Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Beirut Marine Barracks attack. There were 241 service men killed that Sunday morning when Ismail Ascari crashed a stolen truck full of explosives into the Barracks.
It seemed so far away when it happened. I was in High School and it just seemed so far removed from my life. I didn't know any Marines then. I didn't know any service men or women.
The world is so much smaller now.
Praying for their families today.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Going Dutch
I read an article on men paying for dates and how they would like help but are afraid to ask...
I have to say, I had the opposite issue. I actively tried to convince the man I was dating that I could afford to cover some of our dating expenses. It took a really long time for him to accept an assist from me. (This even when he took a large cut in salary when business was slow) and his comment was telling- "Are you sure you won't hold this against me?"
Who are men dating that such a question comes up? If I have the ability to help out, I offer. Because I am eating too. I am watching the movie too. And right is right.
But even with my offering regularly, it was the rarest occasion that I was permitted to pick up the check. Occasionally I was allowed to leave a tip.
Mostly I was treated.
So "Thank You" to all the gentlemen who insist on paying, but please feel free to allow me to cover the check sometimes. It is only fair.
I have to say, I had the opposite issue. I actively tried to convince the man I was dating that I could afford to cover some of our dating expenses. It took a really long time for him to accept an assist from me. (This even when he took a large cut in salary when business was slow) and his comment was telling- "Are you sure you won't hold this against me?"
Who are men dating that such a question comes up? If I have the ability to help out, I offer. Because I am eating too. I am watching the movie too. And right is right.
But even with my offering regularly, it was the rarest occasion that I was permitted to pick up the check. Occasionally I was allowed to leave a tip.
Mostly I was treated.
So "Thank You" to all the gentlemen who insist on paying, but please feel free to allow me to cover the check sometimes. It is only fair.
Fall TV
So far I like Hostages and Blacklist. Both are new shows, and already Hostages may be on the cancellation list, though reports say they will let it play for the 14 episodes it has in the can.
My sister Ellen's early favorite, Lucky 7, is already gone after only two episodes. Ironside, We are Men, and Welcome to the Family are also gone. I didn't see any of them so no loss for me, though Elle was sad.
And for all my returning shows, it is a mixed bag.
At least Scandal and Nashville are going strong. I am on Team Deacon and Team Jake. And I still cannot believe Olivia's father... OMG!
Grey's Anatomy is in a slump and Bones is just slugging along. Booth and Brennan are getting married, but it just doesn't compare to the drama of the Gravedigger!
USA is keeping me happy- Covet Affairs and Royal Pains all summer was great but having Annie Walker back already is just so much fun.
Ziva is off in Israel, and my hope is that the new NCIS team menber gels. I am enjoying all the rotating characters in Ziva's chair. It will be fun to see who is seated when the music stops.
In the LS version, Deeks being tortured was the stuff of nightmares. And Callen finally seeing a film of his Russian Major dad was as sweet as it was sad.
So what are you watching?
My sister Ellen's early favorite, Lucky 7, is already gone after only two episodes. Ironside, We are Men, and Welcome to the Family are also gone. I didn't see any of them so no loss for me, though Elle was sad.
And for all my returning shows, it is a mixed bag.
At least Scandal and Nashville are going strong. I am on Team Deacon and Team Jake. And I still cannot believe Olivia's father... OMG!
Grey's Anatomy is in a slump and Bones is just slugging along. Booth and Brennan are getting married, but it just doesn't compare to the drama of the Gravedigger!
USA is keeping me happy- Covet Affairs and Royal Pains all summer was great but having Annie Walker back already is just so much fun.
Ziva is off in Israel, and my hope is that the new NCIS team menber gels. I am enjoying all the rotating characters in Ziva's chair. It will be fun to see who is seated when the music stops.
In the LS version, Deeks being tortured was the stuff of nightmares. And Callen finally seeing a film of his Russian Major dad was as sweet as it was sad.
So what are you watching?
Vocabulary of Mad Men
penultimate: next to last...
A new word for me. It was used in a description of last season's Mad Men. The penultimate season...
Of course now we know that we are getting two shortened seasons over two years instead of one last season this fall.
Penultimate...not so much. And while Don Draper is good television, this kind of game playing by AMC is ridiculous. Sheer greed.
It will make me think twice about staying tuned in.
A new word for me. It was used in a description of last season's Mad Men. The penultimate season...
Of course now we know that we are getting two shortened seasons over two years instead of one last season this fall.
Penultimate...not so much. And while Don Draper is good television, this kind of game playing by AMC is ridiculous. Sheer greed.
It will make me think twice about staying tuned in.
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