Friday, February 5, 2021

It’s Friday, and even though I started my week with a snow day, I feel the days have just dragged on.

TIME FOR SOME FUN!

Gainfully Employed Son 1.0 introduced us to The Mandalorian series well over a year ago, and this fall, Husband and I started watching in earnest, and we are hooked. Husband enjoys the space-western aspect of the series, and all the battles, and all the “cross-overs” from previous movies in the Star Wars saga. I watched it for the strong female characters, and for the compelling storylines. Nah, who am I kidding? I watched it for Baby Yoda, more correctly known as The Child, or Grogu. Isn’t he just the cutie-patootie?

All this Mandalorian viewing–and our Disney Plus subscription–had Husband hankering for a re-visit to “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,” so Husband, Son 2.0, and I are re-watching all the Star Wars movies in order of chapters, with 2 detours (to Solo and to Rogue One). We have just finished Chapter 4, A New Hope, which Husband estimates he has seen hundreds of times since 1977. (The movie also plays a significant role in our early courtship, but that’s a story for later.) The three of us have been discussing plot points, analyzing the improbable physics, and debating the motives of both heroes and villains. I am predicting that chapter 4 will remain the family favorite, since it’s “a complete story” (says Husband) and a cultural trailblazer. Nah, who am I kidding? I watched it for Han Solo. Isn’t he just the cutie-patootie? (And happily, Harrison Ford’s acting did improve over time.)

Tonight’s drink is just for fun. I made it not for the taste (it’s quite sour, but I don’t mind) but for the whimsy.

Pour 3 ounces bottled sweet-sour mix into a coupe glass. Add 1 ounce whiskey, and a drop or two of green food coloring. Stir gently. Garnish with 2 lime wedges and black olives suspended on toothpicks, and wrap some tan fabric around the stem of the glass. After you take a photo, add a few ice cubes, if desired.

May The Force be with you!