It's been a very busy few weeks. Family vacations, back to work, rehearsals for a production of Macbeth. Every time I have tried to sit down to escape into the delightful world of Hallmark Christmas movies, I have just gotten too stressed to enjoy them. But, thankfully, Macbeth opened last night, I have a whole morning with the TV, … Continue reading #74 – Christmas at Pemberly Manor
Tag: Jane Austen
#56 – Marrying Mr. Darcy
So today was a busy day. Lots of stuff at work, and I wanted to just relax a bit after dinner. Netflix had the Winona Ryder Little Women, and I decided to watch that. Big. Mistake. As a mom of two boys, there is no way in hell that one can watch Little Women without constant interruptions, wondering "Who's … Continue reading #56 – Marrying Mr. Darcy
#34 Scents and Sensibility
In my quest to view all things Austen, we have this particularly perfumery version of one of my favorites. Scents and Sensibility transposes Sense and Sensibility from Devonshire and London to what I think is Colorado...it's never very clear. But the rest of the bones of the story are there, (sort of) so let's dive in, and … Continue reading #34 Scents and Sensibility
#20 – Unleashing Mr. Darcy
Before I get started, I have to say, that I am a Jane Austen fan (you probably figured that out by now). I re-read her works every year. I re-watch adaptations quite a bit - so much so that the last time I put the Keira Knightley P&P on, my husband had to say, "Didn't … Continue reading #20 – Unleashing Mr. Darcy