Sallie Ann Jarrett

[Library Lady]

Seems Disney only makes PG or worse movies nowadays. How can Snow White be PG? I dunno.

There are scenes in the classic early Disney movies that can be quite scary for little ones. Maleficent turning into a big, nasty, purple dragon in Cinderella made an impression on me, and I wasn't little at the time. The whole evil stepmother trope might not be quite so benign either if you're a child of divorce and your Dad just remarried. I don't have personal experience with that, but there's something about Snow White's stepmom and the big, red, juicy, poisoned apple that still gives me the creeps. Don't even get me started on the Night on Bald Mountain sequence in Fantasia. Don't get me wrong: I love these movies, and they're artistically superior to the Pixar films in my opinion, but there are parts when a trip to the concession stand with the very young ones might be a good idea.

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

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The Power of the Dog A poem by Rudyard Kipling​

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The following poem is by the British author and poet Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) For anyone who doubts the power of the written word, this poem speaks directly to the heart of anyone who has had - and lost - a pet. The Power of the Dog There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; And when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie – Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumor, or fits, And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find – it's your own affair – But … you've given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will, With its whimper of welcome, is stilled (how still!); When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone – wherever it goes – for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give you heart to a dog to tear.​

I was thinking of this poem but you were brave enough to put it in. I have two young dogs now but when I lost my beloved Collie, Jake, in July of 2023 suddenly from aspiration pneumonia, I couldn't even talk about it with regular people (who don't understand the love of a dog) for many months. We all were beyond heartbroken. He was quite old but that didn't help me feel better about it. I hate that when people say, "well, he was old."

 

[James Brenner]

There are scenes in the classic early Disney movies that can be quite scary for little ones. Maleficent turning into a big, nasty, purple dragon in Cinderella made an impression on me, and I wasn't little at the time. The whole evil stepmother trope might not be quite so benign either if you're a child of divorce and your Dad just remarried. I don't have personal experience with that, but there's something about Snow White's stepmom and the big, red, juicy, poisoned apple that still gives me the creeps. Don't even get me started on the Night on Bald Mountain sequence in Fantasia. Don't get me wrong: I love these movies, and they're artistically superior to the Pixar films in my opinion, but there are parts when a trip to the concession stand with the very young ones might be a good idea.

The banshee in Darby O'Gill did that for me.

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

The banshee in Darby O'Gill did that for me.

Your remark just made me think about the flying monkeys in "The Wizard of Oz." Those were incredibly creepy and scary to me as a child and also the witch with the giant glass globe looking into it and seeing Dorothy and the rest walking, etc. But the flying monkeys were a thing of horror to me. It was years before I even knew they were monkeys. To me they were some sort of hideous, bat/monkey thing.

 

[TnFed]

I was thinking of this poem but you were brave enough to put it in. I have two young dogs now but when I lost my beloved Collie, Jake, in July of 2023 suddenly from aspiration pneumonia, I couldn't even talk about it with regular people (who don't understand the love of a dog) for many months. We all were beyond heartbroken. He was quite old but that didn't help me feel better about it. I hate that when people say, "well, he was old."

Not to get into theology...though I am a minister...a surprise to most ....I believe that since animals are innocent, they will be in heaven. We will still be their friends but we will no longer owned them. Just my view, everyone free to believe as they will.
TnFed.

 

[LoyaltyOfDogs]

There's a movie about a hero dog from another war - maybe WW1? We saw it when my son was young so I can't remember all the details.

I don't think anyone has made a movie about Sallie, but someone should! (I saw "Dog Jack," which was evidently inspired by but not actually based on the story of Dog Jack of the 102nd Pennsylvania. Sad to say I didn't like it as much as I expected to, maybe because it wasn't the story of the actual Dog Jack.) The WWI dog hero you may be thinking of is Sgt. Stubby. The movie made about him a few years ago is animated, and it is outstanding. It's a well-told story, with engaging characters, and unlike much of the animation work done today, the figures, actions, and settings are so detailed and lifelike that it is a beautiful film to watch.

 

[Library Lady]

I don't think anyone has made a movie about Sallie, but someone should! (I saw "Dog Jack," which was evidently inspired by but not actually based on the story of Dog Jack of the 102nd Pennsylvania. Sad to say I didn't like it as much as I expected to, maybe because it wasn't the story of the actual Dog Jack.) The WWI dog hero you may be thinking of is Sgt. Stubby. The movie made about him a few years ago is animated, and it is outstanding. It's a well-told story, with engaging characters, and unlike much of the animation work done today, the figures, actions, and settings are so detailed and lifelike that it is a beautiful film to watch.

Ohhh, another thing to check out in the Kids Room tomorrow. Thanks for the movie recommendation, @LoyaltyOfDogs .

 

[Library Lady]

I checked the ending of The Eternal Soldier. When the 11th Pennsylvania gets to Hatcher's Run, Sallie is said to be up all night moving around which was not like her. The picture shows night with a full moon and Sallie with her snout in the air and probably howling. The next page says she has been shot and died but didn't suffer. The picture shows Sallie curled up and lying on her side with her eyes closed. There is no blood or sign of a wound. She looks like she's asleep. A soldier kneels beside her with his hand on her. His eyes are closed. The standard bearer (he still has the US flag) is coming over with a surprised/distressed look on his face (open-mouthed kind of like this , but not the bugged out eyes). On the next page the soldiers are all gathered around her grave. After that, the book explains how Sallie was included on the monument. There's a page where a little girl is leaving a dog treat on the base of the statue where there are also Lincoln pennies face up so he is still "saluting" her. There's a picture of her in the monument with the explanation that she is facing where the Rebels would be coming from, and she is still watching out for her people.

 

[Library Lady]

Ohhh, another thing to check out in the Kids Room tomorrow. Thanks for the movie recommendation, @LoyaltyOfDogs .

I finally got around to watching this movie today. It is absolutely charming! The filmmakers did an excellent job of walking the fine line between being realistic (as in bad things happen) and not frightening young viewers. The creepiest part was the gas attack where the green cloud creeps in all over. On the other hand, as an adult who knows something about World War I, I was anxious for the entire last half-hour of the film because I was worried that every character I'd become invested in was going to be killed off. I don't think very young viewers would have that problem, though. One of the extras on the disc explained how the movie was made (all the things necessary for CGI animation). That was quite interesting as well, at least for an adult. I'm not sure young viewers would be as into it. One of the Hero Dogs series books is on Sgt. Stubby. I'll be checking that out, too. Thanks again for the recommendation, @LoyaltyOfDogs !

 

[James Brenner]

Not to get into theology...though I am a minister...a surprise to most ....I believe that since animals are innocent, they will be in heaven. We will still be their friends but we will no longer owned them. Just my view, everyone free to believe as they will.
TnFed.

I have often told my frau that when I die, I will likely go to dog heaven. It's nice to think we all will.

 

[NH Civil War Gal]

Okay, I'm missing something but what is the name of this movie?

 

[lupaglupa]

Okay, I'm missing something but what is the name of this movie?

Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero. We saw it. It's quite well done.

 

[JOHN42768]

I checked the ending of The Eternal Soldier. When the 11th Pennsylvania gets to Hatcher's Run, Sallie is said to be up all night moving around which was not like her. The picture shows night with a full moon and Sallie with her snout in the air and probably howling. The next page says she has been shot and died but didn't suffer. The picture shows Sallie curled up and lying on her side with her eyes closed. There is no blood or sign of a wound. She looks like she's asleep. A soldier kneels beside her with his hand on her. His eyes are closed. The standard bearer (he still has the US flag) is coming over with a surprised/distressed look on his face (open-mouthed kind of like this , but not the bugged out eyes). On the next page the soldiers are all gathered around her grave. After that, the book explains how Sallie was included on the monument. There's a page where a little girl is leaving a dog treat on the base of the statue where there are also Lincoln pennies face up so he is still "saluting" her. There's a picture of her in the monument with the explanation that she is facing where the Rebels would be coming from, and she is still watching out for her people.

So I went ahead and purchased it. I think it is very well executed. For the grand kids, but we will let my daughter decide. One is 7 and other 10.