Picks and Pans

Just spent the day doing the massive piles of laundry strewn about our bedroom then went out for a date with my favorite (favourite) Brit. We went to Abuelo's up in Mason and I have to say it was definitely worth the trip. The margarita I had is made from their orange-infused tequila and was probably the best I've ever tasted. If you know me, you know that's saying something. The chips and salsa were amazing. The entrees were also delicious. If you're not afraid of a daytrip to Bush-cheneyland, go!

Speaking of Bush-cheneyland, it's a little scary up there: McMansions galore and streets named after apostles.

Then we went to see the movie "Closer" at the Springdale 18. They have a bar in this cineplex. And two theaters with leather seats and reserve seating in which all seats are $11.50 a ticket instead of the usual $9.They say that soon you'll be able to order your food/concessions/lap dances and have them brought to you, but right now I think you're paying the extra $2.50 to be teenager-free.

The jury's still out on the movie itself. We thought we were in the wrong theater because the previews were really juvenile and there was a family eating a full meal in front of us with a six year old kid. Then the movie started and for once I was hoping the child was actually a midget, because the entire movie is about sex and loneliness and the fickle, fickle human heart. I don't know what these people were thinking bringing that kid in there, but the birds and bees talk that starts "when a mommy and a daddy love each other very much" isn't going to cut it in their car ride home.