A couple of updates ...

• My phone is working again - all of it. It's magic. Apparently it dried out enough (and is now in rehab). Matterdays happy.
• Five days until Thanksgiving. This year, again, at our house. Last year, I had more time to worry - and panic - about getting it all done. This year ... not so much. No extra time, so I'm getting what I can get done this weekend, and the next few evenings, but whatever happens happens. No Martha Stewart gourmet holiday like the Other Matt, but I think we'll all have a good time.
• For those who don't know the movie Amelie from my previous post, a little teaser. This isn't the actual trailer, but provides some of the flavor of the movie. I think we're going to watch it again soon ...

Back to listening to "Says You" ...

A Beautiful Scene from a Beautiful Movie

As I mentioned in my 12 of 12 post yesterday, I came across a favorite scene from one of my favorite movies on YouTube last night. If you've never seen Amelie - please do. It's too involved to describe everything leading up to this scene, but watching the entire movie is well worth it.

Enjoy.

November 12 of 12

Once again, thanks to Chad for the 12 of 12 phenomenon.

These pictures were all taken on Monday, November 12, 2007, in Seattle, Washington.

Welcome to November in Seattle. Rain and wind.

We lost a few of our budgies in the past year. The lone survivor is Kylie, on the right. Yesterday we got Chirpie, on the left, so she (he?) wouldn't be lonely.

Fulfilling my duty of posting a pic of myself on 12 of 12. Home, exhausted, and laying on the floor in the front hall.

Maybe there's a way to get that (obviously sorely needed) new camera after all.

Our flag is up pretty much all year. Thanks on Veteran's Day to all who have served our country.

Somehow, this has to become dinner.

Kali wants to help.

Hunter has a new toy. Just like a child - the box is the best part.

A beautiful scene from a beautiful movie. I'll post it soon.

Making dinner.

Dinner - chicken, rice and broccoli. Needed some comfort food. Notice Stoli's nose in the lower left corner.

Getting ready to slip into the most comfortable bed in the world.

BONUS PIC: "Grateful"

Scott, home from work, with Lola on his shoulder. It seems that every being in this house is grateful to be here. I know I am. I'm grateful that I have this every single night.

Happy 12 of 12!!

Matterdays and Gadgets Just Don't Mix

About three weeks ago, I bought a new cell phone. This was a big thing for me - I'm not anti-technology, but I never intentionally spend money on new gadgets. Whatever I already have is just fine, thanks. (Yes, I have officially turned into my Dad).

Mmmmm .... purdy, ain't it ...

Last night, after Scott got home and before I made dinner, I was sitting at my computer with a glass of wine. My shiny new cell phone was sitting on the desk. One of the dogs had just been let into the house, and was going crazy and jumping around 'cause she was so happy. Do you see where this is going?

Yes - Stoli came bounding into the room, jumped up against my arm, and a full glass of wine went flying all over the desk - mostly on My Shiny New Cell Phone. I picked the phone up, and wine was literally pouring out of it.

I took it back to the Qwest kiosk at Northgate Mall today ... thinking (hoping) that my warranty covered stupid pet tricks. I seem to remember the guy who sold me the phone saying that anything was covered for a limited period. I was wrong. The phone I bought (which I love) is discontinued - I got it at a special price since it isn't made anymore. And since I was getting a special deal for renewing my contract, I now have to pay full retail to get a new phone. I passed. It functions - barely - so it'll just have to wait.

Also having to wait is my new digital camera, which I desperately need. I was kinda excited that maybe I'd get one today, just in time for 12 of 12. But, now facing the need for a new phone, I decided I shouldn't spend the money on the camera.

I guess I'll just pay the electric bill instead ...

And now for something completely different, part 2 ...

I need silly humor these days:



A polar bear walks into a bar and says, “I want a gin .......................................................................................... and tonic.”

The bartender asks, “What’s with the big pause?”

The polar bear says, “I dunno, I’ve had them all my life.”



*ba-dum CHING*