The Mystery Starts Here

Here I am a day late. Sorry but I had to indulge the better half buy going with him to see some fabulous cars. We went with a group to the Marconi Museum in Tustin California and it was amazing. The museum is full of exotic cars, motorcycles and other fun stuff. It’s open during the week for a nominal donation and is well worth checking out. I love to go to places like that because I make notes. You never know when a character might need a Ferrari Dino or Ducate motorcycle. Now I can describe them without have to buy one! (Yes, that’s a joke). One of the Ferraris had been ordered by the Sultan of Bruni and somehow would up in the museum. The original price was eight million (yup, that’s not a typo) but the Sultan’s brother wouldn’t let him have it so….it’s now considered priceless. Yes, I was very careful not to leave my fingerprints on it.

Probably my favorite car in the collection was a black Lamborghini Contassh. It looked like the Batmoblie - fabulous! It was hard not to drool on that baby, believe me. I scribled pictures and took copious notes and will have to build a character some day who is rich enough to own one of these cars.

So, if you are looking for inspiration or just want to get out of the house, consider going to a museum - any museum. You never know what ideas your trip might ignite.

Saw a good one a few days ago. The hubby and I rented a few DVDs to watch over the weekend. One of them was, “The Brave One,” starring Jodie Foster. Very good. I won’t spoil the plot, but…she kicks a….! We also rented “No Country for Old Men.” We struggled through the mess waiting for the movie to make sense when - it just stopped! It didn’t end, it stopped. We all sat there waiting for the next scene (yes, even the dog) when the credits started to roll! Both my hubby and I said, “HUH?” The dog snorted and went back to continue her nap on our bed. It was dummer than a box of rocks. Well, it’s our fault. We vowed years ago never to watch an Academy Award winning movie because most of them are BAD! The one exception I can think of was “Fargo.”

I really miss Alfred Hitchcock. Now that man knew how to tell a story and had some fabulous mysteries. (As he said, he told stories about life with all the boring parts left out) A few years ago we signed up for NetFlix and I rented all the old Hitchcock films, “Rear Window,” North by Northwest,” “Dial M for Murder,” - all those great movies. I was surprised at how well the stories held up. Oh there were some funny things, like old rotary phones, but for the main part they were as scary and fun as ever. Ever see “Witness for the Prosecution?” Fabulous!

So, what’s your favorite mystery movie of all time? I’m still partial to “Rebecca.” Yes, I rented that one too and got chills from Mrs. Danvers. I just don’t understand why no one make great mysteries anymore. Agree? Let me know.

Til next time….