Ponyo!

Ponyo was fantastic - kids movie, yes, but as funny as watching the cutest kids you know playing funny games. Miyazaki's comedic timing is famous, and it shows here. The art is great, too - I especially liked the storybook look of the narrative parts. Reilly says that, of all the animated films this year, this is her favorite (and she votes for the Academy Awards!)

Yesterday we went to Uncle Matt and Aunt Chris' cottage, which has an organic, turn of the century look. It is rich with art and gems and kernels of beauty. Quinn and Chris made buttons, I talked ecology with Matt. We all enjoyed blueberry scones and teatime.

-Andy