Its A Wonderful Life1946 | Dir. Frank Capra

It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 | dir. Frank Capra

Remembering Benazir

Fifteen years ago, the world lost a truly extraordinary woman when Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister of Pakistan, and global leader for democracy, freedom and human rights was assassinated.

I was honored and blessed to call her a friend. She is an eternal inspiration and her heart and courage remain a light in this dark world.

Many years ago, soon after her death, I launched a movement and petition seeking to have Benazir posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. I wrote the text of this essay and petition fourteen years ago and am still hoping and striving to one day see this special event and honor for Benazir's life, legacy and memory come to pass. If you would like to sign the petition, you can do so here: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/honor-benazir-congressional-gold-medal/

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Hahaha classic. 😂 I adore The Thin Man movies. ❤️

The Thin Man (1934) dir. w.s. van dyke

It’s a Wonderful Life 1946 | dir. Frank Capra

True story. 😂

Just giving this a reblog... 😊

It is set in the autumn, on the Yorkshire Moors, so it has a bit of a Wuthering Heights atmospheric vibe that sets well in this season. ❤️🍂

"This Love" is a poignant Downton Abbey-esque vignette focused on Elsie Hughes Carson. ❤️

If you read it, I hope you enjoy it. 💕

So…I did a thing. I have written a little fan fic item. Professionally, I am a writer, but I have never written fan fiction before and am quite intimidated. All of you Downton fan fic writers are truly and utterly remarkable. I am in awe of your extraordinary writing, creativity, passion, and story-telling gifts. I feel like I am intruding, and treading on hallowed ground, by attempting to contribute something of my own. It really isn't a story but rather an atmospheric vignette, entitled "This Love". I was inspired yesterday to craft it, and my agent would have an aneurysm (and then issue an ultimatum), if she knew I was taking time away from editing my novel to work on something else. 😂 When inspiration beckons however… 😉 If you read it, I hope you like it. And I thank you for allowing me to (briefly) trespass into your amazing and creative world. My deepest respect and admiration to all fan fic writers. Love. ❤️