WA mom and I went to see Anne of Green Gables last night at the Everett Performing Arts Center. I think it was one of the first movies we watched together so it was fun to see the musical together. It was a surprise for her. She said she didn't guess it, so I'll believe her. I love all things Anne...
Prince Edward Island
L.M. Montgomery
The books
Sullivan's movies (Green Gables and Avonlea...not the other ones)
There were parts that made me miss my friend since all my trips to PEI have been with her and how can you watch Anne with Diana without thinking about your bosom buddy/kindred spirit? But...sometimes you just gotta let go...right?
One of the small comments I tucked away in my heart came from Mr. Lamb back in Curtis. We were talking about Anne with his wife - and he, being the kind husband he is, had actually watched the movies!! We didn't know he was listening, but from the other room, he said, "Anne puts me in mind of someone, don't you think?" Mrs. Lamb smiled and Mr. Lamb jerked his thumb at me. "Through and through," he shook his head. I don't know if he meant it as a compliment - he was a burly, gruff football coach - but I took it as one. Anne's the best. She's imaginative, intelligent, kind, odd, creative and totally unique. She doesn't fit in anyone's box. She loves deeply, feels things intensely and wrings every color, experience, and moment out of life. People can't help but love her in return.
"Isn't it splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? It just makes me feel glad to be alive - it's such an interesting world. It wouldn't be half so interesting if we knew all about everything, would it? There'd be no scope for the imagination then, would there?"
~Anne Shirley
There's a bit of Anne about my MA too. I think that's why we're the kindred-est of kindred spirits.
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