God Didn't Save the Queen

Tonight, we broke tradition and went to a movie on a Wednesday. The Queen opened in Paris (movies open during the middle of the week vs. mostly the weekend in America). And with Xavier leaving for almost two weeks, we wanted to spend time with him - especially knowing he's moving in January.

The movie was interesting from the perspective it gives you on the royal family and their struggle to maintain protocol in a new world. But it was slow and crawled to the finish. Helen Mirren will be nominated for an Oscar. And she's a strong contender to win based on accumulation of her previous work. But it left me with questions: Who is the Queen Mum and what's up with the deer?

Not surprisingly, it was hot. Very hot. As I waited in line for Xavier and Chris, I thought the ceilings would drip. And I could barely breath. Do you think customer service, or the French people for that matter, would mind me wearing a tank top in January? That or I need to invent a portable personal mist machine. Maybe the Queen would invest?