The Oscars - According to Mom

Good Morning Internet-lings,
Every year, around award season, my mom cooks up a little Oscar invitation.  She recently sent me this years version and I thought it would be special to serve it as our very own Dish.
So step right up, place your bets and enjoy my mother's little poem.

Mulder’s Annual Oscar Party 2012

Yeah! Billy Crystal's back, so bring on the zing.

Last year lacked the sparkle of a comedy king.

The Best Picture winner is hardest to choose,

It's easier to find who won't win, who'll lose.

HUGO, for the family, was shown in 3D

No blood, no guts, Scorsese’s film was PG.

  

THE TREE OF LIFE, did you stay awake ‘til the end?

And MONEYBALL, another Brad Pitt loser: I hope not a trend.

EXTREMELY LOUD AND INCREDIBLY CLOSE

could win for the title

But who loved the movie? Remember, that's vital.

There was much to admire in THE DESCENDANTS, it's true,

And THE HELP caught our attention with a scene of doo-doo.

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS charmed the socks off our feet

As did THE ARTIST - is this the one to beat?

My money's on WAR HORSE, hope it wins by a nose,

So come one, come all, and let’s see how it goes.

*          *          *          *          *          *          *          *          *                 

As for me?

Mother, your words will make for a fantastic date
But please! Let me relate.
WAR HORSE had me in an emotional state,
but THE ARTIST is the one that made my heart break.

If you do not agree, with all the words that are here,
C'mon, make your voice clear.

Who do YOU think'll be the winner of the year?

Cheers, 

Madeline & her Mumsicle, Victoria

Beat The Dinner-And-A-Movie Blues

Valentine’s Day is only two weeks away! If you’ve already been trying to dream up the perfect date but can’t quite get it, I’ve got five great ideas for you.

I’m a huge fan of going to the movies, maybe because I’m just old-fashioned, but I also really like the popcorn. Anyone who has dated me came to learn this really quickly. Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is the ultimate movie date night, but for some of us, the cost and the unoriginality might be a little daunting. No worries. I, the queen of hopeless-romantic-dreaming, have dreamt up the perfect dinner-and-a-movie date for you to impress your Valentine with. If any of the words I used in this paragraph reminded you of your Valentine, then read on, take any or all of my five ideas, and dazzle him/her with your disgustingly-romantic-perfect date!!

1. Make a homemade dinner. Everybody appreciates something that took time and effort, so if you know how to cook anything, even if it’s just grilling some veggies, do it! This meal will be more memorable and meaningful to both of you, and it’s more cost-effective.

2. If the weather’s good, have the dinner outside in your backyard OR find a romantic park and take an evening picnic. There’s just something about the ambiance of the night-sky, the stars, and the quietness of being outside together in the evening. If you want to be really fancy, set up some Christmas lights in your backyard and set up some speakers to play some sweet music. And sunset time is the absolute best time.

3. Wine is great and all, but if you don’t have access to it or don’t want to fog the memories, opt for some sparkling cider. This way you’ll both remember every sweet nothing that you whisper in each other’s ear, and there’s no risk of throw-up or sleepiness to end the night too early.

4. Movie night at home. Go pick up some popcorn from your local theater (don’t worry, I’ve done it enough times that I can pretty much guarantee they’ll let you) and bring it home. That way you can snuggle in the comfort of your own couch but the experience will be that much better.

5. If you are watching a movie that is special to both of you, maybe purchase a gift that somehow corresponds to that movie. A stuffed animal of one of the characters, an action figure, or a poster are all great ideas that will help him/her remember this most special of nights that you took the effort to create.

So, there you have it. Micheline’s dream date. I guarantee success (not read: sex) in your (short-term) future together, because anybody with any sense of romance will love it.

Now where's my popcorn??

-Micheline

Holiday Special: Love to Hate, Hate to Love

Why Single People Should Not Feel Bitter About Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day. You either love it or you hate it.  Maybe you really don’t care, but regardless, it is a holiday that will be shoved in your face, one way or another. It’s a time where a large majority of singles may feel resentful of their Singledom, thus initiating a bitterness that adheres to this day full of roses, chocolate and sexual tension. I am here to tell you that you shouldn’t feel this way. Here are the reasons why:

It’s just another day.

If you don’t care about Valentine’s Day, this one is for you. At some point in a time a silly chick flick was made about it, but really, who saw that movie anyway? Okay... Maybe I did. But I am a sucker for chick flicks. Really though, 14^th falls between 13^th and 15^th, which are merely numbers. Another day, another dollar, yo.

Valentine’s Day is an expression of love, not relationships.

At what point in time did we confine expressing our love only to a significant other? The best V-days I’ve had, have NOT been during a relationship, but rather single, with good friends, good wine, and good food. The ultimate problem with Valentine’s Day is that it is a corporate sell-out that limits the expression of love only to exclusive relationships, but this should not be the case.

Valentine’s Day is an excuse to eat plenty of chocolate and not feel guilty about it.

Need I say more? Treat-yourself recommendation: Milano’s double chocolate cookies paired with a nice Pinot Noir and perhaps a Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks flick. Perfect. Night.

           

Valentine’s Day can be an opportunity to feel optimistic about life, love & relationships.

If you utilize this day as a time to nurture your relationships with friends and/or family, you will find that you’re not alone. You must realize that there are opportunities presented to you every day that could potentially change your overall perspective on life, love and what it means to be happy. This path of self-discovery will in turn help you find what you want, when you want it, when the time is right.

Remember, there are plenty of people in your life who love YOU and it truly is a wonderful thing that you’ve been given a day to return that love. Whether it’s your friends, family or cats (yep, that’s me) we all deserve to give a hug, kiss or two from the people that have significantly affected us - which ultimately will never be confined to one person. And that is the greatest part about being single.

Happy Loving, 

Madeline

Hello World!!

We're Madeline (Mad) and Micheline (Mish). 

Since we both listen to way too much love help radio and watch way too many reality competition shows, we feel that we've gained some inspiration and wisdom that we too can share with the world. We love talking about all of our favorite things, which among many other things include love, movies, food and cats. We both recently moved to the LA area as well, so we'll probably be sharing some of our experiences with that as well.

So, curl up with your favorite kitty and enjoy our rambles. We hope you will :)