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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Random Thoughts Thursday

A thankful edition

* Thank you, "The Dark Knight," for being an awesome makes-you-think-a-bit flick. I'm becoming a fan of The Batman, as he's called in that movie, which I can't pass by when I'm channel surfing.

* Thank you, raindrops, for holding off whilst I walked around town today.

* Thank you, fellow walkers, who smiled back at me.

* Thank you, endorphins from walking, for the pick me up.

* Thank you, coffee shop chain, for raising prices of my tea, which will make it oh so much easier to stop getting it.

* Thank you, national magazine, for the personal rejection letter, which, as writers know, is more inspiring than a form letter. I will try to query you with another idea!

* Thank you, Jimmy Fallon, for writing thank you notes each week on your Late Night show. I just realized, even though I've done posts like this before, that this reminds me of that comedy segment you do.

* Thank you, Drew Barrymore, just for being you.

* Thank you, hoagie shop, for making good sammiches with romaine lettuce. Mmmm.

* Thank you, fingers, for making the song I'm learning on the piano actually sound like it's supposed to.

* Thank you, Nick at Nite, for "Roseanne" reruns from the really good years of that funny show.

* Thank you, sun, for setting so early. I do enjoy this time of year and the darkness coming early.

* Thank you, universe, for your awesomeness.

* And thank you, hair, for finally behaving after about a year of your rebellion. I *heart* you.

Labels: Random Thoughts Thursday

posted by Tara Lynn Johnson at 5:14 PM

5 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think I will post thanks on FB every day, not just for the Thanksgiving holiday. As you've pointed out, there is a lot to be thankful for. -- The other TJ

5:34 PM, November 19, 2009  
Blogger Tara Lynn Johnson said...

Hey there. :-) That's a good idea! I try to make a list every day in my journal of things to be thankful for.

Thanks for reading! :)

5:38 PM, November 19, 2009  
Blogger Fred said...

"The other TJ." How mysterious.

7:38 PM, November 19, 2009  
Blogger Tara Lynn Johnson said...

Not really. Her name is the same as mine! :-)

8:57 PM, November 19, 2009  
Blogger teahouse said...

Lovely post! There is indeed much to be thankful for.

And you should make your own tea! I do, and I save a lot of $$.

9:04 AM, November 23, 2009  

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The Dark Knight
TLJ: 3.5 stars
Ebert: 4 stars
I agree, it's an "engrossing tragedy." A great film that makes you think.

I Love You, Man
TLJ: 3 stars
Ebert: 3.5 stars
I liked it, too, Rog, but not as much as you. Yes, you're right -- Jason Segel is my new favorite guy though I do still love my Paul Rudd, too. I laughed enough that I was happy I rented it. Corny, silly, but smart in places, too.

Ballerina
TLJ: 2.5 stars
Ebert: No review online
This movie followed the ballerinas of the Russian Kirov and other ballets from youth to company. I liked learning how much the dancers sacrificed, how perfectionistic they are (even more than they're teachers and choreographers), and how dedicated, but what was missing? Dancing! They kept teasing me with brief pieces from various ballets. I wanted to see more of the payoff of their hard work.









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