My dad is out of ICU and in the very same room he occupied four weeks ago! He's had a very good day, but the only problem still is his voice and diction. He was given an EKG this afternoon and I think the vocal problems may be responsible. The physical therapist had him up and walking, so things are looking better.
DR MattH, there was a whole Cast Recording List thread on the movie today, with lots of negative opinions, one of them being our former DR William Lurie. I think the original film is such a poor representation of a dark show, but I think Jackman's too old, and the cast should be in their early 20s when the film begins. I wish the project well, however, and I think Jackman's a good choice for many reasons.
DR TPunk, Lady Macbeth is a bitch. I believe that as soon as she gets out of bed and begins pouring Bailey's Irish Cream into her coffee, she thinks of various ways to make others miserable. She no longer wants to care for my Dad, resented it when she had the responsibility, and she doesn't want him happy and content any more than she wants Randy and Jo Ann showing her up as his caretakers. She's a conniving liar, and I think my evil brother's outburst against my inheriting a third of my father's estate is a result of her wanting it all: why divide something three ways when two ways guarantees a bigger piece of the pie?
I suspect her whole radiation burn megillah is another lie for two things: more attention and I wouldn't be surprised if my dad's estate got a bill from her for damages. Her father is a good bluegrass guitarist and she's a frustrated performer with, I think, the same chip on her shoulder as one of rhe least favorite recording artiists I worked with on a Comden & Green album: I'M-NOT-THE-STAR-I-DESERVE-TO-BE-GODDAMMIT!
