Kinsey, the movie

This last weekend Kerry and I saw the movie “Kinsey”. This is a drama about the works of Alfred Kinsey, an educated Zooologist who late in life changes his research interests to human sexual behavior. If you ever had anything to do with psychology, you’ve heard of his two text books: “Sexual Behavior in the Human Male” and “Sexual Behavior in the Human Female.”

Going into this movie Kerry was much more education on the works of Kinsey than I was, being that she has a masters in social work. The movie starts out at full speed with very graphic language about sex and approaches it an almost an uncomfortable analytical view, which is what you have to do as a scientist studying something. I thought Liam Neeson did an excellent job portraying the type of character Dr. Kinsey must have been. His co-star, Laura Linney, also did an excellent job playing Mrs. Kinsey.

All-in-all I really liked this movie and would recommend it. However, I wouldn’t go see this movie with anyone you do not feel comfortable talking to about sex, because it will spark conversation.

Fun in the snow

Last weekend Kerry and I went showshoeing , yes this is a real thing. Anyone remember the cartoons where people strap tennis racquets to their feet and walk around on the snow? Well they really do that here. Kerry found a place that would rent us both shoes and poles for the weekend and several parks in the area have trails for such a thing. I personally had a lot of fun and I think Kerry did also. They are surprisingly easy to walk in and give you a lot of traction on the snow. The poles, which are nothing more that ski poles, were also very helpful. It had just snowed over 6 inches that week which provided for some great scenery. Both Kerry and I took pictures so hopefully I’ll have them up soon.

New Years Resolution

Well it’s that time again where I think of a bunch of new years resolutions that I’ll probably forget. Here are a few off the to of my head:

Swim a mile AT LEAST 3 times a week (I should really shoot for 4 times, but I am getting older).

Find a hobby that both Kerry and I can enjoy together, a family that plays together stays together. And what better time to start than now.

Become more involved in my church. I have the resources to offer God, just need the motivation.

Travel with Kerry. We should do it now before the kids come (and no, they aren’t coming yet).

Experiment again with cooking. I cook about 5 nights a week. But lately I’ve just been cooking the same old things rather than trying new stuff. There is a world of beautiful food out there and I need to start exploring it again.

Start putting money away in a smart place. You never know what will come up (like big houses, college, or retirement).

Well, write these down and come back in a year to see how many I’ve forgotten. Happy New Years from Kerry and I.

~Jonathan Duty

Sideways the movie

Last weekend Kerry, Art, and I saw the movie “Sideways”. This is a dramatic comedy about a struggling novelist and wine lover who is going through a rough period in his life. I liked this movie because not only was it very funny but the main character, played by Paul Giamatti, does a great job expressing a period we have all gone through where our life seems neither to be moving forward nor backwards but caught in this rut of sideways motion. If you like low budget dramatic comedies I highly recommend this movie.

Official Movie Web Site of “Sideways”

A few sizes too small

Being the proud parents of two cats, Kerry and I just couldn’t wait to give them their Christmas presents. This year we got them both beds, but it looks like we may have bought one a few sizes too small. Sorry Hershey!

The Best Birthday Card Ever!

I just recieved the best birthday card EVER! Leave it to my buddy Dan to bring both a laugh and a disturbing thought to my day. Thanks man!

Music major is leaving the nest

This semester we adopted a music major, literally. One of our friends, Rob Graham, is a “Masters in Base Trombone Performance” student at the University of Michigan. During his last semester his wife had to go to Texas to start her new teaching job so Rob moved in with us for the remainder of his degree plan. Kerry and I have really enjoyed having him around but now he is leaving us. Rob has finished his degree and is completing the move down to Texas to be with his wife, Janelle. While Kerry and I are sad to see both of them go we are glad that they get to put this living apart thing behind them and start their great new life in Dallas Texas.

[UPDATE] 12/16/04 - 1:49 PM EST - We recieve word that Rob has completed the 17 hour trip from Ann Arbor, MI to Dallas, TX.