The Lion in Winter is about an old king who has three sons and a young mistress. The queen is coming back for a holiday from being imprisoned (by her husband) Of the sons, one is scheming and smart, but no one likes him, one is strong and gay (and the mom's favorite) and one is dumb and spoiled rotten (and the dad's favorite). They all are scheming for the kingdom.

The Lion in Winter is about an old king who has three sons and a young mistress. The queen is coming back for a holiday from being imprisoned (by her husband) Of the sons, one is scheming and smart, but no one likes him, one is strong and gay (and the mom's favorite) and one is dumb and spoiled rotten (and the dad's favorite). They all are scheming for the kingdom.

I never really thought of the parallels until you mentioned it, but it really does match up quite nicely. Also everyone should see the film version of The Lion in Winter with Katharine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole, as well as Anthony Hopkins in his first film.

Nice, Sophia. Why they are the Lyons, I'm sure.

It was fine when it was the end of March, but the beginning is stupid.

Yes.

As I believe I have previously ranted.

Made up dough for 4 dozen snickerdoodles. Basically for my coworkers on this build from hell. Even shipping some to my long distance coworker. Some of 'em don't deserve them, but most do. Taking them to every damn meeting until gone.

Ooh, good one, Sophia.

Also everyone should see the film version of The Lion in Winter with Katharine Hepburn and Peter O'Toole, as well as Anthony Hopkins in his first film.

I caught part of this on TCM last month, but only got to see one scene. And I keep meaning to read A Proud Taste of Scarlet and Miniver.

I do NOT have an extra hour this weekend. I can't Spring Forward.

Moving my office. Going virtual again, combined with moving some operations to customer sites. The building where I was leasing changed hands and we are not staying. Moving never gets any easier. It just sucks.

Also, DH's Ford 350 decided this was a good weekend to think about losing a valve or something super major like that. 230K miles on it so not worth big repairs. So buying a new truck on the list too! ND, I may have Brendon consult with you since he may be tiring of going back and forth with me on the pros and cons of fixing, buying new, buying used. 150,250,350, etc. (I know he will do 350 again.)

This and we had some big integration project stuff go live on Friday so we will have a crazy busy Monday. And we are traveling to Texas sometime mid weekish. Probably swinging through New Orleans on the way back. Because -

... It Is My 25th Wedding Anniversary the 17th of March ...

Seriously, 25 years ago I thought that things would get less hectic at some point. Hasn't happened.

Yay, Silver Anniversaries! Congratulations!

ION, I took the damned contact lens out, proper focus on my computer screen and full depth perception at distance trumps being able to read up close.

IOON, I found the coolest set of reading glasses, the temple pieces telescope into themselves and the bridge folds. The whole thing fits into a case the size of a Zippo lighter. They are the coolest thing.

The Lion in Winter is about an old king who has three sons and a young mistress.

I've got nothing real to add, just the fact that I designed a production of this about a year ago.

Sophia, that does sound like a likely inspiration.

Connie, back when you were talking about feeling like you haven't made progress in cleaning out; it helps me to take before and after pictures. Don't know if that would help you. I'm sorry it's such a slow, overwhelming process.

Laura, aroo? Let me and Nora know if you have time to meet up. This Saturday is the crazy St. Paddy's day parade in our hood.