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Minor Confession

Published May 26, 2021 by Malia

I realize that I am technically an adult and the only small children in my life are my nephews and niece. There are no children that live with me, unless you count my pets.

Confession: I LOVE Bluey!

Yes, I, at 36 and a half, am deeply in love with a show meant for preschoolers.

It’s just so adorable. A family of Australian dogs living life and learning lessons…how can you watch it and not fall in love?

I make no apologies for this, and it’s a bonus that my nephews and niece all love the show too.

That’s about it for me today. Have a fabulous Wednesday!

Important Flu Safety Tip

Published February 14, 2018 by Malia

(Fair warning, I’m on flu meds and even though I’ve proof-read this post, I can’t guarantee that it’s free of glaring spelling or grammar errors. I also can’t guarantee that it makes much sense. Right now I think it makes sense, but in a few days when I’m less medicated, I may discover that it’s not.)

I’ve been sleeping. A lot. In between bouts of sleeping comes rounds of nightmare coughing and knitting. I’m trying to stay as still and quiet as possible. When I’m awake I’ve been watching old tv shows that I know well enough it doesn’t matter if I fall asleep watching them. Solid plan, right?

I’ve discovered a flaw in my plan. I made the mistake of deciding to put on Gravity Falls. I love Gravity Falls, and it’s a pretty entertaining show to be watching while hopped up on flu meds. The problem? Gravity Falls’ theme song is also my phone’s ringtone. So, when I fall asleep mid-episode, (and if I’m not deeply asleep yet) I’m jolted awake when the next episode starts. I start blindly grasping for my phone, and then am super confused when my phone shows that I have no call coming in. It then takes my brain a few seconds to put two and two together.

So, if you get the flu (and I really recommend that you don’t), make sure you either don’t fall asleep with the tv on, or at least pick something that doesn’t play your ringtone every 23 minutes.

Let’s watch Twin Peaks

Published May 2, 2016 by Malia

On my long list of “shows I intend to watch one of these days”, Twin Peaks sits pretty near the top.  It’s been on Netflix forever, but I’ve always avoided it because I am a giant chicken and don’t handle creepy/scary stuff very well.  Today, I finally started the show.  Since I’m relatively clueless about the show, I figured I’d post the notes I took while watching the first episode. Two things I should mention: 1. Going into this, all I really knew was that the story is about a girl who gets murdered and is from a super weird town.  2.  I started taking notes half-way through the episode, so the first part of my notes are really out of order, but are thoughts & questions I had before I started note taking.

Twin Peaks Episode 1, Season 1: Pilot

-Why do I always want to call this show Twin Pines?  Is it because I’ve seen Back to the Future so many times?

-What is the deal with how Laura’s mom is crying?  Like did they hypnotize her so she’ll talk?

-What’s this bobby-soxer girl’s name?  I think I’m gonna call her Peggy Sue.  Seems like a better name than whatever her name actually is.

-When is this supposed to be taking place?  The 50’s?  The 80’s?  I’m confused by the costuming choices.

-GAH!  How far is he gonna stick that pair of tweezers under the girl’s fingernail?

-Oh look, it’s the guy from SG1.  He was more likeable in SG1.

-Is that how a student’s death normally gets announced to the whole school?

-The music.  It’s so bizarrely Hallmark Channel.  Somehow it really does work to make the episode better.

-Why does Ed’s wife have an eyepatch?  Is this important?  I hope it’s important.

-Police receptionist is weird.

-This whole town of +51,000 is basically shutting down.  Is that normal?

-Peggy Sue is not a nice girl.

-Deputy that keeps crying.  Why?  How did he get the job?

-Yup, that’s blood.  Creepy place for a murder.

-Kyle McLaughlin’s constant tape recording.  I hope we meet Diane at some point.  I really want to know what she’s like.

-So, Laura was beloved by everyone.  Was she really that nice?

-Deer head on the table.  Ominious?  Foreshadowing?

-What’s a nice girl doing with a porno mag in a safe deposit box?

-Okay, it’s not a porno mag…It’s a prostitution mag?

-I’m worried for Shelly’s safety.

-Shelly’s husband (?), Leo, is a psycho.

-Dude, everyone in this town is having an affair, aren’t they?

-Ed’s wife and her drapes.

-Kyle McLaughlin is way too obsessed with the trees and bunnies and nature.

-Flickering lights.  Definitely ominous.

-Log Lady.  I’ve heard of her.  She’s a lady with a log.  Is the log important?  Is it her child?

-Mayor Milford looks like he’s about to die.  Seriously.  I want to know how they’re keeping him alive.  Is he a zombie? That’d be kind of cool.  Zombie Mayor.

-Okay, it’s a serial killer they’re after.  Town’s creepy enough, seems appropriate that a serial killer might reside there.

-I have a feeling I should not watch this show after dark, alone.

-Eileen and her husband are Donna’s parents?  Grandparents?

-No, Donna, don’t go outside.  That seems super stupid.  Maybe she killed Laura so she knows she’s safe?

-Harriet seems serial killer-ish too.

-Really, Dr. Hayward?  You’re just going to let it slide that these boys are drinking and driving?

-Yeah, Bobby seems good to drive. (insert eye-roll)

-Dr. Hayward, you are a terrible guardian/parent/guy.

-Okay, I’ve got  zero experience with biker bars, but the Roadhouse doesn’t seem like it’s actually a biker bar.  It seems like it’s filled with people that wish they were bikers, but aren’t.  Aspiring bikers.

– I’m finding the use of the color red very interesting.  I’m sure it’s symbolic.

-Mike is an abusive turd.

-I really hope Harry doesn’t turn out to be a bad guy, cause I’m liking him.

-“Fire Walk With Me”  What does it mean?

-This show isn’t super scary, but it’s definitely creepy.

-Super awkward make-out scene alert.  “I’m sorry.”  “I’m not sorry.”  I’m a bit confused.

-Why do I feel like every single thing in this show is worth noticing?

-These kids really need to be wearing helmets if they’re going to be riding motorcycles.

-Okay, Dr. Hayward is Donna’s dad.  The Haywards are kind of old for having teenagers.

-Lucy sets up the donuts every night.  She completely covers the better part of the table with donut stacks.  Why not just leave them in the box?  Also, won’t they be super dried out and stale in the morning?

-Barking.  Yeah, boys, that’s real mature.  Makes you look really mentally stable.

-Jo and the sheriff are really cute together.  I have a bad feeling about this.

-Okay, Laura’s mom is psychic?  Also, her reactions to things feels very over-the-top.

 

Okay, that’s it for my first trip to Twin Peaks.  Episode 1 definitely held my attention, and I’m quite curious to see what happens.

I’m Starting To Think The Helicopter Monkey Theory Is Not That Far-Fetched

Published January 19, 2014 by Malia

Last summer at the San Diego Comic Con, the following video was shown:

As you can see, the survival of the fall was “explained.”

We Sherlock fans are one of the most patient fan groups on the planet.  Okay, maybe patient is the wrong word, but it’s pretty amazing how long we will wait  for the next three episodes.  And was the wait worth it?

Oh, yes!  (Imagine I said that in my best David Tennant impression.)

So, here is what I loved:

-The humor.  This was definitely the funniest Sherlock I’ve ever seen.

-Mary.  I wasn’t sure if I’d like her, but it was instant love.  She’s such a good fit with both John and Sherlock.  Also, I think it’s really cool that she’s Martin Freeman’s wife in real life.

-Molly.  Awe, all the Molly kisses!  I’ve always loved Molly, mostly because she’s so sweet and always seems to pick the wrong guy.  (Side note: Is her new guy gay, or was there something I was missing?  I just assumed he was, and it was a moment they were using to show how much Sherlock had changed since he called Moriarty out when the creep was with Molly.)

-The writing.

-The scenes where Sherlock is going to his friends so they know he’s alive.

-Trading out a menu for an identical menu.

-Operation

One final thought; can someone explain to me what was going on when there was the flash and then Sherlock was explaining how he survived to Anderson?  Was this something he was telling John, and we were just seeing what Sherlock was remembering?  I’m used to the show being a bit trippy.  It’s something I genuinely enjoy about the show, but I am genuinely confused about what was happening.

P.S.  On a completely different note, can someone please give Joanne Froggatt all the awards for the brilliant job she’s doing with her role as Anna on Downton?  She’s been absolutely brilliant, and had me in tears.