tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post4449761954042741802..comments2023-05-08T03:28:57.141-04:00Comments on * Bikbik and Roro *: just hold your head high and keep those fists downBIKBIK AND ROROhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06688260142838394342noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-63969827938424505682013-11-03T22:13:28.993-05:002013-11-03T22:13:28.993-05:00I love the classics! And a great reminder to intro...I love the classics! And a great reminder to introduce them to my children. And to be mindful of what they are watching. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16084336410751402577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-55658534604905974702013-11-02T16:15:25.414-04:002013-11-02T16:15:25.414-04:00To Kill a Mockingbird wasn't my compulsory Lit...To Kill a Mockingbird wasn't my compulsory Lit book back then but I had the book and it was too deep for me. I didn't get down to reading the book in its entirety but I know the plot coz of this cheat called the Internet and Wikipedia. Only a few years later after I was outta school did I read the plot summary. With such deep themes, I was surprised you allowed your kids to watch the movie but I'm even more surprise at the positive result. I think more often than not, we shelter children from such adult themes but it's really enlightening to know that they actually understand. You make me wanna watch the movie now or probably head back to my family home to dig that book out. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809710184123691858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-90670222962807305442013-10-30T14:44:30.685-04:002013-10-30T14:44:30.685-04:00I've read it eventhough I'm from the Nethe...I've read it eventhough I'm from the Netherlands and I like it :) X Anna<br /><br />www.fashionanna.comAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02491140728325921956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-75828692616911415362013-10-30T13:00:25.238-04:002013-10-30T13:00:25.238-04:00Hi Jan! I've enjoyed catching up on your rece...Hi Jan! I've enjoyed catching up on your recent posts. I hope that things are easing up for you ~ one step at a time, I always say. The most surprising thing about my retirement is discovering that I, too, am home-y and enjoying home-y things very much. I've been retired for over 500 days now, and I still don't have any great desire to do a lot of socializing and volunteering. I'm happy (for now) baking pies and knitting scarves, writing and photographing. I loved your title: "Be yourself. Everyone Else is Taken!" That is actually profound! And I love that you get the profundity of children. They are amazing, deep little souls, and that is why I loved teaching so much. I hope that you are having an awesome week! *hugs*Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-10004516129628213352013-10-28T14:05:40.078-04:002013-10-28T14:05:40.078-04:00Jan - to Kill A Mockingbird is such a classic. I...Jan - to Kill A Mockingbird is such a classic. I am glad your daughters enjoyed it and could relate it to modern shows they see as well. Isn't it sad that we still are fighting racism today. Ah someday when those things will never matter! I am looking forward to it. Take care and have a wonderful day.Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-4612458637600369672013-10-25T10:26:29.820-04:002013-10-25T10:26:29.820-04:00A classic movie like this holds up well. I agree w...A classic movie like this holds up well. I agree with what you say about parents and kids watching TV together... it helps bring up those "unspoken" issues and makes them easier to talk about.CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-32860567863504746412013-10-21T16:17:46.070-04:002013-10-21T16:17:46.070-04:00You and your hubby are good parents ;o) The older ...You and your hubby are good parents ;o) The older movies are classics and have so much meaning in them!! Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-57685195582451778282013-10-21T12:32:12.032-04:002013-10-21T12:32:12.032-04:00It's so easy to just plop your kids in front o...It's so easy to just plop your kids in front of the telly so you can get a break but it's wonderful you're actually mindful of what Becky and Ro are exposed to. It will probably make all the difference as they get older. I need to read the book/watch this film again.<br /><br />Rowena @ <a href="http://rolalaloves.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">rolala loves</a>Rowena @ rolala loveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10139269533873270419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-30678446268002474952013-10-21T08:36:39.025-04:002013-10-21T08:36:39.025-04:00Timely post...my 15 year old is reading the book r...Timely post...my 15 year old is reading the book right now and wanting to discuss it a lot. I remember most of it but there are some details she is bringing up that I am hazy about and figured it was time for me to revisit the book. Maybe a movie night is in order too. Good post, great message. Thanks!Christine Altmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097437105566740407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-36265784932272098382013-10-21T08:34:46.133-04:002013-10-21T08:34:46.133-04:00Monitoring what kids are watching is really a chal...Monitoring what kids are watching is really a challenge. At home it's easy but it's difficult when he spends the day with his cousins at their house. Their parents are lax compared to me so when I step in and say you can't watch what they are watching, it's like insulting the grown ups too because they don't do their job as parents. Jane Chériehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04486645277764531405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-68821855629896299562013-10-21T06:11:50.154-04:002013-10-21T06:11:50.154-04:00Classics never get old or loose their values...won...Classics never get old or loose their values...wonderful post xxThe Dainty Dolls Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165942777053327479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-22348879775208139442013-10-20T21:49:26.361-04:002013-10-20T21:49:26.361-04:00OH!!! My favorite book, my favorite movie, my fav...OH!!! My favorite book, my favorite movie, my favorite character....I was so thrilled to see this post and to hear that your girls enjoyed the movie. I look forward to when my girls are old enough to read and watch it with me. As you might remember, I named my bird Atticus (because my husband said he'd never let me name a future son "Atticus"). And my girl bird is Scout! Oh but Gregory Peck is so divine. Alain and I watched Roman Holiday last week and I was struck again by just how handsome he was. Swoon! They just don't make them like that anymore! Hope you're well!!! XOXOAudreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901253574307836440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-23635812560059336582013-10-20T18:12:35.564-04:002013-10-20T18:12:35.564-04:00To Kill a Mockingbird! Such a classic. I remembe...To Kill a Mockingbird! Such a classic. I remember seeing this first in junior high in drama class. Then we were assigned to perform our own monologue from the movie. I did the court scene with Mayella. It was intense, but my most favorite part of the class all year. <br /><br />In reference to kids being exposed to issues such as those in these books/movies, personally I think it's all in how it's presented and if there's discussion to go with it from the parents. We can't be sheltered from everything and it's better to learn from a positive aspect. Good for you!Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071016583187622819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-40552219019662161082013-10-20T07:15:19.355-04:002013-10-20T07:15:19.355-04:00Can't recall how old i actually was when i fir...Can't recall how old i actually was when i first saw this, i think 16. i hadn't read the book then & for a very long time one scene from it was etched in my memory - when the door was shifted to reveal Robert Duval behind. Hahaha i was startled & still didn't get it then {:-)Pizziriccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798716439713440785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-2353993420136199072013-10-19T22:58:28.065-04:002013-10-19T22:58:28.065-04:00You have touched on a subject that I am very passi...You have touched on a subject that I am very passionate about. I am always monitoring screen usage in our home. As a former teacher I was blown away by some of the programs my students watched....I do not understand how parents can not be on top of what is coming into their homes. This goes for children being plugged into their parents phones when we are out to dinner or standing in line at a pumpkin patch. I try to teach my beans how to dine out and I enjoy working with them to teach them manners as we talk and eat. If a child is plugged into a phone how do they ever experience life? Thank you for posting this....it is time for a change! All the best this weekend! My Garden Diarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295676587780780313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-41440161814618741562013-10-19T12:15:27.067-04:002013-10-19T12:15:27.067-04:00I'm having trouble posting a comment and I'...I'm having trouble posting a comment and I'm not sure if you got the one I just sent (there was an error message). In case you didn't, I just wanted to tell you what a great post this is. The book and the movie are both fabulous, and Gregory Peck is spectacular in the film (and so handsome!). Children are not born hating; it is something they are taught. This story clearly exemplifies that.Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-41538198067191842013-10-19T08:54:38.849-04:002013-10-19T08:54:38.849-04:00absolutely wonderful post Janice! how right you ar...absolutely wonderful post Janice! how right you are ... some stories are ageless and their stories still can tell invaluable things to our kids. We recently rented the entire series of Roots to show my girls. They really got into the story and asked lots of questions 'why' ... A movie I highly recommend for anyone with daughters is a movie called "Miss Representation" http://film.missrepresentation.org/AntiquityTravelershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09448273777508831649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-52612817085550566692013-10-19T08:22:47.048-04:002013-10-19T08:22:47.048-04:00I hadn't thought of showing this to my daughte...I hadn't thought of showing this to my daughter but now I just might. I love this movie and wonder if she'll identify with Scout as I did...soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699796086402523726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7612138137531680575.post-18585501504978039582013-10-19T07:54:02.662-04:002013-10-19T07:54:02.662-04:00Oh I love this. And yes you're right, this sho...Oh I love this. And yes you're right, this shows that some works are classic and ageless for a good reason. Classic works never expire :)Optimistic Existentialisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507986337866049924noreply@blogger.com