Hopefully things are Looking Up! Getaway this Week with Hallmark's Christmas Movies! SEE HERE:

"Christmas Getaway" Photo: Bridget Regan, Travis Van Winkle
Credit: Copyright 2017 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Kailey Schwerman

Let the Christmas Spirit lift you up
and carry you away this week...

with Hallmark's Christmas Movies
airing on all three networks-

The Note, Once Upon a Christmas Miracle,

and Christmas Getaway!

See all the details on when & where to watch below...

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Hallmark Drama's
"Home for the Holidays"
classic Christmas movie feature is...
"The Note"
on Wednesday, April 29th at 9pm/8c..

image: Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: A small scrap of paper carrying a message of love and forgiveness survives a fiery plane crash, and leads a journalist struggling with her own past to embark on an inspirational journey in “The Note.”

Genie Francis stars as Peyton MacGruder, a struggling human interest columnist whose editor warns her to bring her numbers up, or else. Dejected, her only moral support is from her longtime colleague, King Danville (McGinley), who she shares a flirtatious-but-professional relationship with. When a horrific plane crash kills all aboard in the waters near her office, Peyton suddenly finds herself in possession of a scrap of paper containing a hastily written but heartfelt message from one of the passengers to his child. Inspired by the power of the words, Peyton pledges to discover the note’s intended recipient and deliver it by Christmas. Taking her readers along for the journey while trying to stay one step ahead of a TV tabloid reporter (Roberts), Peyton sets out across the country in her search, and unexpectedly confronts her own personal demons in the process.

“The Note” shows how dramatically life can change in an instant, and how it takes mere moments to make a connection: to reach out to someone you care about, to offer words of reconciliation, to express love or regret or admiration.

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Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
"Miracles of Christmas"
classic Christmas movie feature is
"Once Upon a Christmas Miracle"
on Thursday, April 30th at 9pm/8c.

image: Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: After receiving a medical diagnosis before the holidays, Heather Krueger discovers she is in urgent need of a life-saving liver transplant. Facing incredible odds against finding a donor, she’s shocked when a stranger, Chris Dempsey, volunteers to donate half his liver to her. As Heather and Chris get to know one another and their families before and after the transplant, they form a deep connection and begin to wonder if the closeness they feel goes beyond the special connection between organ donor and recipient. The two must decide if Chris’s selfless act is the beginning of a beautiful, true love story.

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Hallmark Channel's
"Countdown to Christmas"
classic Christmas movie feature is
"Christmas Getaway"
on Friday, May 1st at 8pm/7c.

image: Crown Media

Storyline via Hallmark: When a reservation mix-up at a mountain resort forces a newly-single travel writer to share a cabin with a handsome widower and his precocious daughter over the holidays, their lives are transformed by the magic of Christmas and the unexpected power of love.

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I hope you enjoy all three Christmas movies - airing on all three Hallmark networks!

My pick is the heartwarming "Once Upon a Christmas Miracle."

Do YOU have a special TOP Christmas Movie Pick of the week? If so, please share in comments below...

Also, be sure to check my Christmas TV Schedule for even more Christmas movies airing in May!

Be safe and take care, everyone...
Blessings to You All, Net

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UPtv MAY 2020 MOVIE PREMIERES

There is no "MAY"be here...

MAY is a wonderful time

to watch FOUR cable movie premieres

on UPtv every Sunday night -

Starring Lindsay Wagner, John Ratzenberger, Mackenzie Astin, Sam Page, Doris Roberts, Ernie Hudson, Darin Brooks and more!



May, 2020 UPtv Premiere Movies:

A Moving Romance

Premieres: May 3 @ 7 p.m. ET

Storyline via PixL: Emily inherits her family’s moving company and butts heads with manager Scott, who thought he was being groomed to take over.

Stars: Ambyr Childers, Keegan Allen, Jim O'Heir, Walter Perez, Patty McCormack

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Change of Heart

Premieres: May 10 @ 7 p.m. ET

Storyline via PixL: Producer Diane specializes in finding travel gems for her reality show. Her latest episode features a charming bed and breakfast, where she finds herself falling for the owner’s son. When her conniving boss sabotages her plans, she must try to find a way to save her show and her heart.

Stars: Leah Pipes, Rick Malambri, Lindsay Wagner, John Ratzenberger, Mackenzie Astin

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Touched By Romance

Premieres: May 17 @ 7 p.m. ET

Storyline via PixL: A young nurse inspires a famous novelist to reconnect with her estranged son, Justin. With Justin’s arrival, the nurse may have found the companion she never thought she needed.

Stars: Rachael Carpani, Sam Page, Doris Roberts, Ernie Hudson, Tessie Santiago

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Groomzilla

Premieres: May 31 @ 7 p.m. ET

Storyline via PixL: A newly engaged woman makes a wish that her fiancé takes the planning of their wedding seriously, and to her surprise and dismay, her wish comes true.

Stars: Darin Brooks, Elizabeth Rice, De'Vaughn Nixon, Georgia Engel, Mark Derwin

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Thank you to my friends at UPtv for sharing with me the details of your latest movie premieres coming in MAY! I am delighted to share these films with all of my followers here.

Please know, I haven't had the opportunity, yet, to preview all of these movies; however, since they all previously aired on the well known family friendly PixL channel, I have heard only good things about them. I hope you will enjoy these films, along with many other great UPtv, PixL, and Hallmark classic movies throughout the week and weekends on UPtv!

Look for the first May movie on Sunday, May 3 - and every Sunday following!

Blessings, Net

*images via: PixL / UPtv

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Which HALLMARK CHANNEL "SPRING FLING" 2020 MOVIE - Did You Like Best?

Which "Spring Fling" Movie

bloomed the brightest?

The Hallmark Channel premiered FOUR NEW ORIGINAL MOVIES as part of *SPRING FLING* 2020...

• Just My Type
• You’re Bacon Me Crazy
• Fashionably Yours
• Nature of Love

Please share "YOUR TAKE" on this recent block of Original TV movies in comments below by answering these Two Questions...


1. Which "SPRING FLING" Movie - did you like/love the most?

2. Which "SPRING FLING" Movie poster (above) do you like best?

Looking forward to hearing all your responses!

Thank you in advance to everyone who shares below!

Blessings, Net

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How to Train Your Husband - a Hallmark Channel Movie Premiere Starring Julie Gonzalo and Jonathan Chase!

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: How to Train Your Puppy Husband

Network: Hallmark Channel

Original Air Date: May 16, 2020

*Please Note: this movie has aired on Hallmark's streaming service: Hallmark Movies Now.

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Courtesy of American Cinema International

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Courtesy of American Cinema International

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Courtesy of American Cinema International

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Courtesy of American Cinema International

Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer:
Courtesy of American Cinema International

Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer:
Courtesy of American Cinema International

CAST:

Julie Gonzalo (Jillian James)
Jonathan Chase (Justin James)
Karla Mosley (Nicole)
Andre Hall (Aaron)
Peri Gilpin (Mona)
Forbes Riley (Talk Show Host)
Jordan Monaghan (Hudson)
Grandmother (D. L. Anderson)
Paul Kandarian (Grandfather)
Brian Chamberlain (Hank)
Molly O’Neill (Tyler)
Matt Walton (Jack)
Sandy Rustin (Lauren)
Kayla Harrity (Amy)
Elena Crowley (Joyce)
Camille Farnan (Librarian)
Stasia Patwell (Carla)
Luciana Faulhaber (Katie)
Phyllis A. Gordon (Stylist)
Andrew Opatkiewicz (Server)
Kate Jurdi (Climbing Woman #1)
Alison Wachtler (Climbing Woman #2)

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Courtesy of American Cinema International

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Courtesy of American Cinema International

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Courtesy of American Cinema International

PLOT:

Storyline via Hallmark: Jillian is a successful marriage therapist and best-selling author. Her career is going just as planned but her own marriage isn't as successful, and she suddenly realizes that she may not know how to fix it.

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Courtesy of American Cinema International

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Movie Review:

Coming...


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HALLMARK CHANNEL ANNOUNCES “WHEN CALLS THE HEART” WILL RETURN FOR SEASON 8!

Hallmark Press Release:

HALLMARK CHANNEL ANNOUNCES

A SEASON EIGHT RENEWAL

OF THE NETWORK’S HIGHLY RATED

AND LONGEST- RUNNING
ORIGINAL SERIES

“WHEN CALLS THE HEART”

STUDIO CITY, CA –April 26, 2020 – Hallmark Channel has ordered an eighth season of the network’s original, primetime drama series “When Calls the Heart.” It was announced today by series star Erin Krakow during the season seven finale of the hit show.

(See the Video below!)

Currently ending its seventh season, the hit drama “When Calls the Heart’s” ratings momentum continues, with this season’s previous episode 7009 ranking as the highest-rated episode in the series’ history. The program ranked as the #1 original scripted series of the week and marks the #2 original scripted series on ad-supported cable in 2020-to-date among Households, Total Viewers and Women 18+. On a Live +3 basis, the program delivered a 3.3 Household rating, 3.1 million Total Viewers, and 477,000 Women 25-54. The episode reached over 3.7 million unduplicated total viewers.

Source: Nielsen, December 30, 2019 – April 19, 2020

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VIDEO - Erin Krakow Announces Season 8:

My Take:

I'm ecstatic! We ALL needed some good news these days with everything going on, and this Season 8 renewal of "When Calls the Heart" is absolutely FANTASTIC, WONDERFUL NEWS for all of us Hearties and faithful Hallmark viewers, who have simply fallen in the love with this incredible series and all of the delightful Hope Valley characters over the years.

Whether you love the children, Rosemary and Lee, Dr. Carson and Nurse Faith, Clara and Jesse, Bill, Henry, Fiona, Flo, Molly, Elizabeth's love triangle with Lucas and Nathan, etc... there is truly something special for everyone to love in this wholesome family friendly show.

It's nice to know there are plans in the works to make Season 8's filming a possibility. There are a lot of cast and crew members involved with making "When Calls the Heart," so I'll be curious to see how they will end up doing it. Most of all, I know we all want everyone to be safe and well; therefore, I'm certain Hallmark will keep everyone's health as top priority. They always have everyone's best interest at heart!

With great hope and anticipation, I know we will all look forward to hearing any news we possibly can on "When Calls the Heart" Season 8!

Blessings on your day! Net

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Safe at Home: Celebrating Baseball at the Movies

By Michael Lyons

At the end of the 1976 little league opus “The Bad News Bears,” one of the diminutive players yells at their opponents, “Just wait ‘til next year!”

Baseball fans can relate.  Next year, at this point, looks like it sadly may be the only option to see a game.  Like everything else in the world, Major League Baseball is understandably and indefinitely postponed, as well as facing the reality of possibly cancelling the 2020 season that was scheduled to begin on March 26th.

For fans, the site of their favorite team’s logo, the smell of a hot dog or even the memory of sitting in a crowded stadium brings about a pang of sadness around the fact that the “Boys of Summer” aren’t taking the field.

For years, Hollywood has shared this love of baseball, creating some memorable stories, in a variety of genres, celebrating America’s past time.  

What follows are just some of these movies.  While not a definitive list (and listed here chronologically) these films make for the perfect “consolation prize” during this missing baseball season.

“The Pride of the Yankees” (1942).  Gary Cooper stars as New York Yankees super star Lou Gehrig, who died tragically at the age of 37 of a form of sclerosis (later dubbed Lou Gehrig’s disease).  Over sentimental?  Corny?  Dated?  Yes...but it all works, as it celebrates our love for sports heros.

“Take Me Out to the Ball Game” (1949).  A good ol’-fashioned MGM musical about baseball at the turn of the last century, starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra.  Some smile inducing dance routines including Kelly’s “The Hat My Dear Old Father Wore,” which is one of his more stunning and underrated moments in film. 

“The Bad News Bears” (1976).  The aforementioned comedy from Director Michael Ritchie, in which boozy coach Walter Matthau takes the titular little league team from worst to first.  The film has taught generations quite a bit about baseball, sportsmanship...and profanity.

“The Natural” (1984).  Robert Redford stars as Roy Hobbs, the oldest rookie on the New York Knights, in Director Barry Levinson’s ethereal and mysterious adaptation of Bernard Malamud’s novel.  The film raises baseball to almost Spielberg-like mystical proportions and weaves quite the spell.

“Bull Durham” (1988).  The tale of a minor league baseball love triangle between a washed up catcher (Kevin Costner) a baseball groupie (Susan Sarandon) and an up and coming pitcher (Tim Robbins). Down and dirty, with a true feel for its minor league environment, the film has a voice and tone all its own.

“Major League” (1989).  What “Slap Shot” was to hockey, this movie is to baseball.  Centering on a fictional version of the Cleveland Indians, with a visually impaired pitcher nicknamed “Wild Thing” (Charlie Sheen) who has a tendency to hit batters with his wild pitches.  Filled with some laugh-out-loud moments, “Major League” is genial fun.

“Field of Dreams” (1989).  “If you build it, they will come.”  And have they ever!  Audiences have been coming back to this movie about a Iowa farmer (Kevin Costner) who plows under his corn field to build a baseball field, because a voice tells him to, so that the ghosts of the disgraced players from the White Sox scandal can play there.  More than baseball, this is a movie about family, faith and fathers and sons.  No wonder, over thirty years later, it’s still beloved.

“A League of Their Own” (1992).  A great comedy about an unsung moment in baseball history, Director Penny Marshall’s film shines a spotlight on the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which was put into effect during World War II.  An amazing cast - Gene Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna, Rosie O’Donell, Jon Lovitz, Garry Marshall and, of course, Tom Hanks - shines throughout.  As if all of that isn’t enough, the film includes the now iconic line: “There’s no crying in baseball!”

“The Sandlot” (1993).  Few films capture summers as a kid better than this one.  And what’s more part of summer than a neighborhood baseball game, which becomes the center of this film...along with the “terror” of hitting the ball into the unknown realm of the neighbor’s backyard.  Filled with the innocence of childhood and the strong bond of friendship, “The Sandlot,” which was not initially a hit, has deservedly developed quite the following through the years.

“Moneyball” (2011).  An absolutely fascinating adaptation of Michael Lewis’ book, which relays the story of the Oakland A’s 2002 season and how general manager Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) utilized some non-traditional methods to assemble a winning team.  Gripping from beginning to end, particularly as it’s based on true-life events, “Moneyball” also has a lot to say about the value of talent and team dynamics.

So until that day - which WILL come- when we can all gather in a baseball stadium, or at a friend’s house to enjoy a beer and watch the game, or listen to it on the radio in the backyard on a sun-dappled afternoon, we will have to settle for these memories of baseball seasons past that Hollywood provides us.

And while we do that, let’s all continue to put to use a perfect baseball analogy and stay...safe at home.

Sources:

Wikipedia

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This Weekend on TV: "WHEN CALLS THE HEART" and "WHEN HOPE CALLS" FINALE, an All New "MATCHMAKER MYSTERIES" and More! #Hearties #Hallmarkies ❤ DETAILS HERE:

The "When Calls the Heart" finale is coming this Sunday and all Hearties are wondering...

Who will win Elizabeth's heart?

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Nathan?

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or Lucas?

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Will Nathan and Bill catch the bad guys?

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Will someone be shot?

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Will Fiona leave Hope Valley?

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Will Lee make peace with his sister?

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Will Henry's business and health be okay?

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Is the new mystery woman a criminal, too?

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Will the "When Calls the Heart" Season 7 finale
leave us with a cliffhanger?

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So many questions! Let's hope some of them are answered this Sunday night.

Following the "When Calls the Heart" finale on the Hallmark Channel, is the "When Hope Calls" finale, too, which will have it's own intriguing stories to leave viewers this first season of this drama series.

See more details on these shows, plus the all new "Matchmaker Mysteries: A Fatal Romance" on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries and "Woman of the House" on UPtv - below...

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Saturday, April 25, 2020:

Danica McKellar is back sleuthing and matchmaking in an all new...

Matchmaker Mysteries: A Fatal Romance

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

AND Hallmark Channel

(Special Saturday Simulcast Showing!)

image: Crown Media Family Networks

Storyline via Hallmark: Matchmaker Angie Dove’s appearance at a romance convention takes a turn for the mysterious following the fatal poisoning of bestselling author Beatrice Penn. To Angie’s consternation, the prime suspect is Beatrice’s newly minted publisher, Ethan Plume – who’s also Angie’s ex-boyfriend from college. Though Angie has promised to cooperate with Detective Kyle Carter’s investigation, she’s not about to sit idly by when she knows Ethan is innocent. Angie can puzzle out a clue as surely as she can spot a love match, but in her eagerness to find the real killer, she may just put herself at risk.

See the premiere of Matchmaker Mysteries: A Fatal Romance

Saturday, April 25, 2020

A Special Saturday Simulcast Showing!

at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

AND the Hallmark Channel

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Saturday, April 25, 2020:

Happy "Mark the 25th" Day of the month - as we Countdown to Christmas, which is now 8 Months away!

For all of you Christmas movie fans who wish to participate in "Mark the 25th," simply pick something Christmassy to watch TODAY - on the 25th! It can be a Christmas movie, cartoon, family sitcom or anything you like. (There's only one stipulation - it must be family friendly.) Then, please share in comments below your Christmas choice for the day!

I've decided I will watch "When Calls the Heart: Home for Christmas," in honor of the finale airing this weekend.

Available at Amazon on DVD

Do you have a special Christmas pick to Mark the 25th? 

If so, please share below...

A very Merry, Happy "Mark the 25th" Day to Everyone!!!

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Sunday, April 26, 2020:


Will you pledge to watch the UPtv premiere of...

Woman of the House

image via: UPtv Marketing

Storyline: A woman who is feeling nostalgic about her college days takes a job as sorority house mother to her former college chapter only to find that it is in shambles.

A former sorority girl (Kirsten Prout), longing for her old, fun college days, decides to take a job as house mother to her former college chapter, only to find that it is in shambles. The handsome Dean of Student Affairs (Charlie Carrick) tells her she must turn the chapter around before the national organization yanks their charter and they will no longer be allowed on campus. As she works with the girls, she realizes she needs to be the grown up and help these young women discover their true potential. With the help of the Dean she comes up with a way to save the chapter and falls in love in the process.

See Woman of the House

Sunday, April 26, 2020

at 7pm/6c. on UPtv

*Encores same night at 11pm/10c. on UPtv!

*Also watch via PixL streaming video subscription on Amazon!

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More... Sunday, April 26, 2020:


Will Nathan share more of his heart with Elizabeth in an all new...

When Calls the Heart

Season 7 - Episode 10

FINALE EPISODE!

When Calls the Heart - Season 7 cast members - image: Hallmark Crown Media
(click here to enlarge image)

Credit: ©2020 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Ricardo Hubbs

Storyline via Hallmark: Elizabeth hears good news about her book. Lee gets a surprise that stirs up wounds from his past. A prisoner transfer goes terribly wrong for Nathan. Fiona tries to find a way to stay in Hope Valley. Lucas makes a last-ditch effort to preserve his partnership in Gowen Petroleum.

See the "When Calls the Heart" FINALE

Sunday, April 26, 2020

at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel

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More... Sunday, April 26, 2020:

Will Grace leave Brookfield without saying goodbye to Chuck in an all new...

When Hope Calls

Season 1 - Episode 10

FINALE EPISODE!

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood

Photo Credit: ©2019 Crown Media United States LLC/Photographer: Shane Mahood

Storyline via Hallmark: Gabriel fears for Lillian’s safety when suspects in the bank fraud case arrive to Brookfield, and reluctantly asks for Sam’s help to protect her. As Gabriel and Nathan get closer to the truth, the suspects concoct a ruthless plot to cover their tracks and turn to Tess for help. Meanwhile, Grace prepares to accompany Helen across the Atlantic to reunite with her grandfather but worries about leaving while still in a fight with Chuck. Unaware of Grace’s impending journey, Chuck heads out of town on a cattle drive.

See the When Hope Calls FINALE

Sunday, April 26, 2020

at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel

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I hope you all have a nice weekend. Our weather is finally turning a bit warmer, so I will be outdoors getting some things done around the house and getting some fresh air and sunshine! Plus, I'll be "Marking the 25th" with my Christmas movie pick and sleuthing my way through the new "MatchMaker Mysteries!"

On Sunday, the day of rest, I'll be enjoying some quality time with The Lord and my family and then, of course, watching the "When Calls the Heart" and "When Hope Calls" finales Sunday night on the Hallmark Channel and "Woman of the House" on UPtv!

Also, be sure to vote in the It's a Wonderful Movie Poll #7 for your Favorite Christmas Movie Couples. Click here to vote.

May you all have a Blessed Weekend, Net

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SHINING HIS LIGHT

"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest."

~Matthew 11:28

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