Day One: Krissie Arrives . . .
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Krissie made it in at 10AM, so we went straight to iHop and celebrated. Then we came back home and gave her a bear that looked like Beastie and a balloon that played “Hot Stuff.” Fickle Milton spent the rest of the day leaping from Lani’s lap to Krissie’s lap and back again. Veronica doesn’t trust either of them, proving what an excellent judge of character she is.
We did talk about D&G but that stuff goes over on the other website. We also talked about publishing, writing, TV, movies, food, and dogs, made lunch, made dinner, made cookies, and watched more Burn Notice, part of Time Bandits because Krissie was sure there was some Mesopotamia in there (there wasn’t, it was Mycenae), and all of Ocean’s Thirteen, which was mostly confusion broken by some excellent moments. Or as Lani said, it’s a movie that gets by completely on charm. Since a lot of my early books get by on the same basis, I am not criticizing.
I also found out tonight that Lani has never seen Hot Shots and, even more tragically, Krissie has never seen Ruthless People. And neither has ever seen Head Office which is one of my favorite bad movies. The wonderful thing about all of this is that we have time to watch whatever we want because they’re here for seven days. Just makes me want to do the Snoopy Dance.
Coming up: We’re doing the podcast on Lani’s Will Write For Wine and a booksigning at the Union Center/West Chester Barnes and Noble on Saturday. Also Hobby Lobby, Target, two quilt stores and a movie if we can find one we want to see. It’s like a vacation and I didn’t even have to leave home.
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20 Comments to 'Day One: Krissie Arrives . . .'
On February 8, 2008 at 12:14 am Melissa Blue said...
Yay! Jenny and Krissie added to the podcast. It should be complete mayhem, and you guys just might break the longest podcast record.
My heart goes out to Sam.
But still, YAY!
On February 8, 2008 at 12:42 am evesie said...
Jenny, I have a question: how come all your collaborators always hang out at your house? Have you been the designated hostess? Also, what’s the Snoopy dance?
On February 8, 2008 at 12:52 am robena grant said...
Ocean’s Thirteen. Was that the one where the camera kept zoning in on B.P’s crotch? He was in a white suit, and constantly eating something. I remember digging my friend in the ribs and saying one more shot of his crotch and I’m gonna barf. Then everyone started saying, “Shhhhh.” Like it was an important movie and if someone spoke you’d miss something fascinating, like another shot of B.P’s crotch. Loved Hot Shots. Can’t recall if I saw the others.
Anyway, glad you’re all having a good time. Everyone needs a mid-winter break like this when they live in the cold climates. The dogs will miss the girls when they leave. Don’t let anyone feed them too many cookies.
On February 8, 2008 at 1:16 am talpianna said...
I haven’t read the earliest stuff on D&G, but you HAVE consulted Diane Volkstein’s book on Inanna, haven’t you?
P.S. If anyone cares, I’ve started up my blog again.
On February 8, 2008 at 1:17 am talpianna said...
http://fluffycatbabylon.blogspot.com/
Since it doesn’t link to my name here.
On February 8, 2008 at 2:18 am Cherry Honey said...
Hooray! A slumber-party-podcast! Oh, my, Sam will be flummoxed! Should be a lot of fun, though, and I can’t wait.
On February 8, 2008 at 10:30 am McB said...
There’s nothing wrong with charming in either movies or books. Charm is like chocolate … it makes life more fun.
The podcast – what fun! Well WWFW is fun anyway, but this will be the icing on the cake.
On February 8, 2008 at 10:37 am McB said...
evesie – the
Snoopy Dance is an energetic and uninhibited expression of great joy.
On February 8, 2008 at 11:23 am fiveandfour said...
I’ve been in touch recently with a work friend I had slumber parties with before I got pregnant. We had so much fun with our girlie week-ends; you 3 are inspiring me to get one organized again.
For the movie, I strongly suggest Juno. You’ll love it, I just know it.
On February 8, 2008 at 12:34 pm evesie said...
McB, thanks so much – I laughed till I cried, as they say.
On February 8, 2008 at 12:47 pm RandomRanter said...
Oooh, “Hot Shots” and “Ruthless People” – good choices.
On February 8, 2008 at 1:16 pm Melissa Blue said...
I loved McB definition more.
On February 8, 2008 at 1:37 pm Caryn said...
That all sounds like so much fun. I’m glad that Krissie made it in okay, and that all is well and happy there.
On February 8, 2008 at 2:00 pm Mary Stella said...
In many movies there is often one line that always stays with you. “I’ve been kidnapped by KMart” is the one line I remember from Ruthless People.
Funny movie!
On February 8, 2008 at 4:06 pm Melissa said...
[i]Ruthless People[/i] is a great movie. All the actors in the main roles did a great job, stars and supporting cast alike. Plus the big scene with the cops, Bozo and Earl near the end is absolutely hilarious. Remember “We’re the National Rifle Association!”?
On February 8, 2008 at 10:26 pm Susanna Hugo said...
So this is apropos of absolutely nothing…but I was just rereading Getting Rid of Bradley – I’m a big re-reader, and got to the line “Shoot the cat,” Zack said. “It’s assaulted two officers and resisted arrest. Do it.” and laughed out loud – again. There are very few jokes that make me laugh out loud on a second, third, fourth re-reading (heck even a first). Thanks Jenny.
On February 9, 2008 at 9:54 am J. said...
Sounds like so much fun!
You guys have the most awesomest of jobs.
On February 9, 2008 at 2:20 pm sheagal said...
Ihop, Ruthless People and a week long slumber party. I’m very jealous.
On February 9, 2008 at 5:39 pm McB said...
Loved the podcast! The three of you were obviously having a good time, and it was fun hearing from the kids in the background.
On February 10, 2008 at 1:06 am Mary the CB said...
Interesting… the Copyeditor’s Listserv has had a long thread debating the nuances involved when you refer to working together “collaborating.” I think the final upshot was that it was unremarkable to refer to a collaborative effort or to writers collaborating, but calling a writer a collaborator is right up there with calling her a Quisling who should be taken out and shot.