I'm a Banana and a Golden Retriever...

Have you noticed the explosion of quizzes on Facebook like "What Fruit Are You?"  Or "What Breed of Dog Are You"?  Or am I the only one getting them?  They present you with questions and depending on your answers, tell you what you are.  A fun nonsensical way to pass the time, I guess.

There was a recent quiz entitled "What Movie Are You?" and this got me to thinking of all the terrific movies I've enjoyed -which one best reflects my life?  The title, not necessarily the content or story line...

It certainly wouldn't be "Braveheart" because I'm a big "chicken" about so many things.  I need to venture out of my comfort zone more, I know...become more daring.  But in addition to not being brave, I'm not a big fan of change either, so maybe I'll just remain a "chicken".

"Footloose" I'm not.  Comfortably married  for 42 years, I have no desire to become "footloose" any time soon either.  

I thought, for a moment, about choosing  "The Longest Yard", "Hoosiers", The Sand Lot",  "Tin Cup" " Major League" or any other sport-themed movie.  But just because I've been surrounded by jocks in this house, my whole married life, doesn't make ME one!  So I'll pass on those.

How about "West Side Story"?  It represents where we've lived for the past 24 years.  Nope, that would diminish the blessings of our early years, spent in Lindenwald, a lovely place to raise kids, or Fairfield, a fine place to be one.

Well, there's "The Sound Of Music".  I've always loved music -all genres!  I can't imagine not having some kind of soundtrack to our lives....remembering a certain song that can be matched up with a certain milestone. That's one to consider...

"You've Got Mail" could be a contender because I love communicating with people, via cards, letters, e-mails and Facebook.  But as much as I love those, nothing beats face-to-face, in person, communication, so "nope"...

When  I thought of "It's A Wonderful Life", I knew that was it!  My life isn't perfect -whose is?  But with a terrific family, loyal friends, good health, enough "stuff" to get by and great memories, it really IS a Wonderful Life!

So What Movie Are YOU?