Watching the Oscar arrivals and had to share some of the photos with you. First, though, take a look at the photos from the Oscar nominees luncheon: ... Continue Reading
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Drew Barrymore
I found some adorable pictures of Drew so I wanted to share them today. No movie coming out or anything like that, I have just always loved her positive attitude, especially after all she has been through!Here is some bio info on Drew and then the pics. Hope you have a fabulous weekend friends!--Drew Blythe Barrymore was born on February 22, 1975 in Los Angeles, California. Being a "Barrymore" meant that Drew's roots ran deeply into a family of well-known actors and actresses.--Drew ... Continue Reading
The Great Gatsby
It's that time of year again for my 11th graders to learn all about F. Scott Fitzgerald. The Great Gatsby is definitely my favorite novel to teach. Fitzgerald's gift of language is amazing, and I love the 1974 version of the film.Here are some pics from the film, and of course some trivia. What do you think of the novel and/or film?--Originally, Truman Capote was the screenwriter, and his draft included making Nick a homosexual and Jordan Baker a vindictive lesbian. Capote was fired, and ... Continue Reading