New "Hobby"

I have never been one to enjoy musicals.  I have been known, in fact, to fast forward the songs during musicals.  Musicals are not my thing live, nor in a movie.  In fact, I tend to fall asleep if I'm watching a play that includes scenes where the actors break into song.  Not my thing.

BUT, I have discovered that the community library here in PA has a fantastic DVD section.  Our library DVD section in Reston was absolutely terrible.  Here, it's like going to a Blockbuster- the kind of Blockbuster that doesn't exist anymore- only it's all FREE.  They have new movies, a blu-ray section, old movies, and more options than I'll probably have time to tap into.

So, in my quest to watch decent, wholesome movies that aren't filling my mind with fear or sex, I have begun a new hobby that is actually enjoyable.  Old movies-including musicals (*gasp*)- have been my target.  So far I've watched, "A Star is Born" with Judy Garland.  It's the first movie I've seen her in besides "The Wizard of Oz", of course.  I have found that I love her voice!  I only fast forwarded half of the songs, too.  The movie was a bit of a downer, but it definitely kept my attention, which is the main thing.  The next movie of hers on deck is "Meet Me in St. Louis".

I also borrowed, "Roman Holiday", my first Audrey Hepburn movie.  There are absolutely NO songs in that one, and so I liked it a lot.  Super cute plot.  I am hoping to borrow, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" next since I've heard about it for some many years now.

Currently I am in the middle of, "Father of the Bride", the original.  Who knew there was an original black and white version?!  The star of the movie is none other than Elizabeth Taylor- also my first movie of hers to watch.  So far, I'm really enjoying it.  It is a lot like the remake, so it's really fun to see.  

Lest you think I'm sitting around all day watching movies, I should mention that these have all been viewed in the wee hours of the night.  I've been having sleeping issues, so while Chuck saws logs, I have been catching up on my black and whites.  Don't worry, during the day I actually spend my time much more wisely.

I've been getting my walks in, (Jovie is thrilled by this), working through Beth Moore's study of the book of Esther (so fabulous, it's my second time doing it), making dinners for the fam, making desserts for the fam, and of course, working on my list of thank you's.  Chuck is now filling his week days with landscaping full-time.  He's such a hard-working, respectable, wise man.

Here we are having  fun celebrating Independence Day.  There was a great fireworks show at my old stomping grounds.  We sat inches from the very field I got my start at field hockey on.  Good 'ol middle school.  

Fireworks!  

Celebrating the 4th

My wonderful parents, and our lovely hosts