Conservative Christians vs. "Soap Opera" TV

Just wanted to point out to some Christians that one of the originators of the "soap opera" programs was the grown daughter of a pastor! She was used to having people come to her home to talk about their problems--and it helped give her an idea for the "soap operas." In her case, she started with a continuing radio program first, if I recall; and then she went to television later. [Will research some more when I have a chance.] *** If some people have had an idea that soap operas were only about romance and sex, I'm sorry but they're mistaken! There have been many social issues portrayed. [And the individual soap opera shows can vary from each other, of course. I've stuck to a few certain ones, which I've followed off-and-on.]

Elizabeth Taylor--II

Would like to write some more about Elizabeth Taylor but will do more research first--when I have more time. From a quick look this morning, it seems the family she grew up in were Christian Scientists; and then she, herself, converted to Judaism later on. I didn't know that! [And the "Dame" title she received from Queen Elizabeth II of England was comparable to a "Knight" title for men?] And, of course, Michael Jackson was one of her close friends.

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor has passed away. Was interested to see TV news and read a newspaper this morning. One of the things Taylor was known for was her extensive jewelry collection. She had stated in an interview earlier that she valued gemstones also because they were part of "God's handiwork." In northern and northwestern Ontario, there have been local gems on display [at Sudbury and Thunder Bay]. It was one of the things I appreciated; and even the less valuable ones are beautiful! *** My sympathy to the friends and family of Elizabeth Taylor. [She had also been one of my favourite actresses when I was young; and she began as a child. "National Velvet" {1944}, a story of a horse, was one of her first major films.]

The Horse Stories Meet The "Eye"...

Was it a movie called Chicago, 2002, where I first noticed a close-up of a human eye? It was at the beginning of the film and seemed somewhat disconnected from the story, if I recall. Don't have time to look back in this blog to see where all the other "eye" symbols were--if I recorded them here? But in the Secretariat film, recently mentioned, I believe there's a definite intention to bring the horse stories and the "eyes" together!? The "Chicago" story was about the two females.... [And one day, maybe people will be willing to believe the real truth--to accept what was promotion only--and to make corrections where needed!? (If some people honestly believed the wrong facts, I'm sorry. But it seems there was also a little prejudice there!?)] *** It may "separate the men from the boys" when it comes to accepting the real facts!? The truth is bound to come out sooner or later--I just hope it's sooner! And it's the City of Toronto which has displayed the largest "eye" anywhere, it seems!? [Does anyone else have a bigger one?]  Note added in February 2023:  I may have deleted a post earlier where I explained that the "eye" symbols have been used in film to relate to the police project and activities in Toronto, Canada--the Toronto city hall is in the shape of an eye, when viewed from the air--two or three buildings.  Also, the Toronto Police have been quite active with the police project, if I may say?  Some horse stories have been used because, of course, the Canadian Mounties used to ride on horseback...some of them still do.  And the Mounties have had a lot to do with the special project, also.--Maybe not all of the horse stories relate to them, but some do.  If the stories aren't directly about LGBTQ issues, they're about people who are involved in the project....