December has become a rather "unlucky" month for my hubby and me, mostly significant health problems. This year it is not a health issue (so far) that plagues us. On Dec. 5th, water came gushing out of the kitchen ceiling and drenched everything, including a very surprised (and wet) Kathy. It appears a copper water pipe had burst and an entire house repiping was needed. Thirteen days later, and the last repairman has left the building. Finally. Back to normal. Well, not quite. All those numerous items that filled our kitchen, pantry, both bathrooms, one bedroom, the utility room and part of the garage are now stuffed in boxes and every space available. Soooo much stuff. So, this Christmas we'll still be cleaning and sorting through all that stuff to decide if they are keepers, trash and or giveaways. A sad Christmas story isn't it. The fun starts tomorrow. And I'm guessing this will be the last posting until January 2nd, 2024. So, while I enjoy pictures of my past Christmas decorations, Merry Christmas good people and do have a Happy New Year!
Rabenau Christmas (2016)Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Thursday, December 14, 2023
Only Eleven Days To Go ... Eek!
Rather hectic time of year isn't it! We all need to take a break, sit down and watch a Montgomery movie. Yeah, that sounds good. TCM is offering three Bobs to watch: Another Language (1933) with Helen Hayes beginning December 15th; Lady in the Lake (1946) on the 20th; and Night Must Fall (1937) the 28th. Lady in the Lake for Christmas and Night Must Fall for New Years ... sounds great. Which reminds me, need to add eggnog to the shopping list.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A Feast for the Eyes, Twice!
ROBERT MONTGOMERY, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, RM - 9. My, but isn't he a handsome young man: the wild & curly hair; the smirky smile; and those eyes ... rrrff!!
Then, I noticed a second copy of the portrait. Now which one should I choose. Oh, heck. Why not use both?! Good decision.
Thursday, December 07, 2023
Remembrance Day
Appropriately, TCM is showing They Were Expendable (1945) today, December 7th, Pearl Harbor or Remembrance Day. The movie begins with the personnel of the navy base having a raucous time at a local bar, then switching over to the serious contemplation of what lies ahead of them when news of the attack on Pearl Harbor is announced. A great scene.
Show time is 9:00 a.m. PT. Hopefully, it will be streamed afterwards. It is shown a lot so it may have a limited showing.
Tuesday, December 05, 2023
Politics Were Simpler in 1940
"MRS. WILLKIE ESCORTED BY HOLLYWOOD ACTORS: Attentively squired by two handsome movie actors, and apparently enjoying every minute of it, Mrs. Wendell L. Willkie is shown at the Hollywood Bowl September 19 when her husband, the Republican Presidential nominee, spoke briefly. Robert Montgomery is at left and George Murphy at right."