Thanks Janet and Allan for the attention on the Christmas Episode. Normally I watch on Christmas Eve, but I decided to have a preview to keep an eye on the Christmas Card Caper. Good discovery. Very interesting (listen to Two Chairs, No Waiting Podcast if you have not yet). As one additional comment on the cards.. did you notice that Barney tacks them up sideways? Who indeed messed up the bulletin board???
Another interesting tidbit, why did the prisoners in jail at the beginning have presents in jail with them? Someone mentioned getting a tear in the eye when Ben sings. I do as well, but for me, what make both eyes moist is when Aunt Bee says "Ben" The whole show, he had been trying to join the party. The whole time he was a lonely outcast. He longed for the fellowship and joy, and that home cooking. That hospitable enchanting calling of his name, "Ben" let him know that he had finally succeeded. What a moment! That plate of food and cup of drink signified the completion of his long-for goal of acceptance. Can't you feel his joy? This week I wish you all a moment when someone calls your name (like Aunt Bee did Ben's) . Maybe it's to the dinner table. Maybe it's a greeting when you step into a home. Maybe it's an invitation for a hug, or to get your attention to hand you a gift...but be ready for that joy of your name being called. Do everything that you can to keep yourself from having to sing through the bars alone. The celebration in Jail instead of a home is also meaningful to me. For the last 8-10 years of my father's life, we had to celebrate Christmas in the Community Room of his nursing home. We made it Christmas right there, thanks to Mom and all her planning. Maybe some will celebrate Christmas in a hospital..or from home but in bed...or over the phone across a distance...or perhaps a restaurant..but wherever it is.. Enjoy the simple pleasures of traditions and family and friends. And don't forget the subject of Ellie and Andy's Song. Thanks for the awesome Card, Newsome's. First class, as usual! Merry Christmas The Untrained Voice _______________________________________________ WBMUTBB mailing list WBMUTBB@wbmutbb.com http://www.mayberry.com/tagsrwc/wbmutbb/
