Oct. 9th, 2025 07:51 am
first fall day
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k2daisyWe are having our first real "cold" day of the fall, where it is 48 degrees in the morning and 60s in the day, and Molly is already miserable. I wrapped my mom's nap blanket around her last night, but I think she needs a little dog-sized fleece. My husband is also cold. I am just so goddamned happy I don't have to be in shorts and sleeveless top anymore. Bring on the yoga pants!
Finally signed up for Howdy to access China Beach. Verdict: it still holds up. It's only 4 seasons, but each episode is an hour (45+ minutes) and I think the seasons are 22 episodes. That's lots of time to let the stories unwind and the characters develop, and they are making good use of that time. I always thought McMurphy was more self-righteous than she is, so watching her is much more enjoyable this go-round. And KC is more opportunistic and selfish than I remember, which makes her turns toward kindness and connection with the other women a little more satisfying.
I was deep into this ep where the five main women were stuck in a foxhole during a bomb raid, and it was a moment for them to actually talk to each other, tell stories and connect. But then I looked over at Molly who was shaking uncontrollably from the booming sounds, and quickly sped through to the next scene. Poor girl is so, so afraid of storms and loud noises -- PTSD from her Hurricane Ian experience when she was just a baby, and the roof got ripped off my parents' house.
Anyway, I suppose I should do some things today. But I would like to be lazy today if I can. Maybe after chores.
Finally signed up for Howdy to access China Beach. Verdict: it still holds up. It's only 4 seasons, but each episode is an hour (45+ minutes) and I think the seasons are 22 episodes. That's lots of time to let the stories unwind and the characters develop, and they are making good use of that time. I always thought McMurphy was more self-righteous than she is, so watching her is much more enjoyable this go-round. And KC is more opportunistic and selfish than I remember, which makes her turns toward kindness and connection with the other women a little more satisfying.
I was deep into this ep where the five main women were stuck in a foxhole during a bomb raid, and it was a moment for them to actually talk to each other, tell stories and connect. But then I looked over at Molly who was shaking uncontrollably from the booming sounds, and quickly sped through to the next scene. Poor girl is so, so afraid of storms and loud noises -- PTSD from her Hurricane Ian experience when she was just a baby, and the roof got ripped off my parents' house.
Anyway, I suppose I should do some things today. But I would like to be lazy today if I can. Maybe after chores.
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Interesting to hear CB holds up. IIRC I watched the first 3 seasons faithfully and then bailed on the 4th, but I'd love to see it again. It's definitely on my long "to watch" list.