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That Midnight Kiss(1949)

“That Midnight Kiss” was the first film ever to star Mario Lanza, and Hollywood immediately fell in love with this shy young man with the golden voice. He plays Johnny Donnetti, truck driver and son of Italian immigrants who run a restaurant. He studied opera for a time, but it never panned out for him, so he spends his time delivering furniture. Kathryn Grayson is Prudence Budell, a young lady who desperately wants to be an opera star. Her grandmother, Abigail Budell (Ethel Barrymore) is a wealthy woman who donates much of her fortune to the arts. She decides to … Continue reading →

How Much Can You Really Shape Sleep Habits?

Periodically, I try to write about the trials and tribulations of the family sleep “issues” because this seems to be one of the topics that comes up most often in conversations among parents—especially newer parents of young children. Napping, how many hours of sleep a child needs, the exact arrangement of those hours, where the child sleeps, etc. are all big concerns for many parents. Now that my three are nearly grown and I look back, though, I wonder just how much of an impact or how much control I have actually had in shaping their sleep habits… I do … Continue reading →

The Fruit of Our Parenting Labor

Do you sometimes wonder if your kids are learning the life lessons you are trying to teach them? If you believe what some experts say, you won’t see the fruit of your labor for years to come. While that might be true in some respects, in many ways if you continuously set a good example your kids will imitate you. One complement I get often is that Tyler is well-mannered. His behavior is a case of learning by example. For instance, I always say “Thank you,” to anyone who does anything for me. As a result he does the same … Continue reading →