The Magician's Nephew (review)

After many years, I decided to go ahead and give these a re-read, this time in Chronological order. I've never liked reading it this way, but rather in publication order. But this time I decided I'd try it out. 

Not bad. I've read the books so many times, who cares what order I read it in now I guess. 

This book still has the magic that captured me when I was a kid. The origin or the witch, the Lamp Post and the wardrobe are all explained. As is the creation of Narnia. It's a wonderful simple children's story that's still enjoyable today. 

I have no idea Netflix is making a movie about this in 2027. I'm both excited and afraid. In my opinion, the BBC did it best with the first 4 books of the series. I hardly remember the chaotic new series that came out year ago and are buried in the past, forgotten by most. 

But these days, I don't trust anyone to respect the books when making a motion picture. Everything has to have more adventure and excitement in it. I highly doubt the movie will focus on 2 kids, going into another world, ringing a bell that awakens a witch, who follows them back to earth and then again to the creation of Narnia, without so much as a battle taking place is movie material. 

But yes, when it comes out I'll have to give it a try. They've never made a movie about this ever, so seeing some concept of the story brought to life would be interesting. 

Have a good weekend folks!
 

Mechanical Pencils

I hate these things. Never liked them. Don't even know why the exist today. 

They never work right. The led is brittle and breaks easily. It slides right out of the bottom too fast and too long. Constantly chipping. Then you have to buy refills that cost almost as much as buying a new pencil. 

What's the point?? Why not just get a regular pencil instead? Wouldn't that work better??

Whenever I find one around the house it's instantly trashed. I'm guessing the girls get them as gifts and guess what?? They're always out of led when I pick them up. Who knew right?

Total waste of existence, these things.  
 

Big League Chew

Honestly, is there a bubble gum better than this?? 

No. There isn't. 

Super soft. Blows great bubbles. Taste last forever. It's top shelf bubble gum. 

I always looked up to it as a kid. When playing baseball, you were the coolest if you had this. SOOOOOO good. Just bought a packet the other day. Loved every shred. And they have other flavors too. I've tried them all but nothing beats the original. 

Fun fact, last Christmas they had a peppermint flavor I tried. Too strong a peppermint taste for me, but I applaud them for trying. 

Other solid flavors? Green Apple, Blue Raspberry and Grape. All good stuff. 
 

Take a bath

 

It's time for a "hot take" folks!

Why do fat people NEVER bathe??

I've noticed this a lot lately. 

I have a friend who comes over every so often, tells me he's going to shower and be right over. Yet when he arrives, I've noticed he's only changed his clothes and stinks to high heaven. 

Last month at the theater, I was in a show where the fat people stunk so bad I had to hold my breath every time I walked by. Honestly, the funk coming off them was horrendous. I wish the director had said something....anything....to get them to bathe. 

Maybe it's not every huge person but geez to frag does it irk me. What's so hard about jumping in a shower? I can take one in 5 to 10 minutes easy. Why can't they??? What's so bad about pouring water, soap and rinsing that they just can't stand?

Ok rant over. Moving on.

Haagen-Dazs

 I getting old and soft as I age. 

I've heard this is the "best ice cream ever", made with the best ingredients and carries the mark of "super premium" in the ice cream market.

I even got my favorite flavor "pistachio almond" to see if there really is a difference. 

Final Verdict: It's fine. It didn't knock my socks off and I think I've had just as good from other companies. Would I give them a 2nd try? Maybe. But what one pint cost, I could get a whole lot more from other brands, so I can't say it'll be anytime soon. 

I go for blue bell, a the walmart brand of butter pecan is always welcome at my house.  

Backrooms (Review)

 I've been waiting to see this movie for quite some time. 

It's about a man struggling through a recent divorce while working at a failing furniture store. One day he comes across an endless maze of backrooms hidden behind a wall in the basement of his store. What does it all mean?? 

You have to decide. 

No really. It leaves things up to the viewer to decide what the heck is going on. 

And I don't mind that. 

I found this movie interesting and very depicting of what a bad dream would look like. Where something  in this endless maze is trying to kill you as you try to find a way to escape. Really enjoyable. Worth your time. 

Don't need a sequel, one movie is good enough. 

Have a good weekend folks!

BJ's Pizza

I few weeks ago, I visited a friend in Alexandria who was visiting from Branson, MO. On the way back up I stopped at an old favorite of mine to see if they were as good as I had remembered. 

BJ Pizza was located in West Monroe 25 years ago and every Friday I would go clean up their buffet. It was my favorite pizza.

Legend has it, that BJ and Johnny (of Johnny's Pizza fame) were actually partners who split up. In the agreement Johnny promised never to expand into Rapids Parish where BJ lived. To this day there isn't a Johnny's located within the parish. 

BJ taste similar to Johnny's but their sauce and toppings, are way better. (in my opinion) And yes, I had it and it still holds up as one of the best pizza's I've ever had. 

Happy I got to see my friend (it's been 18 years) and very happy I got to eat at BJs again. (again, 18 years)

Worth the trip.