“This might be funny … if it weren’t so true.”
By Rick Loebach: READ, WEEP, PRINT AND KEEP!

Have you ever wondered, if all the politicians are against inflation and high taxes, … “WHY do we have inflation and high taxes?”
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“Inherit the Wind”
1988 made for TV adaptation of the play “Inherit the Wind.”
Starring Jason Robards and Kirk Douglas.
This is a transfer of a second-generation tape copy of a tv broadcast, so the quality is as good as it will be.
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“Here’s Looking At You Kid”
Here’s Looking At You Kid
The Fabulous Actress Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman is one of the many Old Hollywood actresses that I love and whose movies I could watch again and again.
The interesting thing about Bergman is that she was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on August 29, 1915, and died of cancer in London, England, on August 29, 1982, which was her 67th birthday.
Yes, you read that right, her birth and death dates are the same.
I don’t think I have previously known or heard of anybody who died on their birthday, but I know there must be some people at least.
This legendary actress is best known for her incredible role as Ilsa Lund in the classic movie “Casablanca.”
The actress created quite a scandal in 1950 when she gave birth to the son of Italian director Roberto Rossellini, not having been married to him.
Bergman studied acting at Stockholm’s Royal Dramatic Theater and first became a film star in Sweden before ever making a movie in Hollywood, California. Her Hollywood debut was in the film directed by David O. Selznick “Intermezzo: A Love Story” in 1939. In the movie, she portrayed Anita Hoffman, opposite Leslie Howard.
Her popularity grew when she starred with Humphrey Bogart in “Casablanca” in 1942. The movie gave us many memorable lines, including, “Here’s looking at you, kid.” She went on to star in “For Whom the Bell Tolls” in 1943 and “Gaslight” in 1944 for which she received an Oscar for Best Actress. The movie “Gaslight” is a thriller about a husband who tries to drive his wife mad. It is an edge of your seat kind of film, and Bergman had me nail-biting all the way through. Bergman did fantastic work in her portrayals in three movies directed by Alfred Hitchcock “Spellbound,” “Notorious,” and “Under Capricorn.”
In 1946 Bergman went on the Broadway stage in New York City to play Joan of Arc and received critical acclaim for her role. She starred in the 1948 film “Joan of Arc” directed by Victor Fleming. Bergman made her debut on television in 1959. Bergman won an Emmy for her portrayal as Miss Giddens in “The Turn of the Screw.” In 1965 Bergman made her London stage debut in “A Month In the Country.” Then for the first time in twenty-one years, she returned to the stage in the U.S. in “More Stately Mansions” in 1967. It was a play by Eugene O’Neill and opened at the Ahmanson Theater in Los Angeles, California and went on to the Broadhurst Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Bergman began her romance with Italian director Roberto Rossellini in 1949 when he directed her in the movie “Stromboli.” At this time she was still married to a Swedish physician with whom she had a daughter. When she was carrying Rossellini’s child, there was a big scandal, and Bergman got reprimanded on the U.S. Senate floor. Their son was born in February of 1950, and they got married the same year in May. She gave birth to twin daughters in 1952, and one of them, Isabella Rossellini, also became an actress as well as Pia Lindstrom from her first marriage. She divorced Rossellini in 1957.
Bergman went on to win another Oscar for Best Actress in 1956 for her portrayal in the movie “Anastasia.” She won her third Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for the film “Murder on the Orient Express” in 1974. Her final role was in “Autumn Sonata” in 1978, which was directed by well-known Swedish director Ingmar Bergman (no relation). She won the Academy Award as Best Actress for this role. Her final part on television was in 1982 when she portrayed Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. It was in a miniseries, “A Woman Called Golda.” Her beauty and talent live on in her movies.
As she said in her own words a couple of years before her death:
“I’m happy it all happened to me. I’ve had a very rich life. There was never a dull moment. When I was very young in Sweden, I used to pray ‘God, please don’t let me have a dull life.’ And He obviously heard me.”
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“NATIONAL THOUGHTFUL DAY”
August 28th brings with it an opportunity to demonstrate how we value each other. National Thoughtful Day sets aside a celebration meant to bring goodwill in a variety of ways. By serving the day with a spirit of generosity toward others, a ripple effect takes place.
What encompasses a thoughtful day? Sometimes it’s an awareness of fulfilling another’s needs. Whether they are celebrating something already or need a pick-me-up, being aware generates a multitude of thoughts that result in thoughtful acts. It can be a small token or an inspirational word. Either way, your thoughtfulness makes others feel special.
And many times, those special people in our lives will reciprocate in kind. While it is usually not expected when we’re being thoughtful, it tends to happen anyway.
Being thoughtful also creates an interchange of thoughts and ideas that spur even more thoughtfulness. One simple act or word can generate new friendships, cause a plan to develop or a garden to grow. Who knows where your thoughtfulness will lead!
A thoughtful day also gives us perspective. We pause a moment to think of another and not ourselves. Our consideration for others brings kindness to the world that would otherwise be missing.
And while all these reasons matter, one of the most important reasons to celebrate National Thoughtful Day is that it is necessary. Imagine all the lives we touch and how a single thoughtful act can impact them for a lifetime. Thoughtfulness is a necessity we cannot live without.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalThoughtfulDay
Put your stamp on the day – your own style of thoughtful. Then put it into practice. Maybe you’ll become the aunt known for her sweet treats or the friend known for surprise coffees at work. Some other thoughtful ideas include:
- Mail cards to several people in your address book. A handwritten note means so much since they are rare these days.
- Deliver small treats to friends and family. They won’t be turned away, we promise!
- Bring fresh flowers to your neighbor. They will brighten the day and make a connection.
- Surprise someone with a new book. Inspirational stories bring comfort and joy.
- Take a child to the park. Children always appreciate one on one time.
- Visit Pinterest for inspiration or Thoughtful Pinch for more ideas.
Most importantly, share your thoughtful day on social media. Include your inspiration and plans while tagging them with #NationalThoughtfulDay.
NATIONAL THOUGHTFUL DAY HISTORY
Thoughtful Pinch founded National Thoughtful Day to celebrate all the ways being thoughtful brings beauty, inspiration, and empowerment to our lives. According to the creator of Thoughtful Pinch, Barb Paton, “By being thoughtful, one size does not have to fit all. In fact, the more unique the celebration, the better!”
The Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the celebration to be observed on August 28th, annually.
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“The Secret – Full Thriller Movie In English”
Shot almost entirely on location in Idaho’s Wood River Valley, The Amaranth is an isolated, luxury retirement village where the privileged and powerful live out their twilight years with amazing vitality. Here is where wealthy industrialist Richard Kendrick relocates, along with his younger wife, Lily, after he suffers a debilitating stroke. But while Richard is rejuvenated, thriving in the cultish atmosphere, Lily is disturbed by the transformations she observes in her spouse, then shocked by changes in her own physiology, prompting her to probe into the dark underbelly of this strange and beautiful Shangri La.
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“The Good Shepherd”… movie
SYNOPSIS
Father Daniel Clemens (Christian Slater), a priest experiencing a crisis of faith, learns that good-hearted Father Andrews (Von Flores) has been accused of murder.
Hoping to prove his friend innocent, Daniel turns to Madeline Finney (Molly Parker), a journalist whom he dated before he took his vows. McCaran (Stephen Rea), a church lawyer, also tries to defend the accused man.
The three must overcome numerous obstacles – including the Roman Catholic Church itself – to find the truth.
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