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EmiM's avatar

OMG the Age of Innocence: Right meant not wrong, and Right would always win—(After we cleaned up inequality, which we were certain we could)

Harvey Kravetz's avatar

Thanks for something to smile about. I ask has there ever been any talent better than those two? Fred Astaire was probably the best dancer who ever lived.

Fay Reid's avatar

One of my all time favorite Fred Astaire movies, thank you, Dan

Susan Jarvis's avatar

Lovely memories of lovely times. I was hoping to hear this wonderful song from another time, and in many ways another place. A gentler time to be sure! Thank you!

James Hendricks's avatar

👋🏻Hey Dan and Team!

I hope you will listen to this song and consider posting it at the end of one of your messages. I am not affiliated with it. But it's a Great song about what is happening to the USA from the Canadian pov.

https://youtu.be/p3bw6P1VmDk?feature=shared

Denise Perry's avatar

Just her voice can put a smile on your face!

Frances Ferguson's avatar

Dan. Thank you for posting "A Reason to Smile" we need this with all the other news we receive. Thank you!

P J Johnston's avatar

LOVE IT, all those crazy Easter Bonnets!

Jen Baron's avatar

The perfect Easter pick! Thank you Dan, you’ve once again made it Grand! xo

Susan Reavis's avatar

How interesting to learn of the existence and history of the Easter Parade. I’ve never heard of this tradition before.

B.W.J.'s avatar

Thank you for giving me a smile on this Easter Sunday!

Kendall Carlile's avatar

Happy Easter!

This made me smile so much! I watched these movies with my dad when I was little. Always loved Judy Garland and Fred Astaire. Thanks for the memory…. And thank YOU for being apart of our world….. making it a better place. I always look forward to your words 🩷

Lorna Arcand's avatar

Thank you Mr. Rather for all your efforts here on substack and throughout your career. It is much appreciated. And thank you for reminding us about a great movie! JG and FA such great talent!

Carol's avatar

My pop used to sing that song to me every Easter when I was a child and always had a little Easter hat and dress. It embarrassed me to death at the time! But now - such a precious memory of my father singing in his lovely baritone!

Jade Theresa  Robinson's avatar

I wonder how many once-upon-a-time littles girls have a similar memory. I know, I do!

Marion Case's avatar

Love that movie! Also, the tradition of the hats has really become quite a competitive, humorous and enjoyable spectacle!

Jan Parker Dial's avatar

I love hats! Not so common in my church any longer. But Easter is an exception.