“Reminds me of someone famous!” “Me too!” Image: Giphy
In some ways, being part of the blogging community is like going to a cocktail party with fascinating people.
We’ve gleaned so much from these folks, such as obscure (to us) pieces of history, living with Life-Changing issues, and the beauty of poetry.
Over the past year, a few of these bloggers nominated us for awards or gave us special mention. So we’re returning the honour and presenting them with an Award of Our Own.
It may appear we’ve applied excessive Literary License here, but we haven’t. When we read these bloggers’ sites, we’re often reminded of famous writers we admire.
We fell in love with the writing of Baroness Emma Orczy when we read The Scarlet Pimpernel. Orczy tells a good story with intrigue and romance, and we couldn’t Put It Down. 18 Cinema Lane also loves to share a good story (movie), which she reviews as Objectively as possible.
Few writers embody wit and irreverence like playwright and poet Oscar Wilde, and we often think of Wilde when reading Bonnywood Manor. Brian makes us laugh as he skewers and satirizes society’s conventions; yet there are moments when he is quite moving.
American novelist Raymond Chandler proved crime fiction can be lyrical and memorable. Our pal Debbi, at I Found it at the Movies, writes just as thoughtfully about noir films and B movies, and – happily for her readers – she never loses her delightfully shrewd sense of humour.
What we love most about Amy Tan‘s works, besides her writing style, are her research and love of stories from the past; she makes history Come Alive. Taking Up Room shares those same passions, and she pulls us into her subjects, whether it be film, books, or other Cultural Adventures from the past.
Lucy Maud Montgomery was a prolific author who mused about the Good that can be done in communities, much like the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society. This site has taken on the challenge of examining the Motion Picture Production Code and its effect on Hollywood films.
Silver Screenings 
That film clip is driving me crazy (admittedly a very short trip) because the faces are familiar, but I can’t put names to them. The one on the left resembles Jane Powell, but I don’t think it’s her. Help!
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That’s Joan Blondell on the left, and Aline MacMahon on the right. I think this is from “Gold Diggers of 1933”. Blondell does have a resemblance to Jane Powell, doesn’t she?
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Thank you! Although there is a resemblance, Jane (born 1929) is much younger than Joan and appeared (as far as I know) only in Technicolor films), which is why I didn’t think it was her in that black-and-white film.
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Wow! I’m speechless. Almost! 🙂
To be mentioned in the same paragraph as Raymond Chandler just made my day.
Thanks so much, Ruth! 🙂
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My pleasure! I always enjoy your writing, and wanted you to know it.
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Thanks for the nomination! I’ve mentioned my nomination in a recent blog post. Here’s the link to the post:
https://18cinemalane.wordpress.com/2019/08/09/only-one-month-left-to-sign-up-for-the-siskel-and-ebert-blogathon-award-announcement/
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Awesome! I’ll be by to check it out. 🙂
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Dear Ruth,
Thank you so much for this honor! What a great idea! I am touched. I have always loved the writing of Lucy M. Montgomery, including her “Anne of Green Gables” series and less popular “Emily of New Moon” trilogy. I feel particularly close to Emily because she is a dreamy young authoress. I appreciate this honor and the publicity. I will write a formal post of thanks very soon.
Yours Hopefully,
Tiffany Brannan
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My pleasure, Tiffany. You and Rebekah do a lot of work, and I’ve learned a lot from your writings.
P.S. I just realized I’ve never read the “Emily of New Moon” trilogy, and I’m going to look for it at the library. Thanks!
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Wow, I am so flattered! Thanks, Ruth–this made my day. 🙂
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My pleasure, Rebecca. Your blog is always a wonderful read. 🙂
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Thanks, Ruth–right backatcha!
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I follow Brian at Bonnywood–he’s fantastic!
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Isn’t he, though? I love his writing.
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I am greatly moved by your lovely comparison, seriously. This completely made my day. (And I must apologize for just now getting around to a response, as I’m a bit behind with my email notifications.) You are, quite simply, the best, and I cherish the fact that we stumbled upon one another in the random, crazy world of blogging…
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Aw, thanks so much, Brian. I hope to point as many people as I can to your writings.
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Brian is one of the funniest writers I am currently reading that is for certain.
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He certainly is!
And so are you.
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Of course, I agree, old buddy, old building and loan pal.
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Bahaha!
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What a lovely idea for a post, and wonderfully executed 🙂
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Thanks! I’m lucky to have met many interesting, talented bloggers – yourself included. 🙂
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Nicely done! When I’m in the mood for a witty blog post I’ll give Brian’s site a look.
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So true! Brian is always worth reading.
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BRAVO!!! I love how you are paying tribute to awesome bloggers and writers! Astounding really, especially in this world where you see an influx of unnecessary criticism. ABUNDANCE TRULY FLOWS! You have my deep respect, admiration, and happy following! ❤️
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You said it – it’s really easy to criticize, and those who blog should be recognized for their hard work.
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Awesome! Totally with you on that Ruth! Loving your blog …… your passion overflows through your posts! ❤️
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Aw, thanks! I’ll be dropping by your blog later this week. 🙂
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Aww sweet! Would appreciate that. Have an amazing week! ❤️
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Dear Ruth,
I just nominated you for the Blogger Recognition Award: https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2019/09/04/the-blogger-recognition-award-and-the-lucy-m-montgomery-blogging-award/. This is partly as thanks for your nominating me for this award. In the article, I invited you and the other nominees to join our blogathon, The Phantom of the Opera Blogathon: https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2019/08/14/its-here-the-phantom-of-the-opera-blogathon/. I hope you will be able to join!
Yours Hopefully,
Tiffany Brannan
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Aw, thanks, Tiffany! I’ll drop by your site to check out the new blogathon.
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I do love your Silver Screenings award ceremony and happy to see a few familiar names and some good blogs to check out.
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I’ve got another round of awards in the works. (Spoiler Alert! You’re in it…)
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Wow, wee me? Thanks, I’m honoured already.. don’t tell me.. Most Random Dallas mention… most likely to gitter about Dallas? Honestly, don’t tell me… but I’m touched. Looking forward to seeing your post….
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