"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Hepburn Therapy

Remember in Bringing up Baby, how the leopard was tamed by the song, "I Can't Give You Anything But Love"? It turns out, by a strange coincidence, that the movie, Bringing up Baby, tames the black dog. TCM is having a Katharine Hepburn film festival right now, in honor of the 100th anniversary of her birth. I have seen many of my favorite films in the last few days, as well as some new to me. Last night featured four of my favorites. Stage Door was followed by Bringing up Baby, which was followed by Holiday, which was followed by The Philadelphia Story . I fell asleep eventually and missed some. But what a lineup! It sure makes depression and insomnia lesser curses, having your favorite film star on the screen all night. Thank you, Miss Hepburn. Thank you, Turner Classic Movies. The black dog is still here, but he spent some time last night curled up asleep in a corner, thanks to you.

2 comments:

Emily A. said...

Yay for the killer of the black dog! Woot!!!

Emily A. said...

bye the way...you can have a kitten to go chase that black dog away too. Heh Heh. Im sure it won't kill you with your allergies. Wink***