LIGHTENING THE EMOTIONAL OVERLOAD?

Conversational topics have been heavier than usual and we needed a lighter evening. So what did we do? We filled it with topics which ranged from "The End," "The Credit Cards," "The Dinner," "The Funeral" and "The Fall." Yep, these were lighter topics... You see Netflix helped our evening with a perfect delivery time for the first disc of the TV program 'Grace and Frankie' starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, Sam Waterston, June Diane Raphael, Baron Vaughn, Brooklyn Decker and Ethan Embry. What an amazing cast and combo!

The story begins as Grace and Frankie assume their work partner husbands will be announcing their retirement during a special night out until the bomb is dropped. The men are leaving the women for none other than each other as the men have been having an affair for 20 years. Now that's a modern hook. Thank you Hollywood for allowing seasoned "mature" actors in their 70's rather than twenty/thirty somethings to have leading roles facing universal issues like separation and divorce, sexuality and yes, aging. 

The witty character development is well crafted and certainly relatable. Picture Freddie, Lily Tomlin, the hippie health nut burying her woes in junk food and ice cream while Grace, Jane Fonda, goes the alcohol/ anxiety pill route. The men have their own adjustment issues. If you haven't had a chance to catch 'Grace and Freddie.' Treat yourself.

This series with heart will be a pleasure to binge on this summer. We here in the End of the Rainbow Valley can't wait for more laughs. We all can use laughter with all the mishigas (craziness) in the world...


Addendum: Also for accessory aficionados I'm sure you will appreciate Lily's great jewelry as well as Jane's scarves. 
(Thanks for the reminder Jo-Ann.)