Good Family Fare

Just saw 'Marley and Me'. It chronicles the story and antics of a indiscipline and fancy free dog called Marley and how it weaves itself along the way into the hearts and lives of John Grogan (Owen Wilson) and Jenny (Jennifer Aniston)and their three children.

A extremely light farcical comedy set in the newspaper world of New York and Philadelphia, this movie is easy to chew upon and even though Marley departs from the Grogan family in the end of old age,the fading scene is done in measured tones without the usual dramatics of a tearful farewell.

This movie can be quite predictable at times but 'Marley and Me' has its merits and is quite a good movie to watch if you have the time.

Downsizing.....

These days, brand no longer matter that much to well-heeled senior citizens. Even though they may reside in middle class enclaves, many of these senior citizens have forsake their Mercedes and have chosen the plain and diminutive Kancil; and are proud to be seen in one of them. In fact, a certain buddy of mind has chucked his Mercedes for the LRT. Yet, another friend whom I met today is driving a Kancil, in place of his Mercedes,talking about the Kancil's unrivaled fuel economy and its ease in parking.

Well, time sure has changed. For me, I am still driving my two old jalopies.....