Remembering Deborah Kerr

From making love with Burt Lancaster on a Hawaii beach in From Here To Eternity, to waltzing with Yul Brynner in The King and I, to generating laughs with Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin in Marriage on the Rocks, this leading lady led an exciting life. Today I am remembering Deborah Kerr.

Of Scottish descent, her last name, Kerr, is pronounced "car". It was mispronounced so often that MGM Studios began billing her as, "Kerr rhymes with star!"

Deborah Kerr was married twice. Her first marriage was to Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Anthony Bartley. This marriage lasted 14 years. Her second marriage was to author Peter Viertel and this union lasted until her death in 2007. Coincidentally, just 3 weeks after Deborah died, a victim of Parkinson's Disease, her husband Peter died, as well, from his bout with Cancer.

There were rumors of off-screen romances between Deborah and both Burt Lancaster and Stewart Granger, although there are no facts to corroborate either of the actor's claims.

Deborah Kerr was nominated 6 times for Academy Awards for Best Actress. Those nominations were for her work in the following films: Edward, My Son (1949), From Here to Eternity (1953), The King and I (1956), Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison (1957), Separate Tables (1958) and The Sundowners (1960).

If you haven't yet had the opportunity to see one of Deborah Kerr's fabulous movies, I would suggest you start with my favorite, The King and I, pictured here. 

And to read more about this fascinating actress, I am offering at FleaPirates Plunder the following vintage issue of Architectural Digest December 1979 which highlights a visit and interview with Deborah Kerr.

So very thankful for my Dad

It’s almost time!! Tomorrow morning, VERY early in the morning, about 3 a.m., we will hit the road for Montana. It’s a LONG drive!! And the older we get the longer it gets!! But it’s worth it!! Because I get to see my Daddy!! (picture is of Daddy and me)

Daddy has a birthday coming up on the 14th and we will be there with bells on! He is turning 96 this year, still lives on his own with his dog, Whiskey.

I am so thankful for my dad that I thought that perhaps this might get you to thinking about who you are grateful for . . . . we all have someone! I, of course, have my hubby, my kids, and my grandkids. And now we have my father-in-law living with us who is my second dad!!

We had a special celebration when Daddy turned 90, after church. Everyone was there and each of us, my older sister, younger brother, and I shared our special thoughts about Daddy along with our spouses thoughts; Daddy is also thought of very highly by them!!

This is what I wrote:

“Dear Daddy,

I would like you to know how much I love you. I have always looked up to you as my father but have always called you Daddy because you are very special to me.

You gave everything to us that you had to give when we were growing up. You were always quiet and never yelled or got mad at us. I think that is why I always preferred a spanking from Mom over talking to you! I didn’t want to see the disappointment in your eyes. I think that was even harder to face. Even today, I feel the same. You have been the role model for us all and I can only hope to achieve half of what you have achieved.

I want to thank you for being there for me whenever I needed a shoulder to cry on. You have always put things into perspective for me. Do you know, I never realized, until this year when Bethany moved away, how much I must have hurt you and Mom when I left Montana. I am so sorry for causing you pain. You stood by me in my decision and let me try my wings. For that I thank you very much because in my flight I found a very dear man who, in my eyes, is just as wonderful to me as my father was to my mother. I want to thank you and Mom for being such wonderful role models in my life that I was able to choose someone who respects me and loves me for who I am. I can never repay you for that.

You and Mom worked so hard to put things together for us all. I remember the times you worked late into the night making furniture because we didn’t have any. I remember the Christmas when you were in school and Mom and Grandma made all those stuffed animals for us. Did you know that that was one of the best Christmas’ that I can remember? I remember all the work you did to our bedroom in Basin, the little cupboard, table and bunk bed for Susan’s and my dolls. You and Mom kept working every year to come up with something new at Christmas and I treasure every gift, not just because they are pretty, but because you and Mom put so much love into everything you made us. You both worked unselfishly for our benefits and I want you to know how much I appreciate everything you did for us. Even now, you drop everything to make things for us that we ask for.

In your personal lives, you and Mom put us first and held together strong and fast. The keeping of your marriage vows played a very large part in our lives and I know that it wasn’t always easy. Marriage is work but you and Mother always showed each other respect and love and that was one of the greatest gifts that you gave us. Thank you, Daddy.

I know that it was hard to keep going after Mom went to be with the Lord, but you have done so with determination and have shown us that life does go on. You have shown me that faith in the Lord works wonders and have given me a belief that cannot be put aside. Thank you, Daddy, for being you. I could not have been more blessed than having you and Mom as my parents.

Happy Birthday! I love you!!!!

Amy”

So, if you have someone special in your life and it’s been awhile since you told them HOW special they are, do it today. Write a letter, send a card, give them a call and tell them that you love them. Each day is ticking away and we don’t know when that clock is going to stop so don’t wait.

Make the most of what you have and be thankful for it. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

And if you need some writing supplies, cards, or anything else, check out OLA.com!! Wonderful, friendly people and super deals are yours when you shop at OLA.com!! Thank you!

Let's go Hunting!

No...I'm not talk'n

I'm TALK'N.....

This is NOT a special sale, but a MONTHLY game! A fun and exciting game that will not only exercise your brain, but it will increase visibility, increase views & has the potential to increase sales! Think of it as free advertising... with a fantastic PRIZE!! 

Want to:

• Meet new people?
• Do some window shopping?
• Get more involved on OLA.com?
• or just get NOTICED?

Then come to this thread on OLA.com Chat and SIGN UP!

Happy Hunting! 

Kim, 

Sunflower Antics

Christmas Hint #9 -- Practical Gifts

Is anyone on your gift list single and broke? The grocery store is an excellent place to shop for Christmas gifts. Specialty candies, nuts, jerky, cheeses, canned meats, etc. make excellent fun-yet-practical gifts. You can make these into your own gift baskets with some movie tickets, a gift card, plus some homemade goodies, and have something really special and inexpensive. This type of gift also helps stretch the season a little for singles living away from their families.

Here's a cute little handmade Christmas basket on OLA that could be a basket-in-a-basket for a large gift or perfect for a small gift, with room for a gift card, movie tickets, and a few goodies.

Are you a "Gamer"?

My 25 year old daughter is an AVID gamer... World of Warcraft, video games, computer games,  games on her iPhone.... I remember when she was little, sitting in the living room playing Mario, and I'd have to remind her to pause and run to the bathroom! (I know she'll love that bit of sharing.)   I like games too, but I mostly like Facebook games like Pioneerville and Bejeweled Blitz, as well as card games with friends. Oh, and of course, SLOT MACHINES!!!

If you are into "gaming",  you can find all kinds of fun options at onlineauction.com, like this
                                        Playstation Pinball game from curiocache

                                                         Click here to see this!

Or classic Bananagrams from retrocollectibles!

Click here to get your bananagrams!

How about a New York Times Electronic Crossword?? You can get this from yogibear66

Click here - you know you want to!

Whack a Mole! (my husband tried all summer... and lost!)

Get this fun game from angelonthewind!

A little different type of gaming... but definitely a favorite! Texas Hold 'Em Poker from vermonter53

Gotta know when to hold 'em... just click here!

TERRIFIC TUESDAY

Ah another TT sale. I will be there. Went to the libriary and signed up. I can follow it on SIL's computer. Remains to be seen if I can actually participate as having issues with her computer. It don't like me!

I am going to attempt to list a blog with a picture featuring one of my items and save it for tomorrow to see if I can do that. Never know until you try, so here we go.

SILVER NECKLACE CHAIN NWOT

SILVER NECKLACE CHAIN NWOT. MEASURES 18" TO 20". LOOKS HEAVY BUT IT IS NOT. IT IS LIGHTWEIGHT. YOU CAN WEAR IT LIKE IT IS OR YOU CAN PUT DIFFERENT PENDANTS ON IT. ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE OMAIL ME. I DO COMBINE SHIPPING AND ALL ITEMS ARE SHIPPED WITH DELIVERY INCLUDED IN THE SHIPPING FEE OF $3.60 FOR THIS ITEM. """NO INTERNATIONALLY SHIPPING""". THANK YOU FOR LOOKING. GOD BLESS AMERICA. Remember to check your omail

That was relatively easy and if I can get it to do what I want it to do tomorrow I will be back at the libriary doing it again LOL.

Thanks for taking time to read my blog. Leave a comment please. Good or bad they all count.

LIFE IS SHORT...LIVE IT TO THE FULLEST AND HAVE FUN AT IT.

My Friends

I must say, I have met the most fantastic people on OLA.com. I consider them my friends and feel very fortunate that I have them.

I came to OLA.com from the bay because I simply couldn't afford to sell on their site anymore. I was selling and had great feedback but I was losing more that I was making, in fees.

I had joined OLA.com in 2008 and then forgot I had joined. In December 2009, my dad asked how much I made selling online? When I actually sat down and figured all the fees in, I found someone was making a lot of money but it sure wasn't me!

I remembered I had joined OLA.com and changed my membership from a free buyer to a seller at $8 a month. And, whoa, Nellie!! I found a whole community of people willing to take the time to help me, support me, give me instruction, share their secrets in "how to do it", and so much more!! This was a new angle for me! I had been in a cut-throat community where one seller didn't share with the next because of the competition!! All of a sudden, I was in a community where people CARED if I succeded or not!! Wow!! What an eye opener!!

Since then, I have upgraded to a store and pay $96.00 a year FOR LIFE!! Never higher!! NO listing fees, NO final transaction fees!! And I have so much fun decorating the store!

Now, originally, I changed over because of the money factor and the way the bay treated people, even those with 100% ratings! But I found that I love OLA.com because of the PEOPLE!! Yes, I make more money than I did at the bay but it's the people that truly amaze me. I consider each of them my friends. We share ideas, thoughts, hopes and dreams. We tell each other what can be done to improve sales and we bolster each other during those tough times!!

So, to all my friends at OLA.com, I thank you. This holiday season, I thank God that I found this site and the wonderful people on it. You are my friends and I am forever grateful.

Come on over and meet some of my friends at OLA.com!! You will be so glad that you did!! And join up in the Community where there are games, sales, jokes and more!!

Thank you!