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Sleepless in Seattle

Widower Sam Baldwin (Hanks) is struggling. So, he decides to make a fresh start and moves across the country to Seattle. But, it doesn’t really work and he’s still miserable. The only person in his life is his son Jonah (Malinger). Jonah sees how sad his father is and decides one evening to call a popular radio show hosted by “Dr. Marcia Fieldstone” in an attempt to help his father find a new wife. Dr. Marcia (as she likes to be called) tells Jonah to get his father on the phone and Sam, however reluctantly, starts talking about his wife … Continue reading →

In Memoriam 2012 – Part 4

More of the famous people we lost in 2012: June 2012 2 – Richard Dawson – Esophageal Cancer (79) Dawson was a regular on “Hogan’s Heroes” but may be best remembered as the host of “Family Feud” for ten years and as a panelist on “Match Game.” 5 – Ray Bradbury – Unknown (91) Bradbury was one of the best selling fantasy/sci-fi/horror/mystery writers of the 20th century with novels such as “Fahrenheit 451” and “The Martian Chronicles.” 26 – Nora Ephron – Pneumonia (71) Ephron was a screenplay writer and you may have heard of a few of her movies … Continue reading →

Nora Ephron Dead at 71

Did you ever use the phrase “I’ll have what she’s having?” I know I have and I haven’t even see all of the 1989 film When Harry Met Sally. But, I have certainly seen the famous scene over and over in clips through the years. Well, if you’ve ever used that phrase, you have Nora Ephron to thank for it. Ephron, an author, director, producer, filmmaker, novelist, and screenwriter, died this week from pneumonia brought on by acute myeloid leukemia. She was 71. Ephon because her career as a reporter for the New York Post, but also wrote for Esquire, … Continue reading →

Put Those Grounds To Good Use!

Has your relationship with coffee changed since becoming a mother? Mine sure has. I grew up in Seattle, and inevitably have had a lifelong love affair with Starbucks. I couldn’t imagine anything more refreshing on a warm summer afternoon then an Iced Vanilla Latte. Nothing warmed me up better during rainy fall afternoons than a Pumpkin Spice Latte. After I got married and the reality of paying bills set in, paying $3-$5 for a cup of coffee was no longer a reality. I soon began brewing my own Starbucks coffee at home. The love affair continued. Then, I got pregnant, … Continue reading →

Can Watching Romantic Movies Negatively Affect Your Marriage?

According to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald by novelist Jojo Moyes, and based on research from the ‘Family and Personal Relationships Laboratory at Heriot-Watt university in Edinburgh,’ watching romantic moves can be detrimental to marriage giving people an unrealistic view of relationships and marriage. While common sense might tell us there is no such thing as the perfect relationship, the conclusion is that some people are far more influenced by what they see on film or read in books than they realize claims Dr Bjarne Holmes, conductor of the research. Films and books often tap into this whole … Continue reading →

He Said/She Said – Dennis Quaid and Meg Ryan

Ah, the waters rarely run smoothly when Hollywood exes start opening up about their past relationship. I guess everyone cannot be one big, happily united family like Demi and Bruce. The latest celebrity ex couple to sling mud is Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid. (Photo source by PH2 Mark Cavanugh and as a work of an military member, is public domain.) You may or may not remember, but these two met on the set of Innerspace in 1987 and married on Valentine’s Day 1991. They had one child together, son Jack. You might remember the 2000 film Proof of Life, … Continue reading →

52 Romantic Movies You Either Love or Hate

Dale’s blogs about some of her favorite romantic movies (see “Favorite Romance Movies” and “Favorite Romance Movies-Part 2”) has inspired this next one from me. The idea took hold because I sympathized with a comment one reader, deedee1231, left on both blogs regarding the movie Casablanca. She wasn’t a fan. (Though she didn’t begrudge Dale for including it on her fave list.) Deedee1231 thought Casablanca was overhyped. (Though she also admitted she’d seen it so many times she was just plum over it.) I chuckled with sympathy when I read her comment. Though it wasn’t Casablanca I had in mind, … Continue reading →

Favorite Romance Movies

While talking to Mick the other day about my blog on romance novels, he suggested another topic could be romantic movies. So, I’ve decided to compile a few of my favorite romantic movies. A couple you might find on other lists. Some, I’m sure, you will not. And maybe that’s because I define romantic a little differently to popular opinion. Here’s my short list. They are in no particular order, but as they occurred to me. All of them are films that Mick and I watched together, which tells you that he’s a romantic at heart too – though he … Continue reading →

Kate and Leopold (2001)

Leopold, Duke of Albany (Hugh Jackman) is a man of science and learning. He’s always thinking about ways to improve life around him, including a marvelous invention shaped like a closet that will take people to a different floor than the one they’re on. He’s the toast of the town and definitely the catch of the nineteenth century. He needs to marry a wealthy young woman in order to supply the funds he needs to maintain his title. His uncle is throwing him a ball at which he will meet several ladies and there make up his mind. While dancing … Continue reading →

New York’s Must-See Attractions—The Empire State Building

It has served as a backdrop in movies from “King Kong” to “Sleepless in Seattle;” appeared in thousands of TV shows; and has been the setting for countless marriage proposals. It’s the Empire State Building—one of the most visited attractions in the world. The iconic landmark stands 102 stories above the streets of New York. It dominates Manhattan’s skyline and can be seen from vantage points throughout the city. Depending on the day of the year, the top of the tower illuminates the city sky in shades of blue, green, red, white, yellow—or a combination of these. For example, if … Continue reading →