The Fourth of July was a low-key affair. I'd initially thought to run down to NoVa for the celebratory cook-out at the Bungalow, but ambition deserted me in the face of the sweltering heat, and I instead joined pals Pete and Mimi at their place for grilled steak, sweet corn, and mojitos, with a side of Galaxy Quest ( Read more... )

This weekend was filled with various excursions, though no alarums. Went to my oldest friend's daughter's HS graduation party on Saturday; Cap'n Bhil and I did manage to see "Super 8", which was fun although it felt like Spielberg taking another bite of the "E.T." apple - possibly a bite with worms in it, and none of yer cutesy, cuddly aliens, ( Read more... )