Awake Finale

This past Thursday was also the finale of the NBC TV series "Awake". It was a two part finale, and in the first part, everything looked like it was going to end badly for the lead character, Detective Michael Britten played by Jason Isaacs.

When they made the show, they didn't know that it was not going to go past the first season. I like happy endings, and so given the fact that it was the ending completely, I was glad for how it turned out. It had the potential to go on, but it also had a complete story arc, so that it can stand on it's own, almost like a mini-series.

The show was a mind-bending concept, and I think every single episode was very well done. Because it was on late on Thursday nights, I ended up watching all of the episodes online on NBC.com. I don't know how long they will still make them available there, but I'm assuming it will end up being available on DVD.

The story-line was that the main character was in a car accident with his family, and he lived in two realities after that; one where his wife died in the accident, and the other where his son died. He would go to sleep, and wake up in the alternate reality, with a different partner on the police force for each 'reality'.

I won't give away the ending, but I was thinking that whether it is all in his head or not, at least he came to a 'happy' place where he could finally be at peace. It all reminded me of the end of the movie "Brazil" directed by Terry Gilliam. Open to interpretation depending on your point of view.

A Sunny Saturday

Pauline - Saturday, May 19th

Tom Cat - Saturday, May 19th

It was such a nice week weather-wise, and I'm glad I spent most of the day working in the yard and enjoying the sunshine with the cats before the weather turned.
After mowing, I had to trim a few sections of the apple trees that were covered in tent worms; those things are so disgusting. The trees used to get them really bad a long time ago, so I'm glad it was just a few spots, and within arms length for me to take care of it.



I worked a little on sanding one of the sections of the desk that I've been working on for 3 years now.
I hope I can get it finished this summer, at least the sanding and oiling of the wood. I can always assemble it inside once the weather turns cold in the fall if it comes down to it. Then it will create the dilemma of what to do with the table that is in it's place.    

I am getting ready to watch the last episode of Series 2 of Sherlock in a few minutes; I think it's going to be a nail biter. I was really bummed this past week when I saw that NBC is not renewing 'Awake'. Just like when Detroit 1-8-7 was cancelled by ABC, it's really frustrating to see something so well done getting tossed out in favor of the crap that will be on in it's place.          

Bits & Pieces

Sweet Peas & Obelisk

I got this obelisk at Fred Meyer this week for my sweet peas, I think this is going to work much better than the small trellis I got last year. I really hope that it ends up covered in blooms!
Boy what a nice weekend it turned out to be. I broke out the shorts and worked in the yard most of the day Saturday after Boo and I got back from her vet visit. It was time for her annual exam, and she actually was really relaxed with Dr. Feringer to the point that he was waiting for her to stop purring so he could listen to her heart. She just didn't like the car ride...

I planted some ivy geraniums in the recycled wood hanging planter I got from the Farmer's Co-op last summer. I planted 3 coral colored and one red together. I got a small purple/fuchsia colored geranium and a deep purple snapdragon and a few blue lobelia, but didn't get those planted yet. They are in a tub in the kitchen; I'm enjoying the color inside!
Pauline just finished her last dose of antibiotics today, and the cold seems to be gone. I made a batch of vanilla bean ice cream yesterday to take to work tomorrow. And today I baked Raisin Cake to take to my mechanic, and raspberry cobbler for my coffee break at work. I wanted to treat Rob and the guys at Hi-Tech, they are always so nice to me. They took my old lawnmower, so that I didn't have to deal with getting the gas out before taking it to get recycled; they did all of that for me.
It's been busy at work still, but no overtime this past week. I've been there a year now as of last Thursday, and it's been interesting being there for when the new seasonal folks start and seeing how it impacts the workload (and parking lot).
I played around last night with a new background for the blog, I wanted something different, at least for now. They just updated the blogs, and I like the matting around the pictures, it helps bring them in to focus. I better sign off now so I can watch the latest episode of Awake online before the news...

Bits & Pieces

The Flying McCoys

Spring has sprung, and I'm enjoying it. I like this time when the trees are sprouting and flowers blooming. I saw that the Magnolia trees are just starting to bloom around town.
I had to get a new lawn mower this weekend, and I bought one I had to assemble, my arms are still tired! I'm not the brightest bulb in the box, but I'm not a complete dummy either - but that owners manual with assembly instructions was easily the most confusing I have ever read. I had to look at the old mower for reference, and thank GOODNESS it worked!
Pauline is doing better and getting over her cold with the antibiotics; it looks like just a few more days worth of doses in the bottle. Saturday was such a pretty day and everyone enjoyed getting out in the sunshine.
I should have gotten outside during the day more than I did; I did get all caught up on two weeks worth of The Daily Show and Awake, so I felt good about that. Awake has been a really good show, not a bad episode yet.

I hope we have some good weather this coming weekend, so I can get out and start working on sanding the desk 'parts' and hopefully finish that project this year. I'm keeping my fingers crossed......

Awake

A new show premiered on NBC this past Thursday night called "Awake' starring Jason Isaacs. It was very good, and is a mind bender concept of a L.A. police detective living in two alternate realities after a car crash. In one reality his wife died, in the other his wife survived but their son died.
It was excellent, and you can catch it online - if more intelligent TV that makes you think is your cup of tea, I highly recommend it.