Tag Archives: Movies

Ya Know How to Whistle?

Posted on August 13, 2014 by

I was saddened to hear of Lauren Bacall’s death. A classic American beauty, she is probably most remembered for that husky voice, “You know how to whistle?….Put your lips together and blow….” Lauren Bacall’s famous line came from the movie … Continue reading →

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Wedding China, circa 1979

Posted on May 14, 2014 by

Click here for Mood Music! (then minimize while you read) I posted about my wedding china a couple of years ago, also in answer to a Cuisine Kathleen Challenge. When I read today’s challenge, do a tablescape with wedding china, … Continue reading →

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Bargain Shopping, Nativity Scenes, and Heat Waves

Posted on August 9, 2013 by

It is miserably hot here. For the past few days, the heat index has made the temp feel anywhere between 105-110. I have been going outside as little as possible. We did have a little rain this afternoon, but that … Continue reading →

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Thomas Kinkade Table Plus Memories of a Dear Friend

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

The last few days have flown by so fast  that I am not even sure what day it is! We worked on things for the booth Saturday, visited my in-laws Sunday, and I got sidelined by a whopper of a … Continue reading →

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The Bible on The History Channel Part 3 [Warning: Spoiler Alert]

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Part 3 of The Bible continued in the Old Testament with Daniel, Jeremiah, and King Nebuchadnezzar. There seemed to be a good bit more narration in this episode than in the previous one. Of course, it was needed since the … Continue reading →

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The Bible on The History Channel Part 2 {Warning: Spoiler Alert}

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

For my review of Part 1, click here. Part 2 of The Bible, like Part 1, also included some good special effects, great acting, and, unfortunately, more adaptations that were a little disappointing. Part 2 began with the story of … Continue reading →

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The Bible on The History Channel [Warning: Spoiler Alert]

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

If you read this blog much, you know that I am currently watching The Worst Cooks in America on Food Network. Therefore, I had to dvr The Bible on The History Channel(yes, DVR is a verb in my world), and … Continue reading →

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I am not a Stepford Resident; I’m just Weird {plus the Harvest Living Room}

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

I have had a great week of not having to get up and go to work. As I stated previously, I did enjoy my six-week teaching stint. However, I really came to miss being at home, calling my time my own, … Continue reading →

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Destination: 1979

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Click here for Mood Music! (then minimize while you read) I feel a little silly starting a post with “back in my day,” when I feel like a very young “fiftyish” woman. Forgive me ahead of time for saying that, … Continue reading →

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Summertime, Andy Griffith, and classic tv

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

 Summertime tablescape and Andy Griffith Click on this link to play mood music while you read. Andy Griffith died a few days ago.  I felt sad and as I looked online at different articles and videos about him, I began … Continue reading →

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