Today, my friends, is Lucy Liu’s birthday. I’ve had it marked on my calendar for a few months and had completely forgotten about it—until Bryon pointed it out to me this morning.

“It’s Lucy Liu’s birthday today,” he said. “You wrote it on the calendar with a big exclamation mark. Do you really like her that much?”

“Yeah, I guess so,” I laughed, somewhat embarrassed. “She’s pretty cool.”

Ummm… yeah … well, come to think of it … I really don’t know too much about Ms. Liu. All I know is that after I walked out of Charlie’s Angels, I was in awe. I wanted to leap up and slice through the air like her. I felt the same way after watching Kill Bill I. I went home and dreamed I was a mighty martial arts diva—with a pen in my hand.  

So, anyway, Lucy Liu’s 37th birthday today got me thinking that in fact, this has been the week of Lucys for me: 

A couple of days ago I went to an advance screening of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. (Check back here for a review next week!) … While watching the movie, I was completely captivated by Lucy Pevensie’s character. She’s curious, adventurous, faithful, and courageous. Just like I want to be. 

There’s another literary Lucy who creeped into my life this week—when I was reading Snoopy’s Guide to the Writing Life.

That’s the Peanut Gang's Lucy (Van Pelt)—in many ways, the opposite of Lucy Pevensie. She’s crabby and loud and loves to give unsolicited advice. Just like I sometimes can be. (So my family tells me!)

Hmmm…I guess I have a little bit of many Lucys in me. ....