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In addition to the suggestions above

Candelaria Silva — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:05:51 -0600

See who among your friends or co-workers who might want to join you.

One friend has contacted her local college to get the name of students who aren't able to go home. She always invites a couple fo her dinner.

There are often people we work with or who are in our neighborhood who might appreciate an invite.

And Christmas for two can be whatever you make it...as self-indulgent as you like. I'd probably do a combo of private and some public event like the movies, or volunteering, etc.

Enjoy!

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Good and plenty!

We've just been to New Zealand

kazari — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:30:41 -0600

so i was thinking about sitting down to watch all the Lord of the Rings movies again. But Die Hard would be awesome!

We're considering a movie marathon

sassymonkey — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:24:32 -0600

A Die Hard movie marathon to be specific. The first two *are* holiday movies...

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The movies?

kazari — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:22:28 -0600

Wow, I would never have thought of that! I'll have to see what's showing.

And sassymonkey, your day sounds like it will be wonderful. I think ours will end up similar.

Thankyou both for your responses : )

You can do whatever you want

sassymonkey — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:33:09 -0600

Really, you can. After spending the past 8 or 9 years doing Christmas predominantly alone I'm thrilled to be having a Christmas for two. lol We're planning to open presents, have a nice brunch, then a big dinner and spend the day in our jammies in front of the fire watching movies and reading books. And maybe playing some Wii. We might have people come over in the evening if they want but probably not.

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Movies

Adriennevh — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:28:38 -0600

Here in the states there is usually I movie opening on Christmas day and it is a tradition in our house to go to the movies.

Of course I always get to pick which one, it is one of my presents.

Where do I sign up for the Brownie of the Month Club?

ewillse — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:37:01 -0600

Oh right. Season of giving. Not getting. Heh.

These are great ideas- some familiar and some new discoveries.

- E

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House As A Shrink? Interesting

Megan Smith — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:56:20 -0500

Hi Gwynneth,

The idea of House as a shrink is very interesting. You're right, he's much too self involved to do it, but just imagine the damage he could do sending his "cured" patients out into the world.

Thanks for commenting :)

Megan

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My Personal Blog: Megan's Minute

House's Angels--Heh-heh!

Gwynneth — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:19:02 -0500

I'm a latecomer to House fandom, too. This is one of the few shows (along w/"Monk") that my mother and I can agree upon. Though I don't think Hugh is all that gorgeous I'll take the other Hugh: Jackman--mmm!), there IS something about him that's a draw. He's the ultimate "bad boy": brilliant, neurotic, vain yet insecure, and of course, nasty. He's the kind of guy who causes so many OTHER guys to ask, constantly, "Why do women always go for the jerks??!"

You partially answered the question, in pointing out that the women in House's world are seriously flawed themselves. I missed out on the Sela Ward episodes (except one), thankfully, since I dislike her intensely. I was not fond of the slavish, cutie-pie Cameron, either. Could she be more perky?! Ugh.

However Lisa Edelstein's character, Cuddy, is a mystery, to us, I think, as much as she is to House. Does anyone remember her brief stint on "The Practice" and her relationship with Alan Shore (James Spader)? In that role, she was very similar: subservient, clinging, almost inviting Shore's special brand of disrespect toward women!

I think House and Cuddy engage in a weird form of mental and verbal B&D, but are confused as to which roles they're playing on any given day. Cuddy SEEMS domineering at times, but then pulls the rug out from under House. Then she switches and lets him berate her.

I remember the episode in which a child was dying due to Cuddy's misdiagnosis and House rails at her that it's now wonder, and a good thing she never had kids, since she'd be a "lousy mother". This reduces her to tears, which puzzles Wilson. He finds out then that House knew Cuddy was trying to get pregnant.

So, House is NOT just the "bad but cute" little boy; he can be truly vicious. To me, this speaks of deep psychological pain. I'm guessing he was ignored quite a bit as a child, possibly while someone else was favored by one or both of his parents (am I right?). My former shrink said that I'd "never know" what it's like to be ignored as a kid, while someone else gets all the attention, even negative attention". True.

Yes, there are obviously Freudian components to House's neuroses, but deep feelings of unworthiness, which he obviously camouflages with anger, insults and even outright cruelty.I'm actually surprised he didn't become a shrink! But then, he's too self-involved to care enough to even listen to someone else, unless it involves medicine.

In the end, I think it's only his sense of humor that saves him from being either fired, beaten up or killed by somebody he insulted (remember the cop, Tripp?). If you really want to see Laurie in an English, Period version of House, check him out as the irate, sarcastic husband of a woman who won't shut up, in "Sense and Sensibility"! He's too gentlemanly to level her verbally, as House would, but you sure wish he would!

I LOVE this show and hope I catch up on the more recent episode---*groan*, which means watching Fox!

Honesty Is A Good Policy

Megan Smith — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:51:12 -0500

Sometimes when I want a scripted, feel good answer, I'll just say, I'm asking you this but right now I need a scripted feel good answer. I generally get it and all is right with the world.

Megan

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That Finale Was Great

Megan Smith — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:47:55 -0500

Hi Nelle,

That finale last season was some of the best writing on TV last year. And what more is there to say about Laurie? He's just great.

Megan

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House...

nelle2nelle — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:59:32 -0500

is the only regular programming on TV I refuse to miss.

Laurie is a wonderful actor, and I marvel at how well he plays the role.

The two part season ending episodes last season - particularly the second part - was one of the finest things I've ever seen on television.

Heh... and last night, we have the beginnings of a dyke relationship. Whats not to love? ;-)

nelle

llhaesa

I can see that.

Nordette — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:13:50 -0500

Brilliance and badness, why are those two such a draw? :-)

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Saw that episode too

Nordette — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:11:37 -0500

I enjoy the show and think its writers must revel in psych games. I love Dr. House and hate him too. Sometimes I watch an episode and say aloud, even if I'm alone, "What the hell is wrong with him?"

Unfortunately, House is often right about people's hidden motives, but his greatest flaw is that when he's wrong about what makes someone else tick, especially if it's genuine goodness and concern, he can't seem to acknowledge the good.

I wanted him to be wrong about his father, but I guess that would have been against the grain of the show. To go with mommy issues, how Freudian of the writers or should I say Oedipal! However, it's long been theorized that all really good stories have archetypes in disguise and an old tale retold with a twist.

Thank you, Megan, for your great analysis. I think you're on to something in your dissection.

Updated 10/22 to correct a typo.

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Not a Doc

repliderium.com — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:04:51 -0500

No, not a doctor lol. Can barely apply a bandaid! By "brutal" I mean that if I am asked a question and my choices are to lie to avoid hurting someones feelings or to be honest and risk them not liking the answer- I will always opt for the truth. People close to me know that if they're looking for a "scripted feel good answer" they don't ask me. Though I must say, I'm always baffled when I do tell someone the truth which is clearly not what they want to hear- they get angry. My theory is that if you've asked a question, you really don't have any control over what the answer is and if you're not prepared for the possibility of hearing an honest one, you shouldn't ask in the first place.

I loooooooove house. I think you have him and "his women" nailed!