First, just got a note from Italy, it sounds like they won't be able to come afterall. Daniela's father isn't doing very well, and is scheduled to have an operation early June. Here's hoping that a) he gets better and b) they're able to come next year.

Secondly, I just got back from The Passion of the Christ. Dewey & I went after hanging out at Beth, Leslie & Heather's place for dinner and such. My first impression is that I didn't really like it. Too many flashbacks, and if I didn't have a good understanding of the story I would have been very confused. Granted, these are my first impressions and those after hearing a lot about the film from others who had seen it. Also, it wasn't as gruesome as I was expecting - not that it wasn't gruesome, I was simply expecting worse. Perhaps I'll have a different / more insight after it sinks in some.