Word of the Moment: Yerk

Yerk - verb - To throw or thrust with a sudden, smart movement; to kick or strike suddenly; to jerk.

noun - A sudden or quick thrust or motion; a jerk.

When the doctor hit Jimmy's knee with the hammer, Jimmy's leg yerked in reaction.

Daily Dose of Cuteness: Hedgehog Edition

Hedgehogs are adorable.  Here are some pictures I hope will make you smile.

The Lego Movie

The Lego Movie follows the story of Emmet, an average construction worker who is so good at fitting in, that no one knows he is there.  He stumbles upon a magic piece, which a prophecy declared the chosen one would find and use to save the universe.  

Then, a lot of complicated events unfold, which are only realistic because the worlds are built (and rebuilt) by Lego pieces, but are interesting nonetheless.  The story line may be basic (the Lego "master builders" are trying to stop the evil President from permanently ruining their creativity, and gluing them into place), but this film is riddled with puns, jokes, and unexpected humor, as the heroes try to save the day.

The movie is quite enjoyable.  I cannot remember laughing this much at a movie aimed for children.  I give it a 9 out of 10, and look forward to seeing it again.

The Lego Movie is 1 hour 40 minutes, rated PG, and playing in cinemas.

Interesting Insight

It is interesting which words pop out at you.  It says something about you.

Make A Wish FUNraising at Friendly's!!!

The Make A Wish Foundation is an AWESOME organization which grants wishes to children facing life-threatening illnesses.  They are truly magical, and nonprofit.

I am a Make A Wish recipient*.  They set me up to meet JOHNNY DEPP two years ago, and took my family across the ocean to London (I'm from Connecticut, USA).  They are more amazing than words can describe, and I owe them everything.  

So the last Friday in December (Friday, December 27, 2013), we are having a FUNraiser for Make A Wish at 7 Friendly's restaurants across Connecticut (Newington, Bristol, Unionville, Wethersfield, Hartford, East Windsor, and Winsdor Locks)!!!  The event is ALL DAY on the 27th!  All you need to do, is print out the voucher below (in black and white or color) for the Friendly's you will be going to, and present it when you pay.  It is that simple!  And 20% of your check will go right to Make A Wish!!!

BRISTOL

EAST WINDSOR

HARTFORD

NEWINGTON

UNIONVILLE

WETHERSFIELD

WINDSOR LOCKS

Whether you know a family personally who have benefited from a Wish, or are just learning about the organization, it is remarkable.  I hope you will join us on Friday, December 27th!  And please spread the word! Whether you can go or can't make it! Thank you!

*You can read all about my Make A Wish here: http://otherswelcome.blogspot.com/2012/08/one-girls-wish-to-meet-johnny-depp.html

Or Make A Wish here: http://ct.wish.org/