Fourth of July

For Fourth of JulyMenu for the Fourth:
http://www.amomslove.com/hg-recipes-july4.html
Printable Menu:
http://www.amomslove.com/printable_july4th.html
July 4th Party
http://amomslove.com/hol-july4party.html
Fourth of July Safety

http://www.amomslove.com/par-safety-4thjuly.html"

Of all the holidays throughout the year, the Fourth of Julytypically presents the greatest risk of fire danger and injuries foradults and children."Tell us some of your ideas for Fourth of July and geta free packet of dried OREGANO from AMomsLove Gardens!

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Picnic Checklist
http://amomslove.com/print-picnic-list.html

Contest!
Great summer activity for your child...Have your child make a documentary video of a summer event in your hometown. Instructions on how to make a documentary video are on the site. They can win $250!
http://www.summerinmytowncontest.com/

Fourth of July Links
http://www.amomslove.com/news-july4.html

Lots of support links, lots of recipe links.
Southern Summer Picnic Menu
http://amomslove.com/hg-recipes-picnic.html

Simple Picnic Menu
http://amomslove.com/hg-recipes-memorial-menu.html

Printable Menu
http://amomslove.com/printable_memorialday-menu.html

Don't forget our Mom-Child Activity Calendar is back
http://www.amomslove.com/calendar.html
Today's Activity..Bake some cookies.

Art Festival/Fathers day

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Well, we did make down to the Arts Festival last evening.
Some very nice stuff
check out booth number 43 from Conifer, Colorado
http://www.artsfestival.net/artistsmarket/mixed-media/

and booth 92 bradford, pa
http://www.artsfestival.net/artistsmarket/painting/

We met our grandson, Damon and took him home

Today was fathers day.
this morn our daughter, Julie and her boyfriend, Joey, gave Bernie
a painting:

they stayed up all night painting it!

Then, our daughter Rachel called us and said they wanted to take B. for breakfast so we

met them at First Watch....very deelicious. I had something with avacodos, hmmm; Bernie had French toast. Rachel and Peter gave Bernie a photo of Liam:

I really like the frame....We then all went to Barnes and Noble and read books...I took Liam to play with the train in the back.

B. and I left and went home....I dropped B. off and went onto supermarket and bought some steak....

Gretchen callled and she came over She brought a very nice card and a strawberry pie from eatnpark.

We at a very good steak, sweet potatoes, green beans and corn on the cob.

On Saturday Sam left B. a very cute card:

and before Bridgie went to Bonnaroo she made B. this very nice box-

While the Kids are at Bonnaroo

It's a very lazy rainy day here in western pa
my kids are gone....off at bonnaroo....spent yesterday in
the blue room of the bonnaroo site watching the concerts to
see if i could see the kids in the crowd.
hmmm....
nice not to have to cook,
thurs. we went to buy some paint markers at
micheals and then onto barnes and noble where I got
a cappuccino and b. a coffee.
Friday, b. and I went to rogers...flea market in ohio...

we ate a steak sandwich and fries...ok, i am
off my diet while the kids are gone.
it was sooooooooooooo hot i went without a sun hat
had to buy one.
we bought some tomato plants, and herbs.
then, b. had grandson Sam over to make a shoe shine box
for his dad. while he was doing that i was in the air conditioned bedroom
watching bonnaroo.
then about 10:30 we went to jerry's curb service:

I had a cheeseburger...b. had a dble cheeseburger.

This morn we got up and went to Garrison Days in Beaver

It use to be a fair for Artists but somehow it now only features about
15 or so...the rest are crafters and antiques and colletibles.
Bernie enjoyed looking at some antique boxes and woodworking and art;
i enjoyed looking over some handmade jewelry
We are back home now, B. is out in the studio usi ng his paint markers
and I am writing my blog.

We are thinking about hitting the art festival in pittsburgh.
we'll see.

Food Before Bonaroo

The kids are leaving for Bonaroo tomorrow...
so I have had to make some dinners for them...

I bought four Cellone Pizza Shells,
2 cans of Italian Sauce (Dei Fratelli) 28oz.
2 cans of Italian/Herb (Contadina) Paste 6oz.
2pkg. of four cheese Italian shredded 8oz.
1 block of mozarella cheese .72lb.
1 pkg. of sliced mushrooms 8oz.
1 pkg. of sliced baby bella mushrooms 8oz.
1 red pepper sliced thin
jar of parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
Mrs. Dash Table Blend
salt

Grab large mixing bowl. Mix the tomato sauce and
paste in a large bowl. Add some salt, Italian Seasoning
about a tsp., a little of Mrs. Dash and mix very well.

Grate the mozarella chunk into a bowl.

Spread 1 tsp. oil over surface of pizza shell.
Place about two large ladles of sauce on pizza and spread out.
Sprinkle as much cheese as you like...use both kinds.
Fan mushrooms out around pizza cover with a little more sauce.
Place peppers concentrically around and pop in oven for 6 minutes
(450 degrees)
Keep making until you have made four pizzas.....we made one plain..
with just cheese and sauce.

Memorial Day Recipes

AMomsLove NewsMay 24, 2008

AMomsLove NewsMay 24, AMomsLove Memorial Day Home Page

http://www.amomslove.com/hol-home-memorial.html

Summer Picnic Menu

http://www.amomslove.com/hg-recipes-picnic.html

Momma's Potato Salad

Memorial Day Picnic

http://www.amomslove.com/hg-recipes-memorial-menu.html

Barbecued Chicken

AMomsLove Memorial Day Links

http://amomslove.com/news-memorialday.html

Memorial Day on the History Channel

http://www.history.com/minisites/memorial/

Any Soldier

http://www.anysoldier.com/

Books for Soldiers

http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/

Operation Gratitude

http://opgratitude.com/

Soldiers Blog Care Pkg.

http://www.brandonblog.com/ASoldiersBlogCarePackages.html

Memorial Day Picnic Menu

http://www.alanskitchen.com/Menu/memorialday.html

Tons of Picnics from Recipe Link

http://www.recipelink.com/picnics.html

Texas Cookout

http://www.texascooking.com/features/may97cookout.htm

Razzle Dazzle Recipes

http://razzledazzlerecipes.com/

AMomsLove News: Hypermiling

Welcome to AMomsLove News
May 18, 2008
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Hope you had a happy Mother's Day.
We went out for breakfast ..it was
wonderful... I got to spend lots of
time with one of my grandsons... he drew
a very cute purse for me with a lovely
inscription inside...the other
I saw the next day and received a photo collage.
Both were wonderful gifts.

This issue, I want to talk about Hyper-miling.
We have to deal with the
gas prices as we plan our vacations and also
learn some new ways to save on the gas we use
everyday.

Even if you don't own a hybrid, you can save on
gas mileage by laying off the brake (carefully).
Stepping on the brake every chance you get can waste
a lot of fuel.

Pay attention and see if you tend to
brake unecessarily. Remember, we want to use common sense
here...braking is important, but you may be a nervous braker.

Try to avoid turning on that air conditioner as much as
possible. You can turn off the AC going uphills..I am sure you
have noticed the drag you get...that means you are using more fuel.

Lower you speed: Optimum speed for cars and LIGHT trucks is 55-60mph.
This technique is well know to save fuel and lives. There is some
controversy. ..do your own tests...do you get better mileage doing 55
on a trip or perhaps 62-68?
Read about it here:
http://www.cleanmpg.com/forums/ showthread. php?t=10986
Try to time stop lights....lower your speed going into
a red light so you have a chance of catching it green..
although, you definitely still want to proceed cautiously
through the intersection!

Avoid left turns....Go around the block instead..you can end
up getting there quicker, rather than sitting at that stop light
trying to make a left hand turn.

Some hypermilers park near slopes so they can use gravity to
get their cars going rather than gas...just remember the time
you were so low on gas, you used coasting techniques.. .but, please
be safe...you don't want people to run into you from behind!

I hope some of these ideas help you save fuel....if possible, get
out the bike..but that's a whole other newsletter.

Make sure you join my network so you
can keep up with everything going on here. It's a wonderful place
where moms can talk about the kids, their joys, sorrows, the book
they are reading, what helps them cope, what they are watching on TV,
share recipes, holiday tips, movies they like, what's in their garden
(etc.)
http://www.amomslove.ning.com

Articles on AMomsLove:

The First Thirty Days
http://amomslove.com/entertainmen t-bookreview-thirtydays.html"When we make a change in our lives -- going back to school, starting
a business, pursuing a creative path -- we also provoke an identity
shift. And even though the changes are external, often it's more of
an internal journey that we are being asked to take. To ensure that
we don't get lost along the way, we need to connect with the core of
our being, the essence of who we are."

Garage Sale Tips
http://amomslove.com/garagesaletips.html
I love this article...we all could use a little
extra cash for that fuel!

Check out the Mom-Child Activity Calendar
http://amomslove.com/calendar.html
Today's activity...listen to your favorite
dinosaur talk!

Take a look at our Memorial Day Picnic
http://www.amomslove.com/hol-home-memorial.html
Try Barbecued Chicken and Cole Slaw

Cheryl Moeller cranks up the spin cycle on her washing machine and
life to help moms cope with too much laundry, raising preschoolers
(on 12 hours of sleep per year), surviving teenagers, pleasing
relatives, understanding spouses, and the 1,000 other challenges.
She uses her over-the-counter humor to make moms laugh until it feels
better. You'll see how God is really there for moms in all
circumstancs.

Buy her CD: "Spin Cycle"

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Mother's Day...Print Coupons to give Mom

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May 2, 2008
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featuring topics such as baby food, dog food,
seafood,desserts, etc. Use the coupon code
"SpringSale" in the shopping cart to receive a
$1.00 off each cookbook (normally $5.00
each) or $5.00 off the cookbook set (normally $42.00
for all cookbooks).
Sale ends May 31, 2008.

http://www.fifty-fantastic-recipes.com


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Happy Mother's Day!

Hope you enjoy our newsletter with lots of ideas for
your mom. Well since last newsletter my daughter bought a
loom and it is sitting in my dining room...the only room in our
old house that I have redone;) (still need to do the wooden
floor) Not sure what we are doing for Mother's Day. The cookbook
above is a wonderful gift for your mom, as well as the CD
below by Cheryl Mueller to give mom a few laughs.

Make sure you join my network so you
can keep up with everything going on here. It's a wonderful place
where moms can talk about the kids, their joys, sorrows, the book
they are reading, what helps them cope, what they are watching on TV,
share recipes, holiday tips, movies they like, what's in their garden
(etc.)
http://www.amomslove.ning.com

Mother's Day Articles:

Print Mother's Day Coupons
http://www.amomslove.com/print-momcoupons.html

Mother's Day Game
http://amomslove.com/hol-mothersday-mothersgame.html
"For Mother's Day week, I have added my own game show to the
tradition of "Deal or no Deal?" I'm calling it 'Meal or No Meal?'"

Being a Mom - Reflections on Mother's Day
http://amomslove.com/hol-mothersday-reflections.html
"Since my daughter was born a little over 2 years ago, Mother's Day
has been a very special day for me."

Recipe for Perfect Mother's Day
http://amomslove.com/hg-recipes-mothersday.html
'With a little creativity in the kitchen, you can make Mother's Day
very special. (this is a great solution for those on a budget)"


Buy this great ring for Mom or yourself
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200219323082
Diamond Studded Sapphire...just beautiful


Cheryl Moeller cranks up the spin cycle on her washing machine and
life to help moms cope with too much laundry, raising preschoolers
(on 12 hours of sleep per year), surviving teenagers, pleasing
relatives, understanding spouses, and the 1,000 other challenges.
She uses her over-the-counter humor to make moms laugh until it feels
better. You'll see how God is really there for moms in all
circumstancs.

Buy her CD: "Spin Cycle"

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Diamond Studded Sapphire

This ring would make a fabulous Mother's Day Gift
or just buy it for yourself!

Vote 5 for Gravida NOW! Hurry...pgh. director

Make sure you vote "5"
http://www.myspace.com/nowfilmfest

Weekend Cooking after Easter

Ham Bone Soup


Ham Bone with Ham left on
1 bag of dried peas or limas
1 onion
1 bag of baby carrots
5 potatoes
3 stalks of celery
parsley

Place ham bone in large pot of water.
Cut up onion in large chunks, add to soup.
Add bag of peas and small of bag of baby carrots.
Cut celery stalks in half. Let cook for a couple of hours.
Remove ham, celery, onion. Peel and cut up potatoes and
add to soup, cook 15 to 20 minutes more.
serve soup with irish soda bread.

Irish Soda Bread

3 cups of flour
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of organge juice
1/4 cup of oil
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups of raisins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease a 12 inch iron skillet.
Mix dry ingredients, mix wet ingredients
Add wet to dry. Fold in raisins.
Pour in skillet and bake for one hour.
Check about 10 minutes before end time.

Chicken Salad and Chicken Broth

Three Large Chicken Breast Halves
2 Celery Stalks
Bag of Baby Carrots
Salt and Pepper

Place Chicken Breasts in pot, cover with water.
Cook for about an hour. Remove chicken. Add carrots
and celery, 1/2 tsp. salt, sprinkle with pepper. Simmer
for 20 minutes or until carrots are tender.

Chicken Salad

1/2 cup of mayo
1 stalk celery
1 slice or two of onion
1 tbsp. of vinegar
Chicken, cooked and cut up

Cut up chicken into smal bite size pieces.
Cut up celery into very fine bits, along
with onion. Place chicken in bowl and add mayo
and vinegar add salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with paprika if you like.
Serve over toast.

Easter at Home

Welcome to AMomsLove News
March 21, 2008
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Cheryl Moeller cranks up the spin cycle on her washing machine and
life to help moms cope with too much laundry, raising preschoolers
(on 12 hours of sleep per year), surviving teenagers, pleasing
relatives, understanding spouses, and the 1,000 other challenges.
She uses her over-the-counter humor to make moms laugh until it feels
better. You'll see how God is really there for moms in all
circumstancs.

Buy her CD: "Spin Cycle"

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Happy Easter!

Have a wonderful time with your family. I am going to decorate my
dining room and post pictures. Make sure you join my network so you
can keep up with everything going on here. It's a wonderful place
where moms can talk about the kids, their joys, sorrows, the book
they are reading, what helps them cope, what they are watching on TV,
share recipes, holiday tips, movies they like, what's in their garden
(etc.)
http://www.amomslove.ning.com

Easter Articles:

Print Buy Bits
http://amomslove.com/bunnybits.html
Lots of ideas for Easter.

Print Some Coupons to Drop in Big Bunny's Basket
http://www.amomslove.com/eastercoupons.html/


How To Teach your Children the most important Thing about Easter
http://www.amomslove.com/hol-easter-tchkids.html

How To Decorate Easter Eggs
http://www.amomslove.com/hol-easter-deceggs.html/

Easter Traditions
http://www.amomslove.com/hol-easter-traditions.html

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Happy St. Patricks Day,,,It's Been a Rough Night

Hope you ladies had a nice St. Paddy's Day..

B. and I are each sitting in our chairs...he in his recliner,I on the couch with laptop on my lap:)

Last night I was sitting on the couch, watching a fabulous and I mean delicious production, John Adams on HBO.

I had just finished making and cleaning up a Shepherd's Pie.(Fried some onions, thin round steak cut up into bite size pieces,cut some baby carrots in half, browned it all nicely in the meantime, cut up some potatoes and boiled them away

(on last fm If youre goin to the North Country http://www.bobdylan.com/songs/girlnorth.html See for me that her hairs hangin long for thats the way remember her best...Bob Dylan..this is the songi think that epitomizes Dylan) Go watch on You tube

throw some petite green beans mix a little flour and water and mix. Pour all into 9x12 pan ....mash potatoes and spread over top and bake a half an hour.YUM>

anyway, just settled down to watch John Adams You must watch this...the snake, don't tread on me is retelling and yet something of a foretelling for our countty...just plain good acting.

I started to get a pain in the middle of my chest, thought, hmm, maybe this is an ulcer???or indigestion and then I remembered all those articles I have read about womens symptoms for heart attacks..kept monitoring the pain and finally told B. let's go to the hospital.

We arrived there around 9:15, they took me right back , my b.p. was high, ended up keeping me overnight and this morn did a stress test and some nuclear test..echo cardiogram..one before and one after .it was not my heart

...nonethless I left home last nite at 9 and did not get home until 3:30 this afternoon.Yikes!Happy St. Patricks Day. I won't go to work tom. either, I have to take Bernie to get his shoulder operated ongot to find a good book.

St. Patrick's Day Ideas

AMomsLove News
March 15, 2008

Welcome to AMomsLove

I can't believe we have St. Patrick's Day
and Easter in one week's time.
I am sending you some great ideas for
St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy your weekend.

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AMomsLove Network

St. Patrick's Day Menu
http://www.amomslove.com/hg-recipes-stpat-menu.html

Yum! Irish Stew
http://www.amomslove.com/hg-recipes-stpatstew.html

Leprechaun Bars
http://www.amomslove.com/hg-recipes-stpatcookies.html

St. Patrick's Day Party Ideas
http://www.amomslove.com/moms-party-stpatty.html

St. Patrick's Day Dinner
http://www.amomslove.com/hg-recipes-stpat-dinner.html

Host Your Own St. Patrick's Day Party
http://www.amomslove.com/hol-stpat-hostparty.html

For Your Inspiration:
Is Love Only for the Lucky?
http://www.amomslove.com/hol-stpat-lucky.html
Bob and Cheryl Moeller. They have a national marriage ministry. You
can check it out on http://www.forkeepsconference.com/

Mom-Child Activity Calendar
http://www.amomslove.com/calendar.html
Ideas for Every Day!


See ya next time.

Mom-Child Activity

Take a Walk with your Child



Well, here in Pittsburgh it is raining.
But, maybe where you are it's a nice day.
Go for a walk with your child.
Find a local park and point out
the birds, some ducks, the plants.
Talk about what you did as a kid.

If it is raining, then, go for a walk in the
mall. Put your child on a riding horse or car
in the middle of the mall or the train for Easter.
Go have some ice cream and see the pets in the
local pet store.

Find more activities here:
Mom Child Activity Calendar

Today: Share lots of hugs with your child.

Keep your kids healthy...hug them
Find more activities here:
Mom Child Activity Calendar

Coloring pages

Print some out and sit and color with your child. Check out more on
AMomsLove Mom-Child Activity Calendar

What would you do if you could

Anything is possible:

I know what i would do...I would be in top physical shape...having trained for a year and summit Mt. Everest.


Then, I would be on my way to Colorado and do some skiing...taking my girls with me.

And then retire to the cabin that I have bought there and sit in front of a nice fire my hubby made and begin to write my book on Everest.
(This question was posted on another social network)

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/everest/
http://www.mnteverest.net/
http://www.everestnews.com/
http://www.mounteverest.net/

What We Had for Supper

Beef Stew

1 lb. of stewing beef (good quality)
1 pkg. of baby carrots (about a pound)
4 potatoes
1 onion
1 tbsp. oil
2tbsp. flour
salt and pepper to taste

Slice onions in big chunks, brown in oil.
Add beef and brown.
Throw in baby carrots and potatoes you have
cut into chunks...you may not even have to
peel (I didn't)
Sprinkle a couple of tbsp. flour over stew.
Add a cup of water and stir.
Cover tightly and simmer about an hour.

Win a DVD on AMomsLove

I am home sick this morn.
Thought I would write a few words.
Just wanted to let you know about
a few good mom sites...of course
amomslove.com,
Take a look at the contest I have going..I'm giving away five dvd's
"Tail to the Chief" so please enter. You are supposed to tell a pet story
but if you can't enter anyway.
AMomsLove Contest.

http://www.parenthacks.com
A friend of mine on blog catalog noted this website. Parents give tips on kid products.

Here is another product driven blog
Hip Mamma's Place

Cheryl has just started writing for AMomsLove as a humorist.
She is actually available to talk at any function you might have!
Check out her blog:
Mom Laughs

Still want an SUV, here are the best fuel economy brands:
Ford Escape Hybird FWD...31/36 Hwy/Town

Ford Escape Hybird 4WD....29/32

Lexus RX 400H FWD....29/32

Toyota Highlander Hybird FWD...29/32

I found this on vehix.com....click on buying guide at the bottom and then click on type of vehicle.

Want to read a inspirational article?
Lessons from Mom
My daughter is reading her book, Forgive Me and she and I read this article together
and both started crying.

Another inspirational article I have is
Is Love only for the Lucky?
By Bob and Cheryl Moeller. They have a national marriage ministry. You can check it out on www.forkeepsconference.com.

Well, on to some hot tea and cough meds.
Have a nice day!

Pittsburgh Film Maker in Now Festival on My Space

Pittsburgh Film Maker In Now Festival on My Space

Lucas McNelly's "gravida" creates a somber yet hopeful mood in a matter of twenty-two minutes with a little music, cinematography and soulful, expressive faces.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 19, 2008 -- Lucas McNelly was born in Maine, came to the Pittsburgh area to attend Geneva College from which he graduated in Broadcasting. He flirted with the idea of sportscasting, but McNelly found his anchor in directing with a short film for a college senior film festival.

He then went to Tennessee for a couple years studying and writing about film. After moving back to Pittsburgh, McNelly starting teaching himself the practical side of film making and film history.

He has done everything from a French Film about coffee to two documentaries: one on moose hunting and the other on civil rights.

"gravida" evolved from an idea that a beautiful photograph could come from a moment that is anything but. The protagonist (Rachel Shaw), McNelly knew, needed to be a talented actress with the looks of a model. Shaw, however turned out to pregnant, so, after consulting with her, McNelly realized that the story would prove to be more interesting if the protagonist was a pregnant woman.

Adam Kukic, plays the guy in the film. He is a Pittsburgh theatre director and actor who shares McNelly's artistic sensibilities. Kukic shot "gravida" during the tech week of a production of his theatre company, Thank You Felix.

McNelly's blog, "100 Films" has caught the eye of Hollywood. It started out as a regular day to day diatribe, but evolved into a review of, first, classic cinema, then micro budgeted independent film.

Critical response for "gravida" has been positive. Paul Clark called it "a serenely confident short film" and a "small film in the best sense, one that's exactly the right size for the story it tells." Cinema Styles called it "a film of understated elegance and thoughtfulness." TalkingMoviezzz.com called it an "excellent short film" that "almost works as a silent film, as the visuals are so strong."

The Now Film Festival is hosted by NOW Casting, the premiere leader in bringing talent to top studios, major agencies, and independent filmmakers. Currently in its third year, the Now Film Festival has seen previous finalists land distribution deals and awards ranging all the way to an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short.

"gravida" is one of 25 semi-finalists for this year's Now Film Festival. The semi-finalists screen on My Space Film and You Tube, one per week for 25 weeks. At the conclusion of the 25 weeks, the general public will vote with the finalists screening at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in Hollywood, California and competing for a high-def camera package.

Voting is currently scheduled to end in the middle of April.

People can vote at Now Film Festival. "gravida" can be viewed on My Space TV and You Tube or at the Official "gravida" web page.

Gravida is now On MySpace

Please go vote on My Space for a local Pittsburgh film maker,
Lucas McNelly..author of blog 100 Films
and local actors, Adam Kukik and Rachel Shaw.

Also on You Tube!

Gravida in Now Film Festival

View Lucas McNelly's film,
CLICK HERE
A study in loneliness.

"an excellent short film. Beautifully photographed with a terrific lead performance by Rachel Shaw...the film effectively creates a very somber tone that it is able to sustain throughout. It almost works as a silent film, as the visuals are so strong." -- TalkingMoviezzz.com