I'm a true fan, but I've never did keep track of how many times I saw Star Wars. It would be nice to know, but I'd rather just know the date that I first saw it.
Maybe a trip to the microfilm copies of the hometown newspaper is in order? That is, if the library still has them. Of course there are many things to look up.
This morning while driving to work, I finished the last tape, the author interview, of Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones. I had finished the story itself last night while driving home from work. What a marvelous first novel for a person to write.
Interesting that during the author interview she spoke of the movie deal. Here's the IMDB entry on it. Yippee Peter Jackson directing! Whoa, there was a Philippine version of The Lovely Bones in 2003? Amazing - Anghel sa lupa
Book Discussion for this is on Tuesday 5/31 and I'll be there for this one.
My better half had a workshop for the first part of the day.
We then dropped the daughter off at the in-laws who were taking her to see a soccer game with her cousin. This left the two of us free to go and see Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. It was enjoyable, but I don't think that I expected it to be better than the original Star Wars. The ending was sad enough that I shead single tear. There were so many places where Anakin could have simply stopped and changed things, but his destiny was set.
I saw George's cameo. His daughter's appearence was distracting - her eyes were all over the place. His son's cameo was excellent. The Tantive IV did not look correct - it was too short in the at mid-ships. Bai Ling's appearence was cut, I found out later. The shot of the early "Imperial Shuttle" with three fighter escort, from the second trailer, was not in the film. And the wrist restrains were in an "arms at your sides" instead of "hands up" position like in the teaser trailer - the "Lord Vader, rise." one.
After the show, we went to On the Boarder for dinner. We'd not been there since Matt was back in town years ago. It was one of his brithdays or something and it might have been before he was married. A long time ago indeed.
(Entered 5/25/2005)
There's a bit more at NuttDotOrg than just the logo that reminds me of the logo from The Incredibles. Hmm, the 10 minute website. Wish I'd checked in yesterday when it showed up.
(Written on 5/25/2005; back-dated to 5/18/2005)
George Lucas as Baron Papanoida, and Papa Smurf. 
In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, writer - director George Lucas will make a cameo appearence as Baron Papanoida. I think it's great to be in your own movies, but my first impression was that his character bore some resemblence to Papa Smurf, both in color and in name. Am I the first person to make this comparison?
Here's hoping that it goes off well and that Episode III is as enjoyable as I still find the original Star Wars.
Due to the incredible amount of work with the new ERP at my place of employment, I was not able to make the Book Discussion Group on Thursday. I very much wanted to go to this. I had listened to the book (Girl with a Pearl Earring) completely and had watched just over half of the film. (The film is not a good adaptation of the book.)
I was able to chat with the librarian who runs the group and talk to her about it though, so I don't feel too bad about missing it.
(Written on Saturday 5/14/2005 and back dated to 5/5/2005.)
Dr. Leroy Chiao and me - Asian Festival, May 29, 2004, a Saturday.
Photo by Mrs. Chiao.
This is something I was going to post back on April 24, 2005 when Soyuz TMA-5 returned to Earth. I was fortunate to meet and talk with Dr. Chiao nearly a year ago at the Columbus Asian Festival. Dr Chiao arrived much earlier than expected and stay far later than he was supposed to, much to everyone's happiness.
He was the Expedition 10 (official site, photos) commander and NASA ISS science officer. After 6 months on the International Space Station, Chiao, along with cosmonaut Salizhan S. Sharipov, Expedition 10 flight engineer returned to Earth in the company of Roberto Vittori of Italy. It was Vittori's second trip to the station. He went up with the crew of Expedition 11 (official site, photos) in Soyuz TMA-6, returning after a visit of 9 days.
Yes, It's May the 4th ... May the 4th be with you ... Happy Star Wars Day. (A joke good only once a year.)
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Darren didn't call me last night. I called him on Monday and hoped that he'd call back. I should just email him. I'm glad to hear he's working for McGraw-Hill. But I kidded him that he works for the same company as Lowell. I need to email him, and several others.
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Woo Hoo! Book Discussion group tomorrow! I'm all up to speed on the book. I picked up the DVD of Girl with the Pearl Earring and would like to watch it tonight. Hopefully, there will be several people there.
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I missed the end of The Amazing Race last night. Too bad about Meredith and Gretchen. They lasted much longer than most people thought. I think I'm rooting for Uchenna & Joyce to win. I still haven't seen Joyce's hair since it was shaved in India. I didn't realize this show was in its seven race. I do wish that Teri, of Teri and Ian, from Amazing Race 3 would write a book of some type. She was fascinating and should have some great stories and advise.
Hopefully, the school levy will pass. But we're moving before the next school year begins.
Here's the results:
2-CITY OF PATASKALA (REPLACEMENT)
5 MILLS FOR 5 YRS. FOR POLICE PROTECTION
...FOR THE TAX LEVY . . . . . . . . 1,792 53.46
...AGAINST THE TAX LEVY . . . . . . 1,560 46.54
9-SOUTHWEST LICKING L.S.D. (ADDITIONAL)
7 MILLS-5 YRS-EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS
...FOR THE TAX LEVY . . . . . . . . 4,747 63.21
...AGAINST THE TAX LEVY . . . . . . 2,763 36.79
10-WEST LICKING JOINT FIRE DIST. (ADDITIONAL)
1 MILL FOR 5 YRS. FOR FIRE PROTECTION
...FOR THE TAX LEVY . . . . . . . . 5,234 56.18
...AGAINST THE TAX LEVY . . . . . . 4,082 43.82
Everything passed.
Monday was the cutover for the new ERP system at work. Replacing a multiude of home-grown and older, unsupported commercial systems. As I went out to the car, I saw a blue heron flying in the west. It was heading to the north and I took it as a good sign.
In the evening, I finished Girl with the Pearl Earring. I'm looking forward to book discussion on Thursday. I need to research a few more of Vermeer's paintings. The concert one and the milk maid one are mentioned in the book, and include a couple of the characters.
