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From time to time to amuse myself I like to make lists. One such is favorite film starting with every letter of the alphabet, When it came to U, Uncle Buck stood way out in front. It's not some total laugh riot even though there was a great deal of humor in it. No, I didn't fall on the floor laughing. What I truly experienced was the flow of tears. Not joyless, but tears of being positively touched. The love that Candy showed for those kids especially the smart alek teenager was the movie to me. I truly miss John Candy fortunately we have dvds to remember him.

I don't know how many times I have watched this magnificent classic but it is quite a bit more than a few. Every time I see it when I am done cussing the French, I bawl like a baby.

I have always loved the Father Brown stories starting with G K Chesterton and progressing forward from there. A movie here and there and the earlier TV series increased my appreciation. The latest series (season 7 now) has joined the list of my favorite shows. Although the plots are not really Chestertonish they are absolutely enjoyable. How can anyone not love the Father Brown character, and how can anyone refrain from cussing Inspector Mallory, who by the way is wrong in every case but is saved by Father Brown. You are just about ready to slap Mrs Murphy and tell her to shut up and then she shows compassion . I am in love with Bunty. I had a dear friend (no longer with us) who was a priest in the Divine Word order. Father Brown reminds me so much of him that many times the tears flow. I guess by now it must be obvious, I love this show.