Disney Pixar’s BRAVE..Wondering About The Will O’ The Wisps?

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Disney Pixar’s BRAVE
Wondering About The 
Will O’ The Wisps?
THE LORE
WILL O’ THE WISPS
Travelers—particularly those who venture out after sunset on unfamiliar pathways—beware of the will o’ the wisps.
It is said—though by whom is a bit of a mystery—that on certain days for certain travelers in certain parts of the world, little lights dance on the horizon, whispering tempting invitations… pledging the answers to lifelong questions, the realization of dreams, a key to secret treasures—a change of fate.
Charmed and curious, unsuspecting travelers follow the floating lights, mesmerized by their whispers, their promises. Yet no matter how long or how fervently they follow, they never quite touch the beautiful beacons whose flickering lights eventually fade and disappear… leaving the inquisitors, the dreamers and the treasure seekers lost… and alone.
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In “Brave,” Merida spies tiny blue lights after escaping into the forest in search of a change of fate. Forming a path that dares her to follow, the lights lead Merida to a mysterious location that holds the power to change her destiny—just not in the way she imagines.
“The will o’ the wisps are in a lot of Scottish folktales,” says “Brave” director Mark Andrews. “They were said to lead you to treasure or doom—to change your fate—but they’re an actual phenomenon of swamp and bog gas seeping up through the earth and interacting with the natural resources to create the blue flames. People would follow these lights thinking they were little fairies, and basically drown or get sucked down into the bogs.
“We made the wisps like actual little spirits,” Andrews continues. “They’re almost like Marley’s ghost in a way, because Marley’s ghost isn’t an evil spirit—even though he’s frightening, he’s trying to warn Ebenezer to change his ways. That’s what the wisps are doing. There’s a duality to them, because they’re either good or evil—they lead Merida into more and more trouble, but in the end, they’ve led her exactly where she needs to go.”
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Ghost The Musical On Broadway and Discount Code

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Ghost The Musical 
On Broadway
and Discount Code
Now at the 
Lunt-Fontanne Theater
245 W. 46th Street
NYC

When it comes to movies gone Broadway I am really not the biggest fan, 

but I have to say that when I heard about Ghost The Musical on Broadway 
I could not wait to check it out.


I was thrilled to be invited by The Moms to find out exactly what Ghost the Musical had to offer.
I think I must have watched the movie Ghost too many times to count and there was not a time I did not need the tissues. Just the thought of the story makes me a little teary eyed.
I will not keep you in suspense, Ghost the musical on Broadway was wonderful.
Although the story line did not imitate the exact movie story, it captured your heart and your emotions from the very first scene in a whole new way. 
 Molly(Caissie Levy) and Sam(Richard FleesShman) tugged on the heartstrings of everyone in the audience. 
Ghost the musical had many upbeat moments that kept you from
sinking too deep into the actual sadness of the story. 

For those of you who are not very familiar with the whole story line of Ghost here it goes.

Molly and Sam are very in love with each other. Molly is a sculptor and Sam is a banker who has found out a little too much information. On the way home from Molly’s Art Showing they are mugged and Sam is killed. Sam’s best friend Carl(Bryce Pinkham) is behind the attack. The information the mugger was after was not in Sam’s wallet and now Molly is in danger. Sam is caught between the world of the living and the dead and must find a way to help Molly.
Luckily Sam is guided by others who are also trapped in between worlds and also by the help of a Storefront Psychic who goes nutty when she realizes she can actually have contact with the spirits.
Along the way the truth is revealed and you will have to fight hard to hold back the tears.
Ghost the Musical on Broadway is a great story and a wonderful show. I would recommend 
this to anyone who loves a good love story. The special effects are also one of a kind and amazing, bringing Broadway to a whole new level.  
I’m sure the question of afterlife has all crossed our minds, 
especially when it concerns the death of a loved one. 
Watching Ghost will make  you Believe all over again.

Caissie Levy/Molly

Lance Roberts/Hospital Ghost/Ensemble

As if the show was not wonderful enough, when it ended we were lucky enough to enjoy a Talk Back with some of the actors. I could see after the Talk Back exactly why Ghost was so awesome. You could just feel the love and devotion of them to the show. They Believe in Ghost and so will you!


I also have something very special to share with you, it’s a terrific offer from The Moms.

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GHOST is Broadway’s new musical phenomenon! This exhilarating show fuses mind-bending illusions, a timeless story of everlasting love and a fresh pop/rock score by GrammyÒ winners Dave Stewart (Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know”) for a theatrical experience unlike any Broadway has seen. Adapted from the hit film by its Academy AwardÒ–winning screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin and directed by Tony winner Matthew Warchus(God of Carnage, The Norman Conquests), this astounding spectacle is being called “EYE-POPPINGLY BRILLIANT” (AP).
 “One of the most adventurous and modern musicals I’ve ever seen. It blew me away.”
– WOR Radio
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*Prices include a $2 facility fee per ticket purchased. Ticketmaster service fees for each ticket applicable to online or phone orders. $89 orchestra price valid for performances thru July 28 only. Not valid on previously purchased tickets and may not be combined with any other discounts or promotions. ALL SALES FINAL. No refunds or exchanges. Not all prices available for all performances. Other restrictions may apply. Dates, times, prices and cast subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may apply. Special pricing may be revoked without notice at anytime. Photos by Joan Marcus.

Disclosure: An invitation to Ghost The Musical was extended to me by The Moms with no expectation of posting. Special thanks to Denise Albert/Melissa Gerstein and the cast of Ghost The Musical.
All opinions are that of Diane Sullivan.

Top Ten Summer Hot Spot: NYC Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise

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Top Ten Summer Hot Spot
NYC Circle Line
Sightseeing Cruise
at 42nd Street
      Every summer our family is in search of exciting things to do close to home. Spending time in NYC is great, but can get very crowded during the summer months. We did find a way to escape the hustle and bustle of the city streets and still take in the best of NYC.
Our little secret has been around for many years and located right on 42nd Street and 12th Ave.
Recently my family had the chance to check out the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise. There are many cruise choices that can fit into any budget or time frame. We decided on the Circle Line Full Island 3 Hour Tour. Our cruise made a full circle around the island of Manhattan.
Our family arrived about an hour early and had the chance to see quite a few people disembarking a cruise that just docked. Their smiling faces gave us a sense of happiness. 
We boarded the cruise about a half hour before it was time to sail.
There were plenty of choices on where to sit, including upstairs in a covered or uncovered area or downstairs in an indoor or outdoor area. Any seat was a good one with a great view!
It was not long before we set sail. I can remember going on the Circle Line as a young adult and loving it and I was hoping my children would feel the same way. This was their very first cruise.
We headed out and somehow the lull of the water was very calming. Our captain was so knowledgeable about the surroundings that it was a pleasure to just sit back, relax and take in the sights! Although we were familiar with many of the sights, there was something about floating under bridge after bridge that was simply magical. We sat amongst both tourists and locals and everyone was pleased. 
Some of the highlights for me were passing Roosevelt Island,  Grant’s Tomb, Yankee Stadium and the beautiful view as we rounded back toward Manhattan. It was incredible to see all the mountains that are hidden behind the tall buildings of the city streets. We felt like we were a world away.
One big highlight for our entire family was being so close to The Statue of Liberty. We were in awe of Lady Liberty and also Ellis Island. There is something about the Statue of Liberty that I can never get enough of no matter how many times I have seen it. It also stirred up a lot of emotion as I watched people see it for the first time. 
My children were also happily surprised to find out there was a full snack bar on board and even a souvenir  cup! I was thrilled to see how clean the Circle Line was from top to bottom. It was also great to be able to walk to different areas of the boat during the tour. I would definitely recommend the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise to everyone and anyone! It’s great for all ages and very laid back. It was refreshing to us even though we are very familiar with all of New York. It’s a whole different ball game seeing it from the water. You just can’t explain it. So, tourist or local, this cruise is something you should not miss out on. 

Another perk, there are Special Event Cruises, so it never gets boring! You can cruise on the 4th of July, Bear Mountain Cruise, Yankee Stadium Cruise and even the Kiddie Cruise (next one is July 7th). For more information please check out Circleline42.com.
Disclosure: Special thanks to Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise for review tickets. 
All opinions are that of DianeSullivan. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruise is one of 3decades3kids
2012 TopTenSummerHotSpots! 
Email me: ELGeorgia@aol.com



Ubisoft Review: House M.D. :Critical Cases Facebook Game

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Ubisoft:
House M.D.
Critical Cases
Facebook Game
Review
If you are a House fan like me and looking for a great House game fix, House M.D. Critical Cases is a perfect online game for you.
I was really thrilled to find out that House M.D. Critical Cases was available as a Facebook game.
Watching the show, I always thought that  I could figure it all out. Now I have the chance. 
Upon entering the game you become the doctor. You do not play as House. I, of course, was Dr. Georgia, and chose the look that I wanted. There were many to choose from, so I liked that feature right away. The personal angle was great.
Maybe in the back of my mind I always wanted to be a doctor, since I really took to this game like bees to honey. 
I loved watching a scenario of what happened to the patient and then watching the patient’s arrival by ambulance to the hospital emergency room. Of course, not to worry, I was there to figure out the diagnoses and help cure the patient. 
Well, I mean, the first patient did not make it, but I did get the “Everybody Dies” trophy.
I guess the world should be happy I went with teaching as a life career and not the medical field.
But, none the less, I did catch on and was much
 better as time went on. 
I loved going back to the patient’s house or scene and collecting up clues to help me along.
The game was also filled with great mini games to keep things moving. The mini games also helped to rule out different things as you move along to the diagnoses.
Of course House was around to spew out a few sarcastic terms and help if you needed an opinion. He does grace the Boardroom and pops up as the game goes along. I did love being a part of House’s team, even if it was only on Facebook.
Of course the main patient is not the only one in the game. There are patients all over that help you to score extra points and cash to purchase items that you will need as a doctor.
It’s also a plus to bring in some Facebook friends to help you along the path as specialists in their field.
All in all, I did enjoy this game and I also had hubby give it a try. He is not a big House fan, but he did have a blast trying to diagnose the patient! 
Check out the game here
Disclosure:Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this blog post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own. #UbiChamps