A surprisingly deep takeaway from an otherwise superficial film. The movie delivered exactly what it promised: a romantic drama (not a comedy) about choosing between your teenage heartthrob and your husband of 60 years. I like how fun and simple it is. It really forces you into a suspension of disbelief on multiple fronts. It鈥檚 tacky and cheesy in a reasonable way, but you don鈥檛 know where it鈥檚 going. The movie itself isn鈥檛 amazing, but the ending is worth it.
Over the past month, with December being a slower month, I put more effort into meeting people in person. This ranged from going to meetups, driving out to see friends with kids, doing a road trip to see a friend in a different city, or taking a ferry to meet someone new. I realized that after you spend a few hours, or a couple of days, with someone in person, the relationship and rapport you build is unparalleled compared to anything done remotely. Texting, calling, or video chat do not come close. ...