Thursday, January 1, 2009

Happy New Year!

So it is a brand new year today, and I did something that I have not done for about 15-16 years - I went to the theatre to see a movie.

Kofee-dog gave me a copy of "Marley and Me" for Christmas - she is such a thoughtful dog!  The book was a delight for a dog-lover, which I am, and I read it for the few minutes before sleep for a couple of nights, then yesterday I sat and read the rest of it in one huge sweep.

Anyone who has ever loved a dog, especially a naughty dog, will relate to every page of this book.  I knew Marley as well as I know my Kofee-dog!  

So the movie opened today, and we went to see it.  The theatre was only half-full, despite being opening day, but every one of the patrons was a dog lover, and the laughter and muffled sobs was a testament to the fact.

I think it will not be long before it is available on dvd, if you are unsure of your commitment - hang in there and wait - it will be worth it.

I was rivetted by the cost of the movie visit - not having gone for so many years - for three adults it cost me $40.50!  Can this be right?  Think of how much money I have saved by NOT going all those years!  Enough to pay for all this stuff in my art room probably.

Tomorrow is another day and I am going to do something with it.  It is also my dear sister's birthday - and the day I take down my Christmas tree each year.  When that is done, the new year will be really underway, as I lose my grip on the last vestiges of Christmas - only the ham remains........

a happy new year to all!

1 comment:

Julie H said...

HI Ruth and Happy New Year!

I loved that book so much I went out and bought copies for my dearest friends. Glad to hear you are enjoying it.