this 'n that

1/16/2008

1/14/2008

The Bridge on the River Kwai is a superb Prisoner of War movie. Set in World War II Thailand, it's a monumental test of wills between two equally driven officers, one on either side.

Colonel Nicholson (deftly played by Alec Guinness) is dogmatic and rigid, refusing to give an inch to the demands of the Japanese.

Colonel Saito is desperate. The bridge he is assigned to complete is far behind schedule. All prisoners must work, including the officers. But Nicholson won't have that. It's a violation of the rules -- and so begins the conflict between the two.

Saito, who firmly believes in the Japanese samurai code of honor, sees the prisoners as disgraced by the surrender. Yet Nicholson refuses to be broken and, in fact, triumphs in the test of wills. He then proceeds to build a better bridge than the enemy could have ever envisioned.

Guinness as Nicholson is at his very best. Sessue Hayakawa as Saito is also first rate, as is the rest of the cast. This film is a wonderful depiction of the triumph of the human spirt in the madness of war.

The Bridge on the River Kwai 2004

What are some of your fav old movies? I will add them to my list and feature them here with kudos to you.

1/10/2008

The Cat In The Hat

1/09/2008

Now you know my secret

1/07/2008

Old Movie Monday

Song from 1969 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid...

"Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'

So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleepin' on the job
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'

But there's one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothin's worryin' me

It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothin's worryin' me"

1/01/2008

Happy 2008!

12/23/2007

Happy Holidays!

12/21/2007

The Kiss

She was pregnant, he had just saved her from a fire in her house, rescuing her by carrying her out of the house into her front yard, while he continued to fight the fire.

When he finally got done putting the fire out, he sat down to catch his breath and rest.

A photographer from the Charlotte , North Carolina newspaper, noticed her in the distance looking at the fireman.

He saw her walking straight toward the fireman and wondered what she was going to do.

As he raised his camera, she came up to the tired man who had saved her life and the lives of her babies and kissed him just as the photographer snapped this photograph.

And people say animals are dumb.

12/17/2007

Kids... yikes!

12/13/2007

What Do The Holidays Mean To You?

What The Holidays Mean to You

For you, the holidays are about emotional connections and bonds. You are happiest being around those you love.

You celebrate the holidays in an over the top style. If something is cute, you'll buy it. People end up with a lot of gifts from you - and your house is like a holiday wonderland, full of decorations.

During the holidays, you feel magical. You love all of the decorations and how happy people are. You like to sit back and take it all in.

You think the holidays should be comforting and relaxing. You don't like the holiday rush... you just like the simple pleasure of the holidays.

Your best holiday memories are of childhood foods and traditions. You secretly still wish you believed in Santa Claus.

What Do the Holidays Mean to You?

12/12/2007

Merry 'Aussie' Christmas

Ho, Ho, Ho!

12/10/2007

Pals!

What would we do without man's best friend!?!

12/06/2007

"Daddy, how was I born?"

A little boy goes to his father and asks "Daddy, how was I born?" The father answers, "Well, son, I guess one day you will need to find out anyway! Your Mom and I first got together in a chat room on Yahoo.

Then I set up a date via e-mail with your Mom and we met at a cyber-cafe. We sneaked into a secluded room, where your mother agreed to a download from my hard drive.

As soon as I was ready to upload, we discovered that neither one of us had used a firewall, and since it was too late to hit the delete button, nine months later a little Pop-Up appeared that said:

"You've got Male!"

12/02/2007

Christmas Trees 'Round the World'

The tree above is my fav, I also like numbers 5 and 9. Which one is your FAV?

btw, number 12 is bizarre!

11/30/2007

Whata bummer!!

11/28/2007

What Holiday Are You?

You Are Christmas

More than most people, you are able to find magic in life's small moments.
Traditions mean a lot to you, and you tend to be quite nostalgic.
You are a giving, kind person who really understands the true meaning of holidays.
You inspire others to be as altruistic and caring as you are.

What makes you celebrate: Tradition and a generous spirit

At holiday get togethers, you do best as: The storyteller. You like to recount memories with everyone.

On a holiday, you're the one most likely to: Give a gift to everyone you know

What Holiday Are You?

11/27/2007

What's your favorite old movie?

Guess I'm more like Louise! {grin}

11/24/2007

Remember when!?!

And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
Jesus loves you more than you will know, wo wo wo
God bless you please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray, hey hey hey
Hey hey hey

We'd like to know a little bit about you for our files
We'd like to help you learn to help yourself
Look around you, all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home

And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
Jesus loves you more than you will know, wo wo wo
God bless you please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray, hey hey hey
Hey hey hey

Hide it in a hiding place where no one ever goes
Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes
It's a little secret, just the Robinsons' affair
Most of all you've got to hide it from the kids

Coo coo ca-choo, Mrs. Robinson
Jesus loves you more than you will know, wo wo wo
God bless you please, Mrs. Robinson
Heaven holds a place for those who pray, hey hey hey
Hey hey hey

Sitting on a sofa on a Sunday fternoon
Going to the candidate's debate
Laugh about it, shout about it
When you've got to choose
Every way you look at it you lose

Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?
Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you, woo woo woo
What's that you say, Mrs. Robinson?
Joltin' Joe has left and gone away, hey hey hey
Hey hey hey

11/22/2007

~Happy Thanksgiving~

11/12/2007

God's way of saying, "Have A Nice Day"

11/11/2007

That time of year!

11/08/2007

Huh!?!

Your Pilgrim Name Is

Damaris Winslow

What's Your Pilgrim Name?

11/06/2007

My Grand Dog, Bailey!

This is my Grand dog, Bailey, with a note from her Mom...

Bailey hamming it up for the camera, wearing her faux leopard fur coat, and I thought you guys might like to see what a funky little diva your grand dog is. You should see the way she struts her stuff when she's wearing it while we go for walks. It's too funny! She holds her head way up high and has a little extra spring in her step. It's like she's prancing. I keep waiting for her to start belting (or woofing) out a verse of "I'm too sexy". I can just hear it now...

"I'm too sexy for my fur...too sexy for my fur...so sexy, for sure!"

11/05/2007

Global Warming!

Can you believe it. They're still here.
In Michigan. In November.

11/02/2007

well, ah..... blush

You Scored an A

You got 10/10 questions correct.

It's pretty obvious that you don't make basic grammatical errors.
If anything, you're annoyed when people make simple mistakes on their blogs.
As far as people with bad grammar go, you know they're only human.
And it's humanity and its current condition that truly disturb you sometimes.

The It's Its There Their They're Quiz