A series of fortunate events
We’ve finally got the car back – and we’ve put it to good use. I’ve made two trips to Orange Shopping in the past couple of days.

We planted two lovely garden beds along the ugly old fence, picked some tomatoes, planted a butterfly shrub in the front, touched up paint, swapped out a shower head, installed some blinds in an awkward window, visited Mondo as he installed his oak floor, and hung out with CC for dinner and a movie.

I call it a full weekend – and our nice clean car has a certain whiff of mulch and potting soil. The front seats are still quite clean and the dashboard is absolutely gleaming.

The movie was Little Miss Sunshine which I found to be interesting – I thought it was a bit predictable but still quite enjoyable. CC didn’t think it was predictable, but he probably doesn’t watch as many movies and TV shows as I do. Everyone gave great performances – I even liked Greg Kinear who doesn’t really do anything for me.

So throw that movie on your “should watch” list – if it comes to your town. There are many good laughs. The trailer is hideous and makes very little sense. Take comfort in knowing it is a funny, dark, and unexpected comedy that actually delivers.