Messes and Successes

MESSES
   On the tube:

Sara Palin cohosting on the Today Show-what were they thinking? Obviously-ratings.

Reborn Dolls and their Owners on the Today Show-what were they thinking? Obviously-ratings.

    Food:
Smashburger-East Hanover. Fries not well done/very salty. onion rings fair. burgers fair. chili salty.
                      Do not recommend.

   On the big screen:
Deep Blue Sea-directed by Terrence Davies. I actually liked it alot, but was outnumbered by three  
                         family members that really didn't like it.

    News:
Tornadoes in Texas-did you see the sixteen wheelers flying through the air? Very Scary.

Oikos University-tragic story of expelled student that calculated a cold blooded massacre for revenge.

Federal Budget Adopted by Republicans-cuts to Education, College Scholarships, Medical Research,
                                                                  Medicare, National Parks, etc. 

   Technology:
       Games you play on your IPHONE: angry birds, fruit ninja, bejewelers.  READ A BOOK!
     


SUCCESSES
           On the tube:
Masterpiece Theatre-Charles Dickens "Great Expectations" part I. Really Excellent! This Sunday is
                                  two, the conclusion.

           Food:
Osteria Giatto-Very good Italian Food in Montclair. However, the wait time (with a reservation) is
                         unacceptable. They need to honor the reservation.

           On the big screen:
Detachment-see this at home on demand. Adrien Brody stars in a film that illustrates the sad state of our
                    society and our American Education.

Jeff who lives at home-Jason Segal stars in this serious/sometimes funny film and does a fabulous job.

Friends With Kids-Although I thought this was just fair, I was outnumbered by three family members
                                who liked it alot. Jennifer Westfeldt wrote this (and Kissing Jessica Stein)-the
                               writing was good.

             News:
American Auto Industry-showing profits. Chrysler sales up by 34%. GM and Toyota also showing
                                       double digit gains. Thanks President Obama!

Obama's Speech on Tuesday-blasting the Republicans: "The house budget and the philosophy it
                                               represents is antithetical to our entire history as a land of opportunity
                                              and upward mobility for everyone who's willing to work for it."