I loved this movie...

My only disappointment was that at the end of the movie

the characters didn't fade into their real-life counterparts.

So,

I've googled the pics of the main players to give you a view of the real royals...

King George VI, Princess Elizabeth (presently Queen Elizabeth II), and Queen Elizabeth...

the real Lionel Logue (left)...

and

Wallis Simpson and Edward (VIII) later Duke of Windsor, who abdicated the throne.

Intriguing lives...non?

must see...

In between school and a school committee meeting tonight, 

my friend Susan and I went to see

Secretariat.

We loved this movie!

An extraordinary true story!

Treat yourself to a wonderful film...

and popcorn...

of course!

:)

PS Happy Birthday, Teresa!

Love you!

i've been blind sided :)

After school this afternoon,

and before a school committee meeting tonight,

the principal (my friend, Sue) and I (the other Sue) went to see

the movie,

The Blind Side.

If you want a movie that renews your faith in humanity,

this is the one to see!

I  .   loved  .  this  .  movie   !  

I'll buy it when it comes out on video DVD,

and I'll watch it again and again!

Click here to view the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ3kwMq18-8

What a great story!

Bon Appetit!

Julie and Julia (Watch the trailer) was FAB! I love movies based on a true story, and this one is based on two true stories! My friend and I laughed, and cried, ate popcorn (of course), and loved this movie! Meryl Streep and Amy Adams were brilliant and Stanley Tucci was endearing as Julia's supportive husband. Next time I'm at the thrift shop I'll be looking for Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking! Even though I'm more like the "marshmallow fluff person" in the movie, I left the theater craving butter and Beef Bourguignon! I googled the recipe and also found a picture of Julia Child with her husband, Paul. So, for the curious beyond the movie types, this pic is for you. My son in law LOVES beef, so while their here I'm hoping to give this recipe a try. I'll let you know how it turns out. Until then. Bon Appetit! ;)

relief from the humidity

We've had many days of cool, drizzly weather this summer, but for the past couple of days, we've been feeling the heat and humidity. We seem to slow down without trying and air conditioning beckons… a good time to spend a sizeable portion of the day at the local thrift shop just perusing the wares. :) Here are a few of my favorite finds for today. I discovered the sweetest smelling soaps from Sweden, fun "jewels" and a teapot embellished with pink roses...


Tomorrow my friend and I have plans to see Julie and Julia…I think it sounds like the perfect flick for a new blogger and her caterer friend, and the theater is air conditioned. Perfect.