Blessings

Dear Reader,

So much has happened since March. Too much to recount in this limited space.

All is well. So blessings and good fortune this holiday season and for the forthcoming New Year!

There Are Bells on The Hills..

Dear Reader,


A wondrous miracle has occurred to me. The once thought dead ipod has revived. This previously mourned life source of music died at the same time as the desktop leaving the writer bereft of music.

Now the music has sprung forth again and there is much rejoicing.

Ahhh, the joys of music and dancing will return.

This Too Shall Pass

Dear Reader,

Sadly, all things must pass and even "Birthday Month" shall travel the well worn path to memory.

A heartening thought is "Birthday Month" will return after a full rotation round the sun. This is not meant as a discouragement to the writer's fans to postpone any displays of admiration and respect until next year. Now is always the best time to speak your mind, dear reader, and proclaim your allegiance and devotion to me.

Presents

Dear Reader,
Presents might not be tallied in mere numbers, or price or even thoughtful intent. Presents should be judged upon the reaction of the recipient.

During "Birthday Month", I will receive many tokens of affection bonded through love and other connections. However, there is always one stand-out gift which will be the answer to the writer's secret desires.

In the past, the writer has purchased the gift with personal funds. This year, the desired gift was given by someone very close and much appreciated. The powers of ESP and listening must have been the secret keys to such a fabulous gift.

Birthday Month

Dear Reader,

February is the special time known as "Birthday Month". It is period best to consider all the great and wondrous qualities of the writer.

A celebration of all the incredible feats, wisdom and beauty the writer grants the world through appearances and general being.

So, go and get your writer a thoughtful present which will delight and amuse.

The Bewitching Hour

Dear Reader,

It appears that some people are far and away better than their situations in life and base material.

Stockard Channing was far better than the material deserved. More importantly, Gene Kelly had to be spinning in his grave over the poor characterization of "Joey", a part he originated on Broadway.

It was painful except for the quiet moments with Stockard.

Happy New Year

Dear Reader,

Happy New Year!

Here is to breaking and making New Year's resolutions.

Not a tremendous fan of creating superficial goals unless one is internally motivated to make changes. Outside influences rarely incite changes unless there is something to gain or lose for the individual.

I hope, dear reader, you have much to gain this 2009.

Snow Daze

Dear Reader,


It snowed and snowed and snowed. I slept and ignored the flurries of boredom piling outside my window. Trapped at home without any new books since the library was closed due to inclement weather.

I no longer love snow.

20 Memorable Women

Dear Reader,

The who are the 20 most memorable actresses posting has slowly made it through the blogosphere.

Barbara Stanwyck is the Lady Eve.


Anne Shirley, a darling B-movie actress.


Judy Garland's voice will move you in ways not done before or since.


Merle Oberon lives a double life and becomes a Lady.


Katherine Hepburn is New England come to Hollywood.


Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara is selfish but incredibly beautiful.


Angela Lansbury makes being mean so good.


Jennifer Jones is frail but daring.


Jane Powell is pert and pretty.


Carole Lombard proves being a blonde means having fun.


Myrna Loy proves being a wife is fun if done with finesse.


Maureen O'Hara as Mary Kate is the loveliest Irish Fairy Tale come alive.


Claudette Colbert is the witty, urban woman all the girls wanted to be in their day dreams.


Jeanette MacDonald is a sly iron butterfly.


Irene Dunne is acts, sings and play comedy.


Jane Russell a funny, busty good humored outlaw


Jean Simmons isn't your garden variety English rose.


Ava Gardner is the world's most beautiful animal.


Leslie Caron, the classic French waif-dancer.


Olivia DeHavilland illustrates strength and wit can be gracious.

Snow Blind

Dear Reader,

The season of snow and winter solstice is almost upon us. Only a few weeks left before the end of inevitable deluge of goodwill marketing on earth and pieces of commerce thrown against the store walls.

Have you purchased your holiday gifts yet? I thought not. Forget about the material goods and concentrate on the important matters. Open your eyes and see what is the true value at any point during the year.

I hope you have someone special with mistletoe in hand waiting for you.

While I'm Drifting and Dreaming

Dear Reader,


A new plan is in the works for a portion of world domination. Details to follow.

Enjoy the gluttony this holiday and skip the turkey.

Manifest Destiny

Dear Reader,



What is your opinion on Manifest Destiny? Are you the master of the universe or a bleating sheep?

Napoleon is great example for both sides of the coin on this question, so go discuss!