The Good Witch (Movie Series, 2008 - 2014)

The Good Witch, The Good Witch's Garden, Gift, Family, Charm, Destiny, and Wonder.  Seven movies in one series may seem a little bit excessive, especially without any explicitly known mythical creatures, action adventures, or wars of any kind.

No, they are all Hallmark movies, about a family. And a 'Good Witch', though it is never fully out and out stated. I think that I like it best when it is kind of ambiguous, if they had ever completely come out and shown her to be a witch or made it obvious then it wouldn't have had the same magic.

The first movie is about her coming to town, trying to get settled in. It was a sweet movie, with a good message about not judging a book by its cover. The second was about having hope and helping others, as she still struggles to fit in as certain townsfolk still work against her. The third is about her wedding, and second chances. The fourth about family and growing up, as an unexpected distant relative comes to town. The fifth is about family as well, but more specifically about how good parenting isn't an exact science but something built from good intentions. The sixth is about destiny and responsibility. The last is about relationships.

Of course, as they are Hallmark movies, there are overlapping messages, but all are positive. All are about having faith in yourself and others. And in one movie, Cassie says that is what the real magic is.

Okay, that sounds a little sappy. But, Hallmark is a little sappy. They're all about happy endings and meaningful messages. These are no exception. But they are funny too.

And I think, compared to some of the Hallmark movies I've seen, they don't cross the line between heartwarming and sweet into cliche and cringe-worthy.

I must say though, the TV show is a no-go. At least not if you liked and watched the movies. I've only seen an episode and I can tell you that it is not the same. The magic behind it is gone and the relationships seem weird. I think, you can watch the movies or the TV series, but not both.

Not for everyone, must like happy endings and have a tolerance for sometimes sappy moments.

Post 135: Character Quotes

Everyonce and awhile I come up with a quote, saying, or rant that I think would make a good insert into a story. Most of the ones I have don’t yet belong to a character or specific story. But, some have inspired stories. Here are a few:

The greatest tragedy I can imagine would be for me to become any more like you, and any less like me.

We’re holding on. Ha. Holding on. Clinging on is more like. We don’t have the strength to hold on forever or the sense to know when to let go. Like a child who acquired some contraband that an adult is trying to take away.

Truth is vintage.

Take that sh*t out of the microwave, it’s starting to get mushy.

My desire to share is often outweighed by my desire not to care.

I am a mood ring, ever changing and indecisive, colorful and bright, but not always accurate.

Never try to be someone you are not for so long you lose who you are.

I bite my tongue, I hold my breath and I delve into the darkness of my mind, unprepared and terrified of the monsters lurking there.

Travel the world, capture what you see and treasure it like a memory.

Grief is the price we pay for love.

When we were young, love was the place where care and attraction met.

I’m not fearless, just foolish.

What’s my aesthetic? Some random person playing Bad Touch on a Ukulele in the middle of a lecture hall. And by some random person, I mean, me. Let’s face it, it would be me. 

Post 134: Third Wheel vs. Spare Tire

'Third wheel' is a term often used when describing the third person in a group, that was really meant to be a pair. Like when someone tags along with their friend on their friend's date. But there is a difference between being a third wheel and a spare tire.

Third wheels are often unintentionally so. Maybe there were supposed to be four people and someone cancelled. Maybe it was supposed to just be a three person group, but two people in the group are pairing up and making the third feel left out (this happens unintentionally sometime in activities that require pairs).

A spare tire is someone that is intentionally invited to an awkward gathering as backup. For example, Mary has been set up on a blind date and asks her friend to come with her, in case the guy bails.

The term can also be used when people are put on the 'back burner'. For example, when a friend comes to you when they are fighting with their best friend and acts like you're their best friend, but as soon as they stop fighting it is like you basically disappear.

Neither are good.

But I think in some ways, being a 'spare tire' is worse. Because like a real spare tire, it is only when needed that it is appreciated.

That's it for this post.