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03/06/2006
Jane Austen is my homegirl
So I watched the new Pride and Prejudice this weekend on DVD...twice. I feel like this new version is a pretty good reader's digest version of P&P. Perfect when I don't have time to watch the 5-hour A&E version with Colin Firth....mmmm, Darcy in a wet shirt...okay, I'm back. Plus, Keira Knightley didn't bug, which I fully expected her to do. In fact, I enjoyed her Lizzie. But my absolute fav in the new version is Donald Sutherland as Mr. Bennet. He is so sweet, even to his crazy wife. I am a total basket case in the end when he gets all teary-eyed giving Lizzie his blessing. Oh Mr. Bennet! He has no compassion on my poor nerves!
I am such a Jane Austen freak, I can' t help myself. Anything having to do with Jane and I gobble it up. When I did a study abroad in London, I went to all the Jane Austen sites I could. I visited the Jane Austen Centre in Bath where I bought an insane amount of tourist souvenirs. I went to the British Library in London where they had her wiriting desk on display along with her original manuscript of "Persuasion" and her "History of England." I even saw the house where she died and the site where she is buried. Morbid, I know, but as I said before I am a freak.
I recently purchased all of Jane's books. Not because I didn't have copies already--cause I do--but because I wanted all her novels in hardback and to match. Heaven forbid, my Pride and Prejudice looks different from my Mansfield park...So there they all sit on my bookshelf--pretty maids all in a row.
Watching the movie this weekend gave me an idea. So I am setting a goal here and now to...wait for it, wait for it...re-read all of Jane's novels by the end of 2006. Hurrah! Ya-Ya!! Enter marching band. Cue confetti. I love fanfare, can you tell?
Look I even put it in the sidebar to prove that I am serious. I love the accountability of a blog...
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When did you have time to watch the DVD twice this weekend? Where was I? Anyway, it will be interesting to see if you are able to finish your goal due to your dueling interests...reading vs. knitting. Or are you giving knitting up?
Posted by: Erin | 03/06/2006
Hi, first time visiting your blog, but I had to share the "Jane Austen Love"! Isn't she the greatest? Unfortunately I don't think Kiera is the greatest, but like you said, it's a great Readers Digest version. Anyway, enough about that, cute blog, love your stockings, they look great, and I'm in SLC too! How fun!
Posted by: Carly | 03/07/2006
I wish I could watch even 10 minutes. I think I am stuck in Cartoon Land. But I know what you would reccomend for my trip home. Anything Jane Austen. Get cracking on your other sock chick ! =)
Posted by: Cassi | 03/07/2006
I think your blog is the funniest thing I've read in awhile. And I too watched the new P&P movie twice this weekend! I guess that's why they call us kindred spirits! I liked the movie and thought it a little more romantic than the extended version. I love your adorable cottage and all your beautiful knitting projects. And yes, I can see Rosie peeking out. You're amazing! thanks for introducing me to your bloggie. Love, your pixie
Posted by: Tracy | 03/21/2006
I agree that this new P&P version is great when you can't devote 5 hours to the "other" version. Have you seen "Bride & Prejudice" - totally silly & one of my favorite DVD finds of 2005 - a fun addition to the P&P collection.
Welcome to knitblogging! Your projects look great! How fun that you will be going to Green Gables - hmm...that's a trip my sister & I should look into as well.
Posted by: Amy | 03/31/2006
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