It's Kind of an Annual Thing....

    Today is June 27th. And you know what that means..... Elise McKenna: "Is it you? Is it?"Richard Collier: "Yes. It is."        Today marks the 102nd anniversary of the day Elise McKenna and Richard Collier meet on the beach in front of the Grand Hotel in Somewhere in Time, one of my all-time favorite films.   This is such a gorgeous, romantic film. I love it to pieces. Beautiful soundtrack,...

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Me in a Nutshell

* Sometimes I write sappy love scenes just for fun.*When I was little I used to get up early in the morning and write at my desk with a legit feather pen and ink.*Besides home, Colonial Williamsburg is my favorite place in the world.* Pretty things make me happy.* I think Dr. Mike and Sully are the most romantic couple in television history.* On that note, I know more about Jane Seymour than most people I'm related to. I've read one of her books...

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Period Drama Actors Game ~ Answers!

Do I even need an excuse for using this? Good, 'cuz I don't have one. :-)  The answers to last week's game! I hope y'all liked it. My sister said it was confusing....but oh well. Thank you for playing ladies! :-)#1Actor: David BamberPeriod drama 1: Pride and Prejudice (1995)Character name: Mr. CollinsPeriod drama 2: Daniel Deronda (2002)Character name: Mr. Lush  #2Actor: Alan CummingPeriod drama 1: Emma (1996)Character name: Mr....

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"They'll say we made life here in Virginia..."

  ".....and we owe the commonwealth a thing or two. But if anyone here owes anyone here, Virginia should be owin' me and you!" ~Shenandoah       Have you ever discovered a musical or a movie, or even a book, and wondered "Where has this been all my life?!" Well, I have. Numerous times. The most recent being my discovery of the old musical Shenandoah. Is there any end to these classic old musicals?...

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Becoming Jane ~ A Review

    I've been contemplating writing a review of this movie for quite some time, since it used to be one of my favorite period dramas ever and I have very strong sentiments on it. Since I first saw it, I've learned that it's not actually very accurate and I don't like it now as much as I once did, but I still have very fond memories and feelings toward it. This review might be a bit more gushy and disoriented than my past reviews, since...

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