Have an Animal Crackers Thanksgiving

The 1937 movie "Curly Top" tells the story of young Elizabeth Blair who lives at the dreary regimented Lakeside Orphanage with her older sister, Mary. When the trustees descend on the orphanage for a tour of inspection, Elizabeth is caught playfully mimicking the head trustee and is threatened with being sent to a public institution. Young, rich, handsome trustee Edward Morgan intervenes and conducts a private interview with the child where he learns that most of her life has been spent obsequiously expressing her gratitude for every mouthful that has fallen her way.

As you enjoy beloved Shirley Temple singing this great song, think of all the little things your grateful for this year. It can be as small as being able to take a hot bath to being able to kiss a loved one goodnight.

I love this clip because it makes me smile and reminds me of the talent and grace the world is full of. I think I'll pull our old movies this Thanksgiving and host a movie night. Sitting around with family and friends watching old movies after stuffing myself with homecooking sounds like sounds like a Thanksgiving wish come true.

Enjoy this Thanksgiving and remember to be grateful even for "animal crackers."

That A Girl

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