As If!

It’s movie night again. A few nights ago, I was feeling we needed a shake-up here in movieland. We had been settling down in front of the screen more evenings than not, and I was looking for something a little more high-brow. I took a cue from our friends down the block. They are perpetually doing something unique and interesting. They – mom, dad and three boys under the age of 12 – while not baking bread, building forts and pogo-sticking around a backyard fire, had been listening to True Grit by Charles Portis, narrated by Donna Tartt. This was it! Our new worthy diversion! I spread out the 1,000 pieces of a Falling Water jigsaw puzzle, summoned the family, and started True Grit on Audible. This was the beginning of a fulfilling, intriguing family saga.

That was two nights ago. Tonight, I’m on the couch with Maxine watching her very favorite movie, Clueless. I have to admit, it’s an oldie but a goodie from my early twenties. Honestly, what’s not to like about Cher? She’s witty, bubbly, charming, true to herself, seeks to spread joy, and, of course, has an unmatched sense of fashion. But Max, what about Falling Water and True Grit?! “Ugh, as if!”