A Tale as Old as Time

Every year when the Oscar nominations are announced, I have a problem. Invariably, I will have to re-view one of the film's nominated for Best Picture. And it is always for the same reason: I don't remember much about the first viewing. This year, the picture is Little Miss Sunshine. I saw it in the summer. It was playing at the Regency Theater at Trolley Square. I went to The Pub on a friday afternoon, sat on the patio, had chips, salsa, and pitchers. And then I decided to see the movie. I remember the general plot. I remember the characters. And I remember some key scenes. But I do not remember why the film would be nominated for Best Picture. And I don't remember how the film made me feel - though admittedly, I was probably feeling a-okay under the circumstances. So, I guess I will be PPV'ing that film this month.

Has anyone seen Half Nelson? I really wanted to see it when it was in the theater, but didn't get around to it. It got a great review in the New Yorker.

The story of the crazy astronaut kills me. "Police said Nowak drove 900 miles, donned a disguise and was armed with a BB gun and pepper spray when she confronted a woman she believed was a competitor for the affections of Navy Cmdr. William Oefelein, an unmarried fellow astronaut." That's the kind of woman I like to date. She knows what she wants, and she goes for it.

There used to be a two-story Wendy's on Main Street in Salt Lake City. I believe it was where the Big City Soup is located now. I had forgotten about that Wendy's until the other day when I was trying to remember 1980's downtown in my head. I loved that Wendy's.

Question for Aunt/Kelly: Do you remember Watney's? It was on Third South - next to the Bel Air Tavern? It's just a parking lot now.

Today's Song: What You Won't Do For Love, Bobby Caldwell