Who can think of favorite things without thinking of the Rodgers & Hammerstein song that made the phrase? And, yes, the movie is one of my favorite things.
I was 18 or 19 before I ever saw The Sound of Music. It seems to be on television at least once a year now, but it wasn't regular programming when I was growing up. We have the DVD and the three older children have watched it with me. Marie saw a pamphlet for a local theater that will be hosting two showings of it later this year; we are hoping to go.
Movies like this are few and far between any more. There is no gratuitous sex, violence, or language. Instead The Sound of Music is a love story -- love of God, love of country, love of family, and, yes, the love that develops between a man and a woman. The Sound of Music is also a wonderful example of good versus evil with good winning out.
Today's popular movies -- including ones aimed at children -- are often rife with questionable language, gratuitous violence, and if not sex, then sexual innuendo. Now you can see why a classic movie with a great storyline that entertains and lifts your spirits is one of my favorite things.
Remember, oh most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who implored thy help or sought they intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly to thee oh Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. Oh Mother of the Word Incarnate,despise not my petition, but in thy mercy hear, and answer me. Amen.
Brothers
A boy is Truth with dirt on its face, Wisdom with bubble gum in its hair and the Hope of the future with a frog in its pocket. ~Alan Beck
Sisters
A girl is Innocence playing in the mud, Beauty standing on its head, and Motherhood dragging a doll by the foot. ~Alan Beck
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3 comments:
You know, it may be hard for people to believe, but I have still never seen this movie.
I just saw Miracle on 34th Street this year, when my friend Melanie made me watch it. It was cute!!!
Dana, Dana, Dana, what am I going to do with you? :)
You are cordially ("Cordially?") invited to join Marie and I when it shows at the theater. Or you can borrow the DVD -- as soon as I find out where it was hidden to keep it safe from he who must watch (read scratch/destroy) all DVDs.
Please tell me Melanie made you watch the original Miracle on 34th Street and not the remake. Please.
Umm, I could tell you that . . .
but it would not be the truth. :)
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