i'm going to my happy place

Sorry it's a little late. I was out of town until this morning. 

Season 5, Episode 10: Christmas Waltz
Lane's in hot water, Pete can't get no satisfaction, Harry checks out the Hare Krishnas and Don and Joan go for a ride and have a drink.

I'll be back after I finish unpacking and taking a long nap. Those 6AM flights are killers.

Season 5, Episode 9: Dark Shadows
Don becomes competitive and Roger seeks new business. Sally faces a challenge.

Don't forget the cast of Mad Men is on Inside the Actor's Studio tomorrow. Kiernan Shipka even busts a move.  (How adorable is she?!)

Season 5, Episode 8: Lady Lazarus
Peggy is irritated by a secret she has to keep. Pete covers for a friend and Don gets unexpected news.

Come share your thoughts on this episode.

It's Sunday so that means it is time for a new episode of Mad Men!

Season 5, Episode 7: At the Codfish Ball
Don, Roger and Pete attempt to bring in new business. Sally comes to the aid of a relative.

Come share your thoughts. 

Can you believe we are already through half the season?

This week:
Episode 6: Far Away Places

After you're down, come share your thoughts.

Another Sunday night and a new episode of Mad Men. ::happy::

Episode 5: Signal 30
Lane strikes up an interesting friendship. Pete entertains guests

Tonight's episode is directed by Mr. Slattery. Here's hoping it features some more scenes with Roger & Peggy.

Look it's a post on my LJ and it doesn't involve Mad Men. 

Matt Bomer. Duran Duran. Yes, please. 

This man has powers as he's the only thing that has gotten me to which Glee in 2 years.  Seriously, watch him. Even without his White Collar suit and hat he's handsome. 

Yay! Another episode with Roger and Peggy. Who knew I would find them so entertaining together?

Episode 4: Mystery Date
Don runs into someone from his past. Joan makes a decision, and Roger gives Peggy extra work.

Come share you thoughts. 

And just like that we are at episode 3. 

Season 5, Episode 3: Tea Leaves
As Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce tries to build upon its current business, Peggy is given new responsibility. Don and Harry indulge a client. 

So what did you think? 

MY SHOW IS BACK!!! 17 long months and my show is finally back! 

Season 5:
Episode 1-2: A Little Kiss
Pete and Roger butt heads, and Joan clashes with a houseguest.

When it is all over come and discuss one of the best shows on television.

I love movies! I try and see most of the Oscar nominated films each year. (This year I only missed Tree of Life, War Horse and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close - movies that I don't necessarily feel compelled to see so I don't feel guilty about missing them.)

It's been forever since I posted to my lj so I thought I would take this opportunity to do some polls in anticipation of the Oscars tonight. I'll be watching with marymaryaunt_deen, missrealand more.  The best way to watch and awards show is with good food, drinks and friends.
(LJ isn't cooperating with the polls at the moment so we will have to do this Old School. Post your pick in the comments.)


( I would like to thank the Academy... )

I also want The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore or La Luna to win Animated Short Film and while I LOVED Pentecost, I want Tuba Atlantic to win Live Action Short Film but Raju will probably win. 

I adored Midnight in Paris. I own it on bluray and have watched it a couple of times (and had to see in two theaters on the same day since power went out in the first).  And while I really liked Hugo, I'm pulling for The Artist to win. I walked out of the theater with a huge smile on my face when I saw that film. I drove one of my friends crazy until she saw it. There's something about it that I just can't explain. I can't wait to watch it again. 

So what about you? Any film you are pulling for? Any thing you are cheering against? 

Do not be afraid that its a silent film. It is amazing and better be nominated for an Oscar. The leads are incredible. It's a love letter to film history. There's an adorable dog that just screams Asta. There's a dance number that will make you think of Gene Kelly in "Singin' in the Rain" or Fred And Ginger. Do you need any more reasons?

I saw it at Talk Cinema today after phla sent me a link to something mentioning it. Only one person in the whole theater didn't like it. That never happens.

In honor of the holiday and the tradition my mom and I have of watching this movie (after being stuffed with yummy food).

Happy Thanksgiving!

Snapped this photo on the way home from Panera/Farmer's Market right before yesterday's wesgonnadie storm hit.  Kind of liking the effect. Looks sort of noir-like. 

 

Damn you, Jimmy Fallon. I cannot stop watching this.  Sadly, I cannot even blame marymary  for this. 

I'm on the board for my condo association. I know. But really considering some of the idiots I live with it's a good thing that I'm on the board.

The past year or so we (neighbor who is now President and I) have been pushing for some money to redecorate. The previous President (now VP) is in his 80s and doesn't want to spend any money on decorating. He thought the 35yr old carpeting was fine. (This is the same carpeting that was described by on resident as looking like Las Vegas.)

So when the old VP resigned (and later passed away) we pushed to make some changes.

I'm happy with the results. Not all the old folks are happy. But I've seen some of their living rooms. They still have the flocked wallpaper or "starving artists paintings". Their opinion is of no interest to me.

Best part we came in under or budget. ( before and after )

(Though I reserve the right to complain when I have to drive/walk on slippery/icy streets. But even I know it's not the end of the world.)

Mad Men is coming back. But this summer isn't looking good. We may have to wait until 2012.

:(

Hope your day is full of treats and not tricks. Or scary creatures.

I'm off to trick or treat with Strawberry Shortcake, Tinkerbell and a vampire bat.

And Season 4 comes to an end. 

BOO.

This week we discuss:

Episode 13: Tomorrowland

Only one more episode after tonight. BOO.

This week:
Episode 12: Blowing Smoke
In the midst of a crisis, Don runs into an old friend.

Today was a good day.
No work. (I'm ignoring the 1 1/2 hours I spent doing emails)
Pancakes
Haircut & Color
Gay man telling me he loved my fabulous color at Sephora. Honestly, I love a gay man that can make you feel like a million bucks with a new haircut.
Found shoes at Nordstrom. Found shoes at DSW.
This:

How is it possible that we are already talking about Episode 11? I am not ready for this show to disappear for the season in a couple of weeks.

Episode 11: The Chinese Wall
Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce employees resort to scuttlebutt after an agency-wide meeting is called.

It's Sunday so that means it's tome for another episode of Mad Men.

Episode 10: Hands and Knees
An unannounced visitor at the Francis home rattles Betty.

(I'm hoping this episode is better than I anticipate. Expectations are low since Betty annoys me.)

Damn these short seasons for flying by entirely too quickly!

This week's episode:

Episode 9: The Beautiful Girls
Peggy receives a romantic gift that could compromise her career.

Last week's episode was easily in the top 5 of all Mad Men episodes. Words cannot express just how much I enjoyed that episode.

So the big question is how will Weiner follow up last week's epic episode? 

(And how long until Weiner finds a way to fire the person who accidentally posted the clips to episode 8 on the AMC website instead of episode 7.)


Episode 8: The Summer Man
Joan and Peggy deal with high-jinx in the office.

How are we more than halfway through the season already? Boo.

Episode 7: The Suitcase
A deadline disrupts Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce.

One can only hope this episode is as good as last weeks.

Looking at some of the shirts spotted at the Glenn Beck fest this Saturday, I come across this one.



Wonder if I can find it for my Dad for his birthday? And yes, I'm serious. I think the shirt is hilarious and I think he'd probably like it for other reasons.

So last week Betty once again proved she would not be winning the Mother of the Year award. And Don proved yet again why he is the master.

Episode 6: Waldorf Stories
Peggy clashes with her new creative partner and Don pitches under unusual circumstances.

(I expect the discussion to be delayed since it is unfortunately scheduled the same night as the emmys. Boo.)

Much to discuss. Much to discuss.


Episode 5: The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Don and Pete go against Roger in efforts to win a new account.