So Much To Watch On Sunday Night!

Why are all the good shows now on Sunday night? Not only has Downton Abbey started up again, but there is Girls, and Enlightened. I love all of those shows. They are all so creative. It is just hard to keep up with it all. Some of my male facebook friends have said they can't stand Girls, but I told them that is because they are men. If they had even been a young twenty-something female, they might like the show. It is a difficult time of life, and the show captures the angst pretty well. I would not want to be that age again!

It's Always Good To Find A Fellow Traveler

I was on a cruise recently and met a guy that I liked. The cruise was wonderful too, but meeting someone is a bonus. Don't know if it will go anywhere, but I hope so. In addition to both liking the cruise, we also realized that we love to do other kinds of travel. We really connected on that point. That is exciting, because so many men don't really like to travel. We discovered we had both been to Argentina--he had spent all of his time in Buenos Aries. I spent a little time there, but had spent most of my time in Patagonia. We exchanged Argentina stories for a while, which connected us even more. Later, when I got back home, I ran into a patagonia down sweater sale at one of the stores in my town. I didn't get a sweater, but I still might. I actually would love to go on a trip sometime with my new friend. Fingers crossed!

Claire Danes Wins At The Golden Globes!

Every year, I seem to miss the Golden Globe Awards, so I made sure to watch it tonight. It helped that all week, a banner ad for the show appeared in the corner of the TV scree to remind me. I have really enjoyed watching it. I was thrilled when Claire Danes won, because I love the show Homeland so much. I am really looking forward to the new season starting. Now that the terror suspect has moved to Canada, is he still going to play a part? I hope so. It was so nail biting. Is he really a terrorist or not? It seems like it would be hard to change gears on that in the 3rd season. Can't wait!

It's Looking A Lot Like Christmas!

I got my tree today, and it is in the stand, but not decorated yet. I will try to do that tomorrow night. I will have to decide whether to use all white lights or colored. I go back and forth, but I think my favorite is the colored lights. It is actually a very pretty symmetrical tree. I bought it late, but I will keep it up late. I know it is supposed to be bad luck to keep a tree up after New Year's, but I am fearless. I am late putting it up, but I will keep it up late.

One of my kitties is curled up under the tree. It looks so sweet. He doesn't even realize it is not decorated yet. Well, for right now, he is the decoration.

Christmas Shopping In L.A.

A friend is going to visit her relative in Los Angeles for the holidays. She is so excited, and so would I, if I had the chance to go. I haven't been to LA or then environs in quite some time. Shopping on Rodeo Drive right about now would be the ticket. And then down to San Diego and Coronado. Coffee or cocktails at the Del, anyone? Sign me up!

They are going to do all of this and more. Not only are they going to finish up their Christmas shopping, they are going to look for furniture for the Cali gal. She needs a new bed so they are going to look for one and visit some mattress stores los angeles. Maybe look for some other furniture too and some curtains and such.

Wish I could be there. Maybe some future Christmas I can join them.

I Am Hooked On Homeland!

I am a newcomer to the show Homeland. I had heard about it a lot, but hadn't seen it until recently. I had to catch up on season 1 and 2 in an on demand marathon. But I am hooked. What a great show! Great, acting, great plot. Addicting for sure.

On some of the forums dedicated to the show, posters have talked about how unprofessional Carrie seems. I have to agree. But she is good at her job. And intuitive. And maybe the people in the CIA just appreciated her skills.

The whole thing with Brodie. Weird! I hate to say it, but the guy is just a loser. Good grief. I understand he was in captivity for a long time, and who knows what happened. But he just screws things up left and right. So exhausting. I don't think I could stand to be around him What a mess.

My Interesting Neighborhood

I love my neighborhood. I live near a couple of universities, which means there is a lot going on in my hood. There is a lot of restaurants and boutiques. A lot of people out walking around. Jogging, Walking dogs. There are also many cultural things going on. A lot of diversity. And also a lot of other things too. There is a house near me that has Quaker services. Sometimes I drive by at night, and see them in the house, sitting on the worship furniture, and having their Quaker service. All of these things make me so happy and proud of my neighborhood. It is so vibrant and real, and I love it.