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Making New Holiday Memories With Old Movies

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ourmshome.com – Joy Lucius – 2023-11-29 18:40:25

SUMMARY: Thanksgiving has passed, and excitement for Christmas is rising. A cherished part of American childhood, the season is synonymous with school breaks, gifts, and classics such as Nativity plays. Adding to the tradition, families now bond over Christmas movie nights, quoting favorites like “Elf,” “A Christmas Story,” and “Home Alone.” Yet, the article suggests exploring timeless classics like “It’s a Wonderful Life” or the original “Miracle on 34th Street” for their life lessons. For the tech-savvy generation, colorized or remade versions might be more appealing. Online resources can guide families to select suitable films for a memorable holiday movie night.

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Red Foxes – Living Next Door

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ourmshome.com – Mark W. LaSalle, Ph.D. – 2025-08-30 14:35:00

SUMMARY: Red Foxes, common small mammals, often excite people, especially in urban areas where they are thought to be lost. These clever, adaptable animals have lived alongside humans for centuries, ranging across the Northern Hemisphere with 45 subspecies. Recognizable by their reddish fur, bushy white-tipped tails, and black feet, Red Foxes are mostly active at twilight but can be seen during the day. They live in secluded dens near human habitats and have a varied diet including rodents, fruits, and occasionally chickens. Despite misconceptions, they are wild animals that coexist quietly with humans, showcasing remarkable adaptability and resilience.

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‘Still Unwritten’: Natasha Bedingfield Brings her Chart-topping, TikTok-ing Hits to The Hump for Bulldog Bash

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ourmshome.com – Mississippi State – 2025-08-29 11:44:00

SUMMARY: Natasha Bedingfield, Grammy-nominated and ranked by VH1 among the “100 Greatest Women in Music,” will headline Mississippi State University’s Bulldog Bash on Friday, Oct. 3, performing hits like “Unwritten,” “Pocket Full of Sunshine,” and “Strip Me.” Her 2004 hit “Unwritten” recently saw a resurgence thanks to TikTok and film features. Tickets go on sale Aug. 28 at 10 a.m., with students eligible for one free ticket and non-students up to four. The event includes the Maroon Market, local music, art, and food vendors. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the mainstage show starting at 7 p.m., featuring a Battle of the Bands winner as opener.

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From the Publisher: The Storm Before Our Wedding: A Katrina Memory

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ourmshome.com – Jamey Foster – 2025-08-28 14:28:00

SUMMARY: During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, I was working at Keesler Air Force Base and engaged to be married. Unprepared for the storm’s severity, my fiancée and I evacuated to Panama City, Florida, anxiously watching the devastation unfold. Returning home, we found our new house mostly spared, but the community suffered widespread flooding. I documented the disaster for the Air Force, capturing haunting scenes of destruction and resilience. Despite setbacks, we married shortly after the storm in a surviving venue. Twenty years later, Katrina’s impact remains vivid—not just the loss but the incredible unity and strength shown by the Gulf Coast community.

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