R.I.P. Boo

A tribute to a member of my family...

BOO

April 5, 1995 - April 8, 2011

16 years is a good long life for any kitty, but Boo was diabetic and got insulin shots twice a day for the last 8 years or so (I can't even remember - it's been so long).  He was a crotchety bugger with an attitude and I will miss him dearly.

Even though he once slapped me in the face. Once on each cheek. No claws, but I believe he made his point.

No more donning welding gloves and quilted jackets with my sister to groom him.  He would scratch your arms to the bone! Good times.

He was one of a kind.

Bye bye Boo Boo.

Oscarpalooza 2011

It is that special time of year again... Oscar Time! The Golden Globes were handed out last Sunday and I had a lovely time having a "virtual" Globes party with Red (we texted our zingers back and forth for 3 hours!).

Oscar nominations will be announced early next Tuesday morning, the 25th and the awards will be given out on February 27th.

That gives me 38 days to watch all 10 of the Best Picture nominees, plus any others nominated in the major categories. Who else is up for some movie-watching??

Since the noms have not yet been announced, I have a running list full of safe bets:

1. The King's Speech
2. Black Swan
3. The Fighter
4. The Social Network
5. 127 Hours
6. Barney's Version

You are probably all aware of my dislike of Facebook (you know, I just really thought it was going to be a fad...), and that dislike has extended to the film about it. But I shall watch and try to reserve my judgement until the end. 

127 Hours has the potential to be the Precious of my 2011 Oscar season. I reeeaally did not want to watch Precious, and I have heard that 127 Hours is also difficult to watch (albeit for very different reasons). However, 127 Hours has two very good things going for it: 1) James and 2) Franco. So I am looking forward to it (and scared at the same time).

Start up the popcorn maker, Oscarpalooza 2011 begins!