A Movie Gem

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Last night I found this movie on Amazon Prime and watched it for the first time in my life. I don't know how I had missed it all this time. It was made in 1983, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and filled with wonderful young stars, most of whom went on to become older adult stars. Emilio Esteves, C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Diane Lane, Ralph Macchio, and Rob Lowe. I probably forgot some of them. It's a sad movie, especially the ending, but well worth watching.

I read the book by S.E. Hinton a while back when it was in the news for being banned in some schools and libraries. I disagree with all book banning, and I strongly disagree with this one. It has lessons to teach both the young and the not-so-young.

So that's what I did last night. Today I don't feel like doing anything again. I'll start to feel better, actually feel like the covid is leaving the building, then wake up the next morning sick all over again. This is one of those next mornings. The biggest problems are the congestion/coughing and the weakness/fatigue. Jesse is much better except for he hasn't got his taste back yet. (I never lost mine.) So I'm sending him today to get me some Mucinex, which I've found to be very effective for congestion.

Got some bills to pay today, then I'm think of going back to bed.

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On 12/29/2022, Barbara Anne said ...

I missed this movie, too. I was working full time, had a 3 year old son, and was pregnant. Maybe that's why I missed it!

Wishing you WELL!

Hugs!
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