The Sound of Music

Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical masterpiece The Sound of Music has been a favorite in our family for years. I love the color, the music, the people and the patriotism they show for their homeland...It is a movie that fills one with mixed emotions. There are moments of laughter and tears. I always feel so sad at the end when they must leave their homeland, especially when I remember that it is a true story. The scene when the Von Trapp family sings "Edelweiss" together on stage is when the tears usually begin. If you have not yet seen this wonderful movie, please do so very soon. I am sure you will not regret it.

Capt. von Trapp: "It's the dress. You'll have to put on another one before you meet the children."
Maria: "But I don't have another one. When we entered the abbey our worldly clothes were given to the poor."
Capt. von Trapp: "What about this one?"
Maria: "The poor didn't want this one."

Sister Margaretta: "After all, the wool from the black sheep is just as warm."

Capt. von Trapp: "You've brought music back into the house. I had forgotten..."

Herr Zeller: "I've not asked you where you and your family are going. Nor have you asked me why I am here."
Capt. von Trapp: "Apparently, we're both suffering from a deplorable lack of curiosity."

Kurt: "Only grown-up men are scared of women."

Maria: "When the Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window."

Maria: "You know how Sister Berthe always makes me kiss the floor after we've had a disagreement? Well, lately I've taken to kissing the floor whenever I see her coming, just to save time."

Capt. von Trapp: "Now, Fraulein, I want a truthful answer from you."
Maria: "Yes, Captain?"
Capt. von Trapp: "Is it possible--or could I have just imagined it--have my children by any chance been climbing trees today?"
Maria: "Yes, Captain."
Capt. von Trapp: "I see. And where, may I ask, did they get these...ummm..."
Maria: "Play clothes."
Capt. von Trapp: "Oh, is that what you call them?"
Maria: "I made them. From the drapes that used to hang in my bedroom."
Capt. von Trapp: "Drapes?"
Maria: "They still have plenty of wear left. The children have been everywhere in them."
Capt. von Trapp: "Do you mean to tell me that my children have been roaming about Salzburg dressed in nothing but some old drapes?"
Maria: "Mmm-hmm. And having a marvelous time."