Millions of TV and film viewers know Sela Ward as the Emmy-winning star of the series Sisters and Once & Again. But before she became a successful actress, Sela was first and foremost a small-town girl, the daughter of a family that lived for generations in a Mississippi homestead they called "Homeward." It was there, within a tightly knit community of neighbors and kin, that Sela learned ways that would remain with her through life — humble virtues, like generosity, selflessness, and respect, that are "forged in the hearth of a loving home." Now she has woven together nostalgic reminiscences, stories from throughout her life and career, and lessons on drawing strength and wisdom from a simpler place and time, to give us a very special book on the challenge of raising a family, maintaining perspective, and carving away time for happiness amid the challenges of modern life.
Did you also love the "Sound of Music" movie? Here's a YouTube video of the cast returning to Salzburg for a 50th Anniversary Celebration. (And here I am, wondering how it could possibly be 50 years since this movie came out! It seems like yesterday. Well, a year or two ago? Some things just don't seem "long, long ago," you know.)
The Sound of Music is a movie I could watch over and over again.
ReplyDeleteI remember precisely when Sound of Music came out, because I was in fifth grade. Our choir performed music from Sound of Music that year, and I remember going to the theater to see the movie when it came out. A huge favorite for me.
ReplyDeleteI bet you are enjoying watching the new building go up.
I must admit I don't know where the Crown is located. Thanks for the link to the Sound of Music video!
ReplyDeleteI am a huge Sound of Music fan!!
ReplyDeleteTina, there's no reason you WOULD know the location of the Crown Center for Senior Living. I write about it because it's where I live — in an apartment on the sixth floor — and my building (of the two tall ones you see) is being replaced by the new one under construction. We are located in a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri.
ReplyDeleteThe hills are alive.... I am definitely going to watch that reunion video!
ReplyDeleteAnd watching the building of your new apartment building must be fun and exciting.
Thanks for the Sound of Music link. I wanted to BE little Gretl so bad when I was a child. Too bad she is not in the video but it's great to see the four that are in it.
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