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02.23.19
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Writing Prompt #189: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 23)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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Day 23 – A movie that makes you laugh

The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)

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This is one of the funniest movies Disney has produced, in my opinion. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it. It’s one of my go-to movies if I’m in a rough patch or I need to laugh for a bit.

The stellar cast includes David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt (May she Rest in Peace), Patrick Warburton, and Wendie Malick. It’s a great story about a selfish emperor who learns lessons along the way about friendship, compassion, and helping others.

Kronk, voiced by Patrick Warburton, is one of the best characters Disney has created!

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02.21.19
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Writing Prompt #187: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 21)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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Day 21 – An overrated movie

Ugh. I really struggle with labeling overrated and underrated movies!

Frozen (2013)

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This is the only Disney movie I can think of where I truly believe it is overrated. It’s a decent movie, but not incredibly remarkable.

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Until the next headline, Laura Beth

02.20.19
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Writing Prompt #186: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 20)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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Day 20 – Favorite sequel

Toy Story 3 (2010)

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I liked Toy Story 2 (1999), don’t get me wrong. But Toy Story 3 absolutely blew it out of the water. It came out at the perfect time – 15 years after the original movie was released. And, at the time, we all thought it was the end of the story.

I believe Toy Story 3 will remain my favorite, but I’m looking forward to seeing Toy Story 4 when it’s released this summer. From what I’ve heard, if you go see it, bring the tissues.

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Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.19.19
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Writing Prompt #185: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 19)

30 Day Disney Challenge

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Day 19 – Your least favorite Pixar movie

Cars 2 (2011)

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As much as I wanted to like this one, since I liked Cars (2006) so much, this one was just a messy, muddled story. Sometimes, the international spin just doesn’t work!

I still haven’t seen Cars 3 (2017), but I’ve heard it was better than this one. I like the characters and the concept overall. In reality, they could have kept it as a standalone movie.

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Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.18.19
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Writing Prompt #184: The ABC Book Challenge (The Letter T)

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Memorable Books that Start with the Letter “T”:

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Taking Off: A Maryellen Classic 2

  • I love Maryellen’s books. They remind me of what my mom’s childhood was like in Florida in the 1950s.

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

  • Judy Blume’s books defined my childhood!

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Things Fall Apart

  • I was assigned to read this toward the end of high school. I remember struggling with it, but the discussions we had in class were good.

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This Is Where It Ends

  • This was a tough book. An important subject, but tough to read when The Pulse nightclub shooting happened in Orlando, Florida.

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To Kill A Mockingbird

  • I was assigned to read this in high school. It quickly became one of my favorite books. I re-read it every year.

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Tornado Warning: A Memoir of Teen Dating Violence and Its Effect on a Woman’s Life

  • Another powerful book. It was put into my life at the perfect time. Buying my own copy was perfectly timed and orchestrated, too. The coolest part was when the author, Elin Stebbins Waldal, found my Book Review in July 2015, read it, and took the time to comment on my post!

Books I’d Love to Read Starting with the Letter “T”:

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard

  • I want to round out my collection of Harry Potter texts with this one.

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That Was Then, This Is Now

  • The only book I’ve read by S.E. Hinton is The Outsiders (1967). I really want to read this one soon.

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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

  • I really do want to read all of the Bronte sisters’ work, someday. This one looks fascinating!

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  • Another book from S.E. Hinton. I really need to capitalize on my local library.

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The Time-Traveler’s Wife

  • I’ve heard good things about this book for years!

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Treasure Island

  • I remember learning about this classic through Wishbone (“Salty Dog”), and then Muppet Treasure Island (1996).

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Tropic of Cancer

  • This book was on the list during my year-long reading challenge, but I never got to it. Another one I should look for at the library.

What books have you read, or want to read, that start with the letter T? Let me know!

Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.18.19
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Writing Prompt #183: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 18)

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Day 18 – Your favorite Pixar film

Toy Story (1995)

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I fell in love with Toy Story when it was first announced. I loved the trailer. I don’t remember going to see it in theaters, although I was 8 years old when it was released in November 1995.

However, we had it on VHS. I watched it so many times, I lost count. My parents still have the VHS copy today. I’m surprised I didn’t wear it out!

There are so many different characters in this movie. I liked Woody, thought Mr. Potato Head and Ham were funny, and Rex was silly. Buzz Lightyear appeared to be the enemy invader at first, but he turns out to be a decent toy. There are several lessons to be learned in this movie, too – Friendship, caring, kindness, respect, and more.

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Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.17.19
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Writing Prompt #182: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 17)

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Day 17 – Your least favorite classic

Dumbo (1941)

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I’ve only seen Dumbo once or twice in my entire life. I have trouble with movies about animals in peril or trouble, I always have.

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Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.16.19
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Writing Prompt #181: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 16)

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Day 16 – Your favorite classic

Fantasia (1940)

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It’s so hard to pick a favorite!

I love this movie. The classical music alone, mostly performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra, is top-notch. My favorite segments are The Sorceror’s Apprentice and Night on Bald Mountain. I clearly remember both of them frightening me at first, but as I gained a greater appreciation for both classical music and animation, I fell in love.

I was in orchestra for eight years, from fifth grade through high school. We learned to play several pieces featured in the movie. To this day, I think my favorite is Night on Bald Mountain.

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Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.15.19
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Writing Prompt #180: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 15)

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Day 15 – The first movie you saw

At home – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)

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In the theater – This is more of a challenge. I want to say Pocahontas (1995), but it may have actually been Hercules (1997).

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Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂

02.14.19
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Writing Prompt #179: “30 Day Disney Challenge” (Day 14)

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Day 14 – Your favorite kiss

Ellie and Carl Fredericksen, Up (2009)

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I’m already tearing up. The first 10 minutes of Up evoke so many emotions!

It’s clear Ellie and Carl were meant for each other. I smile when I think of their wedding day and this kiss, because it’s a sweet, wonderful moment of happiness and pure joy.

I won’t spoil it for those who may not have seen it, but you’ve been warned. Have tissues ready.

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Until the next headline, Laura Beth 🙂