Movie Review — “The Penguin Lessons” (2024)

image link I kept seeing the Netflix banner for The Penguin Lessons and was a little ambivalent. Last night I gave it a chance and am glad I did. I didn’t recognize the actor, Steve Coogan, until I started watching. I remember him from the 2013 film, “Philomena,” which is an excellent film with Judi…

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FFF 50 — fmg in bloom

The weather was quite pleasant at fmg on Tuesday.  Everything is so vibrant.  We ran into one of my granddaughter’s little friends from library storytime so most of our time was near the treehouse type play area that also has a sand play area where kids can find fossils and a good-sized meteorite (a couple…

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#MMB 2025 August — “Lipstick Sunset” by John Hiatt & The Guilty Dogs

image link “Lipstick Sunset” was originally on John Hiatt’s 8th album, “Bring the Family,” released in 1987.  It features Ry Cooder on guitar, Nick Lowe on bass guitar, and Jim Keltner on drums. The version I’m including here is from the album of live performances on the 1994 release, “Hiatt Comes Alive at Buddokan.” I…

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#FF — Under the Streetlight

PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson Under the Streetlight Merilee lives with seriousness and purpose as her father has taught her. People can’t be trusted, as everyone has hidden agendas. But seriousness demands exceptions. She is being promoted to Regional Director, and that is reason to celebrate. June, her friend, has convinced her to host a…

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dVerse Q 230 (2nd) — Inside Outside Vice Versa

Funny clip of Gladys Kravitz from old Bewitched TV show Inside Outside Vice Versa“Must you always fling such rumpus?”Mrs. Kravitz badgered, grumpus.“Life’s too short to worry, lady, I’m hot potato, life is gravy.”“Why you wise crack every time?”Mrs. Kravitz gulped her wine.“Life is lush, not sour grapes.Loosen up, enjoy the day.” Here is a second…

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