Shongweni Farmers Market: International Flavours on 16 June

For all you foodie lovers there is an International Food Fair happening on the 16^th June at the Shongweni Farmers Market.

I’m sure this will be a great place to be :)

See web page here

Fresh Clean Laundry

Love the smell of fresh clean laundry.

The Wizard of OZ

The Wizard of Oz was first written by L. Frank Baum & published in 1900.

This fantastic & creative story was released as a one-reel silent film in 1910.

In 1914 Baum went on to create many OZ stories in the format of film, including His Majesty & The Scarecrow of OZ.

There are officially 40 book titles in the series of Oz. After Baum died in 1919, 6 other authors continued the series.

A full length silent-screen adaptation of The Wizard of Oz began production in 1925, by Baum's son Larry Semon.

The Wizard of Oz is brought to its colourful array of bright cheerfulness & bursts onto the big screen in 1939. This magic came true through Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer productions. The attendance was record-breaking!

This film shows that it is a true classic, by joyfully receiving 2 Oscars in 1940, as well as receiving a special award for Judy Garland's exquisite performance.

Oz made history in 1956 by being the first major Hollywood film shown on Network Television. It was viewed by an amazing 45 million viewer's.

Judy's spectacular magical ruby slippers where bought for $15,000 at an MGM auction in 1970. They were then donated anonymously in 1979 to  the Smithsonian & are displayed in the National Museum of American History, in an exhibition called Icons of American Culture.

The Wizard of Oz is cited as one of America's 10 Greatest Movies by members of the American Film Institute, in 1977.

In 1978 the film was adapted into a Motion Picture.

Viewers could enjoy the colourful joy of this film at home when it was released on video tape in 1980.

Judy Garland sang "Over the Rainbow" so beautifully that it was entered into The Grammy Hall of Fame in 1981.

In 1985 Walt Disney created the delightful journey of imagination, fascination & live-action in the Return to Oz.

I viewed the Wizard of Oz by Victor Flemming last weekend & enjoyed the classic, jovial performance. The cheerful song & dance will have you smiling in your chair, while your eyes dance over the screen trying to catch the bright cheerful goings-on.

I am looking forward to viewing the Return to Oz this Friday eve, the last time I watched it I was about 5. I remember the treatful lunch boxes that were found hanging in a tree. I remember an old interesting key & a vine-covered castle. A passage way was proudly displaying human heads. That part was quite scary at the age of 5 or so.

Here's to creative & colourful film!!

Information excerpted & adapted from: The Wizard of Oz - Warner Bros

Alice in Wonderland - Tim Burton

I am very excited about Tim Burton’s new Alice in Wonderland film
that is coming out this Friday!

I think Johnny Depp is going to deliver on the promise that, he transforms each character into the real truth of whom they are. No matter how quirky & unusual the characters are they seem real. So real that you’d like to meet them.
He is a dynamic & brilliant actor.

Some vivid pic’s of the interesting characters & world of Alice in Wonderland

 

 

 

 

Are you as much a fan as I am of Tim Burton's films, starring Johnny Depp & Helena Bonham Carter?

Let me know what you thought of the film once you've seen it...

VALENTINE'S DAY - The Film

 

 

Another great film by Garry Marshall.

If you've seen & loved his classic rom-com films such as, Pretty Woman (1990) & Frankie & Johnny (1991) then you'll find this film a treat.

 

Zumba

Have you tried the Zumba dance classes offered at Virgin Active?

It is great fun & a terrific workout. Loads of different dance styles. Some may leave you staring in confusion as to how you get your feet & body moving in the right direction. Quite a laugh.

I feel very energised & can't wait for the next dance!

Beans or Sardines?

This is the question you ask when you & your darling husband have just bought a new home.

Have you seen the lawyer fees? Yip, then it's "Honey, would you like beans or sardines for dinner?".

But you know what? These taste so great when this has been a long-awaited dream for both of you.

It's ok to have beans & sardines while sitting cuddled up on your own sofa, in your own gorgeous (getting there) home. Congrats!

Contrast on Valentines Day

Not watching the Valentines Day movie, as the ques were so very long, but watching The Wolfman & going straight to the front of the que.

It was scary though and brilliant!

I had my man by side to leap on to & clench when needed. Although with a kind warning from him, to please not hurt him.

A Crisp Appletiser

A refreshingly crisp Appletiser on a hot Durban day