I saw a movie that left me feeling like poo poo. 

There are sad movies and dramatic movies and suspense/thriller and horror movies, but these types still don't trigger the poo poo effect.  The poo poo effect leaves you with a knot in your stomach, almost on the verge of an upchuck reflex.  It's a mildly unpleasant and/or uncomfortable feeling and to relieve the symptoms, you need to watch another movie...and when i tried that, I got a DOUBLE DOSE of the poo poo effect because this other movie was just like the other one.

Without giving away the ending or plot, here's a list of movies to avoid to dodge the poo²:

ALPHA DOG

This is one of those movies you wish fell asleep before catching the ending...you won't be the same for a while after watching this one.

FRIENDS WITH MONEY

It's like intruding on 3 rocky marriages and being in the room while they fight.  Really, can I stay out of this one? It has a little comic relief.  Consider that a laxative.

UNTAMED HEART

Besides the grade C casting and the fact that Marisa Tomei's character is mouse-ie and annoying, this early 90's flick is sometimes hard to watch...you know, when you swith the channel because you don't want to see or hear what happens next...but you have to watch this one because it really tugs your heart somehow.

THE PIANIST

When you say it 5 times fast, it sounds like something else.  But if you want to be a grown up for 2 and a half hours, it's an excellent underrated flick.

STEPMOM

Yes, Stepmom!  Don't laugh - it's a great flick with excellent casting and even better performances, this movie gets me every time.  You don't want to fill anyone's shoes in this one, but you'll feel an ache for and from each character.

AMERICAN HISTORY X

This may yield the "oolti" effect too.  Very disturbing and real, but a must-see.

WHERE THE HEART IS

Any man won't survive this movie without complaining.  It's very much a men-are-bastards movie.  Save it for a girl's night so that you don't inadventently exhaust your anger towards your man. 

THE GOOD GIRL

This might be the only Jennifer Aniston movie where she doesn't play "Rachael".  I haven't met anyone that's actually seen this.  I've been waiting 4 years for someone to see it so we can talk about it.  Also starring Jake Gyllyenhal....?  (Try that word in a spelling bee!)  This movie also has some very surprising comic relief characters.

FARGO

Steve Buschemi...and that other guy i a bunch of movies...can't remember his name..you can IMDb it.  Starring Frances McDormand too. Based on a true story?  That's what gets me.

That's typically a Biz saying, but I'm referring to Target's new treasure in the dollar bins.  The dollar bins are packed this season with The Office-themed products such as pens, magnets, notepads, and magnetic notepads.  The products feature star favorites such as Michael, Jim, Pam, and of course, D-W-I-G-H-T Determined, Worker, Intense, Good worker, Hard worker, Terrific.  Jim and Dwight steal the spotlight with stressballs and post-its.  If you have a preference for Michael, there's a mug available that says "World's Best Boss".

Whatever you decide to pick up, it's enough to stir up some talk at the next water cooler convention Monday morning. 

Make sure you flaunt your I♥Jim mug.

I want to start the season right...by asking for forgiveness.

Forgive me father, for I have sinned.  I bought an expensive coat that I do not need and should not buy to protect me from the three weeks of mild Texas winters. 

....but it's so beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's what I read about repentance:

"Repentance is more than a change of mind or feeling sorry for one's sins. It is a radical and deliberate turning or returning to God that results in moral and ethical change and action”

Returning! Returning???  No, God, Please...no!!!!  Father, I only ask that you fail to include the return/exchange form in the delivery package so I can have a reminder of my sin and realize how damaging it can be to my bank account.

Only then, will I learn.

No words need to be said about how "We Will Never Forget"

I wanted to take this opportunity to honor the troops defending us for the last 6 years.  Let us not forget the sacrifices they make.

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Here's an excellent article I found.  Please please read it:

Six years ago today, the world tilted on its axis. Some very basic things changed in the way we look at each other, talk to each other, and deal with each other. Some of those things are good... some bad. The three words in the Candle & Ribbon images still resonate today, but for very different reasons. Sacrifices continue to be made... but Justice and Peace seem to have eluded our grasp.

The Library of Congress preserved a copy of this web site in October of 2001, as a way to record the thoughts of everyday people in the post-9-11 world. By now, I would like to have shelved this site, pulling the plug and taking it offline for good.

But... more lives are being lost even now, in the name of the fight against terrorism. Some battles are well-aimed. But a disconnect has been proven between 9-11 and the largest armed conflict in our world today.

All one can ask of a Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman or Coast Guardsman is that they obey orders, and do their duty. And so many have done well more than their duty for so long now.

But the least we can ask of our civilian leaders is that they give those orders with intelligence, with wisdom, and in good faith... without deception, without political or ideological agenda, and according to the will of the people who elected them. This is the way that civilian control of the world's most powerful military was intended to be, even at the writing of the Constitution. To honor these principles is to honor the men and women who serve their country in uniform. To issue orders formulated under any lesser standard is to dishonor their sacrifice.

Today, the Candle & Ribbon images commemorate not only the innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001, but also all of the lives lost since, in subsequent senseless terror attacks, and in military action, both well-meaning and misguided.

From the innocence of everyday people at work or traveling on a beautiful fall morning, to the nobility of a service member accomplishing their mission with honor and courage, there are lives that deserve to be remembered today, and always.

Put a candle on your web page and bring a little more light into this still-darkened world.