Robin Williams

I totally agree.  Robin you will be dearly missed.

I am absolutely stunned over the loss of Robin Williams today.  I was at home last night flipping over to another show on the DVR.  Wheel of Fortune was on.  The next thing I know Brian Williams was coming on with a special report.  Robin Williams had passed away from what appeared to be a suicide.  I let out a gasp and just could not believe what I was hearing.

You wouldn't think a man like that, who has everything, would be so troubled.  But we just never know the battles others are facing.  Robin suffered from severe depression.  I hope that he has now been able to find some peace.  I just wish he could have experienced all the love that everyone is expressing since his passing.

Here are some of my favorite Robin Williams films:
Hook
Aladdin 
Mrs. Doubtfire
Jumanji
The Birdcage
Good Will Hunting
Patch Adams

Please don't hate me but I have not seen Good Morning, Vietnam or Dead Poets Society.  I know, I know.  I deserve to be tarred and feathered.  I promise that will change.

I would have to say that The Birdcage is probably one of my all time favorite movies he ever did.  Just the humor and crazy antics between Robin and Nathan Lane are what make the movie.  You can tell Robin improvises a lot in this movie.  You just can't make this stuff up!

I saw The Birdcage in the movie theater.  And I got in so much trouble for doing so!!!  (Not really but my Mom was very disappointed.)  I think I was only 15-16 and I went with a friend and her Mom.  Well it is rated 'R' and I wasn't allowed to see 'R' movies.  I went anyway.  Loved every minute of it.  Now this movie is a classic.  Every time I see it, I remember my Mom giving me a lecture.  I deserved it.  (I have the best parents in the world.  Even if I wasn't allowed to watch 'R' movies.)

A couple of weeks ago, I shared my struggle with depression.  I can certainly understand what he was going through.  It is so very sad that he thought his only way out was to end his life.  Depression can happen to anyone.  Even someone like Robin who had the money and fame.  I pray his family can find peace.

To read about my struggle with depression, click here.

Please, please reach out if you need help.  National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  800-273-8255

The Fault in Our Stars

I thought since The Fault in Our Stars was the big winner last night at the Teen Choice Awards, I would tell you a little bit about what I thought about the book.  But first can someone tell me why rated 'R' movies are nominated for the Teen Choice Awards?  (For example American Hustle.)  Oh I sound like my mother!    I'm just saying.  It doesn't seem right...........

I knew going into reading this book it was going to be sad.  I really debated on whether or not to read it.  But I finally gave in to all the hype.  And I am glad I did.  One of the reasons I really enjoyed the book was, it is set in Indianapolis.  The characters talk about different locations around Indy and it was neat to actually picture the settings.  The author John Green actually lives here.  In fact I knew someone who ran into him at Target once.  Kind of cool!

As I'm sure you know without reading the book, the main characters have cancer.  (I'm not giving away anything there.)  They fall in love and it centers around their journey fighting cancer.  You learn how their families deal with having teenagers with such a fatal disease.  I don't want to spoil the book if you haven't read it.  It truly is just an amazing love story.  There are some twists and turns along the way and it is not predictable at all.  The book is a very easy read and I really enjoyed it.

I haven't seen the movie yet but would like to.  The book didn't make me cry as I went into it prepared for a sad story.  I have a feeling the movie will make me sob.  Have you seen the movie or read the book?  What did you think?

The Fault in our Stars book is available from Amazon.

High Five for Friday

 

Hello!  TGIF!  I can't believe it is August and the kids are heading back to school here in Indiana.  My how the summer has flown by.  I would say I was looking forward to the cooler weather but that would be a lie.  It has been such a mild summer.  No complaining from the girl who is always HOT!  ALWAYS!  Here are some highlights from my week.

1.  My Mom came over from Ohio last weekend.  It is always nice when she comes to visit.  Mainly because we always eat really good!  LOL.  Her main reason for coming was to go to the Indiana State Fair.  We attended the free concert from Nashville stars Charles Esten (Deacon) and Clare Bowen (Scarlett).

There is Clare in the pink/red.

Charles.  He was dreamy even from far away.

The announcers told us some people had been there since 12:30pm saving their seats.  (Concert was at 7:30pm)  Mom and I arrived around 7:15pm.  We stood over to one side for the first couple of songs.  Eventually people started to leave and we found an empty picnic table.  We could see everything and were nice and comfortable.  It was fun to listen to the music and people watch.  Just the perfect evening all the way around!

2.  Let me get to the important part of the State Fair.  THE FOOD!!!!!!!!!  I kind of made a plan of attack using the app for the State Fair on my phone.  We got everything we wanted and then some.  The smartest thing we did was share everything.  That way we didn't get too full and got to taste everything.  (Not shown in pictures were some cinnamon roasted pecans and a peach cider slushie.)

They have deep fried everything at the fair.

Deep fried Twinkie.  It wasn't as good as we thought it would be.  That didn't stop us though!

Indiana Ribeye Sandwich

Lemon Shake up.  My absolute favorite! 

Fried vegetables.  We were disappointed with these.  They mostly gave us pickles which I hate and Mom isn't a huge fan of.

It's tradition.  I must always get a corn dog.

If I had it to do all over again I would start at the original Indiana Ribeye tent, fried cheese curds by the Midway rides, a lemon shake up, and maybe ice cream or a funnel cake for dessert.  What do you like from the fair?

3.   For brunch on Sunday we went to Good Morning Mamas.  I had blueberry pancakes, eggs, and all the fixins.  Mom had a breakfast bowl.  We shared some grits.  Oh and I had a mimosa!  They have a wide variety menu and are always very busy on the weekend.  The restaurant is painted in really bright colors and they use Fiesta ware.  Kind of has a southern Florida/50's theme to it.  We got to sit at the 'lunch' counter and really enjoyed the whole experience.

4.  I know I have mentioned the Locally Grown Gardens in SoBro before.  It is a permanent farmer's market open year round.  They have a limited menu and the best pies ever.  After our brunch, Mom and I got some sugar cream pie to go.  We also picked up some fingerling potatoes, tomatoes, and peaches.

All different kinds of tomatoes

All kinds of wonderful in season produce.

The last of my peaches.  Oh they were sooooo good!  Time for more!

5.  QVC retweeted me!  It is kind of a big deal in the blogging/social media world.  Since you are always trying to get your blog out there.  They have 106K followers.  Which means all 106K people would have seen the retweet.

I am going to write a blog in the upcoming months about QVC.  All I can say is they have AMAZING customer service and wonderful products.

That is my week in a nutshell.  My Mom reminded me of a funny story while she was visiting.  When I was younger I wrote a 'book' and it was all about this family and what they ate.  She said kind of like your blog!!!  Well she is right.  I do write a lot about what I eat.  Because isn't that what life is about?!  I guess that would put in the category of a food blogger.  Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

I'm linking up with The Lauren Elizabeth for High Five for Friday.