At least we got it out of the way early. Today was Ralphie’s yearly sedated vet appointment which included a nail trim. Ralphie doesn’t like being touched by things, so it’s always a treat. To sedate him, I have to start walking him through the doorway while someone closes the door to trap him between the door and jamb and then the vet gives him a sedative shot from behind (never mind the fact that I also give him an oral sedative before the appointment). But, he’s onto their tactics now and it almost didn’t work this year. So, next year should be fun! Good thing he’s healthy.
idiocracy
I’m sure this movie was funnier when it came out and felt less like a documentary. Who would have guessed that the creator of Beavis and Butthead could tell the future?
My rating: 3.5/5
the silent patient
This one wins the award for the twist of the year. You won’t see it coming. The story is about a woman who murders her husband and then refuses to speak for years. The story unfolds after she works with a determined psychotherapist.
My rating: 4/5
carry-on
This movie had all the right elements (Christmas Eve, Jason Bateman as a villain, action), but it was a real snoozer. It was a bit long (2 hours), and it took over half that time to get to the action. That was too long to wait.
My rating: 3/5
christmas 2025
It was a pretty laid-back holiday. I hosted Christmas Eve dinner and my parents, Jake, and Amelia were in attendance. My mom hosted Christmas Day and it was just me, my parents, and my brother and his family.
While we all received some nice gifts, Jake made out like a bandit (I guess that’s one advantage of having divorced parents). I’m not sure how he will fit everything in his car when he returns to Virginia!
Our office is always closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Last year, we gave everyone a few extra days off and we did the same this year–Thursday and Friday.