Blue Light Special
For the first time in a while I watched a DVD without reading a synopsis of the plot beforehand. The subject of my experiment was the sentimental comedy Dan in Real Life starring Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, and Dane Cook, the kind of film I would normally bypass but under these circumstances tolerated and, at points, enjoyed. The film deftly replicated the hectic joy that is an extended family weekend and ensuing headaches that arise, while tackling such delicate points as a single parent raising three children and the competitive jealousy that can arise between siblings in romantic endeavors. Ultimately, it just didn’t leave a lasting impression on me, though to disparage it would be futile because clearly I am not the intended demographic for the picture. A harmless and amiable rainy-day time waster for parents and kids alike.
Earth Hour is happening at 8 pm on Saturday night and World Wildlife Fund is asking that you turn off the lights for one hour to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a global energy conservation attempt and Tel Aviv, Israel started off the eco-campaign today, a little early so as to not infringe on Shabbat. I’m happy to comply for this environmental cause, in part because we won’t be home at that time, instead attending the massive Los Angeles Dodgers versus Boston Red Sox exhibition at LA Memorial Coliseum. More than 100,000 people are expected for this unusual baseball game where the playing diamond has been nestled into a football stadium and a 60-foot screen erected down the short left-field line. The game is a charity event with net proceeds going the Dodgers’ cancer fund ThinkCure, but unless the moon is particularly bright I doubt they’ll participate in Earth Hour as well. Wish us good luck in finding parking and be sure to refresh at Wear & Tear on Monday to see how the game went.
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