Wanderings.....

I have just one word for you: Moochie’s. Moooochie’s…mmm-mm! Saturday my DH and I headed out to have lunch at a little hole-in-the-wall “Ma and Pa” deli called Moochie’s. We had seen this place on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” about a month ago and after watching them make their signature mouthwatering authentic (the lady who owns the joint is a Philadelphia native) Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches, along with killer meatball subs, it was agreed that we would indeed have to sample their wares. We had actually been planning to go on this particular weekend while my son was away at a swim meet in order to kill 2 birds with one stone – lunch and some Christmas shopping. So off we went. I had been super good on my diet the last week or 2 just so I could splurge on a Moochie’s…really clamped down on the ol’ calories, exercised joyfully. I am here to tell you that it was worth every stinking calorie I forfeited, every droplet of sweat. One of the best sandwiches…really. Together with a small side of macaroni salad (not your everyday mac salad, either) and very small bread pudding that was to die for, I conclude that I am exceedingly grateful that Moochie’s is not local. Otherwise the temptation to have a cheesesteak would be just too much. Everything is made fresh daily, made to order. They do a variety of hot and cold sandwiches, along with several entrees like lasagna, chicken cacciatore, and eggplant parmigiana (which you can get to take home and bake later) and several yummy salads. I will warn you now about the huge 3-layer chocolate cake sitting in a glass dome on the counter… it comes by the slice and looks sinful enough you’d have to go to confession after eating it :0) Anyway, enough about Moochie’s. We then wandered around several places in search of inspiration for Christmas gifts for friends and family. We had a few flashes of brilliance, leading to a couple purchases. There was a kiosk in one mall that was just games and puzzles. There I found some gift ideas…one of which were these nifty mystery puzzles. Each puzzle comes with a story which you read, then you put together a large puzzle that holds clues to solving the “crime”. Unique concept, looked like fun; think I may get one for someone I know (no names…he or she may be reading this!). Dillard’s was having a massive sale. Certainly one of those times I wish I had a ton of $$$...I saw oodles of things I liked, both as gifts for others and for myself. They had a china setting that was gorgeous, not to mention some Waterford crystal stemware that was awesome. ((sigh))

Watched a good movie Friday night called “Shooter” with Mark Walhberg. TONS of suspense, great plot and of course, Marky Mark sans his Funky Bunch (for those children of the 80’s who remember his brief singing career). He has turned out to be a decent actor. I have liked him in everything I have seen him in…he has been good even if the movie wasn’t. I also got around to watching the last 007 movie, “Casino Royale”. I have long been resistant to watching this film. Not gonna watch it and you can’t make me. I don’t particularly care for Daniel Craig, the guy who is the new Bond. But. The movie was good. Better than I was expecting. HE was better than I expected. Liked the storyline a lot. Had some good one-liners (the bit in the casino about “that last hand nearly killed me” was a riot!) Made me anxious to see the new one that starts on Friday!!

Hope everyone enjoyed a nice weekend and are having a good start to the week. Keep smiling :0)