Today began my full serving of old, classic movies with holiday themes or good holiday scenes. I started with Mr. Cary Grant in The Bishop's Wife.
Dudley the dashing angel assisting in answering the prayers of so many brings smiles without any effort. My favorite scene is the ice skating in the park with Mrs. Broughman is wonderful to watch. For me ice skating typically involves more time with my hands and butt on the ice then my feet, but I do love to watch.
DH watched most of the movie with me and I only hope he saw the real role of Dudley. Dudley tries to show everyone what is really important in life, not work or the physical things we leave behind, but the family we hold important.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
12 days til Christmas
Okay so this isn't actually the 12th day before Christmas. I didn't realize the time commitment to posting daily. Trying to do this during the holiday season was a bit crazy on my part.
So tonight I'll play catchup on the missing posts.
Jack Frost, another Rankin-Bass submission, goes beyond the Christmas time. Actually with Pardon Me Pete telling us about the adventures of Jack Snip in January Junction, it isn't really a Christmas program. Since the programmers for tv stations consider any program specially designated for kids and not airing on Saturday mornings must be set to a specific holiday.
Anyway, I love the characters who give us all the joys and fun of winter. The Sleet Sisters, Snip the snowflake maker, Holly the Christmas Snow Fairy, and Father Christmas. Now if they would just visit the Philadelphia area - I'm ready for some real winter weather.
So tonight I'll play catchup on the missing posts.
Jack Frost, another Rankin-Bass submission, goes beyond the Christmas time. Actually with Pardon Me Pete telling us about the adventures of Jack Snip in January Junction, it isn't really a Christmas program. Since the programmers for tv stations consider any program specially designated for kids and not airing on Saturday mornings must be set to a specific holiday.
Anyway, I love the characters who give us all the joys and fun of winter. The Sleet Sisters, Snip the snowflake maker, Holly the Christmas Snow Fairy, and Father Christmas. Now if they would just visit the Philadelphia area - I'm ready for some real winter weather.
Friday, December 12, 2008
13 days til Christmas
Back to the reason for the season, brought to you by Rankin-Bass, is Nestor, the Long-eared Christmas Donkey. I love the general nature of this story, a donkey lost to the world in which he lives. But even those seen as imperfect by the world around them have a unique gift to share.
Also Tilly is just sweet as the cherub sent to guide and comfort Nestor.
Back in high school, I wrote a Christmas story from the point of view of the donkey. Damac and the Christmas baby was a good piece for me. I also used it for the kid's Christmas program at church one year. Animals always have a special place in Christmas.
Also Tilly is just sweet as the cherub sent to guide and comfort Nestor.
Back in high school, I wrote a Christmas story from the point of view of the donkey. Damac and the Christmas baby was a good piece for me. I also used it for the kid's Christmas program at church one year. Animals always have a special place in Christmas.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
14 days til Christmas
My favorite little imp girl is Eloise. Eloise at Christmastime is a wonderful romp, seeing the world of those with means enjoy the holidays in New York. For all her tricks and plotting, Eloise has a truly generous heart.
MM especially enjoys this, but I think it may be giving her too many ideas of crazy romps and other things to do. At least so far a turtle hasn't landed on the pet wish list - but the pug has.
MM especially enjoys this, but I think it may be giving her too many ideas of crazy romps and other things to do. At least so far a turtle hasn't landed on the pet wish list - but the pug has.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
15 days til Christmas
Now many will disagree with me on this "Christmas" movie - but I love Lion in Winter. No it isn't the warm, friendly, and uplifting movie. The entire movie does take place during Eleanor's visit with Henry II, the "boys," and Alyce during Christmas.
Thankfully, my family doesn't have the malevolence and distrust of this royal brood, but I can identify with Eleanor's statement. "Henry, I have a confession. I don't much like our children." I've never found this insulting about family life, but a real statement. Regularly I say that I wouldn't make a good teacher or stay at home mom because sometimes even don't like my children.
This year, I'll be off a couple of days before the kids are out of school so I'll have my time
with the Plantagenets. Then I'll be able to enjoy the holiday time with my kids with all my love, even if I don't like them at a time or two.
Thankfully, my family doesn't have the malevolence and distrust of this royal brood, but I can identify with Eleanor's statement. "Henry, I have a confession. I don't much like our children." I've never found this insulting about family life, but a real statement. Regularly I say that I wouldn't make a good teacher or stay at home mom because sometimes even don't like my children.
This year, I'll be off a couple of days before the kids are out of school so I'll have my time
with the Plantagenets. Then I'll be able to enjoy the holiday time with my kids with all my love, even if I don't like them at a time or two.
Back Tack swap
I'm late in getting my package off to my swap partner. Some how I lost at least a week in November and I have no idea when or where it went.
The back tack swap this round is based on the three gifts of Christmas - gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
A local alternative book shop, Garland of Letters, has a most wonderful selection of oils, incense, and many other neat things. There I picked up both Frankincense and Myrrh. Some how the major color for this round was blue and gold/silver. The gold for this package came in a necklace I made for Liz.
This was fun to do, but I think I enjoy the secret swaps better. There is a HUGE amount of fun for me to plan a package for someone as a surprise.
Here's a few poor photos as my camera is being cranky and not working well tonight. DH's camera which behaves much better is out with him.
The back tack swap this round is based on the three gifts of Christmas - gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
A local alternative book shop, Garland of Letters, has a most wonderful selection of oils, incense, and many other neat things. There I picked up both Frankincense and Myrrh. Some how the major color for this round was blue and gold/silver. The gold for this package came in a necklace I made for Liz.
This was fun to do, but I think I enjoy the secret swaps better. There is a HUGE amount of fun for me to plan a package for someone as a surprise.
Here's a few poor photos as my camera is being cranky and not working well tonight. DH's camera which behaves much better is out with him.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
16 days til Christmas
Another Rankin-Bass offering today - Little Drummer Boy. I loved this song as a child and the show gives such a tender depiction of the reason for the season. The loss of his parents gives Aaron a lot to resent in the world, but the love he sees in the manager gives him a new view of his world.
Every child should be give the love and tenderness to support their dreams. The best gift for anyone is a gift given from the heart and received without any judgment. May all of your Christmas be joyfully given and received.
Every child should be give the love and tenderness to support their dreams. The best gift for anyone is a gift given from the heart and received without any judgment. May all of your Christmas be joyfully given and received.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)