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And No Snow
Dec. 6th, 2011 10:46 pmNow it's cold enough for snow (27F) but of course we aren't getting any. I know, I know, this is not something most people would complain about, but this time of year I'm glad to see the snow. Here in northern Illinois we are pushing into record-breaking territory for the latest date of first measurable snowfall in a winter season. The all time record latest date is apparently December 16, now just ten days away. The forecast for the next seven days offers no hint of a heavy enough snowfall to count. Interesting.
Back to a normal Wednesday schedule tomorrow (that's 12:30-8:00 pm for me) as Gary has finished his two classes for this term and I no longer have to cover Weds. evening animal chores for him. That also saves me 30 miles extra driving and a gallon of gas each week, and an hour behind the wheel that can be better used on other occupations.
Having some trouble "getting into the holiday spirit" and Gary needed to relax, so we watched The Polar Express this evening. While I usually dislike film adaptations of classic books, this one is an exception. They had to add a lot, of course, to turn a picture book of about 40 pages and very few words into a feature length movie, but they managed to capture the feel of the story, kept the theme intact, and, if anything, strengthen and improve it. The way in which they interpreted the paintings in the book, turning them into live action that looks as if it stepped right out of the book, is incomparably delicious.
Now, I think, time for bed. The moon is waxing which makes it harder for me to sleep as a rule, but tomorrow is the characteristically long day of the week.
Back to a normal Wednesday schedule tomorrow (that's 12:30-8:00 pm for me) as Gary has finished his two classes for this term and I no longer have to cover Weds. evening animal chores for him. That also saves me 30 miles extra driving and a gallon of gas each week, and an hour behind the wheel that can be better used on other occupations.
Having some trouble "getting into the holiday spirit" and Gary needed to relax, so we watched The Polar Express this evening. While I usually dislike film adaptations of classic books, this one is an exception. They had to add a lot, of course, to turn a picture book of about 40 pages and very few words into a feature length movie, but they managed to capture the feel of the story, kept the theme intact, and, if anything, strengthen and improve it. The way in which they interpreted the paintings in the book, turning them into live action that looks as if it stepped right out of the book, is incomparably delicious.
Now, I think, time for bed. The moon is waxing which makes it harder for me to sleep as a rule, but tomorrow is the characteristically long day of the week.
