My Sister, the Film Critic.

I actually shared this story a really long time ago, and if we're friends in real life I've probably told it to you on more than one occasion--because I just love it that much.

When Chloe was little--like 6 or so--I was home for Christmas and I took her to the movies to see Elf.  At Thanksgiving, Chloe had gone to see the critically acclaimed film, The Haunted Mansion.  When we were driving back from the movie, Chloe was pretty quiet, thinking pretty hard, and then she busted out with this:

"You know, Sissy, sometimes you think a movie is scary or funny, but really it's about love--or Christmas spirit."

The next year on Christmas Eve I was talking to her on the phone and asked her what she was doing.  She explained, in a really bored sort of way:

 "Well, I was out putting food out for Santa's reindeer, but then I thought I saw the Grim Reaper, so I came inside."

[source--because you can buy this Grim Reaper Christmas ornament]

Hope your Christmas week is just dandy.  I'm off to the post office to finish off the last of my Christmas tasks.  Horray!

She & Him

I heard the NPR pledge drive was fast approaching, so I bought a new CD.  This probably won't come as any surprise.

I'm a tiny bit obessed.  I've  listened to it about 7 times already, and I think it's going to be a good companion during the pledge drive.

Plus, She & Him take some pretty cute pictures.

I told Matt the other day that if I could choose what I looked like, I would look like Zooey Deschanel.  He made a disgusted face, and said that she was too waif-ish.  I think that was Matt's nice way of saying, "Oh, Mandy, I like you plump."

Other celebrities I would like to look like, say, if someone allowed me to just point to a picture and make it happen: Elizabeth Hurley, Jenna Elfman, Michelle Obama, Connie Britton.

Who's your celebrity dream look-a-like?

And all over again. . .

Here's why I love Tanya.

After catching up on the blog this week, she sent me this video.  I've been playing it over and over again for the last few days. 

Yay for Elf and singing!

Christmas Already?

1. Why does Target already have a ton of Christmas stuff out?
2. Why can't I resist looking at it?