You Sent Me Flying...

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Thankfully, our little fit of rain and stormy weather had passed as I walked to my car to head to the pharmacy this morning. An hour before that, I was sitting in my recliner as nature put on a grand show of torrential rain, vivid lightning, and rumbling, house shaking thunder. Maggie slept through it all curled up in her favorite spot on the couch.

The wind was blowing so fiercely this morning that it blew off my Auburn cap and sent it flying across the pharmacy parking lot.  It came to rest against the wall of the ACE hardware store next door. I ran and grabbed it up before another gust began. I then announced to the pharmacy staff that I was having a bad hair day.

"You're right on time," my father said with a kind tone to his voice and a smile. "Go get your shot and then you will have the rest of the day to do what you want."

I want to catch up some on my sleep and the Magster is going to be my partner in crime. She loves climbing in the bed with me midday.

Gluteus Maximus...

My brain needed a tuneup so I headed to Kamath Medical.

"I thought Rogue One was a great movie," Rebecca, my nurse, told me as we sat in an examining room. "It had more of a Stars Wars feel than episode VII."

I also wanted to hear about her two precious daughter's Christmas. Rebecca said they had an awesome Christmas. They are both into Star Wars and Legos.

You Know What Makes Me Happy?

I've watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens about 5 times now. I am so proud of Carrie Fisher and the role she played in the film. She has turned out to be a beautiful older woman. She's struggled with addiction and weight gain for years and years like me, and I was glad she could pull it all together and participate in this latest film.

Frivolities...

I bought the new Star Wars film on Blu-ray when I was at Kroger last week. I just sat through another viewing of the film on my home theater. I was thoroughly pleased and entertained. My only real complaints were that Kylo Ren was such a wimpy villain (more like a petulant child) and also that the director used too many recycled plot ideas from the earlier movies. I know he did this to cater to the Star Wars diehards. I enjoyed the film none the less, though, despite these misgivings. Due to impatience and attention deficit, it is not like me to sit through a whole film like that.

Smiles Abound About a Fantastic Film...

I called mom after lunch and asked her if she wanted to drive down with me to Auburn and see the new Star Wars film.

"Star Wars is not my cup of tea," mom told me kindly, but she thanked me for inviting her.

She did go see The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies with me and actually sat through the whole film even though she said the film bored her to death.  She was a real sport about the whole affair. I guess she didn't want a repeat of that ordeal.

Mom added she wasn't feeling good today mentally and was going back to sleep. I had woken her up when I called.

"Well, I am headed down now to the afternoon matinee showing," I told her.

"Have fun!" mom replied.

I remember seeing the original film with my uncle and brother in 1977.  I was not disappointed at all with this latest film and had a grand time even if I had to go alone.  I splurged and got the big popcorn and ginormous Coke, and I had a great seat in front of the screen.  I also got some Goobers which are chocolate coated peanuts. I love those things.

Don't ask for any spoilers as there are a ton of surprises so go see it for yourselves.  It was awesome seeing Han Solo aka Harrison Ford take on such a strong leading role in the film.  Han Solo rocks! One of my biggest worries was Carrie Fisher and how she would portray the now General and Queen Leia Organa.   She looked beautiful and did a fine job of acting.

Sunday Night Fried Chicken...

Charlie called me tonight and asked me what I wanted to eat and I told him the usual.  A 3pc original recipe KFC meal deal.  An hour later Charlie showed up alone with the food around 8 pm.  .

"Where's Dad?" I asked Charlie a little befuddled.

I was sorely missing the old codger tonight. I hadn't seen him all day.

"He's at some frou frou Christmas dinner party," Charlie said. "And I wasn't invited."

"Whew!" I replied innocently and very seriously. "I am glad it is not me having to do that."

It struck Charlie as funny about what I said and he was still laughing when he left.