An Affair to Remember


                  The Origins of Valentine’s Day:                 From: http://www.history.com/topics/valentines-day   Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. …

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The Old Year Has Gone; Let It Go. Root out the Old, Ring in the New!


      Auld Lang Syne   Should old acquaintances be forgotten, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintances be forgotten, and days of long ago!   Chorus:  For times gone by, my dear For times gone by, We will take a cup of kindness yet For times gone by.   We two have …

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Mr. Holland’s Opus: Defining the True Essence of the Christmas Spirit


Mr. Holland's Opus - DVD-cover. “Mr. Holland's Opus” is presented as a biographical film of the career, spanning 30 years, of the self-proclaimed lead character, Glenn Holland - a music teacher at the fictional John F. Kennedy High School in Portland, Oregon. The film received Golden Globe Award nominations for Best Screenplay and Best Actor …

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For You Are Beautiful; More Beautiful Than The Spoken Word Can Tell!


"Strangers in the Night" - Frank Sinatra Strangers in the night exchanging glances, Wond'ring in the night what were the chances We'd be sharing love before the night was through Something in your eyes was so inviting Something in you smile was so exciting Something in my heart told me I must have you Strangers …

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