Memorial Day weekend came and went. I got to spend lots of time with my family, and we went to movies and rented movies. First time in a long time.

My reviews:

1) Facing the Giants - much better than I expected. B+. Low budget film made me fear it would be another embarrassing Christian flick. Turned out to be inspirational, well done, and enjoyable. High school football coach encounters adversity and the power of faith.

2) Waitress - went to see this instead of Pirates of the Caribbean 3. Odd movie. Unique movie. Entertaining movie. WOman trapped in loveless marriage has remarkable ability to bake pies. WHo thought this up? Has love tryst with her doctor and sees new possibilities for her life. Not the most moral movie of all time. Odd, unique, entertaining. C+

3) The Holiday - rented this one. Entertaining and light.Jack Black can act - who'd have thunk it? Typical European portrayal of American girl as loose slut and English woman as sexually prudent and proper. Overcomes this boorishness with lighthearted fun and unique story line. B.