Monday Movie Meme

Feature Presentation - Special Effects

The movies that come to mind when I think of special effects are all of the Harry Potter films. I loved the books, and I loved the movies, too, even if they are a bit condensed compared to the books.

The Sorcerer's Stone (2001)

The Chamber of Secrets (2002)

The Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

The Goblet of Fire (2005)

The Order of the Phoenix (2007)

The Half Blood Prince (2009)

I'm anxiously awaiting the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I (2010) and Part II (2011). Watch a trailer for Part 1.

My favorite special effect in the HP movies is the Pensieve.
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Independence Day

Happy Fourth of July!

Happy Independence Day to the United States of America

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Camera Critters

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Doesn't look like a comfortable place to sleep,

but when she can't have my lap, I guess it's the next best thing.

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I Must be a Sucker!

Most of us are familiar with direct selling companies such as Pampered Chef, PartyLite, Southern Living, and so on. When one of my friends hosts a show or party, I try to go. And I always order something, whether I go or not! But, every time I try to do a party or show, I can hardly get any orders!

I did a 31 Gifts catalog party, and I only had one or two orders. Granted, they are slightly pricey. Right now, I'm really loving Scentsy, which is reasonably priced, so I'm doing a "basket" party. (I have a basket with products and fragrances, and I've offered to take it to my friends and let them see the catalog and smell the products).

I am shocked by how many people just flat out won't order anything! Nothing! No reason. Just, "No." Not even a $6 item. I don't understand how they could not love this stuff (electric fragrance warmers, car fresheners, room spray)! And some of them simply won't respond to my message. Luckily, my out of town friends can order via the Internet from my Scentsy party and have the product sent directly to them.

If a coworker or a friend is having a catalog or home party, I place an order! Does that make me a sucker?

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Thursday Thirteen

13 FUN Things to do in the Summer!

1. Sleep late - just like you did when you were a teenager!
2. Stay up late watching movies.
3. Participate in the reading program at your local library. And it's free!
4. Visit museums. We've got History, Art, Holocaust, Chidren's, and Natural Science museums!
5. Go to the beach! We are lucky to live close to one.
6. Barbecue in the backyard.
7. Go swimming in the neighborhood pool.
8. Visit a waterpark. We have Schlitterbahn, 2 locations, not too far.
9. Have a picnic! Where? In the back yard, at a park, at a playground.
10. Run through the sprinklers like you did when you were a kid!
11. Meet your friends for lunch or coffee.
12. Make crafts: paint, make soap or candles, create cards, scrapbook, etc.
13. Make some homemade ice cream!

Have a fun summer! Join us for Thursday Thirteen!

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