Well, I finished the book - Dias de ....(I can't write the Spanish enye in the blog), and its good. Would I have read it had I not known the author? Probably not. On the other hand, had I read the book without knowing who the author was, I would've guessed it was MJPM as his entire persona, his character, his profession and his love of the sea especially the Mediterranean is evident in the book. Moving on....
The Golden Globes - I guessed right on almost all categories except for the music and I couldn't chose in the best actor/actress/picture category though in the latter, I guessed Avatar even if I haven't seen the movie. I adore George Clooney,and I still wonder why Jennifer Aniston hasn't found a partner after Brad but maybe because one doesn't really get over the first great love of one's life. I knew "Broken Embraces" wasn't going to win and I did guess The White Ribbon for best foreign film. (I read a lot of reviews.) I guessed Mo'Nique and since I love "The Good Wife" I guessed correctly and was happy Juliana Marguollis (Sp?) won. Didn't we all love her AND George in ER?!!! Julia Roberts put her foot in her mouth during the red carpet interview when she tells the guy interviewing her,(that young annoying guy with the blonde hair), that "You guys are in the toilet now" meaning NBC with its bad ratings and the Jay Leno/Connan drama and the channel airing the Globes was NBC! The guy was so flusterred. I bet NBC is not inviting Julia for any interviews anytime soon. I thought Marion Cotillard stunning, Meryl Streep, was, well, Meryl Streep, and Helen Mirren is classy, gorgeous and everything one should be and can't at past 60! Love that Jeff Bridges won, even if I was rooting for George and omygod, just had a senior moment and can't remember who got best actress award. Anyway, the Golden Globes is my favorite award show so I had a nice evening looking at the beautiful people and clothes and reactions, etc., etc. Just remembered - Sandra Bullock - best actress!!
As a sidebar, I think Matt Daimon the nicest guy!!
So, we continue to watch the horror of Haiti. It sure makes one appreciate how good we have it. I hope all of you who can have donated whatever you can to this cause. You can do it by texting 90999 and the word HAITI and $10 will be added to your phone bill but donated to Haiti. Also, on-line, the Red Cross and Catholic Charities are legitimate organizations to contribute to. The same way Banda Asche has been rebuilt 4 years after the tsunami, maybe the same will be true of Haiti. Pray God.
Happy MLK Day. Its nice to have the day off and since I have to start using up my vacation days, I am taking tomorrow off also.
So, I'm off to do dishes I left in the sink last night. I know, my bad, but I was watching the Globes! Then, I am cleaning out a bit more of my closet and throwing away clothes I haven't put on my body in a year! Of course, if I keep throwing things away, I'll be left with four pairs of slacks, 2 blouses and 14 tees to wear!!
About Me
- Lea
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- I was born in a Japanese concentration camp in Los Baños, Laguna in 1944 and raised in Manila. I spent my grade school years in Maryknoll College and high school years at St. Paul's College of Manila. I spent most of my summer leisure time at the Army Navy Club of Manila. I married a nice American man in 1965 and moved to New York. In 1969, I left New York for Barcelona and lived there 8 years. I returned to the States in 1977 and lived there until 2011. I visit Manila and Barcelona as often as I can. I have a lovely daughter and granddaughter.My father, Hal Bowie, died in Manila in 1974, and my mother, who moved back to Barcelona after his death, died in 1995. I retired from Polytechnic University (now NYU-Poly)in 2011 after 27 years! After moving to Florida I returned to NY after 8 years and now am living again in my first home in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
