One of my favorite things to do, and I do it quite well, if I do say so myself, is to give a running commentary on whatever is on the TV. Now let me point out, most of the time I’m just stating the obvious, or at least what seems obvious to me. One of Aleta’s favorite movies, that I have apparently totally ruined for her is ConAir, starring Nicolas Cage. She won’t let me watch it with her anymore. It has been so long now since I have viewed it, that I can’t remember everything. But his over-the-top Dixie drawl bugs the daylights out of me. And while he’s been in prison for a number of years, he’s really a good guy. And he’s so looking forward to being reunited with his wife and little girl. The last 15 minutes of the movie is action packed, loaded with gunshots, flooded streets, fist fights and guess what? Nicolas Cage comes out on top as you would expect. He’s a hero. And standing nearby is his wife and little girl. He walks over to them and holds out a bedraggled stuffed rabbit, dripping with sewer water, and drawls out “here, darlin’, I brought you a present.” Are you kidding me? Go throw that stupid rabbit in a dumpster and wash your hands with bleach before you touch me or my daughter!! Maybe it’s just me, but that gesture is just totally lost on me.
Reality TV- everything is drama! Staged, I tell you. Of course, it wouldn’t make for major Hollywood dollars without drama.
I am so thankful for a life filled with normal, everyday stuff with little drama. And my kids wonder why I just like to watch the news. Although, come to think of it, the news has almost as much drama lately as those reality shows.
Until next week....Stay Sassy,
Cynthia Kay
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