December 23 2018:
Team TLC movie night: Thomas’ choice – “Holiday Inn” – Another seasonal favorite.
Thomas says, “I like it, it was good, and I like the music.”
Lillian says, “Musical, my favorite characters are the two ladies, good for Christmas and any other holiday like 4th of July.”
I say, “Enjoy watching this with Thomas and Lillian.”
December 22 2018:
Team Member C movie night. Lillian is spending the weekend with The Romano Duo and Thomas is doing his own thang.
“Leonie” – Wonderfully inspiring and true story of Isamu Noguchi’s Mother, Leonie Gilmour.
Quotes from the movie –
“I studied so that I might express the joy and pain and profundity of being human. That’s what poetry does. Does it not? That’s what I wish to learn. No school can teach it – how to take what is at the deepest level of the soul and put it on a piece of paper..” – Leonie Gilmour in interviewing to be editor for Yone Noguchi’s novel, “An American Diary of a Japanese Girl”
“You’re art will be your weapon, you’re art will be your voice. There are no boundaries for an artist. No borders. Through art, you can speak all languages and lead a magnificent life anywhere.” -Spoken by Leonie to her son, Isamu.
“I wonder sometimes. Why was I so greedy in my youth. I now find beauty in simple existence. In abandoning all worldly desires. Just like a tree. Or a stone.” -Leonie Gilmour
June 2 2018:
Team TLC movie night: My choice – “The Cup”
I say, “Beautiful movie based on a true story. Truly enjoyed and loved it.”
Lillian is in Surprise, Arizona watching a movie with The Romano Duo.
Thomas decided not to watch it.
June 1 2018:
Movie night for me! Have some I’ve been waiting 2 or 3 years to watch. Movies I don’t think Thomas and Lillian would be interested in watching.
“The Age of Adaline”
Held my attention for the entire movie. Loved it!
May 11 2018:
Extra movie night: “Pirate Fairy” …. Just cause we knew Thomas would not be interested in this one. xoxo
I say, “They had me at Pixie Dust Alchemy. Love me some crazy good alchemy!!”
Lillian says, “Good, musical, favorite fairies are Rosetta, Tink, and Silver Mist, definitely recommended that you watch, and lots of references to other movies.”
May 5 2018:
Team TLC movie night: My choice – “The King and I” …. 1956 version
I say, “Incredibly interesting. Loved the play put on for the English ambassador.”
Thomas is visiting The Romano Duo in Surprise, Arizona.
Lillian says, “Good, liked that it is a musical, my favorite part is the dancing, and my favorite character is Anna.”
March 24 2018:
Team TLC Movie Night: Thomas’ choice – “The Bells of St. Mary’s” … We watched this about 4 years ago and Thomas wanted to watch it again.
Thomas says, “It was okay. It could have been better.”
Lillian says, “Good, liked the music, awesome, and my favorite character is Sister Benedict (Ingrid Bergman).”
I say, “A wonderful feel good movie.”
March 17 2018:
Team TLC movie night – My choice: “ How Green Was My Valley”
I say, “Although it did capture the issues of its time, this movie was incredibly heartbreaking.”
Thomas says, “I liked it, but it could have been better. I didn’t understand the story and nothing actually happened except for people dying.”
Lillian says, “Good, emotional, and liked some of the music.”
January 20 2018:
Team TLC movie night: Thomas’ choice – “Casablanca”
Thomas says: “It was good. I like the story. I liked the ending.”
Lillian says, “Good, liked the music, fantastic, and favorite character was played Ingrid Bergman.”
I say, “Just love this movie. So glad Thomas chose it. Play it again, Sam.” xoxo
January 15 2018:
An extra movie night for Team Member C – “A Quiet Passion”
Incredibly moving. I am left without words.
“Poems are my solace for the eternity that surrounds us all.” – Emily Dickinson
Writing. Period. Writing is the souls expression. Expressions of pain, of love, of knowing, of not knowing. To write is to share of oneself. To write is to share love. To write is to live. – Me
The above quote struck me as I deeply understood it. I get lost in trying to understand some of her writings. Yet, I have such a deep appreciation for Emily Dickinson and her poetry as I understand from where the words come forth, even if my brain can’t make sense of it sometimes.
I read many books and content I don’t understand on the surface. Yet, I don’t let that stop me. I am drawn to take it in as I feel on some level I am understanding it.