Closing Out 2009

I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas celebrations. It's hard to believe that this year is almost over, and a new decade is about to begin. This has been a year of adjustments and changes, some good, some not so good. Change is not always good, contrary to the popular saying, but it definitely can make a person grow. At least that's my story and I'm sticking with it. For now.

We went to go see Sherlock Holmes yesterday and I really liked it. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law made a good team, along with Rachel McAdams. The plot and the villain were both interesting and mysterious. It was on the violent side, a very hard PG-13 that was likely earned by trimming just enough violence to not warrant an R rating. I will admit that it was just a bit tough at first to understand everything that was said with the Londoner accents, so I really had to listen carefully. The sets and wardrobe were amazing, and the music was great, scored by Hans Zimmer, a favorite movie composer. I highly recommend this movie.

You have to see these amazing paper cuttings from a single sheet of paper. He's got some really sharp scissors and a very steady hand. Not to mention amazing creativity and imagination. Wow!

Happy New Year to all! See you in 2010.