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Movie: Veronica Guerin
I’m a little conflicted about this movie. The story of a gutsy, naive, headstrong reporter who goes after drug dealers in Northern Ireland is told and acted very well. The fact that it glories in the removal of civil liberties, which gives the righteous government the power to take the property of suspected drug dealers,…
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Hair Adventure
I get the sense that a husband should use caution when publishing pictures and comments about his wife’s hair on the internet, but this is too much fun to resist. Jess wants to dye Ann’s hair with free artistic license. Ann figures that her hair can look like anything for the Sociometry Fair and the…
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Movie: Chicago
As usual I’ve missed the historical context of this film: 1920’s Chicago, Bob Fosse choreography, the original broadway musical, and the revival. The city is portrayed as a place where vengeful beauties murder their husbands and lovers daily, and the public follows the drama through the press with rapt adoration. I didn’t like this setup…
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Indian Hills
With all our errands to run getting ready for the continental divide hike, it’s hard to get good day hikes in too! Today my Dad takes us up a trail on Bear Mountain behind his partner Sarah’s house in Indian Hills. It’s mostly nice forested hillside, with occassional views of Denver far below. We top…
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Lighter
We roll into Denver and head straight for our reserved 10×15 storage unit. We learn that it’s an upstairs unit, and that we have to squeeze through a small door and elevator to get there. The downstairs units are more expensive – but of course they don’t tell you that when you’re making your reservation.…