Posted in Books, Quoteables on Feb 26th, 2009 3 Comments »
I sit beside the fire and think Of all that I have seen, Of meadow-flowers and butterflies In summers that have been; Of yellow leaves and gossamer In autumns that there were, With morning mist and silver sun And wind upon my hair. I sit beside the fire and think Of how the world will [...]
Posted in Books, Movies, Quoteables on Feb 17th, 2009 3 Comments »
With a “Happy Belated Valentine’s Day” to you all! Favorite Jane Austen Novel: Pride and Prejudice Favorite Jane Austen Movie: Pride and Prejudice, 1995 A&E version Favorite Jane Austen Hero and Heroine: Henry Tilney and Catherine Morland from Northanger Abbey [One of My] Favorite Jane Austen Quote[s]: “Elizabeth, on her side, had much to do. [...]
Posted in Movies, Quoteables on Dec 4th, 2008 6 Comments »
Laurie: “What do those girls do all day long?” Mr. Brooke: “Over the mysteries of female life there is drawn a veil best left undisturbed.” from the film, Little Women
Posted in Movies, Quoteables on Nov 13th, 2008 7 Comments »
Ruby Gillis: “She really looks dead! I’m frightened. Mrs. Lynde says that acting is a sin!” Anne: “Ruby, keep quiet. You’re spoiling the effect. Besides, this is hundreds of years before Mrs. Lynde was born. Diana, you arrange all of this. It’s ridiculous for Elaine to be talking when she’s supposed to be dead!” – [...]
Posted in Handiwork, Movies, Quoteables, Window Shopping on Oct 30th, 2008 30 Comments »
“And you have forgotten one matter of joy to me,” said Emma, “and a very considerable one–that I made the match myself. I made the match, you know, four years ago; and to have it take place, and be proved in the right, when so many people said Mr. Weston would never marry again, may [...]
Posted in Movies, Quoteables on Oct 17th, 2008 1 Comment »
Mr. Bingley: “Darcy, I shall never understand why you go through the world determined to be displeased with everything and everyone in it.” Mr. Darcy: “And I will never understand why you are always in a rage to approve of everything and everyone that you meet.” From the film, Pride and Prejudice
Posted in Movies, Quoteables on Oct 9th, 2008 5 Comments »
Marianne: “Come, I’m taking you on a walk.” Margaret: “No, I’ve been on a walk.” Marianne: “You need another.” Margaret: “It’s going to rain!” Marianne: “It is not going to rain.” Margaret: “You always say that, and then it always does.” – from the film, Sense and Sensibility –
Posted in Movies, Quoteables on Oct 2nd, 2008 8 Comments »
Anne: “Plum puffs won’t minister to a mind diseased, in a world that’s crumbled into pieces.” Marilla: “Well, I’m glad to see that your dented spirits haven’t injured your tongue.” From the film, Anne of Avonlea
Posted in Movies, Quoteables on Sep 11th, 2008 No Comments »
Mr. Bennet: “Shut the door, Lizzie.” – from the film, Pride and Prejudice
Posted in Movies, Quoteables on Aug 28th, 2008 No Comments »
Mr. Woodhouse: “Must the church be so drafty, Mr. Elton? It is difficult to surrender one’s soul when one is worried about one’s throat.” Mrs. Weston: “Perhaps some tea and cake would revive you, Mr. Woodhouse.” Mr. Woodhouse: “Cake! Surely you’re not serving cake at your wedding, Miss Taylor! Far too rich — you put [...]
Hello–my name is Janna! I am a Christian young woman, finding joy every day in my home, my family, and my Savior.
