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#Movies #MissionImpossible #TomCruise
Here's an interesting article about the shooting of the bi-plane scenes in #FinalReckoning . . . Tom is really doing the stunt himself & this article explains how he he did it.
Bad a$$ed for a senior citizen! 👏👏👏
#Retirement #Seniors #OldAge #Health
I've mentioned this before but just saw another article (linked below) that people 50 & over should read, if they haven't already looked into getting a #LongTermCare policy yet.
Based on the article, the money that I paid for a lifetime long term care policy over 20 yrs ago would now only be a fraction of the cost that it would cost to buy a similar policy now.
So, if you're a #Boomer like me or a #GenX, you really should look into getting a long term care policy, if you haven't done so already.
Doval poses with his mother before or after throwing a 1 1/3 inning save vs the #Marlins yesterday.
It was reportedly the 1st time his mother saw him pitch.
So, I just saw #FinalReckoning at my local AMC. Only 1 other person in the theater besides me & my GF.
Bottom line: I liked it & would give it a 7 out of 10 & I think it is marginally better than #DeadReckoning which I'd now give a 6.5.
BTW, while I've enjoyed them all, I wouldn't give any MI movie a rating greater than 7.
The 1st hour or so of intro & back story didn't bother me. In fact, I think it helped to recap what had happened before & how it related to the story at hand.
There were a variety of plot gaps & implausible elements in the film that I just let pass but why did they bring a portable decompression chamber but not an AED to revive Hunt after he was somehow recovered from under the ice is beyond me. 🤷♂️
The possibility of an MI9 is suggested at the end but I really hope that this the end of the MI chronicles.
It has been 29 years since MI1 & IMO that's long enough.
#FineDining #FoodCritics #CelebrityChefs
Here's a very interesting article that dives deep into the recesses of the minds of celebrity chefs & food critics.
The tension between those roles & the level of neuroses of each is evident in this "cover her ass' article about this food critic's rare interaction with a world famous chef happened at #TheFrenchLaundry.
PS: I've eaten at the The French Laundry before & frankly wasn't all that impressed -- probably because I'm not a celebrity, rich nor a food critic.
And I also do not think that the chef will be happy with this "non-review" review of him & his resturant. 🤷♂️
Unless you park your car in a garage &/or use effective theft prevention devices when you park on the street, it would be advisable NOT to buy any of the cars mentioned in this article, which are the cars most often stolen in the SFBA.
As predicted, Kyle Harrison will start tomorrow in the 2nd game vs the #Nationals taking Verlander's spot in the rotation after he was placed on the 15 day IR list.
The Giants called up Tristan Beck from AAA Sac to take Harrison's place in the bullpen.
Beck has been called up to The Show before & has been tested but I think they should have given Carson Whisenhut, their AAA hot southpaw prospect, a shot.
It would only be for a few innings in relief at most over the next 2 wks, assuming Verlander comes back by then, & it would give them a chance to see how he throws vs 1st string hitters. A missed opportunity IMO.
Oh well . . . 🤷♂️
https://www.sfgate.com/giants/article/sf-giants-injury-scorching-hot-prospect-mlb-shot-20341275.php
Tomorrow's game starts at 1pm Pacific time.
Go Giants!!! 🥳🥳🥳
#BrentJones to be the 1st #TightEnd elected into the #NFLHoF !!! 👏👏👏
Just received notice that Coral #Cherries are ready to pick in Brentwood beginning this coming Sat 5/17.
I assume other growers will be open for u-pick-it as well.
People all around the #SFBA drive to Brentwood to pick cherries during the #MemorialDay weekend which causes traffic jams in all directions.
So, if you're interested, this is your chance to get some early!
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**Wolfe Ranch in Brentwood**
Opening Day - Coral Cherries: May 17, 2025
**Fruit Season here at Wolfe Ranch in Brentwood has finally arrived! We have a nice crop of Coral Champagne cherries**
** to begin our season followed with Bings,**
**White Rainers and Lapins.**
**Our peach trees have plenty too, just not quite ready yet.**
**We hope you find time to come out and pick some delicious fresh fruit this year!**
**Our first day for U-Pick Coral Champagne Cherries is Saturday, May 17th at 2111 Concord Ave**
8:30AM - 3PM
**We will remain open here DAILY except Tuesdays.**
Just saw the movie #Sinners at my local #AMC.
It is a very peculiar movie with some very entertaining music & dancing scenes, which were the best part of the movie for me.
The #Chinese husband & wife grocery store owners also were of particular interest to me because it was a nod to a rare bit of #ChineseAmerican history.
The Chinese began immigrating to #Mississippi during reconstruction following the #CivilWar in the1860-70's. They bridged the gap between the #Black & #White communities by being grocery store owners who served both. I have book on the topic entitled #TheMississippiChinese (1971) & there is an end credit to a Mississippi Chinese cultural organization.
Speaking of which, if you leave or stop watching the movie before the credits completely end you will miss 2 special scenes.
I'd give it a 7 out of 10 for entertainment value & I'll probably buy a copy of the #DVD if/when it's released.
For the lack of anything else I care to look for, I'm watching #SpaceCowboys for the 3rd time this morning, which is the upteenth time that I've watched this movie, which is one of my favorite #ClintEastwood movies because it deals with the subject of #Ageism & defeats the idea that you're "washed up" just because you've reached #RetirementAge.
I also like this movie because Clint's character is challenged 3x's in the script for NOT being a #TeamPlayer &, not EVER being a team player myself, it's gratifying to see how the team player can succeed where mind-melded team players fail.
Next to #FireFox, Space Cowboys is one of my favorite Clint Eastwood movies . . . both are highly recommended by me.
Starcade