you think you're all grown up, then BAM! along comes something else that steals away a bit of innocence you didnt know you had left. Its just gone a year since dad was diagnosed with cancer, and through most of last year i thought that mine was being chipped away bit by bit. Then he died and there went another bit. So if that can keep happening, then maybe there's a whole stockpile, an unlimited reserve left inside me like an underground iceberg you can't see. That would be cool, so I hope so.
I loved Peter Pan when i was little, and i think i still do.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
finding neverland and other fun stuff
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Is there a new Peter Pan out at the moment?
I reckon that the innocence left gets rediscovered with the next generation. Surely spending time with Ella brings back your innocence ?? Think - in 5 years time you'll be bringing her to the cinema to see the latest kiddie movies !
Its called finding neverland, the story (well sortof) of how jm barrie wrote peter pan, with johnny depp, up for a geansai load of oscars it is. (just having seen it inspired the post, because its very much about loss of innocence, i wasnt just being maudlin!)
I cant wait to read to ella, and to bring her to cool kids films and watch Annie with her. In fact i might kidnap her when i get home and raise her as my own. Theres an idea.
See I think Ella is the new source of innocence too - and in much simpler ways than just because she doesn't know yet that people you love can die. It does make me sad and feel old that I'll be telling her stories about her Daddo and she probably won't be in the slightest bit interested. Now is that maudlin enough? On a lighter note Jill, there's good money to be made from childcare and she already likes Spongebob Squarepants...
no way! shes a bit young to be recognising spongebob. next thing she'll be looking for happy meals
Well "recognise" might be a bit too strong a word for it. She may not be able to tell the difference between spongebob & pet alien but sometimes it keeps her quiet for 20 mins!!!
Appearently spongebob bats for the other team. There is some conservative group in the states trying to get him banned. Seriously! Its because he holds hands with his friend patrick.
What's the craic with Spongebob? Everyone is talking about him these days. Is he a benny?
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