If you didn't see Little Miss Sunshine in the theater, rent it now. The actress who plays Olive, Abigail Breslin, is a delight. She broke my heart about a dozen times. She's so perfect you forget she's a little actress, playing a part. Her scenes with wacky grandfather, Alan Arkin, are especially wonderful.
In the interest of full disclosure, I should admit that I have always, always had a crush on Greg Kinnear, who plays Olive's dad. Since he hosted Talk Soup. That year he was nominated for an Oscar, I was so proud. Sigh. I think it's his hair.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.