Well the old year is done and it's time for another. We actually had a pretty good end to 2007. We went out with another couple: had supper at Biaggi's (I had the pork chops), went to see Charlie Wilson's War, then came back to our house for chatting, desert, and a few rounds of "Golf" with the cards. We actually hung out until 1:30 am! Not bad for old folks. This morning it was just me and me lady, and we slept wayyy late (after 9). Jane made us sausage, eggs, and potatoes for breakfast. Mmm. It seemed kinda like Saturday mornings of old - when neither of us had to work, and sleeping late meant after 6:15 am.
It was rather nice going out with this couple. We like them. They aren't from our church, but attend a different one. Just nice, easy-going folks kinda like us. We go out to eat now and then and always have a good time. We used to try to do things like New Year's Eve with people in our church, but... I dunno. It's hard. And I hate to admit that. I remember one year, we were invited by a couple in church to attend their party (which we had done the previous year), but we couldn't attend because we already had other plans. It started a string of events that eventually led to them not only leaving the church, but causing a lot of personal and peripheral damage in the process. That still blows my mind... all because we couldn't go to their party. And that seems to have happened in too many other ways too. So... last night was nice. No repercussions.
I thought Charlie Wilson's War was pretty good - even though we had to sit in the front row. It definitely makes one wonder about how much of the whole terrorist situation could perhaps be the United State's own fault in a roundabout way. And, even as a pacifist, makes you think about our continued involvement in Iraq. Innaresting stuff. You can read Isaac's review HERE.
In an unrelated matter, I had a dream last night that we had a pet snake. A big one. But it was made out of cloth - like those door-draft things you lay along the bottom of the door. It was real though. See... I HATE snakes... but I actually tried to bond with this one. I picked it up, and pet it, and talked to it. But when I put it back in it's pen it started BARKING at me!!! That was weird. I don't even want to know what this might mean.
Well, the only thing to do now is decide whether to actually put clothes on or just wear the bathrobe all day. Then wait for the Rose Bowl. Did you know Illinois was playing in the Rose Bowl!?! :) I know, I know. I'm sure they will lose. And it could be ugly. But they're playing in it nonetheless! And we won't have a basketball team this year, so this may be as good as it gets for awhile.
I don't have a list of resolutions, but while watching the movie last night this thought kept creeping into my mind: What can I do to make a damn difference? I mean, a difference in the world, in someone's life - a difference of some kind. I hope that question will burn itself into an answer. Not a resolution, but maybe a prayer.
Anyway, happy new year, friends. Peace out and peace in. :)
8 comments:
Glad you had such a nice New Years Eve. Yeah, when the pastor ditches your party, the world falls apart :) I hope the year ahead is a good one for you, Dan, with the answer to that burning question somehow blazing through for you.
I looked up the snake on some internet dream interpretation sites, and it said that Bogie was moving around too much while you were sleeping.
Charlie Wilson will have to wait for cable. Hollywood politics released in an election year is just too much for me. From a superficial glance, I know the actors are hardly riding the fence and I know it's always been a thorn in the left's side that a Republican, Ronald Reagan, is credited with ending the cold war. So as soon as I saw the subject matter I was already rolling my eyes and expecting a hilarious and well-acted bill of goods to be handed out. BUT, we'll see. Hopefully they at least TRIED to balance it.
Happy New Year! May it bring you an overflowing congregation, great bands in the pavilion, some excellent pictures, and general health and peace of mind all around.
...maybe some chocolate.
Joan,
Thanks, and I hope this year starts better for you than 07 ended (at least the last few days).
MR,
Thanks for the New Year wishes. I wondered if the snake and Bogie were somehow connected. As far as the movie - I really didn't think they pointed fingers too much. But then, I don't know much about any of that anyway. I think you should watch it when you get the chance.
That Rose Bowl got ugly all right.
Happy New Year Danno :)!
I've been blog impaired during the holidays (since before Thanksgiving??) but here's to hoping things change.
Thinking about the end of your post, I really believe when you make a difference in someone's life, you DO make a difference in the world; rarely do our actions stop at one motion...there's that whole ripple affect going on.
Peace to you friend :).
Robin,
Sorry about your impairment. Switching back to blogger might help that.
Peace to YOU! :)
Ah...you miss the feet, don'tcha?
Get this...I'm sure it'll come as a cryptic surprise, but you're tucked away in my list of 100 Things...
something you commented once, a long time ago...
hehe...trying to figure it out would drive ya nuts if you tried...so don't bother ;).
Robin,
100 things is quite a feat. But don't go blamin' me for anything on yer blog. ;)
And I thought that said "cryptic sunrise" the first time I read it. I think I've already had one of those.
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