Up and Down, In and Out, Laugh and Cry
Up and Down, In and Out, Laugh and Cry
Scrooge to the Ghost of Christmas future: “Spirit, you have shown a Christmas Yet To Come, which mingles great happiness with great sadness, what is to become of me?” Scrooge Movie 1971.
I seem to always be quoting scenes from this movie about this time every year. This morning, this seems especially real. Yesterday I was saddened to hear that Jack Bassett died of a stroke early Christmas morning. I knew Jack from my days in radio. He was a talented, creative, honest advertising guy. I respected and appreciated him. I will miss him.
A few hours later I got a text picture of an ultrasound from Jason McKenzie. A quick phone call connected me to a very excited newlywed/soon to be father! What wonderful news from a great guy, at Christmas!
Now, this morning, I get news that Mike Venable has died. God bless him and Jill. Their life, and battle to live and appreciate life, has been an inspiration to me and countless others. I will miss him.
Now, as Gail and I get ready to go celebrate my grandson Alex Thor’s 9th birthday. I am reminded how happiness and sadness enter each of our lives. I prefer the happy times. I am grateful to have known these gentlemen. I am grateful to have known many friends, and relatives, who have passed on. I think of them often at Christmas. I hope you will remember your lost loved ones, and how they made you smile. 😊
I am happy to be here now.
I wish all of you out there a Happy New Year.
“May we all Live as long as we’re Alive”
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Chestnuts are roasting and so am I
This Christmas movie is making me cry
Why, oh why, oh why, oh why?
Do I get the Blues at Christmas?
(Joseph W McClure @ 2023)