RIP The Great Leslie

I was raised on old movies, and our "family movie" was "The Great Race" with Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis. Loved that movie, and not a day goes by without me quoting some line from that movie ("Push the button, Max!"). (On another side note, my parents saw this movie on a date in the theater, and my dad was the loudest laugh!)
Tony Curtis has died. My sister suggested we wear white for him today, and I think it's time to watch the movie again. He has done many other movies, but to me he will always be "The Great Leslie" with a smile that dings, and eyes that sparkle.

An Update

Well, we finally finished the HBO series John Adams. We did enjoy it, but I have to say, because I knew I was writing about it and going to loan the series to my mom, I watched it with a different eye. I mentioned the one scene already, and we got all the way to the last episode before we hit another one. (I mean, seriously? It's a historical series. WHY do we need that?) His daughter has breast cancer, and apparently they felt the need to show the surgery.....ack. Why do they do that? So, anyhow, that will be another scene I will tell my mom to hide behind a pillow while watching. I just wanted to let you know.

(So nerve-wracking to recommend a movie, or even an ice cream. There is an ongoing joke with my BIL about chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. I think it's delicious, and wanted to share it with him. He could not have been more disappointed or disillusioned with my choice, so when I say that I like something, I am so careful since everyone has a different opinion. Yes, I'm sure you all wanted to know about that random piece of information. You're welcome.)

Happy (belated) Birthday, America!

(As our holiday weekend was so busy with the family, I missed posting this.)

I am usually a day late and a dollar short when it comes to special days/celebrations. But for once, I am in the right mode for Independence day this year. No, not just for fireworks and a cookout, but for the real meaning of the freedom of our country, and why this day is so important to us and our children.

Tommy came home the other night with an HBO series, John Adams. He said our history buff friend had recommended it, and wanted to check it out. I was hesitant at first, not knowing how well I would like the main charactor, but I am really enjoying it. Now, granted, it is HBO so they throw in a bedroom scene (quite long, I might add), but other than that it has been enjoyable. We aren't quite finished yet, we just got to when he becomes President. I am NOT a history person, by any means, so I am asking questions during it (thank you, Tommy, for being so patient!), and I couldn't really tell you if they took a lot of liberties, or how well they did it. As I watched the scenes leading up to the Declaration of Independence, I couldn't help but think of the movie 1776. That movie is a musical (tried to watch that with the kids, but they do cuss quite a lot) and so enjoyable. I remember watching that growing up, but I never enjoyed as much as I do now. In BOTH of these movies, as I see the men sign the Declaration, I am so emotional (ok, yes, I'm crying). I am so proud of our forefathers and so proud to be in America.

The kids were very aware of this past election, and aware that we are not the biggest fans of the new president, but I do remind the kids that the must pray for our president and elected officials, as well as the military. We have to continue our prayers, and continue to thank our military for working so hard for our freedom.