Bernice Joins Team Sho-Air

I'm fortunate enough to be the latest addition to the mountain bike Team Sho-Air. My inaugural race as a Sho-Air rider will be the 6 Hours of Orange County on October 21. This will be the third of the 4 race series where I'm currently the overall points leader. Looks like I'm going to have to spend more time on the bike!

Bern's Movie Review: Invincible

For the first time ever (and probably never again), this life long Dallas Cowboys fan was actually rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles! Ssshhhh, don't tell my family!

Although this film was sacked just short of the goal line in comparison to Rocky or Rudy, it was still a great story. Vince Papale, played by Mark Wahlberg was the underdog who used the negativity of others as motivation to attempt playing football in the NFL.

It's a real guy's movie. No deep thought necessary...it's just football, beer drinking, rooting for the underdog, more beer, and more football. Gals, Marky Mark has come a long way since the Funky Bunch...and who could ever forget the Calvin Klein underwear ad??? And he's still got it! So if you are a sports fan, grab your man and take him to the show. He'll thank you for it. But if the pigskin doesn't interest you at all...send your man with his buddies while you check out Little Miss Sunshine.

Bern's Movie Review: Little Miss Sunshine

Little Miss Sunshine is an endearing movie of a typical American family and their struggle to stay positive and reach their goals. The film was very well done and they certainly chose the perfect actors. I truly enjoyed every character but I think Alan Arkin stole the show with his role as "Grandpa." I must also mention that, although I immensely enjoy Steve Carell's humor, it was good to see him play a serious role.

The film really captured all my emotions but most importantly one scene made me laugh so hard that I cried. I hadn't laughed that hard during a movie since the "hair gel" incident on Something About Mary.

I think all ladies will enjoy the film. As for you men, well...hmmm. It depends. Are you a family man? Do you have at least two ounces of sensitivity? Can you appreciate a film for its message of faith and hope? Do you openly admit to your woman that you have a sensitive side even if you do your best to hide it on the mountain bike trail or at the bar? If so, then you'll enjoy this movie. But for those guys who watch a flick for the fast cars, hot chicks, pirates, or frat house binge drinking parties--leave your date in her seat, tell her you are going to get her more popcorn, then sneek into Beerfest next door!