St. Valentine's Day

We went out for a very nice lunch and opted for a light dinner at home before going to our Tuesday night film classs.
Our host said he was pleased to present a very cynical noir movie from Billy Wilder "Ace in the Hole" from 1951 starring the one and only Kirk Douglas. We have been going to these classes for a few years and a former Hollywood director relocated in our town is the teacher. We enjoy these sessions and the opportunity to critique the film with a large group and just think about the film making techniques. We then extend the discussion upon arrival at home and in the Summer we would be out on the deck sharing wine and cheese but in Winter we are inside and last nite had pie and ice cream to conclude our big Valentine's day feast.
I received some lovely pink tulips that have been fun to watch open. A few silly but meaningful cards concluded our day......in years gone by I would have received some jewelry or huge chocolate box and remember saving those pretty heart shapes till one day.........?HUH? why am I saving these. Now we just enjoy and recycle.
Back to the one and only Kirk Douglas...............it was fun to see him in a film I didn't know existed. he was such an original........I watched him post stroke walk onto a Oscar stage and receive a standing ovation for his remarkable career. Watching him perform last night made me realize not only was he easy on the eyes but he was dynamic and oozed energy. I had two aunts when I was growing up who both loved movies. They bought movie magazines which they would let me look at and would explain their faves and then allowed me to cut out photos of the ones I liked. I made a scrapbook and lost it over the years but have thought about how much entertainment it was for me to cut and paste. Thanks to Aunt Ella and Ruth for telling me all about the magical Kirk Douglas.