Up

This morning I did what I know I shouldn't do - selected an emotional film for our distraction during a tough interval training workout.

It was an honest mistake. I figured Up, Pixar Studios latest animated film, would be light-hearted entertainment to keep our minds off the labored breathing, thigh-burning, sweat-soaked 90 minutes.

I was right.

And very wrong.

There are two scenes - virtually no dialogue required - that are simply heart-breaking.

It just isn't safe to try intervals while fighing back sobs. Serious oxygen debt while riding a bike is a dangerous thing - even on a stationary bike.

I loved Wall-E, but "Up" may be even better.

Pixar may make "kid" movies, but in my opinion, they make some of the best films. Period.

Even if you don't have a kid handy to provide an excuse, go rent Up; while you're at it, pick up Wall-E, too. It'll be the best double-header you've seen in years.

A Special Place

My mom is quite the accomplished quilter and makes us really cool placemats for eating as well as decorative mats for our kitchen table.    We now have a set for every season!

Fritz especially loves the decorative ones.   This one even matches his eyes.

From this special spot Fritz can catch sun beams, watch the bird feeder activity, watch his favorite mail man - Nick, and wait for us to come home.

Rex is now asking for one for his favorite spot - on top of the file cabinet.  He says that what he has is not nearly as nice as the ones Mom makes for Fritz.

I told him maybe for Christmas.....if he is good!

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