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Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
1950 | Classics, Drama

"This is a film — and this is kind of going away from this relationship theme — but this is a film that, when I was little, I loved. I mean, I’ve loved it my whole life. I don’t know what that says about me, but I loved Sunset Boulevard. I was a big old-movie fan when I was, you know, older than most people should be when they’re older-movie fans. [Gloria Swanson is] just so spectacular in that film and it sort of formed my idea of that raw, dramatic acting. And the writing… The writing in that movie is unbelievable. So many incredible one-liners. It’s one of those movies that you can watch now and you’re just, like, “Damn, that was a good line,” you know? Like, God, that was some good writing back then. The thing is that movies written that way wouldn’t fit in, really, these days. It would sound strange, like you couldn’t really do it now. But thank God we have them."

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Blazed (Breakers Hockey #8)
Blazed (Breakers Hockey #8)
Elise Faber | 2024 | Contemporary, Romance
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
BLAZED is Walker and Dommie's story. They were together until he pushed her away because of 'reasons', hurting her in the process. But now he's back and wants her again.

God save me from over-protective men who think they have the right to protect 'their little woman' from anything that isn't straightforward or reasonable. God knows we'd never be able to deal, right?! You know, I was almost sorry when 'reasons' turned up at the door as I really wanted Dommie out of there, so Walker could see what a ar$e he was being!

It was good to be back with the team again, but I really hope that we hear more from Dommie's professor. A side character that I wanted more from! Looking forward to Jackson and Claire's story next.

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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book; the comments here are my honest opinion. *

Merissa
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Jan 22, 2024
  
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Feb 19, 2024  
Slippers and Songs (Brodyr Alarch #1)

“Don’t worry, they can’t see us. Who are you? And why are you wearing my friend’s blanket like a cloak? The old man had silver-grey hair swept back off his face, his moustache and beard matching. His robes were of dark blue, brown, and gold, showing off the golden tones of his skin that looked youthful, belying the colour of his hair, with startling blue eyes that shone with intelligence as he watched Brenin carefully.

“Me? Friend?” Brenin gulped as he tried to still his racing heart and make sense of what was happening.

The old man chuckled softly. “Ah, I forget what it’s like to speak to us, especially when you’re not expecting it, eh? Let me introduce myself. I am Taliesin, also called Taliesin Ben Beirdd, known as a god of inspiration, magical transformation, poetic wisdom, and dancing.” He gestured with his arm to the Great Hall, where everyone had moved onto the next dance.

#Fantasy
#Romance
#WelshGods
#BrodyrAlarch
#BrothersGrimm
#FairytaleRetelling

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When God leads three sisters to a town called Defiance, they had no idea how He would use them to shine His light in the darkest of places.

"Naomi found it mind-boggling and quite humbling what God could do if you let him."
Location 3665

About the Book
Charles McIntyre is the founder of Defiance, a town riddled with lust and drunkenness. He is determined to clean up the town so that the railroad will lay tracks there. The only problem is, he has forgotten what it takes to be a man of honor. Recently widowed Mrs. Naomi Miller and her two sisters, Hannah and Rebecca, know that they were led to Defiance by God. Intent on opening a respectable hotel, they face challenges that they have been unprepared for. Following the Lord's lead...and sometimes that of a feisty personality, the sisters aim to earn a decent reputation in the town and share the love of God with those around them. Showing them that no one is perfect, and that our Heavenly Father loves us no matter our past. Repentance and salvation is available to us all. Will Naomi be able to see past the sins of the man and see his heart? With more than one disreputable man in town, will the sisters remain safe?

My Thoughts
I have not read many books that so blatantly show us the black and white of sin and salvation. There is a lot of language referencing the work of the prostitutes in the story. But I do not feel that the profession was glamorized at all, far from it. There is a lot of reference to the prostitutes' low cut dresses and ogling of the females in general by the men. But as the sisters remain pure, their attitudes and behavior rubs off on those around them. Giving us a perfect example of being in the world but not of it. They held firm to their beliefs and were not swayed by the godless world around them. And through them God brought a change to the town and the occupants. While this is not a book I would recommend for young readers, I never felt uncomfortable reading this and I am planning on reading the rest of the series. I would also like to honor Heather for writing what she was called to write. She shares the true grit of the west with the pure love and acceptance of our Lord Jesus Christ.

My Rating
★★★★☆ - You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you. (More Info)

Published by Rivulet Publishing. I received a free digital copy of A Lady in Defiance in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.
  
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)
2017 | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
funny (1 more)
good story
abrupt story line (0 more)
so fun!
this movie is so fun to watch! right of the bat it bright colors and good music. I love the story although is kinda forces itself on the watcher. like he mentions his father and BAM! there he is. just kinda not realistic but I mean his dad is a God like entity so maybe he heard him or something crazy idk. but I love how he realizes who his real family is
  
All Things Bright and Beautiful
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Cecil Frances Alexander | 2010 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
8
6.5 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
The illustrations are bright and colorful. The pictures represent the words in the book. The author did a really good job with it. It is good for young readers.
 
Young children can see the pictures while the parent, older brother or sister read the book. I like the fact that it easy poem and meaningful. The story has a moral and explains that God or our Lord created it. It has faith in it and explains it in the best way.