Still in such a rotten funk and can't snap out of it. Between the three-week showroom set up, now complete thank goodness, and the election, I'm exhausted. Knowing that many voted in a convicted criminal to the highest position in government speaks volumes about how crooked, uneducated and how morals and expectations have fallen in this country. Heck, years ago, if a candidate of any kind did just two of the things the Dump did, they wouldn't have stood a chance and then, just dropped out, or received no votes. Or resign. No one would have thought of casting a vote for them. We do we expect less now??? Like fellow blogger and Gin Blossom Jon said on Steve's blog. "Crime pays in America, it seems." He nailed it.
But my life motto and my life inspiration came to me last night. A movie I live by. Between this and my trip I hope this snaps me out of it. I like all the versions of the movie, the Roz Russell version is my favorite, but the song video isn't available. But you get the jist.
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Same here, babes.
ReplyDeleteSame here.
Now I want to watch this movie.
XOXO
You have to have hope or you have nothing.
ReplyDeleteBut match the hope with actual work to remove the GOP.
It's been a week for sure. How fitting for the song, no matter the person singing it. At least you'll get to escape for a bit. Maybe even return?!?! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI admit, the packing is very hard to do. But I don't need any dress clothes.
DeleteYou always manage to find the prefect song for the perfect time. While I do prefer also the Rosland Russel version, I do adore Lucille Ball too.
ReplyDeleteYour blogger gin blossom is right, apparently it does pay to be a criminal and have crime in America.
ReplyDeleteThe songs message does easy the pain.
Tell me this put you in the mood to play with your balls and tinsel?
DeleteThe non-musical version with Rosalind Russell was excellent. I’ve watched it again and again. Angela Lansbury and Bea Arthur together were excellent. The movie? Meh! But, yes, we need a little Christmas. Imagine: The song argued, but Auntie Mame it’s one week past Thanskgiving Day! Now we might argue, but Auntie Mame, it’s one week past Labor Day!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mitch - the movie of Jerry Herman's musical Mame was pants, despite its obviously sizeable budget. The producers thought that Lucille Ball's comedy TV persona would somehow translate to a big-screen musical. WRONG!
ReplyDeleteI never saw the Roz Russell original film Auntie Mame (much to my chagrin), but one thing I do know is that Miss Russell never sang... (She was dubbed by Lisa Kirk in Gypsy). Rumour has it that the saintly Ethel Merman - who pushed for the stage show to be produced in the first place, then lost the casting for the film - kept a tape of poor Roz's original squawkings till the day she died (presumably so she could drag them out at parties for a laugh)! Jx
In the Roz Russell version, there is no musical numbers. This part shown in this clip was still in the movie, but the song, Deck the Halls, came across on a radio while Mame and her little family tried to brighten the mood.
DeleteI liked Ethel but her time would have been better spent taking care of her waxing of that mustache. Roz was a brilliant actress, adore her.
Everything will work out in the end. That's a great song, but Lucy was way too old for the part, but she bought the rights to the show and wanted to be in the movie.
ReplyDeleteI like the Rosalind Russell version best (she's one of my favourite actresses too) -- my favourite scene is when Mame throws her last dime into the Sally Ann kettle on Christmas Eve.... one can never go wrong with kindness!
ReplyDeleteI'll probably be just as crazy when I get older. My all-time favorite movie.
DeletePutting the sentiment of the song aside and for most of us who are still recovering from the shellshock of that painful day, I highly recommend finding the Rosalind Russell film. To my knowledge, no other film has changed the complete interior of the main set six different times to showcase Mame's transitioning life and tastes. They are all stunning. And the wardrobe by Orry-Kelly, completely over the top glam(the bejeweled burnt copper pants set with sweeping back skirt is the best) and all worthy of mention. And the young Patrick, what a cutie-patootie! Watching this movie will definitely help ease the pain.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in Milleson. It's one of the movies that always gives me strength, fun and can help lighten my mood....that or the music group Jungle. But your right Mame is a delight for the eyes....and the friendship of Mame and Vera is like a friendship I have with a good friend and sister. And Mother Burnside, that old battle ax always makes me giggle.
DeleteIt is good to hear from you, be like a tigger and bounce back.
ReplyDeleteI'll get there, but this one will take time. Thanks for popping in!
DeleteYes, we all need some fun and festivities right now!
ReplyDeleteI might feel better if I had a job, but being retired has given me nothing but time to be sad/depressed/angry/befuddled and just righteously pissed the fuck off! I stayed in bed half the day and finally practiced some self-care, you know showered, washed my hair, put on clean clothes! That sort of stuff! Actually, I did do those things AFTER I spent the morning in bed drinking coffee while watching interior design shows! I think I'm my way out of this funk, sweetpea. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI hope we will all make it through and together. At least some of us still have morals.
DeleteI'm coping by staying busy. Retail therapy is good for the soul, and so is dressing up for it. It does wonders for me since I normally run around in a t-shirt and shorts to blend in with everyone else.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you! This week has been so tough! Focus on the good and let it flourish.
ReplyDeleteWell, you and Lucy are not wrong, my dear. I have always prescribed to a special brand of total denial. ? It must work... I'm still here.
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