Posted 1:13 PM by George
Andrew here. Leslie, thank you for your insight on "Eternal." There's a great Web site: beingcharliekaufman.com. He went to BU for a while, before transferring to NYU. He also worked in the circulation department at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Interesting character. He talks about his writing habits and artistic "process." Speaking of artists, George I thoroughly enjoyed your Christmas poem. Fine structure, hum, resonance, turning, and tightness. Good to get a mention of Cape Ann in Chicagoland. Good for tourism, our main industry alongside lobstering. One correction: You mentioned in your author's note you were making soup. It was chowder, man, CHOW-DAH! Speaking of chowda, as I mentioned in an earlier blog Diana and I are off to Portland for the weekend. Lindy aka the Namster is chillin' with the chillun'. Happy Earth Day Everyone. Be sure to fill up the Escalades!

Posted 6:19 PM by George
From Leslie:

Oops, sorry about posting twice. Hey - when you all post, make sure to say who it's from. It always says "George" at the top and I am not alway sure who is speaking!

Just read Andy's one about "Eternal Sunshine." I LOVED that film. Loved the direction, the writing and, dare I say it, Jim Carrey's performance. I just felt as though it was written as memory flows. Nothing is linear, nothing concrete. Sometimes we jump from one thing to the next out of pure association. I though the sentiment in the film was marvelous. There is something so precious about our relationships and how we create a reality around them. The visuals were wonderful and I love how Michael Gondry (director) created such a fantastic world. Jim Carrey was so understated (a feat in and of itself) mostly due to the writing and direction. I am sure I will have more thoughts on this film - I'll post as I go...Love to you all, Leslie

Posted 6:01 PM by George
From Leslie:

Wow! Seems like there has been some action on the blog - who knew? Or, maybe Geroge has just started to post emails from his personal email account. Either way, this has become an exciting family. The Wilson's have good news - we bought a condo in Evanston! Yes, we have joined the ranks of "home owners." I didn't believe it would ever happen but here we are. I would love to invite everyone to stay (some of you would probably have to sleep in the kitchen). At least come by for a visit. Reading Andy's post makes me miss the beauty of the Northeast although we had a great weekend up in Michigan last weekend. What a gift to have that place.

Job is going well. The mean old analysts are heading downtown (good riddance!) and we are left to create a new group. A good group of dynamic and creative analysts are staying behind (don't want to be with the fuddy-duddies in the Loop) and we are keeping our fingers crossed that the change will happen smoothly. We're planning a conference on Creative Aging for the Fall - hoping Clarissa Pinkola Estes (wrote Women Who Run With the Wolves) will come with her new book- Dangerous Old Women. We move in July, have been totally caught up in the second season of "24" that we get from Netflix and Jacob has definitely hit the terrible twos. Well, not "terrible". "Trying?" "Sapping of Energy?" "Everything is, 'MOM! YOU MADE ME SAD!'?" In any case, he is as adorable as ever, when he isn't flailing on the floor accusing us of pushing him down (and they go on and on). I wish we could post pictures - I would love to see everyone! I guess that's all for now. I am off to watch another episode of "24" and to keep going with my knitting (yes, I have become a "grandmother" at the ripe old age of 33).
Love to you all - Keep Blogging!

Leslie

Posted 6:01 PM by George
From Leslie:

Wow! Seems like there has been some action on the blog - who knew. Or, maybe Geroge has just started to post emails from his personal email account. Either way, this has become an exciting family. The Wilson's have good news - we bought a condo in Evanston! Yes, we have joined the ranks of "home owners". I didn't believe it would ever happen but here we are. I would love to invite everyone to stay (some of you would probably have to sleep in the kitchen). At least come by for a visit. Reading Andy's post makes me miss the beauty of the Northeast although we had a great weekend up in Michigan last weekend. What a gift to have that place.

Job is going well. The mean old analysts are heading downtown (good riddance!) and we are left to create a new group. A good group of dynamic and creative analysts are staying behind (don't want to be with the fuddy-duddies in the Loop) and we are keeping our fingers crossed that the change will happen smoothly. We're planning a conference on Creative Aging for the Fall - hoping Clarissa Pinkola Estes (wrote Women Who Run With the Wolves) will come with her new book- Dangerous Old Women. We move in July, have been totally caught up in the second season of "24" that we get from Netflix and Jacob has definitely hit the terrible twos. Well, not "terrible". "Trying?" "Sapping of Energy?" "Everything is, 'MOM! YOU MADE ME SAD!'?" In any case, he is as adorable as ever, when he isn't flailing on the floor accusing us of pushing him down (and they go on and on). I wish we could post pictures - I would love to see everyone! I guess that's all for now. I am off to watch another episode of "24" and keep going with my knitting (yes, I have become a "grandmother" at the ripe old age of 33).
Love to you all - Keep Blogging!

Leslie

Posted 7:07 AM by George
Good morning. This could be habit-forming. Of course, George and I are probably the only ones reading this ... Leslie and Marc -- Diana tells me you have purchased a condominium in Evanston. Congratulations. Home ownership is one of the best financial investments you can make. Unlike a stock, you get to use and enjoy your investment -- and it keeps you and your family out of the rain and cold. Good move. I think you bought just before rates are to head up.

Diana and saw "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" last night. Dream-like and moving. Jim Carrey delivered a fine performance. Charlie Kaufman again has delivered another poetic, chaotic, and emotionally raw film. Leslie, I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts. My analystical brain tried to tie all the strings together, and failed. But perhaps that's not the point.

Take care, all/