Monthly Archives: February 2014

Business trip to Washington, D.C.

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Joel

Third business of the year, this time to Washington, D.C. I took the Amtrak again, but from Trenton to Washington Union Station. It’s a short 2.5 hour train ride, and this time, I got Business Class. What does that get … Continue reading →

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Num’s birthday dinner with family at Blue Point Grill in Princeton

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Joel

My wife celebrated her birthday this weekend. One of the major events of the birthday weekend was a nice dinner out at a seafood restaurant in Princeton that she’s always wanted to eat at — Blue Point Grill in Princeton. … Continue reading →

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Grease (1978)

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Joel

Would you believe me if I told you that I have never seen Grease, the 1978 film? What? Get out? You’re crazy. Joel has never see the John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Hollywood film, based on the 1971 musical of the same name about … Continue reading →

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Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Joel

Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox came out a few months ago, one of DC’s latest animated films around their Justice League property. It’s based on the comic book story that eventually kicked off the New 52 story line. It may … Continue reading →

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Business trip to Boston, MA

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Joel

I took the train up to Boston for a business trip last week, my first business of the year on my own. I was also supposed to travel with a colleague, but the weather was a problem. How would I … Continue reading →

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Enough Said (2013)

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Joel

Enough Said (2013) stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus and James Gandolfini in a romantic comedy about two people, probably in their forties, and both with daughters about to leave for college, who meet randomly at a party. Although not initially attracted to … Continue reading →

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Before Sunset (2004)

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Joel

Last year, I watched for the first time Before Sunrise (1995), an interesting, intimate film by Richard Linklater from the 90’s. A lot of talking, mind you, but I was amazed by how intimate and real the film was. A … Continue reading →

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American Hustle (2013)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Joel

While everyone else was watching Frozen for the umpteenth time, I went to see American Hustle. This is the 2013 film directed by David O. Russell. I’ve only seen three of this prior films, with mixed opinions: Three Kings [1999] … Continue reading →

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Weekend road trip to Virginia

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Joel

My wife’s cousin Elizabeth was celebrating her 50th birthday this year, although she certainly doesn’t look more than 30. One side of the family hosted a party about two weeks ago, and the Kanianthra (Indian) side held a surprise birthday … Continue reading →

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