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Hugo.1Last night, while dreaming I wrote my Journal entry for this week but when I awoke, I discovered a blank page and my recollections faded from the page like invisible ink…

As I began my days routine, I was standing at the counter cutting some fresh strawberries I felt a real sense of gratitude bubble up from within. I thought “everything is a blessing,” and I was thankful for the strawberries in summer.   Even the hard things in life, as there is always something unexpected as blessing that comes from our experiences. I am reminded that even in the darkness the Light finds a way in.

Perhaps, this gratitude stirred from watching a sweet movie last night called “Hugo.” Have you seen it?  I came out back in 2011. The cinematography is gorgeous and the story telling in this fantasy tale captures the imagination and one’s heart.  

A story that sends a young boy and his new found friend on a mysterious quest of unexpected discovery, one that is not without its perils, hardship and heartache. One of the characters, who is a film-maker tells a young boy, “Films are what our dreams are made of. Hugo has some very vivid dreams, one that holds a premonition of a future event, as cautionary protection.

I am someone who prefers not to know what a film is all about. The less I know, the better as I like to go in with an open mind and no preconceived notions or expectations. Therefore, I am not sharing much other than to say, I truly enjoyed it.

I hope you are having an enjoyable week-end filled with a few of your favorite things to do, or to be with your favorite friends and/or family.  
Liz Sorensen Wessel

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4 responses to “What Dreams Are Made Of”

  1. Jolyon Avatar
    Jolyon

    A dream is a journey and this film takes us into both the dream and the journey.
    I totally agree with your recommendation for “Hugo”.
    Somethings of note…Robert Richardson won Best Achievement in Cinematography for this film. Martin Scorsese is the director (not his usual type of faire but so glad he went all in with it).
    Dreams have a way of messing with our awakeness.
    Smile today. Mother is watching…

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  2. Erie Chapman Foundation Avatar

    You turned your dream of a “blank page” post into a truly lovely essay, Liz. Great magic trick:-) And yes, I saw Hugo when it came out and was delighted…so I watched it two more times since then. Naturally, my obsession with photography, film and all things visual had caused me to discover the basis for the story as well. Magical – like YOU.

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  3. Liz Wessel Avatar
    Liz Wessel

    Thanks so much Erie. It does not surprise me that this film resonated with you and I can see where you might watch it more that once. I think I will follow suit!

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  4. Liz Wessel Avatar
    Liz Wessel

    Thanks for your insights Jolyon and for your ending comment… smiling at the thought of my mom.

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