The corny pun in our headline was jokingly coined for that special brand of magical sentiment in films by writer-director Frank Capra. Those include Meet John Doe, You Can’t Take It with You, It Happened One Night and of course, It’s a Wonderful Life. I’ll be speaking on the latter at Brown Library — 5:30
It’s hard to ignore a polka-dot hill on a sunny day. Imagine it: a black cow here, a brown one there, a black-and-white one there and there and there against impossibly green grass with a vivid blue sky. If you can see it in your minds’ eye, well, you know. And you also know there’s
In his dandy 2023 book on the making of A Charlie Brown Christmas, Michael Keane puts the stress on serendipity. That’s why the professor and former Hollywood exec has titled his volume Charlie Brown’s Christmas Miracle. As the author puts it in his opening chapter: “This book tells the inspiring, against-all-odds story of how A
Ho ho ho, merry almost Christmas! You know what that means — it’s time to grab your cocoa, fluff up a cozy blanket, and shuffle over to the Christmas tree for our favorite yearly tradition. Kids, gather ’round! We’ve got something very important to talk about… Even if the snow hasn’t shown up yet, the
Achoo. You’ll have plenty of those in the next few months – and sniffles, body aches, and chills. So what can you do to take care of the only body you’ll ever have? Get some ideas from these great new books… First, if you’ve been in a long relationship with pain, isn’t it time to
All through the year, we’ve waited, Waited through spring and fall, To hear silver bells ringing, See wintertime bringing the happiest season of all. Karen Carpenter sang it best with the opening of her version of The Christmas Song. The season is finally here! Christmas season, and I couldn’t be more excited! My favorite time
Holiday desserts set the stage for seasonal delight and add a touch of joy to gatherings. From festive cookies to indulgent dips, these delicious desserts bring people together to create memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re looking to impress guests, Santa Cookies are the ultimate treat. Made with Maple Hill Salted Butter, they’re
Santa will be very relieved. You’ve taken most of the burden off him by making a list and checking it twice on his behalf. The gift-buying in your house is almost done — except for those few people who are just so darn hard to buy for. So what do you give to the person
ARIES – Mar 21-Apr 20 Your energy is contagious this week, Aries. Expect bursts of creativity and spontaneous fun to ensue. Perhaps an unexpected adventure will pop up? Take the lead in social situations. TAURUS – Apr 21-May 21 It might be a week for indulgence in the best ways possible, Taurus. Treat yourself to
Hard to categorize and elusive in nature, the “going out” top can range from a sparkly camisole to a festive knit. It can be a blouse, a T-shirt with a twist, a tank top, or even a turtleneck. With the holiday season upon us, you’ll want to be ready with a few going-out tops for
There are many ways to gauge a film’s legacy: critical tributes, best-of lists, online ratings — not to mention Oscars and a host of other honors. As a lifelong reader, I like to ask how many books have been written about (or inspired by) the movie. Until this year, I thought the record-holder was Psycho
The Greater Hughesville Business Association is excited to announce the 16th annual “Holiday Giveaway,” running through December 7. This long-standing community tradition was created to encourage residents to shop local and support the many small businesses that make Hughesville and the surrounding area unique. Joining the “Holiday Giveaway” is easy and fun. Start by picking
