Ball of Fire (dedicated to Barbara Stanwyck)
BALL OF FIRE She started off in Brooklyn Ruby Stevens was her name Petite, brown-eyed, brunette, lithe She was destined for fame First it was those small parts The best friend or the maid Then they saw...
View ArticleFRICTION (silly one)
Sunday Scribblings asked us to write on the theme, ‘Friction.’ You can tell I’ve had too much coffee today. Enjoy! FILM FILLY’S FRACTIOUS FRICTION Feeling friendly, phoned Fiona Fleshpot. Faded fashion...
View ArticleBall of Fire (Barbara Stanwyck)
This time of year, we always pull out our copy of “Meet John Doe” with Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck, as well as Barbara Stanwyck’s oft-missed classic, “Christmas in Connecticut.” She is one of my...
View ArticleHitch (in praise of Alfred Hitchcock)
This is for Sunday Scribblings, which gave the prompt word, “Hitch.” Also at Poets United, my poetic home-away-from-home. Enjoy, movie buffs! Amy HITCH Close-up, sloooowly, Grace leans in and Jimmy...
View ArticleTWOFER: Gumm and Gummer
I’ve changed my blog settings so now, all comments are approved. The backlog was immense and guilt was clouding my creativity. (I’m Black Irish, so that kind of guilt is quite weighty!) I will attempt...
View ArticleL’artiste
L’artiste Who knew a silent flick would capture our hearts so completely? Mon Dieu! The French sure click The characters captivate sweetly Dog star Jack Russell bred who leapt off the screen with this...
View ArticleThe Best Bits (NaPoWriMo Day 25)
The Best Bits Howard’s to be married Saturday Family watches the Oscar show Hometown winner claims he’s gay Howard becomes the town floor show He insists his loafers are heavy Sweet, slim bride, a...
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