Judy, Judy, Judy

 

Happy Birthday to the legendary Judy Garland. 

Judy was a Venus in Cancer.  That energy to me is displayed in the vulnerability she displayed in her acting and singing.

Judy loved a good Shepard's pie. It was one of her comfort foods.

This is one of my favorite songs from The Pirate: Love of my life. It is a wistful and beautiful song, once again showcasing that Venus in Cancer energy.

If you want to watch Judy in a role without singing, I suggest The Clock (1945) starring Judy and Robert Walker.  It is a beautiful romantic movie. It is set in NYC and directed by her second husband, the famed director, Vincente Minnelli.

Thank you, Judy for everything. I hope you can see how much you are still loved!

Happy Birthday Judy

 Happy Birthday to one of my all time favorites: Judy Garland.

I have done numerous posts to Judy. I decided to share one of my favorite songs by Judy. Hope you enjoy.

Judy 100

 

Judy at 100. If she were alive today, this would be her 100th birthday. 

When I was a little girl, my favorite musicals were always starring Judy Garland. Nothing made a weekend better when one of her movies came on.

She lighted up the screen as far as I was concerned. And that beautiful voice, there are few voices that captivate me as much as Judy does.

I have written about Judy over the years. Here is one of my posts which talk about my favorite films of Judy. I will be honest here: The Wizard of Oz is not on the list!

How do I end this tribute to one of my top favorite performers of all time. Let's listen to her beautiful voice to celebrate our Judy. This is from The Pirate (1948), Judy is singing "Love of My Life".

Love of my life by Judy Garland

Happy Saturday,my friends. I'm back with more romantic music for you.This gem comes from the 1948 movie The Pirate starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly.If you have never seen this, it a must see especially if you are a classic movie fan.

The chemistry of Judy and Gene are wonderful to watch. One of the highlights of the movie. They did three movies together. I wish they had did more!

Enjoy!

Judy Day: June 10

When I was a kid, a regular day could be made extra special if a Judy Garland movie came on. I even loved her in Gay Puree when she played the cat called Musette. Her plucky attitude, her beautiful voice and her pretty girl next door looks drew me in. She always felt like an old friend. I remember there were times, even during Summer, I wouldnt go out with my friends because a Judy Garland movie was on. Yes, I was and still am hardcore about her.



I read she didn't feel as beautiful as other actresses. I feel she was sadly mistaken.


Her vibrant personality always came out in one way or another.


One of my favorite quotes by Judy is this: "Why do people insist on seeing an aura of tragedy around me always? My life isn’t tragic at all. I laugh a lot these days. At myself, too. Lord, if I couldn’t laugh at myself I don’t think I’d be alive.”



This is one of Judy's best known quotes. It is so true "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else."


A true triple threat that made acting, singing and dancing look effortlessly.


When I'm sad or blue, even now, I know Judy is there for me. She's a song or movie away.



It is sobering for me to be now older than Judy when she died. She died at 47. I'm 48. I like to dream of the magnificent things she would of done. God Bless you, Judy.

Look for the Silver Lining

Happy Friday, my friends. By the time Friday rolls around, I'm tired. Today in New York it is a brisk 20 degrees. In particular today, I had to do a lot of running around in the cold. The cold didn't bother me that much. Shout out to all my Winter babies out there.

I've had because of family circumstances extra responsibilities to do. That is what family does. When someone isn't feeling their best, you rally around and help them. That's what I have been doing. I have to admit I was feeling washed out by the late afternoon. I rested for a bit and rewatched one of my favorite videos from my girl, Judy Garland.



It makes me sad to think by the time she is the age I am now that she passed away. I feel like Judy would tell me: "Chin up, Shell. Keep on going. Look for the Silver Lining."

If you had a tough day, month or even year, here is something to cheer you up. Have a great Friday, everyone.

Carefree

Woo hoo!! It's Friday. Judy has the right idea here. Whatever happened this week: good , hopefully, or bad, it is time to let it go. Kick off your shoes, let your hair out and be free.



"Go Traveling with us"
Her travels daily be
By routes of ecstasy
To Evening's Sea
- Emily Dickinson

Mondays

Happy Monday.

I just came back in from a walk.
Want to start back to walking three times
a week. I call it Jedi Mama training to keep
my mind and body clear. Though, I am always
running around doing errands. I have one
more big errand to do this week. Once that is done, I will
have a great load lifted off my shoulders.

Yesterday, was one of the first Free Sundays
I've truly had since February. I had no
obligations. Able to do what I want.
Sean and I went to Baby's r us to look
at strollers. So much fun!

Then I was able to watch one of my beloved
movies: The Pirate (1948) starring Judy Garland
and Gene Kelly directed by Vincente Minnelli

Oh, I love this movie. Judy wears red all through
out. My favorite red dress is the one
in this clip. If you love musicals, The Pirate
is a must see.



If you did anything fun this weekend, I love
to hear all about it.

Farewell to November

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I did, too.
I even got to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1
on Saturday. It was really good.

Then my weekend kind of went downhill after that. You know
what when things get bumpy, you just have to ride it out.
Which is what I'm doing now.

On the whole, November has been a month of deep revelations
and healing.

I asked Judy and Gene to sing out November for all of us.
This is from one of my faves: Summer Stock (1950.) To me,
Judy and Gene are luminous on screen together

Happy Birthday Judy

When I was a little girl, there was nothing better on a weekend afternoon to find a Judy Garland movie on. I loved her and I still do. She had a quality that lit up the screen. She could do it all comedies, romances, drama. And that voice is pure magic.

Though she struggled in her life, she was able to always put it aside and be the consummate performer on screen, stage, television and records. I've always admired her tenacity to keep going when others always wrote her off.

Now, this may be odd for a Judy fan to admit. The Wizard of Oz is not one of my favorite Judy movies. Perhaps I saw it too much as a kid! Anyway, her best screen partner was Gene Kelly. Judy and Gene had sparkled together on screen. I wish they had did more than the three movies they starred in together. Two of the three are part of my favorites of Judy's. Here are to me her must see films and these include musicals and drama.

Judy's Best:
Meet Me in St. Louis
The Clock
The Pirate (with Gene Kelly and The Nicholas Brothers)
Easter Parade
Summer Stock ( with Gene Kelly)
A Star is Born
Gay Purr-ee (cartoon)
A Child is waiting

Happy Birthday, Judy. You are still loved and missed.