I didn't think I would be blogging this month, but I have some time and it's too hot to be anywhere but inside.
Recently, I saw several movies:
Juliet Naked-Ethan Hawke, Chris O'Dowd, and Rose Byrne. Cute movie about an elusive rock star and an obsessive fan. Nothing spectacular but I loved the cast.
Three Identical Strangers-Interesting Documentary about triplets who became separated at birth and raised by three different families. Very good!
The Black Klansman-Spike Lee's newest film about a black cop who infiltrates the Ku Klux Klan. The last scene is very powerful. Worth seeing.
Adore-Naomi Watts and Robin Wright. On Amazon. A silly movie about two best friends who have steamy affairs with each other's son's. Guys will like it!! Lots of Sex. Steamy.
Recommended New Jersey Restaurants I haven't tried yet:
The Brick House-Wyckoff, N.J. Bergen County Steakhouse. Pricey.
Chef's Table-Franklin Lakes, N.J. Authentic French Cuisine. Also Pricey.
Vine-Basking Ridge, N.J. Mediterranean meats American. Lovely Varied Menu. Something for everyone.
Pho-Bridgewater, N.J. Authentic Vietnamese beef based broths. Note: not many vegetarian options.
Churasco Grill-Lake Hiawatha, N.J. BYOB Argentinian and Peruvian dishes.
Don Juan Restaurant-West Orange, N.J. Hispanic and Mexican. Awesome Menu. Can't wait to go.
Best Seafood I ate during our Spring Lake Vacay:
Red's Lobster Pot-Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. Dockside Dining and a zillion options: Clams, Oysters, Scallops, Shrimp, and Lobster- fried, raw, steamed. Fun for lunch!
Klein's-Belmar, N.J. -Fresh seafood, Pasta, and Sushi. Liked this a lot.
The Parker House-Sea Girt, N.J.-one of the nicer restaurants in the area. Pretty Victorian House with pretty deck where you can eat. Delicious seafood, steak, and other fare. Great for lunch or dinner.
Cool Items:
Lunch notes-by Cheree Berry. Set of 12. $12. Little notes to insert for your children's lunch. Adorable!
Ecoegg Stain Remover-$19.95 HSN or Amazon. Removes ink, red wine, olive oil, strawberry. Use on carpet or clothes.
Custom Clothing Stamp-$37 by Mabel's Labels. For Clothes and Books. Perfect for school and camp.
Unicorn Color Changing Umbrella-$14.99 at Nordstrom. Perfect Birthday gift for a girl 3 years and up.
Tecnis Symfony Lenses for eyes-New on the market. An Extended Depth of focus lens for cataracts. Lets you see near, intermediate and far distances. Wear glasses Less. Ask your eye dr.
Rx sight light adjustable lens-This allows the Dr. to adjust your eyesight up to 4 weeks after cataract surgery. It is the only FDA approved lens that can be customized through a power adjustment after implantation in the patient's eye. Again, ask your eye surgeon.
Rhopressa-newly FDA approved drug for open-angle glaucoma. Lowers pressure/ taken once a day.
Vyzulta-Also fairly new and for open angle glaucoma.. Eye drop that helps lower pressure by draining fluid from the eye.
Upcoming Movies That Sound Interesting:
The Wife. Release date 8/17. Glenn Close. Read the Book. Story about a marriage between a famous author and his wife.
The Children Act. Release date 9/14. Emma Thompson. Adapted from an Ian McEwan novel. About a family court judge making life and death decisions about children's lives.
Bad Times at the El Royale. Release date 10/12. Seven strangers with different secrets meet at a hotel and get one last shot at redemption. Stellar Cast-Jon Hamm, Dakota Johnson, Chris Hemsworth, Jeff Bridges, Nick Offerman, and Cynthia Erivo.
Next Book On My Reading List:
Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan. Three generations of a family meet at the summer home and we visit the theme of dysfunctional families.
This Month's Favorite Quotes:
It's not how tall you get. It's if you keep your feet on the ground. (don't know the author)
People will forget what you said
People will forget what you did
But People will never forget how you make them feel. (Maya Angelou)
Wishing Dani, Lily, and Owen the Happiest of Birthdays! I adore all of you and can't wait to celebrate with you. Mom/Nonni (aka One B).
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