This is beautiful! I have actually never watched or read A Christmas Carol (I know, I know, I’ve been living under a rock), but this really did make me want to read it. Your dad sounds like a very special person. I live in Texas and I know so many older folks that fit this description, it was nice to read something that talks about folks like that with empathy and insight, while also acknowledging the frustration of seeing someone cling to political beliefs that are so at odds with he way they live their life in practice.
I really enjoyed this - so thoughtful and nuanced. The love and quiet understanding shines through.
Thanks for sharing, this was really lovely
This was lovely, Mel. Thank you for sharing.
This is beautiful! I have actually never watched or read A Christmas Carol (I know, I know, I’ve been living under a rock), but this really did make me want to read it. Your dad sounds like a very special person. I live in Texas and I know so many older folks that fit this description, it was nice to read something that talks about folks like that with empathy and insight, while also acknowledging the frustration of seeing someone cling to political beliefs that are so at odds with he way they live their life in practice.
Your dad sounds a lot like my dad and he also loves A Christmas Carol. Thank you so much for sharing him with us!!
thank you.
mel, you’re a wonderful storyteller. this was unexpectedly beautiful and hit me in some complicated feels, thank you for sharing
Loved this tremendously! Now I need to go watch the muppets Christmas Carol again.