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  • St. Francis de Sales Always Cracks Me Up

    St. Francis de Sales Always Cracks Me Up

    The Mom Weekly Volume 128: January 20, 2025

    You can read this, or any other previous Mom Weeklies, by going to the home page here.

    Notes:

    This Friday is the feast of St. Francis de Sales. He’s the patron saint of writers & journalists (raising my hand) as well as the baptism anniversary of a certain family member. I still remember that baptism so well!

    Anyway, I’ve had versions of this in my writing file for some time. I hope it conveys the humor that I find in St. Francis de Sales’ writing (intentional or unintentional).

    No matter what, remember how much I love you,

    Mom

    Saint Francis de Sales Always Cracks Me Up

    While we were dating, Dad pointed out to me a copy of St. Francis de Sales Introduction to the Devout Life in a Catholic bookstore, and I bought it, or maybe he bought it for me?

    Saint Francis de Sales was a late 16th and early 17th century French/Swiss bishop, writer, and spiritual director. This context from the Wikipedia page really helps see where his idea for “the devout life” came from:

    In 1586, Francis de Sales attended a theological discussion about predestination that convinced him of his damnation to hell. A personal crisis of despair resulted. …. Sometime in either late December or early January 1587, he visited the old parish of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès, Paris, where he prayed the “Memorare” before a famed statue of Our Lady of Good Deliverance, a Black Madonna. 

    De Sales ultimately concluded that God had good in store for him because “God is love”, as the First Epistle of John attests. This faithful devotion to God not only expelled his doubts but also influenced the rest of his life and his teachings. His way of teaching Catholic spirituality is often referred to as the Way of Divine Love, or the Devout Life, taken from a book he wrote of a similar name: Introduction to the Devout Life.

    ——

    I did not know at the time that Saint Francis de Sales is the patron saint of writers and journalists (me!), or that our first-born daughter would be baptized on his feast day. I just know how influential that book has been to me over the decades.

    Anyway, I read it and loved it right away. Something about his style, even with the flowery language and random odd analogies of fruits and animals, I found very spiritually fruitful. And so over the years, I’ve re-read it during many Lents.

    One of the hallmarks of St. Francis’ teaching is that “devotion is compatible with every station of life.” Rather than holiness, or living close to God, being only for priests and religious, it’s really meant for every person, whether a laborer, or a king, or a mom, or a professor.

    Whenever I’ve read Introduction to the Devout Life, the thing that always “convicts” me, or helps me focus on what really matters, are the ten meditations in the first part of the Introduction.

    1. on our creation
    2. On he end for which we were created
    3. On the benefits of God
    4. On sin
    5. On death
    6. On judgment 
    7. On hell
    8. On heaven
    9. On the choice of heaven
    10. By way of Election and choice which the Soul makes of Devout Life

    These meditations are kind of Ignatian in spirit, because there’s a lot of imagining yourself in different situations, such as near death, your judgment. It’s quite moving, despite the flowery language that is present throughout the book. 

    The last meditation, “Election and choice which the Soul makes of Devout Life” is the one that always makes me almost laugh out loud. In the meditation, St. Francis de Sales has the readers imagine themselves in a field, with people on one side who are in hell, and the other people who are in heaven. And among the people in heaven there is this line:

    See the ranks of many married people, who live so lovingly together with mutual respect, which cannot be without great charity. Consider how these devout souls join the exterior care of their households with the interior care of their souls, the love the earthly with that of the celestial spouse.

    Let’s double click on that:

    Who live together with mutual respect, which cannot be (had) without great charity.

    Ya think, St. Francis? I just always find that funny because of course being married demands charity. And while Dad & I love each other, living together “lovingly” like St. Francis de Sales writes, is quite the feat! Sometimes it doesn’t actually happen, so you do the best you can.

    But that line is not only for married people. Just living among people with mutual respect demands enormous charity. In our world today, we have so, so many people who have nothing but contempt for certain other people, and don’t even try to hide that contempt or hatred.

    When people don’t show a basic amount of respect for others, it can be easy to dehumanize them as well, but that’s not the way to go. We have to work really hard at showing respect for others, and even charity, even for people who appear to us to be odious or wrong in every way.

    It reminded me of another quote by Mother Angelica. When she died back in 2016, I came across this quote:

    “If it wasn’t for people, we could all be holy.” 

    Isn’t that the truth? It’s so easy in our minds to be always kind, always truthful, and always patient, always with the right thing to say. At least it is for me! It is so much harder in actual life, in actual interactions with people, to be patient, loving, and having the right thing to say.

    (Digression: I remember years ago sometimes watching Mother Angelica have a Q&A with her audience about various topics, and honestly, she was very funny, with catchy quotes like, “If it wasn’t for people, we could all be holy.” I remember thinking watching her that she might be holier than thou, or harsh with people talking about their faults or unhappy families, but my memory is that she was quite realistic about life this century.

    It turns out that she had a pretty chaotic childhood and early adulthood, and I think that made her sensitive to what others go through, and giving solid advice that was not shaming in any way. Maybe I need to rewatch some to see if my memory is correct!)

    Interesting/Notable: 

    Godsplaining Reacts to “Wake Up, Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” — Youtube

    A good portion of us watched “Wake Up Dead Man” last week after hearing so many great things about it. It is extremely well-done and moving, despite some strong content at various times, and it’s a little too murder-y for me (I hope that’s not a spoiler). 

    But the Catholic content, while sometimes isn’t quite accurate (Does it bother anyone else that often non-Catholics will write lines like “take Communion” or “take my Confession” when a Catholic would not say it that way—It would be “receive Communion” or “hear my Confession.”), the Catholic content is also literally true and word for word when it needs to be. I won’t say any more if you haven’t watched it.

    This “reaction” video from a Catholic Dominican priest gave me a lot more insight into some of the Scriptural references in the movie that had escaped me. This YouTube channel is by Dominicans, so of course it is going to be great! 🙂 

  • The Sunday Blues

    The Sunday Blues

    The Mom Weekly Volume 127: January 13, 2026

    You can read this, or any other previous Mom Weeklies, by going to the home page here.

    Notes:

    This past Sunday was start of the latest seasons of two PBS shows: Masterpiece Mystery’s Miss Scarlet and Masterpiece’s All Creatures Great and Small. And that got me thinking about today’s topic….

    Remember how much I love you,

    Mom

    The Sunday Blues

    Sunday evenings can be … less than fun. Even if we love our work and our lives, when Sunday rolls around, it’s often less a time of enjoying the last few hours of the weekend and more about a sense of dread. I have not taken a poll, but I honestly can’t think of anyone that I know who doesn’t get this feeling, either every Sunday evening, or every once in awhile.

    Some people have taken to calling the phenomenon “the Sunday scaries” since it often has a sense of uneasiness about the coming week. I read one time that’s why comforting shows (such as Masterpiece Theater and Masterpiece Mystery) are scheduled for Sunday evenings. It helps people to have something enjoyable to look forward to before starting another week. But for some reason, I don’t really like the term “Sunday scaries.”

    I propose “the Sunday blues” as a name for this phenomenon. Recognizing that we have this reaction and naming it goes a long way towards minimizing its effect in our lives. Naming it can also help us to come up with some strategies. Let’s talk about a few:

    1. The fun Sunday evening shows. Streaming services allow us to binge watch shows, but what about saving a favorite show or two for only Sunday evenings? Watching it with others can also make this a community activity, even for those not in the same room or state! (And right now, the mystery series “Miss Scarlet” and the Yorkshire classic “All Creatures Great and Small” air on Sunday evenings.
    1. Making a fun meal. You could have a Sunday tradition of trying a new recipe, in a small amount (in case it doesn’t work out).
    1. Connecting with family or friends in an intentional way.
    1. Journaling about emotions or just anything.
    1. Having a big physical activity earlier in the day. A Sunday hike can be a great way to burn off some anxiety and energy, and leave us pleasantly tired when Sunday evening rolls around.

    What are some of your favorite ways to spend Sunday, or to battle the Sunday blues?

    Interesting/Notable: 

    Four Perspectives on Bing Crosby—The Honest Broker

    This is such an edifying read—I can’t think of a better word for it. Just some good stories about an old-time Hollywood star.

  • And Tiny Tim, Who Did NOT Die!

    And Tiny Tim, Who Did NOT Die!

    The Mom Weekly Volume 126: January 6, 2026

    You can read this, or any other previous Mom Weeklies, by going to the home page here.

    Notes:

    Today is the traditional Feast of the Epiphany, which is 12 days from Christmas. We celebrated it on Sunday this year, but I think in Europe and other places it’s still a feast day and a time to celebrate the three wise men visiting baby Jesus. That’s why I felt it is still appropriate to have a Christmas-adjacent reflection.

    Also, I found myself laughing OUT LOUD as I wrote this week’s selection. Even if you don’t find it funny, I did, so there’s that. As I like to say, “I crack myself up!”

    Remember how much I love you,

    Mom

    And Tiny Tim, Who Did NOT Die!

    If you don’t know the genesis of the headline quote, stop immediately right now and go watch the entire The Muppet Christmas Carol. If you don’t have time for that, please watch this 1 minute and 30 second clip from it. 

    (Also, how cute is the exchange?)

    Rizzo the Rat: “And … Tiny Tim?”

    Gonzo: “And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die!”

    Rizzo: “Aw, isn’t that swell?”

    Variations of “And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die!” have been circulating in our family for many years, and I thought it would be fun to catalog a few of the most hilarious ones, and to encourage 2026 to perhaps be the year of “And Tiny Tim, who did NOT die!” Variations. Because we can all use more laughter in our lives.

    ”And William Shatner, who did NOT die!”

    This has been a perennial favorite, as the oldest of our children has—on multiple occasions—insisted that William Shatner is no longer with us. To great hilarity among the rest of us, who remind her, (not for the first time) that she is wrong.

    As of this writing, Shatner is a hale and hearty 94 years old, and I wish him many more happy years. I’m going to be sad when he passes, if only because we can’t use that expression again. 

    “And Selena Gomez, who did NOT marry Bad Bunny!”

    I laughed so much again writing this because …. I hope you’ll see why.

    Last year, when Selena Gomez was getting married to producer Benny Blanco (I had to look that up because every cell within me wants to write “Bad Bunny”), I mentioned it (no memory why) to one of our children who will definitely remain nameless for obvious reasons. This child assured me that, in fact, Selena Gomez was marrying Bad Bunny, and I absolutely believed the child, because why wouldn’t I? 

    In fact, I so believed this child that I merely expressed surprise and did not immediately try to look it up. That is because this child, like all of my children (except when it comes to William Shatner), is trustworthy and knowledgeable. I said, “I can’t believe that I didn’t know that before! I always thought it was some music producer, but I guess Bad Bunny would be considered a music producer? Ah, well, all the things I don’t know because I am old.”

    The last line is doubtless true. As the expression goes, I could not pick either Bad Bunny or Benny Blanco out of a lineup. If my life depended upon it, I could not name a song by either of them, nor answer correctly (except by a wild guess) if you played me a song, and said, “Is this by Bad Bunny?”

    I vaguely know about Bad Bunny because last year didn’t he have a “residency” of concerts in Puerto Rico, his home, kind of like people like Adele have “residencies” in Las Vegas? I’m purposefully not going to look it up because it is funny either if it’s true and I knew that, or it’s not true, and I thought it was true. We will just leave it at that.

    And that, my loved ones, is the sum total of everything I know about Bad Bunny. Which is more than I know about Benny Blanco. He’s a “music producer” but does he produce his own music? For Selena Gomez? For Taylor Swift? For Lawrence Welk? It’s all a mystery to me. Remember that I’m on the mature side here!

    I do know more about Selena Gomez because she plays Mabel in the entertaining “Only Murders in the Building” series. But again, I could not name a song by her, though I know she is an accomplished musician.

    Anyway, the punchline to the story: Several DAYS after that, I was still occasionally shaking my head at myself every so often, muttering “How did you not know that Selena Gomez was marrying Bad Bunny?” And then this child sent a note to our family team chat to report that Bad Bunny and Benny Blanco are, in fact, not the same person. Cue “And Selena Gomez, who did NOT marry Bad Bunny!”

    All I can say is, I’m glad that I don’t have to pick musicians or producers out of lineups, and I am grateful that my life does not depend on me being able to identify current pop songs. 

    Interesting/Notable: 

    “One Weird Trick to Feel More Relaxed at Home” — The Atlantic Gift Link

    This is all about surface clutter being bad for our emotions and comfort. Takeaway: the time we spend clearing off surfaces is a boon to our health, not just our organization. (Aside: I assume the headline writer meant it kind of tongue-in-cheek, but I find “try this one weird trick” really annoying, like from spam links at the bottom of articles.)

    8 Common Clutter “Blind Spots” —- And What to Do About Them (WSJ Gift Link)

    I found this one when I was looking for the Atlantic article.

    This time of year is great for considering clearing out some spaces! I cleaned out my bathroom drawers the other day, and it was very satisfying, even though it wasn’t surface clutter. Give it a try!

  • Believe What You Read, Teach What You Believe; Live What You Teach

    Believe What You Read, Teach What You Believe; Live What You Teach

    The Mom Weekly Volume 125: December 30, 2025

    You can read this, or any other previous Mom Weeklies, by going to the home page here.

    Notes:

    One of my children—who shall remain nameless—mentioned that I read more books in 2025 than she has, which surprised me since she is quite well-read, and that is a big part of her career! There are two factors that contribute to this. One factor is hers: she does not “count” books that she reads for classes. One is mine: I include books that I do not finish.

    I disagree with her that not counting books just because they are used in class is counter-productive, not the least of which counting them increases your total number! Also, I do like knowing books that I have read or read part of, so I can look back later if something sounds familiar to me. That happened when I saw that The Other Bennet Sister, a recent novel about Mary Bennet, the “dowdy” sister in Pride & Prejudice, is being made into a television show. (

    I could look up and see that I had read The Other Bennet Sister in 2022.

    Perhaps the more controversial question is, can I count books that I do not finish as among my books read for any particular year? I say a firm “yes” under the following conditions: not just that I read the first page and immediately send it back to the library. I give a book a good shot, read several chapters and perhaps more, and then for whatever reason realize it’s not worth my while to finish it. 

    I consider that a book “read,” but imagine that others would have a different opinion! If I don’t count those, my total number of books would go down by a decent percentage. The other type of book I count is picture books or children’s books, and people may take exception with that (But on this, they are wrong.)

    What do you think? No matter what, I hope that you are reading books!

    Remember how much I love you,

    Mom

    Believe What You Read, Teach What You Believe; Live What You Teach

    A few weeks ago, Dad & I attended the Mass for the ordination to the diaconate to someone we’ve known since he was a baby. That was quite an experience! He will be ordained a priest in May, but this liturgy was very very moving, 

    There was one other young man being ordained, and so they repeated several of the vows and parts of the actual ordination portion of the Mass. One part was the “Presentation of the Book of the Gospels.” This took place just after the Litany of the Saints and the actual ordination. The young men each approached the Bishop, who gave each a “Book of the Gospels.” We were seated in the back, so I’m not sure exactly what that it, but I imagined it to be one of the big lectionaries that are held up before the Gospel reading at Mass. And what the Bishop said, and repeated twice, struck me so much that I brought out my phone to write it down. Here it is:

    “Receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you have become. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and live what you teach.”

    Believe what you read. Teach what you believe. Live what you teach. 

    Isn’t that a good maxim to ponder in the new year? I almost want to make it my Lenten expression to meditate on. (Lent 2026 begins February 18). Let’s unpack it a little bit.

    “Believe what you read.” Are we reading (and viewing) trustworthy, noble words and images? A goal to read Scripture—especially the Gospels—could be a way to learn more about Jesus and his life, death, and resurrection, and deepen our belief in Him.

    “Teach what you believe.” If we have our faith, we should be willing to teach it. For a priest, it means being able to teach people, I imagine chiefly through homilies, about the love of God and the Gospel message. For the rest of us, it could mean teaching, but also being able to speak about our faith without reservation. I think that’s a pretty difficult task, but being willing to learn more about our faith by reading not only Scripture, but the Catechism, writings of the Saints, and other spiritual books.  

    “Live what you believe.” This is really the most important part—living our lives in line with what we believe. And it’s obviously the most difficult, and we can fail at it from time to time. But we know that as we keep practicing our faith, as well as the precepts of the Church,

    Also, we can work to practice the corporal works of mercy and spiritual works of mercy.

    All this is possible only through prayer—a relationship!

    Interesting/Notable

    Everyone is Invited to Jane Austen’s Birthday Party —NY Times gift link

    There is a video of English country dancing from the 2025 JASNA meeting in Baltimore that begins the article. Two of my dear friends from my Jane Austen book group are in it! I was actually at that dance, but fortunately not in the video. Can I just say how much fun English country dancing is?

    The article is also a solid read. One of my favorite parts was the description in the byline of the author: “For this story, Sarah Lyall traveled to Bath, England, and Baltimore; saw two exhibits and two plays; re-read six novels; purchased a handbag made to look like a copy of “Pride and Prejudice”; and tried on a Regency bonnet.” To show her bona-fides, I suppose! Works for me.

    Action Item: Time to Update Your Net Worth (Mom’s Occasional Money Advice)

    Wow, that seemed like net worth update time rolled around again pretty quickly!

    We are almost at the end of Quarter 4, which means it is time to update your net worth. I am just going to direct you to one of my many previous calls to begin this helpful process. Let me know if you need any help with it.

  • The Most Intriguing Books I Read in 2025

    The Most Intriguing Books I Read in 2025

    The Mom Weekly Volume 124: December 23, 2025

    You can read this, or any other previous Mom Weeklies, by going to the home page here.

    Notes:

    Christmas is almost here, and I am relieved and happy about it. It’s been quite the Advent season (not the least being two big snowstorms in just a few days–not that I minded the snow), and I am ready to celebrate Christmas season!

    Remember how much I love you,

    Mom

    The Most Intriguing Books I Read in 2025

    Goodreads tells me I read about 80 books this year, and since I saw this concept around the internets, I thought it would be worthwhile to make my own list.

    In no particular order, here are seven of the best/most intriguing/most memorable  books I read this year:

    Piranesi by Susanna Clark

    This was my second read of this book, and it’s absolutely stunning and haunting. I’m going to try to read some of her other novels in 2026.

    Jane Austen’s Bookshelf: A Rare Book Collector’s Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend by Rebecca Romney

    I was delighted to meet her and have a short conversation after her talk at JASNA this fall. Romney writes about near-contemporary women writers to Jane Austen, and I’ve added many of them to my list.

    Wormwood Abbey (The Secrets of Ormdale #1) by Christina Baehr

    This was a 100 percent wonderful, absolutely perfect YA read by a newer author—a mom of 10! I can’t say enough good things about this series, which my second daughter introduced me to (and I’m so, so grateful). The literary references! the family relationships! the twists and turns of the plots! It kind of reminds me of the Ranger’s Apprentice books, but set in 1800s England.

    Pollyanna by Eleanor Holmes Norton

    I’ve read this book at least half a dozen times, and every time I remember how much fun and also how terrific (in an old-timey way) it is! Definitely a comfort read for me, and I’ve been doing a lot of comfort reading this year.

    The Dictionary People: The Unsung Heroes Who Created the Oxford English Dictionary by Sarah Ogilvie. I didn’t love everything about this book, but the concept is so wonderful. I wrote about it earlier this year. https://themomweekly.com/the-sunday-tramps/

    Living in Wonder: Finding Mystery and Meaning in a Secular Age by Rod Dreher

    I also read his much earlier book The Little Way of Ruthie Leming: A Southern Girl, a Small Town, and the Secret of a Good Life, and didn’t like that quite as much. Living in Wonder is about the importance of recognizing the supernatural (wonder) in our world.

    He Leadeth Me by Father Walter Ciszek

    This book is SUCH a good Lenten read, and I am glad that I read it during Lent 2025, for I think the second time. I reviewed it back in the day, and here’s just a couple of sentences from that:

    “He Leadeth Me, Fr. Walter Ciszek’s spiritual autobiography, including his harrowing years as a political prisoner in World War II-era and post-war Russia.
    His successes and failures of faith, of perseverance, make the word “inspiring” an understatement. He Leadeth Me is for anyone who seeks to live a Christian life, but who feels unprepared for the task. Fr. Ciszek’s story shows us that “keeping on” and never giving up, is the important quality of the Christian life, all through the lens of the persecution he experienced.”

    Interesting/Notable: 

    Class demonstration uncovers dangerously large kidney stone in medical student—Washington Post gift link

    Such an interesting story! I bet this medical student was glad that she volunteered to be the ultrasound “patient” among all the other students, because the instructor spotted a giant kidney stone causing a backup of fluid in one of her kidneys. The note I enjoyed most from this piece is that the instructor was glad that the students were new in medical school, so they would not notice what she could easily see, so it protected the student’s privacy until she could talk to her privately.

    An Action Item: Begin to Make a List for 2026

    There are so many versions of this, but I think it is worthwhile to consider a list of what you’d like to do, see, create, etc. during the new year. I have not started this, so I consider this my nudge to do so.

  • When I Was a Kid, Netflix Came in the Mail

    When I Was a Kid, Netflix Came in the Mail

    The Mom Weekly Volume 123: December 16, 2025

    You can read this, or any other previous Mom Weeklies, by going to the home page here.

    Notes:

    I really thought I would have a lot more ideas about the topic of today’s weekly, so I hope that you will all give me some ideas to update this post in future months! There must be dozens of other ideas like the ones I share, and I look forward to hearing yours.

    Also, I would be remiss if I did not mention that today is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen! I realized too late that I should have written all about her for today, but I will save that for another time, when I have time to give it my full attention. In the meantime, have some tea, scones, and maybe watch one of the movie adaptations in her honor today.

    Remember how much I love you,

    Mom

    When I Was a Kid, Netflix Came in the Mail

    Did you know that Netflix let people keep their final DVDs? I did not remember this at all.

    This is the oft-said expression around here whenever someone remarks on some new invention or something that has become common in life, unlike when someone “was a kid.” 

    Now, when I was a kid, Netflix didn’t exist, but we were just on the cusp of being able to videotape shows so that we could watch them. Things are always changing, and often for the better!

    It’s important to remember that, especially at times when there is so much bad news and negativity. Of course, the many things in our world that are dreadful are bad. No one is denying that! At the same time, it is worth reflecting on little things that make our lives better or easier, and that didn’t exist before.

    Just a few examples of how we all have it easier and/or better than we used to:

    —Salad kits.

    —salad kits have gotten really good in recent years. It’s remarkable to think about how easy it is to have a vegetable side or even a meal (when you add a protein). Some of my favorites: Sam’s Club Caesar salad kit—this is good for several meals for more than one person. The dressing is actually quite good. I think it’s less than $6, which is a steal. Also, Trader Joe’s and Aldi have interesting and tasty salad kits. When I checked at Costco recently, I was not impressed at how they looked or the prices (I think the Caesar salad kit went for $9), but otherwise, there are plenty of places to get them. What are some of your favorites?

    —Playlists/Mixtape Technology.

    I’m not sure what the kids call it, but it’s a selection of songs you make for someone and give to them. We used to call them mixtapes.

    I vividly remember being in college and tape-recording a song from another tape, and being poised to press “pause” at the very moment the song ended, so I could cue up the next favorite song I wanted to include. Such a labor of love! These days Spotify just automatically makes playlists for you. I will say that those playlists are never as good as the ones that you can make yourself, but that’s another story.

    —completing taxes (i.e. TurboTax).

    Back in the day, we had to fill out our tax returns on paper and mail them to the IRS (and the state equivalent) because it was the only option. And we had to check and re-check the math to make sure that everything was correct. So much stress! Turbotax is such a great time-saver. The software gets better every year, and takes you through a questionnaire to help you include everything you need to. I know many people use CPAs or firms for completing their taxes, but I find it a useful exercise, and relatively easy these days.

    —useful home and life information and tutorials.

    Whether it’s how to operate a certain appliance or re-learn how to do something tech-related, to comparing recipes for a certain item, like meatloaf or ginger cookies, the Internet has a broad range of information. What actually surprises me is how it’s actually a skill to find truly helpful information, and not everyone is good at it. It takes some effort! That could be worth writing about soon.

    Interesting/Notable:

    Hannukah began on December 14, and runs through December 22. The latter date is when I will plan to make latkes, so get ready!

    As many of you know, Hallmark produces two or three Hannukah themed movies each year, and they are usually pretty solid. They are often more family-oriented or at least involve family ties, and religious observance, than the regular Christmas movies.

    “Round and Round” is a Hannukah-themed movie from 2023; we absolutely adored it. I would pay money to see it in the theater. I know I’ve mentioned it before, and will definitely watch it again this year. If you like “Groundhog Day,” you will LOVE this one.