100th Post-100th Celebration

Are there events, movies, songs in your past that create a sense of achiness? Not a bad achy, but a deep remembrance and longing of a childhood past. A time when pretend became reality while hunting for that buried treasure. A time when Barbie looked so glamorous while on her date with Ken. A time when I wanted to pack up my belongings in my little red suitcase and go live with Anne Shirley on Prince Edward Island. Yes, that Anne, who spelled her name with an e.

If there is one story that stirs up deep emotions in my soul, it is that timeless tale, Anne of Green Gables. As a child, I fantasized about frolicking up and down the coastline in my Victorian dress with puffed sleeves. I could feel the wind brush my face and tousle my long hair ribbons behind me. How exciting it would be to travel by way of horse and buggy on those bumpy dirt roads. I yearned to have Diana as my bosom friend and a secret admirer named Gilbert. With each turn of the page, Avonlea was such a romantic place and I wanted to live there.

It was my childhood dream to one day visit Prince Edward Island (PEI). My dream came true that memorable summer of 1999. There truly was a sense of mystery and magic on that island.

This being my 100th post, you may be perplexed as to how these two things relate. Well...today marks the 100th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic novel, Anne of Green Gables (1908-2008). It was 100 years ago that Anne, with an e, was brought to life for generations after generations to come to know and enjoy. There is no better way for me to celebrate my 100th post than to giveaway one of my most cherished childhood stories, Anne of Green Gables.

My hopes for this giveaway is to bring the magic of this story into the hearts and lives of your children and family. This is beginning to sound like a Disney advertisement. Don't be quick to think that this traditional tale is a girls-only book, for the themes run deep: love, family, friendship, and honor. These characteristics are appropriate for all genders.

This is a giveaway for one book, Anne of Green Gables. If you wish to participate in this giveaway, leave me a comment with a brief recollection of your favorite part of the story (if you've read it). Deadline to enter is this Saturday at 8:00 P.M. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. (I've always wanted to say that). The drawing will be via random selection and the winner will be posted on Monday, July 28th. If your name is drawn, I will contact you.

If you are the winner of this giveaway, please promise to read this story with your child/children (if you have any). Reading books together, as a family, forms a special unity and creates wonderful childhood memories. Everyone should discover this classic story through the pages of the book.