Thursday Thirteen Mushy Moments

Thirteen Movie Moments THE GAL HERSELFjust loves. (I'm such a cornball.) I love movies. I love love. So it stands to reason that I love a good celluloid romance. 1, Scarlett and Rhett on the bridge against a Technicolor sky, as she sends a soldier of the Confederacy off to war with a beautiful memory. Gone with the Wind 2. George and Mary sharing the same phone receiver, falling in love as Harry drones on about investments and “ground floors.” It’s a Wonderful Life 3. Harry races to meet Sally at the New Year’s Eve party and confesses his love. When Harry Met Sally 4. Similarly, once Sandra Bullock realizes she loves Huge Grant, she takes off up the street to tell him and (sigh) kiss him. Two Weeks Notice 5. Richard Gere carries Debra Winger out of the paper bag factory. An Officer and a Gentleman 6. Rick directing the muzzle of Ilsa’s gun at his own heart, because if she no longer loves him, he no longer wants to live. Casablanca 7. “Keep going, Teacher Lady.” Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 8. Captain Von Trapp kissing Maria in the gazebo. The Sound of Music 9. Hepburn realizing her sister neither loves nor understands Cary Grant. Meaning that Kate realizes what we’ve known all along – that she’s the girl for him. Holiday 10. “Godfrey loves me! Godfrey loves me!” My Man Godfrey 11. Jack and Diane flirt over late-night pancakes. Something’s Gotta Give 12. The detective investigating Laura’s murder dozes off in the chair under her portrait. And wakes up suddenly to see the real girl standing before him. Laura 13. Sinatra singing “Someone to Watch Over Me” to/about Doris Day. Young at Heart Links to other Thursday Thirteens! 1. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)

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CAPE CORAL, Fla. (AP) — A woman arrested for shoplifting has blamed the crime on irritable bowel syndrome, authorities said.

Helen Gallo, 61, of Clearwater, was arrested Sunday after allegedly shoplifting from a Cape Coral grocery store, The Daily Breeze of Cape Coral reported. Gallo reportedly told authorities that she could not wait in line because she has irritable bowel syndrome.

Gallo was charged with petit larceny and released Sunday from the Lee County jail on $500 bond.

Gallo did not answer a telephone call placed to her home by The Associated Press. It was not known if she had an attorney.

Ah ha! That explains it!

Had a long chat with my best friend yesterday. His life is not going so well these days, and to distract him from his own problems I presented him with the predominant question in my life -- why I am so cold and emotionally removed from what happened in Virginia.

My best friend can be very sensitive to need, and yesterday he didn't disappoint. He pointed out that I don't respond to acts, I respond to the victims. A child, a pet, a veteran … I feel a sense of responsibility to these people. He mentioned the recent Jessica Lumsford case and how upset I was by that. It's the job of the strong to take care of the weak, and when someone young, or wounded, or helpless is a victim, I respond very strongly.

He added that every national event doesn't have to be seared into soul.

All this means I'm not a cold-hearted witch. And hearing that made me feel better.