Young Washington tells Heroic Virginia story for America
Thus, the thrill came from the impossible that miraculously happened and the Virginia commitment embedded into honor that was bred into Washington’s life.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: movies
1776 Production more Historical than some Might Think
Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence led to a standoff by South Carolina delegate Edward Rutledge, angerig Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams.
Visiting American Grafitti, Mel’s Drive-In, and Route 66
While sitting in our booth, I noticed a picture from the George Lucas film, American Graffiti of the original Mel’s Drive-In, in San Francisco.
Visiting Cocoa Beach to find I Dream of Jeannie
While the popular tv show, I Dream of Jeannie, was shot in California, one special episode was shot at Patrick AFB in Cocoa Beach.
Finding Baby Boom in Autumnal Manchester, Vermont
When I told him I had often visited Manchester, Vermont over the years with my kids, , he told me that his family’s vacation cottage was very near Main Street.
Mother of the Bride Dress: Audrey Hepburn, Givenchy, Sabrina
I was excited my daughter and I would both be wearing vintage styled dresses, inspired by Givenchy fashions Audrey Hepburn wore in her movies!
Wedding Dress: Givenchy, Audrey Hepburn, Funny Face
When my daughter couldn’t find her dream wedding dress on-line, I told her I could sew a bespoke gown like Audrey Hepburn’s.
Hollywood, James Bond, Intelligence Work: Spy Museum
At the end of the day when I plugged in my code from my lanyard, I found a surveillance video of my cautiously walking through Berlin. 😉
Thomas Jefferson, Tuckahoe, and a Hallmark Love Letter
After enjoying lovely peony gardens, I walked through the footsteps of Thomas Jefferson’s boyhood, while imagining scenes one of my favorite time-travel movies.
Spencer’s Mountain 1963 Movie Bombs for Critics and Family
Although Earl Hamner, Jr. encouraged the director to tone things down, he was dismayed at the embarrassing misrepresentation of his family and neighbors.