Young at Heart

Last Friday I was numb. A stressful week...we'll leave it at that. And so I cranked up the fire, brewed the coffee, and sat in my pajamas intent on *wasting* some time. First up was the crossword puzzle. I used to do them a lot. Now it's rare. Time. Who has enough?

I digress... So...the crossword is in the same section as the movies and the restaurant reviews. Mmmm. Delicious section that is. An article caught my eye - it contained a list of movies starring older actors, or the theme of aging. I wrote down some titles, cut out the article (which is now lost - likely recycled), and ordered a few on NetFlix.

Last night Frank and I began "Young at Heart." What an absolute gem. Here's how it is described on the Netflix envelope:

Coldplay, the Clash and Jimi Hendrix will never sound the same once you've heard the Young@Heart chorus, a group of Massachusetts senior citizens who thrill audiences worldwde with their unusual...and unusually poignant...covers of rock songs. Stephen Walker's humane and heartwarming documentary, which premiered at Sundance in 2008, follow the elderly ensemble as they prepare their latest show for public performances.

I love old people. Truly. And these spry 80 year olds are the cream of the crop. Simply adorable as they try to learn the lyrics to punk and rock songs.

I completely recommend this movie - for an entertaining, feel good, real life encounter with aging with grace. Wow. I can't wait to finish it tonight.

Another benefit... one of the women, 92 years old, is highlighted often. Her face is layer upon layer of happy wrinkles. She looks like a beautiful senior citizen version of a very wrinkly faced dog. I mean that as a compliment. Her face is amazingly layered and just exudes beauty.

But anyhow, this morning as I put on my eye cream and Oil of Olay, I actually thought...geez...you look YOUNG. Ha. That is a fringe benefit indeed. I feel like a youngster after a few hours with that group.

Rent it. And then come back to comment. Enjoy!

Dreadmill

32 minutes on the dreadmill treadmill this morning. Began "Roman Holiday," another movie starring Audrey Hepburn. The credits say "Introducing Audrey Hepburn," so perhaps this is her first?

Totally adorable. I loved the little fit she had in bed in the beginning. I can SO relate. (not to the "being royalty" part - just the "hissy fit" part) Don't you just have days where you want to do what you WANT to do without adhering to what everyone expects you to do?

Well...I can relate. Maybe I'll go pound on my bed and then sneak out a window.

Juno

Emily and I just got home from seeing the movie Juno. What an amazing movie. Very candid look at teen age sex, with no morals attached to it, but other than that I give it a thumbs way up. Interestingly captured teen age blase culture...where everything appears so random and casual. And yet the very real issue of teen age pregnancy. Over the top characters in an understated way. Anyhow, it was a good movie to see with an 18 year old daughter. Made me sad though...but if I tell you why, I'll blow it for you. Just bring your tissues.
No dreadmill tonight. Just a bit of Gilmore as a nightcap. I'm in serious need of a good laugh...