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Partial eclipse today in this area! Had some dark glasses and could view it for short periods of time. No ring of fire but lots of bright light!

Ended up watching two movies this afternoon--Sleuth ('72 version) and Stranger Than Fiction. The '72 Sleuth was in some ways a much better film than the more recent remake. Caine's makeup for the police inspector was outstanding. It was so much better than Law's garb in the more recent version. Also, Caine's voice, accent, and mannerisms were impeccable. Law's were "peccable"! There was a lot that the remake took from the '72 version, but it still didn't play as well as the original.

The Stranger Than Fiction was a light comedy with several well-known actors. Audiences gave the film high marks. The film was done cleanly and walked a thin line because of the premise of the action--that a writer, writing a novel, has her narrative voice broadcast into the thoughts of a real-life person. Once you buy the premise, the rest flows smoothly, naturally, and with humor. The film just about broke even at the box office, but it's a fun break from Dirty Harry episodes.

See the PCP in the morning. Neurologist on Tuesday! Life churns forward--spins like comet!