Chicken story
My mom absent mindedly seved me a chicken breast with such force it went careening off the plate and slid onto my lap.
When I reminded my mom of this she said, "I was very busy when you all were kids."
"Mom," I said, "That was last year!"
Hahahahaha! As both a meat flyer into another's lap and she who frequently is out of space and time i can so relate to your mom. But also to you!
So loving your sharing of this!
I've been quiet for the last few days - I've been working from home again and have been trying to keep myself productive and focused - most days that happens but tomorrow my wife begins another teach from home so I know my days of quiet end today when I "clock out" :
Here is what my wife and I have binged over the pandemic. Each one has been unique and wonderful. If anyone ends up taking me up on my suggestion to watch one of these shows let me know how you liked it! And we'll take YOUR suggestions to heart as well (but we're big story consumers so we may have seen your rec already!)
Chuck - The only one we actually HAD seen before - so funny.
Locke and Key - a Netflix original -- spooky but fun!
The Handmaids Tale - Okay, only I watched this one (wife refused) and I honestly couldn't look away but left every episode with a refined sense of hopelessness
Supernatural - We like our sci-fi/fantasy around here and with 15 seasons to binge, this took us a good chunk of time. If you can get past the first two seasons, the writers realized they had a larger mythology to play with you get amazing season long serial stories and some of the best comedic moments interspersed within. PUDDING!
Warehouse 13 - This is just candy. Absolutely delightful candy.
The Umbrella Academy - based on the comics and superbly acted and written!
Jane the Virgin - This was ridiculous fun and we didn't realize how much we were loving it until it was over.
Gilmore Girls - How this never entered my life in real time I'll never know.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Because, Gilmore Girls. Couldn't. Stop. Laughing.
Star Trek Discovery - Incredibly fun - waiting for the new season to fully drop before watching it.
Little Voice - Music by Sara Barellis and writing by JJ Abrams? Yes please!
Ted Lasso - This show was simply ridiculous and exactly what we needed in September.
Upcoming: Stranger Things (I've seen them, wife refused - I'm working on her), Upload, and a Modern Family re-watch.
Your suggestions?
I really enjoyed Sherlock Holmes with Cummberbatch and Freemon. They’re such a dynamic, funny and witty duo.
Broen (The bridge, the Danish version) best Crime series ever. I wish there were more. Superb acting and character development with a clever and suspenseful plot.
True Detective (Season 1 and 2)
it’s all about the acting and intense storyline.
Mindhunter
so intriguing and different perspective on a crime series
Dark (but I only recommend season 1 and 2). The intricate story was fabulously created In season 1 and then season 2 was ok but it went downhill season 3.
Game of thrones
one of the best fantasy show aside from Lord of the Rings. A little disappointing ending since the final books are not yet out but it’s still a fantastic show that will take you into a incredible fantasy world.
Westworld (season 1 and 2)
season 1 is superb and I enjoy the world building around AI’s. Season 2 is good but I didn’t connect with season 3 too much.
The Mandalorian
if you’re into Star Wars it’s fun and entertaining
The wire
a different spin on a cop show. And it’s a classic.
I think that should keep you going for a while. Have fun ?
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@share I left Game of Thrones off my list because honestly, we were the last people on the planet to not have watched it! :-)
Dark and Westworld sound right up our alley. Right after we binge all of season 2 of Mandalorian Much thanks!
My go to is any show that is cake related, and I have watched a whole lot of RuPaul's drag race during this pandemic. :)
There is a great show called Dead Like Me that is really clever and entertaining. Used to be on Comet channel.
I also really liked The Good Place with Ted Danson and Kristin Bell.
You all watch some really good ones-also watched Mindhunters and Dead Like Me is and old favorite. I also tried Virgin River (I had read some of the books) and catching up on past seasons of Blue Bloods and Chicago Fire. Don't laugh but I also watched all seasons of Little House On The Prairie, Dr Quinn Medicine Woman and The Waltons. It has been literally years since I saw them and I though I remembered them but turns out not that many. My family is also dedicated to all food shows (especially Great British Baking show and Sugar Rush) and we've watched way too many food competitions these last few months. For my mother, I'm going to get a subscription to PBS living so she can see some of the Cook's country and America's test kitchen. On my own, I've been getting into A Discovery of Witches, The Witcher and some Korean dramas. I've also been reading alot. I just recently finished the reading challenge on GoodReads for 2020 (over 160 books this year)-due to many sleepless nights ? .
@ghandigirl The Good Place was put on this earth solely to give us something to binge and ponder during the pandemic :-) Granted, I watched it prior to the pandemic, but boy does that show make you think when you're trapped in your house with nowhere to go.
Nailed it. I have seen them all but I need to re-watch Nailed it.
@liln22 I missed this before! My wife watched Virgin River - and has seen all the Dr. Quinns. My Christmas Gift to her a few years back (Before we had enough internet bandwidth to cancel cable and stream) was the Dr. Quinn boxed set. On nights when I stay up and she goes to bed I'm downstairs either reading or playing some video games, and she's upstairs watching those DVDs on endless loop.
I still haven't watched GOT. I want to though. I don't have HBO and did not have Netflix at the time it was o there. I will watch it, someday.
I am currently watching The Queen's Gambit. It is well done.
I am a HUGE This Is Us fan and am happy it is back.
I used to love Dr. Quinn. I am looking forward to the Doctor Who special on New Years Day. BIG fan!
we tried to watch Westworld and gave up on season 2. It made my brain hurt, and usually I love complex story lines and timey-wimey stuff. I thought it was just me, then about a year ago I saw that someone posted online a "true timeline" of Westworld with all the characters. I STILL couldn't grok it. I wish you luck with that one!
How could I not mention my three favorite shows...Grey's Anatomy, Medium, and Frasier?
Also I have brought my tealish blue guitar to the rooftop and my 3/4 size white sparkly Luna guitar is available. Who's gonna play and sing The House of the Rising Sun with me?
Ooo it's cold up on the roof ...
Guess what? Today is ....
National Cookie Day! ?
Who wants free cookies? A little bird just told me that Pepperidge Farm is giving away cookie kits ...✓ it out (online)?
Just picture yourself lounging by the fireside with your hot cocoa in one hand, and yummy cookies in. your. mouth.
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@ghandigirl, am I too late? I'll join you! What I lack in singing ability I make up for in spirit. And I think @stargazer should bring the cookies and hot cocoa.
Well shame on PF & their free cookie kits promo ... I got on to register and they were already out within minutes of opening the line at 8:00 am this morning!
Ok, so it looks like some other promos are going on, so keep your eyes peeled for NCD ... I suppose I could bake some, but drat.... PF is sooo good ?
@ghandigirl, a tambourine is good, but I gotta be honest ...
I gotta have more cowbell, baby.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVsQLlk-T0s
My mom and I both have to do gluten-free, and I'm generally not fond of GF anything because no matter what anyone says, it's never "just like the real thing". However, we discovered a local bakery (and they ship anywhere in the US) that makes the *best* gluten-free cookies. Honestly, if I didn't know better, I would swear they couldn't possibly be GF because they are absolutely perfect: a bit crispy outside, soft inside, and exactly what a good cookie should be. They make different kinds at different times during the year, and right now they're doing chocolate chip. They're a bit pricey, but lord, are they worth it! ?