Overlook Anthology, Room 440: Kids & Kew & Kaput
There are numerous signs throughout the greenhouses at Kew Gardens in London. The Royal Botanical Gardens have a set aimed at kids. Where they can learn about plants. And Death. If this tree falls in the forest, would there be anyone alive to hear it? Amenities of Room 440: Lush grounds. Permanent Exit Signs.
Obsessed With PBS: Downton Abbey S3, Part 7
EDITH, DON’T HAVE A BABY! IT WILL KILL YOU!!! Yes, the babies are cursed at Downton Abbey. Apparently, if it is a girl, the mom dies. If it’s a boy, then the father rolls his convertible. So Cora should be thanking O’Brien for “Her Ladyship’s Soap.” Well, I had heard the rumor that Dan Stevens …
Obsessed With PBS: Downton Abbey S3, Part 6
I believe Bates put it best when he said: “Imagine me feeling sorry for Thomas.” Thomas, didn’t you hear me when I yelled to the TV, “Don’t do it! Don’t sneak into Jimmy’s room!”? All of your troubles could have been avoided. Alas. One well timed kiss on Sleeping Jimmy while Alfred bursts through the …
Obsessed With PBS: Downton Abbey S3, Part 5
This season on Downton Abbey: GRUMPY OLD MEN Starring Lord Grantham and Carson Don’t know if everyone has caught on yet but this season’s theme is all about “The Times They Are A-Changin’”. And LG and Carson think it’s an outrage! Take for instance, Carson forbids anyone to visit Isobel’s because she employs Ethel the …
Obsessed With PBS: Downton Abbey S3, Part 4
From my notebook regarding this last episode of Downton Abbey: Damn, Julian Fellowes. You’ve got some English country estate sized balls on you, Mister. I really thought the daughters would be off limits but apparently not. And just to turn the knife in a little more, you killed off the really nice one. Good night …