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Music and Lyrics (2007)

“Music and Lyrics” stars Hugh Grant as Alex Fletcher, formerly of the pop band accurately named “Pop!” The band was a cross between Wham and Tears for Fears, and was wildly popular in the eighties. But Alex’s partner left for greener pastures, leaving Alex to wonder if all his glory days were in the past. His career starts to take a turn for the better when his manager (Brad Garrett) tells him that teen sensation Cora wants to meet him. She’s a big fan of his and wants him to write her new song. It must contain the line, “finding … Continue reading →

Do Certain Movies Make Your Husband Cry?

I have been asking Wayne (begging really) to take me to see Atonement for weeks now, and this weekend he finally did. He did not want to see this movie. For one, he doesn’t like “period” movies. Meaning most things set in the past. He especially hates anything set in the 1800s. (“I’m not watching any of that 1800 crap” is a favorite saying of his.) Atonement was not of 1800 vintage. It was set during the twentieth century, specifically around World War II. (World War II era films are acceptable in Wayne’s book.) But the other reason he dragged … Continue reading →

Austenland – Shannon Hale

Being the stark raving “Pride and Prejudice” fan that I am, I was thrilled to see “Austenland” reviewed online and placed my hold at the library. When it came in, I literally shrieked, and my enthusiasm was well-rewarded. Jane Hayes is obsessed with the BBC version of “Pride and Prejudice,” especially with Colin Firth. She compares every man she ever meets to him, and when they can’t live up to her unrealistic expectations, she’s crushed. The trouble is, she doesn’t realize those expectations are unrealistic – she believes that somewhere in the world is a Mr. Darcy just for her. … Continue reading →

Sense and Sensibility

Upon their father’s death, the Dashwood sisters and their mother find that they are essentially homeless, as the estate, by law, goes to his son from his first marriage. They’re left with a measly 500 pounds to live on, but thankfully a cousin offers them a cottage not too farm from their home. While the family packs up their belongings, they are visited by Mr. Dashwood and his unpleasant wife, whose only saving grace is her brother, Edward (Hugh Grant), who comes to visit before heading on to London. Oldest sister Elinor (Emma Thompson) immediately takes a liking to Edward, … Continue reading →

Small Business Focus: Avodah Coffee

Business Profile: Avodah Coffee Avodah Coffee is owned by Jordan Heights, married to Jessica Heights from the blog Muthering Heights and Other Senseless Sensibility. They not only make delicious coffee but raise four adorable children. You can see from the Avodah site that they are fun people that take coffee very seriously. I love a company that understands the seriousness of coffee. Most of us wouldn’t make it out of bed each morning without it. From clearing the fog out of our heads to chatting with friends coffee is a welcome companion. Avodah Coffee is a success because they simply … Continue reading →

Marital Bliss Doesn’t Make a Marriage Work

Marital bliss…it is a common feeling experienced by newlyweds and one that seems to deteriorate with time. We tend to view this as a bad thing but I would like to challenge that. Marital bliss is romantic and all but there comes a point in your marriage when you have to learn how to live. The reality of life is that not everyday will be magical. There are bills to be paid, long days to get through, children to raise, pressures to deal with and the list goes on. This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy marriage while dealing with all … Continue reading →

Kate Middleton is Related to Jane Austen

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You may already be aware that Kate Middleton is related to Ellen DeGeneres. Genealogists at Ancestry.com have discovered another famous person that happens to be related to Kate Middleton. It turns out that she also can call Jane Austen “cousin”. Earlier this year, Prince William and Kate Middleton, (who have also been referred to as “The Royal Couple”), got married. It was a wedding that was televised, and that had thousands of people gathering around hoping to catch a glimpse of it. If you were not aware of who Kate Middleton was before this huge event, you undoubtedly now know … Continue reading →

What Does Your DVD or TV Viewing Reflect about Your Marriage?

What does your DVD or TV viewing reflect about your marriage? Does it all tend to be one sided, watching what one person wants or is it a balance? In one home I know they have two TVS She watches what she wants in one room whole he watched what he wants in another. In another he watches TV one room. She reads a book in the bedroom. That’s something that rarely if ever happens in our house, mainly because we enjoy being together Recently I watched Brothers and Sisters while Mick read a book, as he’s less enamored of … Continue reading →

Do You Play Games with Your Spouse?

I seem to have developed an affinity for coming up with potentially misleading titles this week. A couple of days ago I wrote Change Your Bedding, Change Your Sex Life, which could have been construed to mean I was implying something more simple than what I really was. Now this title could be taken to mean I wonder if you play mind games with your spouse. That might make for an interesting topic one day, but today’s not that day. I’m actually talking about real games. Fun games. Board games, card games, video games, etc. Games Couples Play I’m more … Continue reading →

Three Global Designs for Baths

International design is becoming domestic style with the clean simple lines, the classic features and the new to us innovations that have been around in other countries for quite some time. Let’s take some bathroom ideas from three well-proven styles and adapt them to our modern sensibility for beautiful, functional and innovative bathrooms. Middle Eastern Flair A bathroom that adapts the flair of the middle east is full of interesting texture and design, from exotic tile patterns that echo the ancient past to bright and vibrant oranges, blues and reds that spice up a space. A focus on seating areas … Continue reading →