{Review} Counting Stars

It was at the beginning of the year … One morning I got a package from a friend – and inside the package was a CD called “Counting Stars“. I looked at it curiously – liking the design and wondering why (because I knew there had to be a good reason) it was my friend’s [...]

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Pendragon: Sword of His Father

My enthusiasm for “Pendragon: Sword of His Father” began when I read a review of “Pengragon” and an interview with Marilyn Burns on Inklings: Pendragon: Sword of His Father is an epic story, and its creators do it justice. The sets and costumes are elaborate, detailed, and often gorgeous. The soundtrack swells and quiets itself, adding emotion in [...]

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Singin’ in the Rain

I’m singing in the rain Just singing in the rain … Actually … I’m NOT singing in the rain. Yesterday, yes. The rain was POURING out of the sky for most of a long journey by car … when I was driving! But today … ? The sun is shining. And I’m happy! : ) [...]

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Emma

Will you dance, dear Emma? (BBC 2009 “Emma”) I just watched the BBC’s 2009 production of “Emma” twice and I’m wondering… have any of you seen it and, if so, what do you think of it … ? Here’s a “promo” of “Emma” from YouTube: Emma Woodhouse has everything she wants and sets out to [...]

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Miss Potter

Stories don’t always end where their authors intended. But there is joy in following them, wherever they take us. (“Miss Potter”) A friend gave me a copy of the movie “Miss Potter” last year. It’s her favourite film, which makes it a special gift as well as a sweet gift. I’m not a huge movie [...]

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Sunday Afternoon

It’s the beginning of a new week. Too much to do plus too many aspirations and too high ideals equals frustration. The sun is shining – illuminating the world and creating little squares of gold light on the cream sitting room carpet. The sky is clear – blue from side to side and promising a [...]

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