George McGovern

Saturday morning at the Greenmarket we witnessed the dog costume contest and that night we went to Moonfest to see the human spooks. Sunday there was another organ recital at Bethesda with three performers plus a boy, age thirteen, playing the violin. On Monday at the Kravis the Palm Beach Democratic Club, at its monthly meeting hosted one of my heroes -- George McGovern, former senator. He is still smart and articulate and was received with great enthusiasm.

"Our Town"

Grovers Corners, New Hampshire, in the uncomplicated times of 1905 seemed mighty appealing to me last night as we became involved with the families and towns folk in Thornton Wilder's "Our Town". I doubted that today's high school students could move me the way they did. I should have known better. The Dreyfoos School of the Arts cast had me in tears with their outstanding performance. The entire cast was superb. Watch for performances of anything at this school. You will be gratified and they deserve our support.

"Dan in Real Life"

Six of us last night enjoyed dinnner at Paul in Downtown in the Gardens and then saw the movie Dan in Real Life. We all enjoyed it -- some a lot. It was refreshing for me to see an uncomplicated plot without violence and ugly language. It was light and I doubt it will receive great reviews but I recommend it.

Frugal Dining Out

Jane, Tom, Murray, Freda, Billie, Jerry, and Phoebe at Sweet Tomatoes.

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Movies and More Movies

If three movies in three days is profligacy, we're guilty, but at least it isn't every week. It isn't a great or important film but I enjoyed The Darjeeling Limited a lot. To me it was very funny. A comedy adventure filmed in India, its tongue in cheek wackiness suited me just fine and appealed to others in my group as well. That was Tuesday. Wednesday night we were dragged through the sewer of social perversity in Gone Baby Gone. It had an excessively complicated plot with characters dredged up from the dregs. The acting will likely be praised but I was glad when it was over. Thursday we saw the an ambitious period film, Elizabeth: The Golden Age. And, as usual, I didn't always know what was going on. I guess you know I'm no renaissance man. But , nevertheless, I found it engaging. There was something for everyone in this film and especially if you enjoy extravagant costumes and sets, this film's for you. Did they have sparklers in the 16th century? In this film they did.

And the World Goes 'Round

Lake Worth Playhouse consistently rivals the best shows around. We've come to count on this community theater delighting us as much as the costliest professional theater. Again last night we were delighted by their surprising depth of talent in the production of the musical revue "And the World Goes 'Round." We'd commend it to anyone.

Jane is continuing a slow recovery from her eye infection.

Dining Out and Movie

Tonight we went to our Dining Out group meeting at Cardello's Italian restaurant in Lake Park. There were eleven of us and a good time was had by all.
Last night we went to a prescreening of the movie, Michael Clayton, staring George Clooney. This well-made, suspenseful and complicated corporate law thriller is engrossing whether or not you know what's going on. Jane understood the story well but I didn't pay close enough attention and lost my way in the plot.
Jane has been suffering from an eye injury for six days. Thank goodness, she is improving but it has been a great concern to us both. Her treatment and many doctor appointments have taken priority over all our other activities.