Guess What, Girls????????????? I Finally Got A "Blood Of Dracula" Doll!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                 Which only proves, darlings, that Sandra Harrison was more glamourous with the monster makeup on than she was in real life.  And how about that red pencil skirt, belt, and heels?  And the blue sweater, with the 50's bosomy chest, and white scarf accessory to match?????????????

                                     What a fashion plate for a monster!  We put her in the bedroom, on top of the armoire, where she can look out, without disturbing Baby Gojira or Cucumbo!!!!!!!!!  I would never want them to be offended.

                                           So nice to add "Blood Of Dracula" to our household collection.

                                            As Mrs. Thorndyke said, there is also time for fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Several Cultural Icons Have Anniversaries This Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's Start With The First!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                            On March 2, 1965, the world collectively gasped, when Julie Andrews did that opening twirl in "The Sound Of Music," and it has been gasping ever since.

                            It was the seminal film going experience of my childhood.   I saw it three times in its initial run.  It made me want to be Angela Cartwright and Heather Menzies.  And now Heather and Charmian Carr are gone, so the film will be a way of remembering them.

                            But will it be released to theaters?  I hope so.  But I have not seen any announcements of it on Fantom Events yet.  There had better be.

                               Here's to "The Sound Of Music" turning 60!!!!!!!!!!!  Can you believe it, darlings?????????  And Julie Andrews is still with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                 There simply has been nothing like it.  Before, or since!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This Is The Day I Cannot Stand--When Everything Comes To A Screeching Halt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                      I know the holiday season ends on January 6, meaning the decorations are put away for another year, on January 7, but today marks its unofficial end.  After New Year's Day, all the momentum from my birthday in November comes to a screeching halt.

                                       Not that it stopped us from enjoying New Years Eve and New Years Day.  On December 31, I went to mass, David made a fabulous New Years Eve dinner, and then we watched "80 Years Of Rodgers And Hammerstein" on PBS.   We then watched Ryan Seacrest, the ball drop, popped a bubbly--non-alcoholic apple cider--and went to bed.

                                           But then came New Years Day, and it was David's birthday.  We went to his favorite place, Chadwick's, in Bay Ridge, just about 11 blocks away from us.  We walked there, because it was refreshing.  And, once again, Chadwick's came through.

                                              David had a Martini, while I had a glass of Red Wine.

                                               David had a Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail for his appetizer, while I had the Chadwick's Crab Cakes.  Then, for the Main Course, David had Braised Pork Osso Busso, which he really enjoyed, while I had the Berkshire Farms Pork Chop, with Whipped Potatoes, String Beans, Bordelaise, and Apple Sauce.  It was the best pork chop I have ever had.

                                                  David went light on the desert, with an Apple Tart, topped with Whipped Cream, and Vanilla Ice Cream.  I opted for a richer experience.  I had a Chocolate Souffle Cake, filled with Chocolate Syrup, and topped with Whipped Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream.  I took my preference of Decaf Coffee, while David opted for Regular.

                                                       Darlings, it was scrumptious.  So, what do we do the rest of the year? That means we will all have to find out together.  Meanwhile, I have to get through my Seasonal Affect Disorder.  I have gotten through it before and will do so now.

                                                          But, oh, hons, that screeching halt hurts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                            

Celebrity Of The Year In 2024--Flaco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                    I cannot say farewell to last year without recalling Flaco, the owl who captured the hearts of New Yorkers with his year long flight of freedom.  Flaco wanted freedom, and he grabbed the opportunity, becoming a fixture in such trendy spots like Central Park and the East Village.  Flaco was no fool; he knew where the action was, and he pursued it with joy.

                                   Alas rat poison overtook his system, and he died. But not without having inspired courage and resilience in those who took him to their hearts.

                                   I count Flaco's loss as heartbreaking as my personal animal friends, Cujo and Nicholas.  They all brought me joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                  But there are other Flaco's out there, who may want freedom, and other dogs and cats who need my love.  I am here to give.

                                  Let's hear it for Flaco, everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year, Darlings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                               "Old Man Year runs away, Baby New Year's here to stay."                                                                                  ---Old Folk Rhyme

                                Yes, girls, here we are in 2025!  Another year of blogging, shows, gossip, coffee, and I hope health and well-being for all of us.

                                   It is a new year, so, while I only totaled 92 books read in 2024, I am still determined to read 100 this year, and if I reach it, so be it.  If not, so what?

                                    My wish is to keep communicating with you readers, as well and friends, past and present.  And good health and safety to all of you.

                                     New Years Eve was quiet.  We watched a wonderful program about "80 Years Of Rodgers And Hammerstein."  It was so moving.  Audra McDonald was at her best, with "Mister Snow," from "Carousel," and her operatic rendering of "Climb Ev'ry Mountain," from "The Sound Of Music. Then we watched Ryan Seacrest and Crowd, saw the ball drop, drank some bubbly, and went to bed.

                                       Today we are celebrating David's 65th birthday, and going to his favorite place, "Chadwick's."  It will be a quiet day, and I hope a less challenging year than 2024.

                                      Happy New Year to all my beloved friends out there, and readers!

                                     We made it through another one, darlings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!