Michelle is not quite right, either, although, as you would assume, is getting warmer. (You remember the old game where you’re searching for something and everyone says either “cold, colder” or “warm, warmer,” etc. don’t you?!)

So, Greg . . . you’re still in the running. That should really cheer your morning up a lot. ha!

Y’all are on the right track – just not yet quite there. Keep guessing – or do you want me to go ahead and post the plaque? Yes or no?

Cheers!

Dee

The first “catch up” post was about remembering places where we grew up. I remember one place we lived when I was only three. (Yep, I really do). It was a large two-story house. My brothers and I loved it because of the stairs. We didn’t live there too long. It seems my mom begin having nightmares shortly after moving there about a green lady in the attic. She had them over and over and was terrified. We finally moved, I think she must have believed the house was haunted. She is almost 87 now and she still remembers those dreams vividly.

On the January 25th post, I’m guessed a fire station and a mortuary. I see now I am wrong at least on one count.

These stories are so very interesting; you really should write a book. I have always loved small towns and there is not short supply of them in Oklahoma. I love visiting them and prowling through the stores and walking the street.

Tom & I loved “Cinema Paradiso” SO much, we could not wait to buy the film on DVD, which included the DC. I cannot begin to describe to you how disappointed we were after. I wish I had never need it. Highly disappointing.

Cheers!

Dee

See the original theatrical release in U.S., etc, of the movie. Do NOT waste your time and/or energy on the hour longer director’s cut. I repeat – DO NOT watch the longer one.

Tom & I have seen both and not only will it RUIN the story for you, and make you wish you’d never listened to my advice that you MUST see it(!), but it will leave you feeling rather empty and wondering what the big deal was about the movie to begin with.

The cuts were made after the very poorly received first showings of the movie to the public in Italy. After edited, the movie was released in its shorter form with rave reviews (and lots of awards).

There was/is good reason for that. The extra footage not only added a lot of time to the film, it greatly diminished and negatively affected the story line and quality of the film.

If you do not trust me on this (and believe me, you should), then at least see the shorter theatrically released version FIRST, before the second, and make up your own mind. (When you will say, guarantee, “yep, you were right, Dee – the longer one sucks”)

Just sayin . . .

On advice of your attorney and erstwhile film critic (TWO thumbs up for the shorter, theatrically released version, TWO thumbs WAY down for the DC),

Dee

P. S. Glad to be of service, the bill is in the mail.