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Saturday, 5 June 2010
Big Brother adopts circus theme for final series
A carnival atmosphere will greet the contestants for the final series of Channel 4 reality show Big Brother when they enter the house next week - but they can expect little privacy.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10243044.stm
Friday, 4 June 2010
Roybn Schneider - Reviewing Doctor Who Series 5 Episodes
Roybn Schneider - I came across one of her reviews on 'drwho-online.co.uk' and I think she is cool!
Here are some links:
- DOCTOR WHO REVIEWED: Season 5, Episode 1- The Eleventh Hour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYu37OTXVN8&feature=related
- DOCTOR WHO REVIEWED: Season 5, Episode 6 Vampires of Venice
http://www.youtube.com/user/robynisrarelyfunny#p/u/4/apTvHPntrJ4
- Doctor Who Online- Amy's Choice Review (Season 5, Episode 7)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCydvy0_cx4
Here are some links:
- DOCTOR WHO REVIEWED: Season 5, Episode 1- The Eleventh Hour
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYu37OTXVN8&feature=related
- DOCTOR WHO REVIEWED: Season 5, Episode 6 Vampires of Venice
http://www.youtube.com/user/robynisrarelyfunny#p/u/4/apTvHPntrJ4
- Doctor Who Online- Amy's Choice Review (Season 5, Episode 7)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCydvy0_cx4
Doctor Who: art imitates life
Guest writer Richard Curtis and Doctor's assistant Karen Gillan discuss Vincent Van Gogh, working under Steven Moffat and the big 'teary' season finale.
The Guardian
CLICK HERE:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/video/2010/jun/03/doctor-who-richard-curtis-karen-gillian
The Guardian
CLICK HERE:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/video/2010/jun/03/doctor-who-richard-curtis-karen-gillian
Pulse writer Paul Cornell (Doctor Who) brings medical horror to BBC Three
Anyone else catch 'Pulse' on BBC3?
I thought it was enjoyable enough, and would love to see more of it :)
You can still catch it on BBC iPlayer:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00sj8f7/Pulse/
It's avaiable until 15th June.
Episode Review:
http://news.suite101.com/article.cfm/pulse--bbc-three-pilot-episode-review-a243510
BGT - Friday. GOOD LUCK TO...
A3, Dance Flavourz and Myztikal, 14-year-old singer Liam McNally, drummer Kieran Gaffney, the Chippendoubles, Father and Son and pole dancer Alesia Vazmitsel.
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Tracy Rickhuss asked Tom Baker to sign Gavin Parfitt's toy!
Signed for Gavin, by the one and only Sir Tom of the Baker!
I think Tracy and Gavin are Tom's biggest fans! YAY! :-)
BGT - Thursday. GOOD LUCK TO...
Dance troupes Ice, Team Shaolin and The Fusion, singer Emile Harris and 9-year-old Tyler Patterson. Janey Cutler, Twist & Pulse (above) and comedy singer Mark James.
SFX's teasers for VINCENT AND THE DOCTOR
1 In some ways it’s the most unusual Doctor Who ever episode ever – never has the show been less plot-lead and more character-led
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2 It’s very, very emotional at times
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3 Anyone expecting an out-and-out comedy from Richard Curtis will be surprised. This is about Van Gogh – it doesn’t shy away from d...epression and suicide. If anything, the episode is quite melancholy
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4 The opening scene is a blinder
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5 An ongoing gag about the TARDIS’s abilities won’t make any sense to people who don’t know the show inside-out
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6 Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are
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7 There’s a glorious visual reference to the painting “Starry Night”
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8 The Doctor makes a slip of the tongue
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9 There’s some mutual sartorial appreciation going on
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10 There’s a major story element that some will decry as a massive plot hole and others will embrace on a metaphorical level
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11 The TARDIS is redecorated
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12 Two former Doctors make an unexpected appearance (for one of them it’s their third appearance this year)
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(Thanks to Jamie 'Time Lord' Jones)
"Big Brother House, this is Davina. You are live on Channel 4. Please do not swear."
THE LAST BIG BROTHER -
WILL YOU BE WATCHING THIS SUMMER?
Will these players win the World Cup? Lets hope so!
Full England World Cup squad numbers
1. David James
2. Glen Johnson
3. Ashley Cole
4. Steven Gerrard
5. Rio Ferdinand
6. John Terry
7. Aaron Lennon
8. Frank Lampard
9. Peter Crouch
10. Wayne Rooney
11. Joe Cole
12. Robert Green
13. Stephen Warnock
14. Gareth Barry
15. Matthew Upson
16. James Milner
17. Shaun Wright-Phillips
18. Jamie Carragher
19. Jermain Defoe
20. Ledley King
21. Emile Heskey
22. Michael Carrick
23. Joe Hart
1. David James
2. Glen Johnson
3. Ashley Cole
4. Steven Gerrard
5. Rio Ferdinand
6. John Terry
7. Aaron Lennon
8. Frank Lampard
9. Peter Crouch
10. Wayne Rooney
11. Joe Cole
12. Robert Green
13. Stephen Warnock
14. Gareth Barry
15. Matthew Upson
16. James Milner
17. Shaun Wright-Phillips
18. Jamie Carragher
19. Jermain Defoe
20. Ledley King
21. Emile Heskey
22. Michael Carrick
23. Joe Hart
Karen Gillan's Doctor Who warning
Karen Gillan has warned Doctor Who fans they may need a box of tissues at the ready for the series finale.
Hinting a at a weepy end to the current BBC One series, she said fans will need "tissues" before saying cryptically: "I'm going to say the word 'horses' and that's it."
Asked about the hardest episode to film, Karen said: "The second part of the finale was the most difficult because it's a big climax for Amy and her story that's been building throughout the series. And it just required a lot of kind of concentration and emotion."
Karen said her favourite episode of the series was Amy's Choice, "because I got to be pregnant, with a big bump, and it just felt ridiculous and it made me act ridiculously".
She named the Weeping Angels as Amy's scariest foes, "because you don't actually see them do anything so it's left to the imagination".
Speaking about an Amy action figure which is being released, she said: "It's so weird. It's like a little miniature version of yourself. And it really looks like me, I was really impressed."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5g2NHDce8pb9jop4uKDV1tsYQ1BKg
Hinting a at a weepy end to the current BBC One series, she said fans will need "tissues" before saying cryptically: "I'm going to say the word 'horses' and that's it."
Asked about the hardest episode to film, Karen said: "The second part of the finale was the most difficult because it's a big climax for Amy and her story that's been building throughout the series. And it just required a lot of kind of concentration and emotion."
Karen said her favourite episode of the series was Amy's Choice, "because I got to be pregnant, with a big bump, and it just felt ridiculous and it made me act ridiculously".
She named the Weeping Angels as Amy's scariest foes, "because you don't actually see them do anything so it's left to the imagination".
Speaking about an Amy action figure which is being released, she said: "It's so weird. It's like a little miniature version of yourself. And it really looks like me, I was really impressed."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5g2NHDce8pb9jop4uKDV1tsYQ1BKg
Richard Curtis on writing an episode of Dr Who (VIDEO)
Richard Curtis is one of Britain's most high profile writers. He has enjoyed huge success in TV with Blackadder and The Vicar of Dibley, and in film with Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill and Love Actually.
The BBC's Lizo Mzimba has been speaking to him about why he has now decided to write an episode of Doctor Who.
Vincent and the Doctor airs on Saturday at 6.40pm on BBC One.
CLICK HERE:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10222074.stm
The BBC's Lizo Mzimba has been speaking to him about why he has now decided to write an episode of Doctor Who.
Vincent and the Doctor airs on Saturday at 6.40pm on BBC One.
CLICK HERE:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10222074.stm
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
Curtis: I 'redrafted' Doctor Who
Richard Curtis has told how he redrafted his episode of Doctor Who because the Time Lord "talked too much" and the beginning was "too slow".
The Love Actually and Four Weddings And A Funeral writer, who is also responsible for the massively popular Blackadder TV series, was sent back to the drawing board while penning his adventure, which centres around Vincent van Gogh and will be broadcast on Saturday.
Speaking after a special screening of the episode at London's BFI Southbank, Curtis said: "I came up with the story and knew what form I wanted it to take, but then I was given all sorts of instructions in terms of what was happening with the Doctor and with Amy. I remember I was told, when I first handed in my first draft, the Doctor talked too much and that I should go back and watch some of the episodes and see that actually he was rather efficient in the way that he talked."
He went on: "I was told the beginning was too slow, that when he met Vincent it wasn't cute enough, so it was quite nice because when you're writing things all on your own it's quite lonely, you have to make so many of the decisions on your own. And it was nice being pushed around in the right direction and having a format."
Curtis said after his initial versions were criticised, "we had a read through with (stars) Karen (Gillan) and Matt (Smith) and I suddenly realised they were right and it was bad. And then I re-wrote it".
Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5iGNLNPtelC8qQQD2f-REir9RwkxA
The Love Actually and Four Weddings And A Funeral writer, who is also responsible for the massively popular Blackadder TV series, was sent back to the drawing board while penning his adventure, which centres around Vincent van Gogh and will be broadcast on Saturday.
Speaking after a special screening of the episode at London's BFI Southbank, Curtis said: "I came up with the story and knew what form I wanted it to take, but then I was given all sorts of instructions in terms of what was happening with the Doctor and with Amy. I remember I was told, when I first handed in my first draft, the Doctor talked too much and that I should go back and watch some of the episodes and see that actually he was rather efficient in the way that he talked."
He went on: "I was told the beginning was too slow, that when he met Vincent it wasn't cute enough, so it was quite nice because when you're writing things all on your own it's quite lonely, you have to make so many of the decisions on your own. And it was nice being pushed around in the right direction and having a format."
Curtis said after his initial versions were criticised, "we had a read through with (stars) Karen (Gillan) and Matt (Smith) and I suddenly realised they were right and it was bad. And then I re-wrote it".
Source: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5iGNLNPtelC8qQQD2f-REir9RwkxA
Star Trek star Patrick Stewart knighted at Palace
According to friends who have encounted him at conventions, he is a bit of a knob head.
So congratulations go to Sir Knob head!
Sir Winston Churchill memorabilia auction may fetch £1m
One of the largest collections of Sir Winston Churchill memorabilia, including an unsmoked cigar, is expected to fetch £1m at auction later.
BBC News
CLICK HERE:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/10212483.stm
BBC News
CLICK HERE:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/10212483.stm
John Barrowman - Desperate Housewives
C4. 10pm. Desperate Housewives, Season 6 Episode 18 of 23 - John Barrowman joins the cast as the handsome Patrick, who turns up in Wisteria Lane searching for his ex-girlfriend Angie.
Tuesday, 1 June 2010
BGT - Congratulations to... Tina and Chandi & Connected
Tina and Chandi
Connected
Both acts are through to the BGT Final on Saturday.
Please acknowledge TOTTERS...
I have noticed a few other blogs posting the same material and not acknowledging TOTTERS. It is not difficult to post a link or mention TOTTERS.
I work hard posting on the blog, and on my own.
Please do the right thing.
Thank you.
Mr E.
76 TOTTERS LANE.
I work hard posting on the blog, and on my own.
Please do the right thing.
Thank you.
Mr E.
76 TOTTERS LANE.
Curtis avoids van Gogh jokes in 'Who'
Richard Curtis has revealed that he avoided poking fun at the character of Vincent van Gogh in his Doctor Who episode.
Speaking to Radio Times, the director admitted that he refused to write any jokes relating to van Gogh's ears in 'Vincent And The Doctor', after the 19th century artist famously cut off one of his own in a fit of madness.
He explained: "I tried to do well by van Gogh, to be truthful rather than cruel."
The former Blackadder writer also compared the treatment of historical characters in that series to their portrayal in Doctor Who.
"When we did Blackadder, our duty was to undermine the reputation of these historical characters," Curtis added. "So the Scarlet Pimpernel was a hideous show-off and Sir Walter Raleigh a spectacular bore."
'Vincent And The Doctor' airs this Saturday at 6.40pm on BBC One.
(Digital spy)
Speaking to Radio Times, the director admitted that he refused to write any jokes relating to van Gogh's ears in 'Vincent And The Doctor', after the 19th century artist famously cut off one of his own in a fit of madness.
He explained: "I tried to do well by van Gogh, to be truthful rather than cruel."
The former Blackadder writer also compared the treatment of historical characters in that series to their portrayal in Doctor Who.
"When we did Blackadder, our duty was to undermine the reputation of these historical characters," Curtis added. "So the Scarlet Pimpernel was a hideous show-off and Sir Walter Raleigh a spectacular bore."
'Vincent And The Doctor' airs this Saturday at 6.40pm on BBC One.
(Digital spy)
Tonight on BGT...
Michael Fayombo Jnr & Snr
Neil Fullard
Connected
Kev Orkian
Maxxie Oliver
Taboo
The Ruby Girls
Tina & Chandi
My favourites from the above are:
Michael Fayombo Jnr & Snr
Neil Fullard
Connected
Neil Fullard
Connected
Kev Orkian
Maxxie Oliver
Taboo
The Ruby Girls
Tina & Chandi
My favourites from the above are:
Michael Fayombo Jnr & Snr
Neil Fullard
Connected
Tina & Chandi
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GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Britain’s Got Talent 2010: Spelbound through to final
My favourite act (so far!) Spelbound are through to the Final of BGT, Yay! :-) I also think Tobias is fantastic... good luck to both acts.
CLICK HERE to read more about yesterdays live BGT:
Richard Curtis - Radio Times Interview
Doctor Who is the Hamlet of the television world according to the Oscar nominated writer Richard Curtis, who just happens to have penned the next Doctor Who episode, Vincent and the Doctor.
Speaking in this weeks Radio Times, Curtis says "it is a pivotal, career-making role, to be reprised over the years with different actors, always the same, and yet metamorphosing radically with each new incarnation."
Curtis, admits he was not a childhood addict. "No, I wasn’t very dedicated. I seem to remember I liked the Master more than the Doctor, strangely enough." He says his decision to write an episode was more thanks to the nagging from his four children, now aged from 14 to six. "My kids absolutely love it. We all watched the Christmas special two years ago and my children said I had to do one. Scarlett, our eldest, pointed out that while I’d always promised I would write a children’s movie, by the time I do, she won’t be a child any more. And the great thing about telly is how swift it is by comparison with films."
Speaking in this weeks Radio Times, Curtis says "it is a pivotal, career-making role, to be reprised over the years with different actors, always the same, and yet metamorphosing radically with each new incarnation."
Curtis, admits he was not a childhood addict. "No, I wasn’t very dedicated. I seem to remember I liked the Master more than the Doctor, strangely enough." He says his decision to write an episode was more thanks to the nagging from his four children, now aged from 14 to six. "My kids absolutely love it. We all watched the Christmas special two years ago and my children said I had to do one. Scarlett, our eldest, pointed out that while I’d always promised I would write a children’s movie, by the time I do, she won’t be a child any more. And the great thing about telly is how swift it is by comparison with films."
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Doctor Who: Vincent and the Doctor - The Church at Auvers
During a visit to an art gallery with Amy, the Doctor's interest is caught by the painting The Church at Auvers by Vincent van Gogh: there's a face in the window of the church – a curious, shadowed creepy face with nasty eyes. The Doctor is worried; he's sure he has seen the face somewhere before, but how? There is only one thing for it: a trip in the TARDIS back to 1888, so the Doctor can find out from the artist himself.
Monday, 31 May 2010
Sunday, 30 May 2010
Tenth Doctor - From START to FINISH
YOUTUBE LINK, CLICK HERE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h7rhX-MyKA&feature=player_embedded#!
(Thanks to Randall Thomas for link)
Doctor Who: Cold Blood REVIEWS
Total Sci-Fi Online
http://totalscifionline.com/reviews/5051-doctor-who-cold-blood
Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/doctor-who/7779697/Doctor-Who-review-Cold-Blood.html
Unreality Shout
http://unrealityshout.com/blogs/doctor-who-cold-blood-s05e09-episode-review
Den of Geek
http://www.denofgeek.com/television/495317/doctor_who_series_5_episode_9_review_cold_blood.html
http://totalscifionline.com/reviews/5051-doctor-who-cold-blood
Telegraph
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/doctor-who/7779697/Doctor-Who-review-Cold-Blood.html
Unreality Shout
http://unrealityshout.com/blogs/doctor-who-cold-blood-s05e09-episode-review
Den of Geek
http://www.denofgeek.com/television/495317/doctor_who_series_5_episode_9_review_cold_blood.html
Saturday, 29 May 2010
Skywalker up the aisle
A COUPLE who tied the knot in a Star Wars wedding were "arrested" by Darth Vader at the reception.
The Sun
CLICK HERE:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2992010/Star-Wars-wedding.html
The Sun
CLICK HERE:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2992010/Star-Wars-wedding.html
Matt - Watch out for Karen! :-)
Watch a 2 minute clip on The Sun website... it is taken from 'DOCTOR WHO CONFIDENTIAL' that will be shown tonight on BBC3 after Doctor Who has aired on BBC1.
It shows Karen Gillan playing silly buggers papping Matt Smith - it's funny! She has just earnt £2000! ;-)
The Sun
CLICK HERE:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/2991714/From-Time-Lord-to-rock-star.html
It shows Karen Gillan playing silly buggers papping Matt Smith - it's funny! She has just earnt £2000! ;-)
The Sun
CLICK HERE:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/2991714/From-Time-Lord-to-rock-star.html
Friday, 28 May 2010
Arthur Darvill (Rory) interview
YOUTUBE LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLVVloiLC-8&feature=player_embedded
(Thanks to Gavin Parfitt)
Noel Clarke interview: 4.3.2.1, filming sex scenes, Kevin Smith and film students
Noel Clarke talks to us about his new film, 4.3.2.1, with a dose of Michael Bay, sex scenes, character questionnaires and Mr Kevin Smith…
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Steven Moffat teases 'Doctor Who' finale
Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has revealed details of the final two episodes of the show's current series.
Speaking to Doctor Who Magazine, Moffat explained that the series arc will come to a head in the cliffhanger ending of the twelfth episode 'The Pandorica Opens'.
"It's not just the cliffhanger for Episode 12," he said, "it's like the cliffhanger for every single episode up until that point. This is where the wheels come off. Everything the Doctor is running from lands on his head today,"
Moffat also revealed that he believes his seven-year-old self would be "crying my eyes out by the end of 12. And then again at the end of 13 - but a different kind of crying".
''The Pandorica Opens' is due to air in the UK on June 19, while the final episode of the current fifth series 'The Big Bang' will air on June 26.
(Digital spy)
Speaking to Doctor Who Magazine, Moffat explained that the series arc will come to a head in the cliffhanger ending of the twelfth episode 'The Pandorica Opens'.
"It's not just the cliffhanger for Episode 12," he said, "it's like the cliffhanger for every single episode up until that point. This is where the wheels come off. Everything the Doctor is running from lands on his head today,"
Moffat also revealed that he believes his seven-year-old self would be "crying my eyes out by the end of 12. And then again at the end of 13 - but a different kind of crying".
''The Pandorica Opens' is due to air in the UK on June 19, while the final episode of the current fifth series 'The Big Bang' will air on June 26.
(Digital spy)
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
On set of the new British thriller directed by Noel Clarke (VIDEO)
4.3.2.1 is a British crime thriller directed by Noel Clarke.
The story focuses on four female characters who get caught up in a diamond heist.
BBC News caught up with Noel Clarke and Emma Roberts, Ophelia Lovibond and Michelle Ryan during filming at Pinewood Studios.
Film clips courtesy of Universal.
BBC News
CLICK HERE:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10158974.stm
The story focuses on four female characters who get caught up in a diamond heist.
BBC News caught up with Noel Clarke and Emma Roberts, Ophelia Lovibond and Michelle Ryan during filming at Pinewood Studios.
Film clips courtesy of Universal.
BBC News
CLICK HERE:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment_and_arts/10158974.stm
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Swearing
A 7 year old and a 4 year old are upstairs in their bedroom.
'You know what?' says the 7 year old, 'I think it's about time we started swearing.'
The 4 year old nods his head in approval, so the 7 year old says, 'When we go downstairs for breakfast I'm gonna swear first, then you swear after me, ok?'
'Ok' the 4 year old, agrees with enthusiasm..
The mother walks into the kitchen and asks the 7 year old what he wants for breakfast.
'Oh, shit mum, I don't know, I suppose I'll have some Coco Pops'
WHACK!! He flew out of his chair, tumbled across the kitchen floor, got up, and ran upstairs crying his eyes out.
She looked at the 4 year old and asked with a stern voice, ' And what do YOU want for breakfast, young man?'
'I don't know,' he blubbers, 'but it won't be f*****g Coco Pops'
'You know what?' says the 7 year old, 'I think it's about time we started swearing.'
The 4 year old nods his head in approval, so the 7 year old says, 'When we go downstairs for breakfast I'm gonna swear first, then you swear after me, ok?'
'Ok' the 4 year old, agrees with enthusiasm..
The mother walks into the kitchen and asks the 7 year old what he wants for breakfast.
'Oh, shit mum, I don't know, I suppose I'll have some Coco Pops'
WHACK!! He flew out of his chair, tumbled across the kitchen floor, got up, and ran upstairs crying his eyes out.
She looked at the 4 year old and asked with a stern voice, ' And what do YOU want for breakfast, young man?'
'I don't know,' he blubbers, 'but it won't be f*****g Coco Pops'
This really is a great story
Anyone who has pets will really like this. You'll like it even if you don't and you may even decide you need one!
Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named 'Lucky' Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, someone would forget and something would come up missing.
Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the treasure would be, amid all of Lucky's other favorite toys Lucky always stashed his finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his toys stay in the box.
It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told her she was going to die of this disease.....in fact; she was just sure it was fatal.
She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders. The night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A thought struck her..what would happen to Lucky? Although the three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and through. If I die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand that I didn't want to leave him! The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.
The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped, whining and miserable.
Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap..
Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called. It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed.
When Mary woke for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong. She couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy and hot. But panic soon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem. She was covered, literally blanketed, with every treasure Lucky owned! While she had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life.
He had covered her with his love.
Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again, walking further and further together every day. It's been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky He still steals treasures and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.
Remember....live every day to the fullest. Each minute is a blessing from God. And never forget....the people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most Credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care for us.
If you see someone without a smile today give them one of yours! Live simply. Love seriously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God
A small request...
Dear God, I pray for the cure of cancer.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named 'Lucky' Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, someone would forget and something would come up missing.
Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the treasure would be, amid all of Lucky's other favorite toys Lucky always stashed his finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his toys stay in the box.
It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told her she was going to die of this disease.....in fact; she was just sure it was fatal.
She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders. The night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A thought struck her..what would happen to Lucky? Although the three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and through. If I die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand that I didn't want to leave him! The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death.
The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped, whining and miserable.
Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap..
Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called. It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed.
When Mary woke for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong. She couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy and hot. But panic soon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem. She was covered, literally blanketed, with every treasure Lucky owned! While she had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life.
He had covered her with his love.
Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again, walking further and further together every day. It's been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky He still steals treasures and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.
Remember....live every day to the fullest. Each minute is a blessing from God. And never forget....the people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most Credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care for us.
If you see someone without a smile today give them one of yours! Live simply. Love seriously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God
A small request...
Dear God, I pray for the cure of cancer.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
I think Amy approves!
Source: This was sent to me, so unable to credit... message me with info if it is yours.
Monday, 24 May 2010
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