Looking Irish?

Yes we all know that with March upon us there's that very green holiday coming up quick. So just for giggles, I thought I'd share some fun things to add a little fun to your Saint Patrick's Day celebration. Now don't ask me what I'll be doing. I know that we'll be participating in the parade in the city. I don't know the date yet, But I'll be sure to let you know when I find out.

So we all know one of the stereotypical things that happen on Saint Patrick's Day is drinking. Is this because of tradition? Or stereotypes? I'm not really going to say one way or another.

This fun sweatshirt from DentzDenim on etsy is sure to make you the talk of the party. It has a large shamrock and ribbon that declares "Irish Today, Hungover Tomorrow". A great sentiment many folks seem to share on the holiday.

available here on Etsy

That not quite your style? Maybe you're having a party and would like to add a flicker of fun to the decor. How about some beer bottle candles?

These soy candles from LiquorWicks are sure to provide that bit of flare. Plus you can select the scent you prefer! These candles are available in: Macintosh Apple, Cinnamon Sticks, Mango Papaya, and Cucumber Melon.

Available here on Etsy

Maybe you happen to be a household with a number of children. How about some arts and craft ideas to try and keep them busy, as well as give your home a celebratory feel?

Second Chance To Dream has a great list of 15 different kids crafts that you can try out. They cover a great variety from rainbows to leprechauns.

Check it out in their blog post here.

Movies for different holidays are a dime a dozen. I know it's a bit harder to find something for Saint Paddys, after all the movie a number of my family members have made into a modern tradition for it is the Boondock Saints. But I would like to recommend something a bit different.

The Secret of Kells is full of gorgeous artwork based on old knot works and illuminations. It's a fantastic story about an old Irish religious treasure.

Read more about the film here on Wikipedia.



Well that's all I have for you today, sorry it's a short bit of selection. But we can't all make lists a million miles long. Besides, who would read it if I did?

MADNESS COMES IN PAIRS

Character interpretation is something that is done in the entertainment business frequently. It's done to offer varied perspective, as well as alternate possibilities. We all know that there is more than one side to a story. So it was fun to see a look at what someone else thinks could have been a possibility for one of my favorite characters, Harley Quinn.

What's on the Screen? Pom Poko

Movies are something that a lot of us take for granted. But I've had the pleasure to watch a variety of different films of late, and I'm going to share my thoughts about a few of them with you over time. Today I want to tell you about a film we watched called Pom Poko. Now I know not everyone has heard of it, and I'm sure some people consider it to be a classic. But I've only seen it for the first time recently.

This movie was absolutely adorable. It centers around a group of racoons and their homes. It also gives racoons the ability to transform. Throughout the movie this leads to some adorable images. It also helps them as they try to solve their problems.

The movie (spoilers here) focuses on the idea of urban sprawl and the problems it causes to nature. Human buildings invading the countryside reduce the space for animals to have their own habitats and homes. This is a fact that most people can understand, but to see it displayed and presented the way it is in the film leads to a number of questions.

But the biggest one is what can people do about it? While we cannot expect other folk to do the same things that we do, we should remember that our own choices change the things around us whether we can see these changes or not.

I do recommend this as a film to share with the family. While smaller children may not understand what the film is really saying, they will find humor in some of the situations. As with most Ghibli films the artwork is beautiful and the landscapes are as beautiful as paintings, so the film has points for everyone to enjoy.

^_~

Be My Valentine?

Yeah, that's what I thought.

But "WHO" really needs a Valentine anyway?

Red Miss Take