Back to the 80s

We got into our time machine and flashed back to the 80s for a party with our friends on Grooms Street. Marie went the gum chewing, hair twirling, pink and innocent route. I on the other hand opted for a little more scandal with white ankle boots that everyone went gaga over. Truth be told I had to rent the entire outfit. I don't have that kind of stuff laying around you know. I did have some of what Marie wore laying around. In fact I probably wore an outfit very similar to that in high school. "But Veronica?" you ask. "You didn't go to high school in the 80s." EXACTLY. Clearly I was never voted best dressed. I digress. We both had a great time listening to the tunes of Cindy Lauper and George Michael and watching our friends Maureen and Catie prance around in their puffy 80s prom dresses. Good times!

Election Night Chills

Wow. I thought the crowd at the Cotton Bowl was impressive. What was I thinking? That was nothing compared to the chills I got Tuesday night watching Barack Obama give his victory speech in Chicago on TV. I wasn't even there and I got a little emotional. I'm not saying he was my pick as I am a fair and unbiased journalist but I don't think anyone with a pulse could have watched that without feeling a little patriotic and proud to be an American. I was a little bummed I had to spend the entire night at a Republican Watch Party, not because I don't support Republicans, but because I missed history unfolding. As you can imagine this room full of Republicans were not celebrating Obama's victory. They did cook up some good snacks for media though.

Changeling - Go Watch It

It's been a while since I've seen a movie that I thought was worth the two I hours I spent watching it. Changeling was worth every minute. Angelina Jolie nailed her part as a mom desperately trying to find her son and fight a corrupt police department. It's based on a true story. It's not a feel good movie but it will make you think.

Happy Halloween from Pumpkin Peter