In no way do I think Alzheimer's Disease is a funny thing, but I had to laugh out loud a couple of times while watching the movie Iris in order to cope with the tragic absurdity of what I what I was witnessing on the screen. I rented the DVD, because I saw Dame Judi Dench and Kate Winslet in the credits, but I had no idea the film was going to touch upon that
subject and be THAT depressing! EEK! Watching a once brilliant female writer slowly lose her marbles was pretty freakin' sad. Mind you, Kate and Judi were both superb as is to be expected of course, as was Jim Broadbent who plays the poor husband who has to deal with his once thriving wife crapping on the carpet like a 1 year-old. This Alzheimer's thingy is brutal, and I will do my utmost best to stay away from these types of movies from now on, because I just don't find it entertaining to watch someone's brain turn to useless mush.I did karaoke Friday and last night! Had a blast! One of the cool songs I did, to high praise from most of the crowd there was this:
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Interesting title to your post.
Wish I could have seen your performance. That's a tough song.
Do you need any help smearing that balm around your body? Happy New Year.
I liked that film, Iris. It was pretty good actually. Judi Dench is so amazing. Did you ever see Notes on a Scandal?/ WOW
Wow.... I'm sorry you are in pain. When it starts healing, be careful not to scratch your neck.
I could actually picture, in my mind's eye, you performing that song. I'll bet it really got the crowd going. I love that!!
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