Adventures with Dr. Lady Cutie Troublemaker

Is it bugging anyone else that they are playing music during the speeches during the Oscars?

And what’s up with Lauren Bacall? Is she unwell?

I’ve barely seen any movies in the last few years. I watched Kinsey the night before last. I’d waited so long to see it, and to me, it was just OK. I was hoping for better since I’d finally put in some effort. So I’m hoping to catch up a little bit. I thought maybe I should check out some of the Best Picture nominees. You can help me:

Or maybe I should try another movie from this year, outside of the Best Picture nominees. Suggestions?

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Update: The Lauren Bacall story

She doesn’t look 18 years old at all! She’s so beautiful. What a sweetheart. 😀

"Waiting For My Real Life To Begin" by Colin Hay (formerly of Men At Work)

Any minute now, my ship is coming in
I’ll keep checking the horizon
I’ll stand on the bow, feel the waves come crashing
Come crashing down, down, down, on me

And you say, be still my love
Open up your heart
Let the light shine in
But don’t you understand
I already have a plan
I’m waiting for my real life to begin

When I awoke today, suddenly nothing happened
But in my dreams, I slew the dragon
And down this beaten path, and up this cobbled lane
I’m walking in my old footsteps, once again
And you say, just be here now
Forget about the past, your mask is wearing thin
Let me throw one more dice
I know that I can win
I’m waiting for my real life to begin

Any minute now, my ship is coming in
I’ll keep checking the horizon
And I’ll check my machine, there’s sure to be that call
It’s gonna happen soon, soon, soon
It’s just that times are lean

And you say, be still my love
Open up your heart, let the light shine in
Don’t you understand
I already have a plan
I’m waiting for my real life to begin

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Get it on iTunes for 99 cents. 

Dear E.J.,

Thank you so much! I love, love, LOVE your voice, and these songs are beautiful. I can’t believe I didn’t spend more time with you in Memphis, and the fact that I only heard you sing once is criminal. I feel honored to know you. What a gift to see these MP3’s here waiting for me. 😀

My day just got a lot better.

Abby

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