Bowling and Man of Steel

This week I did something that I haven't done for a long time-

I strapped on some dorky bowling shoes and played two games with Jasper and Lucy. The first game Lucy won, but the second game I got three strikes!

I will admit that having bumper rails (they happened to be up on the lane we were given!) probably helped my game quite a bit--next time I want to go 'hard core' and see what I can do. This is only the third or fourth time that I've been bowling, and I have to say that I really enjoy it. Throwing heavy balls at pins? Sign me up! The only thing I don't like about is that layer of gunge and 'scum and villany' that just seems to be a part of every bowling alley ever. Our local alley has a pretty good deal going all summer, so I see more bowling in my future. Now that's a sport I could get into--not much sweating!

I have a FO (finished object) with my knitting, but as this is a gift I'm only going to show a sneak peek-

I'm working on something else with the same yarn that is also a gift, as well as playing with some little beaded bags. Pictures to follow!

I've been thinking about Man of Steel this week, and figured I'd put in my two cents worth of review on it.

* I liked the first half, but the second half was like a demolition fest. I realize that it is an accepted part of super hero movies that the hero knocks half the city down in the process of saving the day, but I found that this was a bit much.

* I really liked what Hans Zimmer did with the score--there was some of his signature BOOM BOOM sound, but the introspective theme used in the trailer was a lovely change of pace for him. I approve. Listen to the track, "What Are You Going to Do When You Are Not Saving the World?" to see what I mean.

* I really liked how they handled the 'Kryptonite' issue--a fresh take on it that wasn't cheesey at all.

* I find the relationship between Clark and Lois irritating--what is it based on? Him saving her from the trouble she keeps getting into from stalking him!

I don't think I'll ever turn into a Super Man fan, but it was a nice Father's day excursion. As I continue to indulge in summer movies, I think I'm going to have to see The Lone Ranger when it comes out. If we still had a dollar theater I would totally go see Star Trek: Into Darkness again since it was AMAZING! So far my ranking of summer movies is as follows:

1. Star Trek Into Darkness

2. Iron Man 3

3. Man of Steel

Oh, and I just have to say, WHAT was up with the Warehouse 13 Season 2 Christmas special?