Saturday, December 20, 2025

Around the Blogosphere This Week...

...is taking the weekend off.

I've run out of time this week for myriad reasons, including Christmas festivities and wrapping up work for the year.  I'm now on vacation until January and have numerous posts in the works.

Some readers may have noticed I've been posting a bit less frequently the last few weeks, and there's an additional reason for that: I'm sad to say that my mother passed away unexpectedly last month, after a brief hospitalization.

I'm sure anyone who's been through the loss of a close family member understands both the emotional upheaval and the many ensuing time demands. I will have additional related tasks ahead of me in the coming weeks, but the impact on my time will gradually reduce.

As always, I take comfort in family, friends, faith, and films. I wish everyone a very happy Christmas, and watch for more posts here coming soon!

For additional recent links of interest to classic film fans, please visit my December 13th column.

9 Comments:

Blogger SimpleGifts said...

Laura, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. May your cherished memories of her bring you comfort. Jane

12:38 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your mum, Laura. I hope you are able to get through Christmas as best you can.

Thanks for all the fab reviews and the weekly blog roundups. Looking forward to reading more in the New Year.

Maddy from Classic Film And TV Corner

3:36 AM  
Blogger Walter S. said...

Laura, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mother. She will never totally leave you as long as you have memories of her.

4:42 AM  
Blogger Barry Lane said...

I sensed something was wrong Love and kisses kid. See you soon,

8:00 AM  
Blogger Laura said...

Thank you all so much for your very kind words. I didn't feel ready to talk about it here while in the midst of planning the funeral and all the other surreal tasks, but I'm very glad I shared it now. The kindess and support means so much to me. My appreciation to each one of you.

Best wishes,
Laura

9:13 AM  
Blogger Lynn Rutledge said...

I'm very sorry about your mother's passing, Laura. May God bless your family during the holidays and the new year.

9:17 AM  
Blogger Laura said...

Thank you so much, Lynn. I really appreciate that.

Best wishes,
Laura

9:21 AM  
Blogger John G. said...

Laura,

Condolences on your mother's passing. Try to have a happy holiday season despite.

Take care,

John

11:30 AM  
Blogger Laura said...

Thank you, John. I definitely will. Grateful for our cute twin grandsons and other blessings, will focus on them.

Best wishes,
Laura

1:13 PM  

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