The Big Green House

Tuesday, December 23, 2003

 

Something else Gene Rayburn and I have in common

So the birthday came and went in a peaceful manner. Science Girl and I had a nice Greek lunch (as much as I dislike cooked spinach, I loves me some spanakopita – go figure), then we went to see The Return of the King - all three-plus hours of it. Thumbs up from both of us, although my inner nerd is still grumbling about all the changes to the story line. Of course, without the changes you’d have a nine hour movie. What can ya do?

Afterward, we drove around for a bit and checked out Xmas lights. There’s a guy who lives just up the street from where SG lived during her high school years, who puts up an amazing display every year. I think it was the biggest yet this year. It’s fairly awe-inspiring, if perhaps something of a bummer for the neighbors, what with the traffic and the brightness and the being visible from space. I’d imagine they’re used to it by now, though.

When we got home, we had a very relaxed hors d’oeuvre dinner and some wine, snacking and drinking and talking into the night. If the rest of year forty-three goes as well, I’ll be a very fortunate man indeed.

bmarkey 12/23/2003 09:23:00 PM