TV & Film

11 Christmas Movies You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

  When you ask most people what their favorite Christmas movie is, you’ll probably hear one of the following answers:  White Christmas, It’s A Wonderful Life, Miracle On 34th Street, Elf, or A Christmas Carol. You might get a few oddballs in there who like some animated Christmas specials such as The Little Drummer Boy or Frosty the Snowman. Now, while these…

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Lifestyle, TV & Film, Writing

A Fistful of Nutshells

HEY-HEY-HEY!  ALLISON IS IN THE HOUSE!     HI GUYS!  I’VE MISSED YOU!  *gathers up all my blog and internet buddies in a huge hug*     This is my second time combining two months worth of news into one post and, I will admit, it was kind of a relief, because I really needed this semi-break.  ? Despite getting sick…

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Lifestyle

Best Reads Of 2019 – 3rd Quarter

*trumpets sound, confetti is strewn, and a herald appears*   It’s . . . *gasp* . . . ALLISON! Obviously, I’m rather late with post.  I keep trying to get these out on time but something always prevents me from keeping to a timely schedule.   But, hey, AT LEAST I HAVE A GOOD EXCUSE!     *BOWS*   Ahem. …

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Lifestyle, Writing

Goodbye and A Question

No, you are not imagining things.  HERE I AM!  Staggering into your inbox!     No, I’m not dead, BUT YOU ALMOST WOULDN’T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE, WOULD YOU?     You might have noticed that I haven’t been blogging much lately and it’s time for an explanation . . . and a goodbye. No, it’s not a GOODBYE goodbye.  That…

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TV & Film, Writing

A Handful of Nutshells

    *gasp*  What could this be?  A nutshell? YES, FINALLY. So some of you might have noticed that I missed August’s Nutshell post. NO?  YOU DIDN’T NOTICE?  WHAT KIND OF HARDCORE ALLISON FAN ARE YOU?   Kidding!!!    Ahem, anyway.  There’s a good reason why I missed a nutshell. My health has been pretty crummy for the last few…

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TV & Film

A Tolkien Blog Party – Tag Answers

*gal who sometimes goes by the nickname Kili shoves open door with a cheeky grin*     How goes it, all my merry wanderers?  I am here to announce an UNEXPECTED PARTY.  Literally.  Because, doggone it, Rachel. You did it to me AGAIN. For the un-enlightened, allow me to explain.     A few months ago, the very awesome Rachel posted…

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Lifestyle

Revell Reads Reviews

Okay, folks I have a confession. And it involves a ramble, so grab something to drink. And maybe a snack. First, the backstory. I try really hard to make Allison’s Well a pleasant meadow for all those that come to visit.  It’s important to me that I stick to the theme of my blog and that this little corner of…

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Lifestyle

Books of My Childhood

What ho, chappies!  How’s the jolly old world treating you?   One of my followers, Marilyn, said on a recent survey that they would like to see a post about:  “Books read throughout your youth.” “Huh!” I thought.     I also thought that was a fun idea for a post, and thus . . . we have the post! …

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