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Dec 22

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Movie Quote Thursday – A Christmas Story

This is one of my favorite movies.  Admittedly, I have a lot of favorite movies, but this one is at the top. Ralphie’s youth bears little resemblance to mine, on the surface anyway.  But the themes of Jean Shepherd’s stories ring true for me, of being young, of expectation and disappointment, of just trying to keep out of trouble’s way…of longing for something I can’t get for myself.  I remember what it felt like when I wanted, wanted, wanted a Baby Alive, and how excited I was when I got her.

And I remember what Christmas mornings used to be like.  I remember the wow. continue reading…

Dec 21

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Movie Quote Wednesday – How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Oh, how I looked forward to this “Christmas Special” every year.  And it did seem special!  It still does, even though I can see it any time I choose, even thought it’s 3 years older than I am.  I still love the art and the songs and the Grinch’s dog Max and cute little Cindy Lou Who and when the Grinch’s heart grows three sizes that day.  Some things just can’t be improved on. continue reading…

Dec 20

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Movie Quote Tuesday – Mixed Nuts

Am I the only one who loves this movie?  I mean, where else can you see Steve Martin dancing with the (almost) lovely-in-drag Liev Schreiber?  And quite well, I might add. continue reading…

Dec 19

Movie Quote Monday – Elf

This is one of those fun movies that I end up watching a few times throughout the year.  After all, you can never have too much Christmas spirit…and it’s never the wrong time to try and fill your pockets with it. continue reading…

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