Russ’s Review, “The Mark of Zorro.” 1940

I tease my family and friends with an old adage of mine regarding movies; “Any movie is automatically better with swords in it!” To which I usually get a few wide eyed stares! I truly enjoy swashbuckling pirate movies, dashing musketeer movies, and brave brawny Viking movies. Yeah, pretty much any movie with a sword in it is good with me. And this one is one of the better of all the movies with swords.

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Kiss, Kiss, Pow! Pow! Why Couples Fight In Public

You know those clever zingers that fly back and forth between couples, usually in front of a crowd? If they're meant to be funny, how come the room always falls silent? Here, a look at the drivers behind picking public fights.

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http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/articleoprah.aspx?cp-documentid=21816725

Preparing For an Empty Nest as a Single Father:

As my introduction mentions, I’ve spent a good portion of the last 25 years being a single dad to three great kids and while that road has had its bumps and potholes it has helped me build and maintain a good relationship with my kiddos. My oldest two moved out a few years ago and they’ve gone on to begin building lives of their own – I am proud of them and the fine, young, adults they’ve become. My youngest has remained at home and he and I have enjoyed the last couple of years and the opportunity this time has given us to spend some great times together.

Sadly that’s about to come to an end. My boy let me know a few weeks ago that he’s moving out to pursue his dreams and ambitions and begin building his own life as well. I am just as proud of him as I am of the other two and I’m confident that he’ll do well. But, to be honest, it’s going to be a transition for me. To go from a house full to a house empty will be a big change. It will also be a big transition in the nature of the relationship between he and I . . . and while that’s a good and healthy thing – it is still something of a loss. A loss of my little boy; and a challenge in renegotiating a relationship with a young and newly independent man.

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http://dudesndivorce.com/2009/10/06/preparing-for-an-empty-nest-as-a-single-father/

Russ’s Review: “His Girl Friday”

Snappy banter and quick witted come backs high light this fast paced movie set in the age of newspapers.

Starring one of the greatest actors of golden age of movies, Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell and Ralph Bellamy this movie takes you on a dizzying spin through the competitive world of the newspaper business as it was in the early half of the 20th century. Throw in a romance, a little jail break drama and you’ve got a great mix of entertainment in front of you!

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http://dudesndivorce.com/2009/10/09/hildy-done-what-walter-divorced-me-makes-a-fella-lose-all-faith-in-himself-gives-him-a-almost-gives-him-a-feeling-he-wasnt-wanted-his-girl-friday/

Why savers and spenders marry

When my husband started a new job teaching at a local college this fall, I suggested that he might need some work clothes. Then I braced myself for a fight.

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http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/LoveAndMoney/why-savers-and-spenders-marry.aspx