Angela Law

animal lover, gardener, knitter, and gourmet cook
 
pets

jingle bells

We learned this trick a few dogs ago, where you hang a bell on the doorknob and ring it when you let the dog out. Eventually they learn to ring the bell whenever they have to go out. It is a great house training tool.

Not so with Esme. We’ve had the bell on the door from day one and she still won’t tell us that she has to go out. That said, she is doing ok with the house training, but it’s only because we let her out at regular intervals–it’s never because she asks to go out.

Interestingly, at the office, she rings the bell all of the time. But, it’s not because she has to go out, it’s because she wants to (either because Brian is outside talking to someone or because it’s nice out). Dogs.

gardening & landscaping

garden time

I’m fairly caught up in the garden–I have stuff planted inside and out. But, I’m not at all caught up on yard work. Jake’s birthday is next weekend and the weather looks like it might be nice, so I guess it’s time to at least get the patio in order so we can have things outside.

books

rough justice

Another book from Lisa Scottoline. It was fine, just like the rest of hers, but nothing to write home about. It was a legal thriller, like all of her other books that I’ve read (which I think is the only type of book she writes).

But, I could sure go for a Stephen King or Joe Hill novel. Unfortunately, I’m all caught up on those authors. Perhaps it is time to re-read some of their works?
My rating: 3/5
movies

three billboards outside ebbing, missouri

This was a really good movie. Surely you have heard of it so I won’t bore you with the details. It starred Frances McDormand (who is great in every role I’ve ever seen her in and who also won Best Actress for this film). There was one thing that bothered me about it, though–everyone’s grammar was atrocious. I mean, it’s not like I don’t know people who have bad grammar, but this was a little over the top. It made the writing seem a little out of touch to me. Other than that, it was quite compelling.

My rating: 4/5

movies

get out

Interestingly, comedian Jordan Peele wrote and directed this horror movie. It had some elements of comedy for sure, but it was mostly a social commentary about racism. It was done quite well. I don’t want to spoil the movie by talking about the plot, but what was going on was totally crazy. Both Brian and I enjoyed the movie, and I’m still thinking about it a few days after watching, so I guess it had its intended effect.

My rating: 3.5/5