The Week's Music

Tuesday - Dream Girls was much less enjoyable than I expected. I couldn't wait for it to be over. They did a good job and it seemed well received but the singing wasn't my cup of tea.
Friday - Florida Classical Ballet Theatre production of The Nutcracker was much better than I expected.
Sunday - The New Gardens Band was a bit ragged but for a non professional community band, it was enjoyable.

"Over The River And Through The Woods ..."

To Pete and Sandra's home we went

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City Walk

Ten of us enjoyed walking in the Flamingo Park Neighborhood this morning.

Wizards, Wands, Elves, And Magic

It may be my cognitive impairment, but the plot or storyline, if it had one, was lost on me. That didn't matter much though as Jane and I, this morning, viewed Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. It is engaging cinema because of the wonderful sets, characters and unrealistic, imaginative fantasy. I found it compelling on several levels. The charming life-like, digital elves were my favorite characters. The fast moving action and quick cuts left little time to savor the detailed sets and many varied landscapes.
We thought it might be too violent and scary for young children, but perhaps today's children are more sophisticated at a tender age than I was. I recommend this movie for nearly everyone. My only complaint is, as always, the overly loud sound.
Of the wands, elves, wizards and magic ... I'll have one wand, if you please.

Dining Out

Friday evening fifteen of us enjoyed the private room arranged by Richard Slocum at Bellante's Pizza Buffet.

Concert Season Starting Strong

Tuesday evening we were thrilled by the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra and violinist, Jennifer Koh. We've heard very many symphony concerts at the Kravis over the years and this was equal to the best.
Wednesday evening we heard for our first time the Florida Sunshine Pops in concert at Eissey Theatre. We'll make it a point to usher for them again.

Sunday's Daily Dozen

Jane and I had our morning walk on Singer Island where the surf was up and the bluefish were running.

Mid-term Election Blues

I'm depressed because of the disappointing mid term election results. I understand how our few misinformed conservative friends felt two years ago. Anyway, it isn't the end of the world. Progress is slowed only for a time.

Movie - "Due Date"

Last night Jane and I went to Muvico to view a pre screening of the movie, Due Date, about the misadventures of two incompatible men played by Robert Downey Jr. and Peter Galifianakis on a road trip from Atlanta to Los Angeles. The acting was good and there was applause at the end so, obviously, many liked it. We found it crude, rude, lewd, and generally disgusting. We could hardly wait for this road trip to be over. The story was stupid and exemplifies the downward spiral of civility that we both bemoan. Don't waste your time on this one.