good. I have read the book so I know what happens. Not that that would keep me from crying.
Sounds like a movie I need to see. Your New Years celebration sounds like fun. Wishing you a happy and healthy new year!
Mae, I love your house!! It's so "stately"! Gorgeous!! Larry and I went and saw Marley and Me today and yes the last 10 minutes were so hard to watch. Anyone who has had to put a dog (or cat) down can so relate. Brings back all those painful memories. I thought the movie was good but they left out lots of fummy moments from the book. But guess you can't cram it all in! I also highly recommend it!!
Love it! What a great way to begin your blog. Your home is beautiful and you've done a wonderful job on your blog, Mae. :) Happy 2009!
Nice to see you blogging, Mae.
Your house is gorgeous.
Zora
Hi Mae!
I love your blog. It was so nice visiting you.
happy new year!
wendy
Happy New Year to you, too! I haven't seen Marley and me yet, but read the book, so am somewhat prepared. GREAT book!
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