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Sunday Afternoon Open Thread: Silly Things We Do

By Jeralyn

Last night I watched the movie Julie and Julia. It was pleasant, nothing extraordinary. I'm pretty much a one-pot cook (stews, soups and pasta sauces.) In the summer, I grill. I haven't baked since the early 1980's when the TL kid was little. I gave away my Kitchen Aid mixmasters years ago. So how could I just spend $172.00 at Whole Foods, buying things like flour, brown sugar, chocolate chips and corn bread mix?

I also watched Inglorious Basterds. I thought it was going to be a comedy. I should have realized as soon as I saw Quentin Tarrantino's name that the violence would be over the top. I had to look up reviews afterwards to see what all the hoopla is about the movie. Apparently, it's what's called a "fantasy revenge" film. But I kept thinking, two wrongs don't make a right.

What silly things have you done this holiday season? If you haven't done anything out of character, this is an open thread, all other topics are welcome.

Full post as published by TalkLeft on December 20, 2009 (boomark / email).