Hello Bumby here
I thought, that I would take a few moments, and share some of my thoughts on the latest books that I have read and a recently watched movie.
My thoughts on the first book…Try For Elegance, written by David Loovis
I picked this book to read, after a mention on another web site, Ivy-Style. Christian is always coming across some wonderfully obscure films and books. The dust jacket has a little review by Gore Vidal, so I thought I would find a copy and take her for a spin. Over the years, I have discovered that when a book is out of print and hard to find, I am in for one of two experiences, either I have just stumbled upon a hitherto undiscovered gem, or a pile of dung. I am sad to report that I have waded through the dung pile on this one. I will not bore you with the details. Suffice to say … a direct quote from page 13 of the book …Don’t bother.
Unfortunately, I also have another flop to report from a well known Author Rita Mae Brown…Santa Clawed.
It starts off well enough, then… quickly flat-lines with no hope of being revived.
Now, for something that I found to be delightful, The movie Christmas In Connecticut. Staring Barbara Stanwyck. This gem was made in 1945 at a time that America was At war, The DVD, starts out with a little short film called Star in the Night. the Oscar winner for 1945. Both of these left me with a warm feeling, and hope about the human condition.
Thank you.
Always Bumby
Christmas in Connecticut has been one of my favs for years!
My wife is a sucker for anything from Connecticut. You have given me a great stocking stuffer for her. Thanks BG
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