my big fat greek wedding

Allison, Jodi and I went out for sushi and then to see My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Wow, Janet, were you ever right in Blatherchat...the three of us really enjoyed this movie. I cried a lot, mainly from laughing pretty hard but also because bits in the movie that were so genuine and moving that I couldn't help it. I'm such a sap. Andrea Martin was brilliant. I want to go see this again, especially since Allison told us on the way out of the movie that it was filmed in Toronto.

I wasn't interested in seeing the movie until I saw Janet's comment in Blatherchat (she objected to my comment that there haven't been a lot of good summer movies). I hadn't gone to see it before because the trailer made it look a bit too slapstick and silly for my tastes, plus the basic plot premise didn't sound particularly interesting. I was way wrong.

It was refreshing to see a movie which relied on good writing and strong characters rather than special effects and big names. Also wonderfully refreshing to see a movie with a plot that assumes that people are basically good, and that doesn't leave the audience wondering what really happened at the end.

This is a straightforward, character-driven love story without the existential angst so common in most modern movies. I loved it.

And there wasn't a SINGLE EXPLOSION in the entire film. :-)





Hey, Chatelaine magazine is interested in one of my article ideas! I've been pitching them regularly but have had everything rejected with a form letter so far. This is the first time I've gotten a bite. Because they've never worked with me before, I have to write the article on spec (i.e. they may not buy the piece even if I write it), but that's understandable, and I'll pitch it elsewhere if it's rejected. Deadline: end of October. Wish me luck. I'd love to get something in Chatelaine...I enjoy the magazine (I'm a subscriber), and they pay well. :-)

Sent out two more article queries last week, sent in my completed article and some scanned photos to Country Connection magazine, and I'm continuing to revise my novel.

Jeff and I are continuing to look for houses. After passing up a few potentials and each time angsting over whether we've missed the opportunity for The Perfect House, we've resolved not to be in a hurry, to take our time until we find one that we're both happy with, in the right location AND the right price range.

Our real estate agent, Kathy Gordon, is really great. She's amazingly efficient, easygoing yet professional, friendly but not too chatty, has tons of experience and she never pressures us to buy. Many thanks to Parki for recommending her. If anyone else is interested in using her services, please let me know and I'll send you her contact info (and she's e-mail savvy! no phone tag, yay!).





Links/News:

One year ago Bryan Fullerton, Craig White, Dave Clement, Ruth Sanderson and Allison were over to visit.

Two years ago I watched a Powerpuffs episode in Philadelphia.

Three years ago, I reported what happened at Word on the Street.

Four years ago, Allison blathered.

Iris-scanning at Toronto airports? Source: Toronto Star

Yesterdayland has an interview with Lucy Liu

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Today's Blatherpics:

	Annie and my dad.
	Jeff in the hammock at the cottage during our last visit.
	Allison, Rand, Paul and Jodi at FilKONtario earlier this year.