Looking Out My Back Door

Stuff That Makes Me Feel Less Grinch-y

1. "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol" (1962) AND "The Littlest Angel" (1969) are now available on DVD! (Check Amazon.com.) These were two of my favorite childhood Christmas specials, and both disappeared from television (until last year, when the Cartoon Network started showing the Magoo classic). For those of you who don't remember the first one, just think "razzleberry dressing," and it may all come back. As for the latter, it starred Johnnie Whitaker (Jodie on "Family Affair"..."Uncle BEEELL! Uncle BEEELL!") and Fred "Herman Munster" Gwynne, among others. As childhood Christmas memories are the best ones, these evoke some very pleasant times.
2. Peppermint stick ice cream is back! It used to be a staple at Baskin-Robbins and Friendly's, but times and tastes have changed, I suppose. Pair it up with chocolate sprinkles/jimmies or hot fudge and I'm in taste bud heaven.
3. Bro' Scott (along with wife Katy, son Karl, and daughter Shannon) is performing in a music recital tomorrow (little Mary Elizabeth is still too little). I get to heckle Scott. Christmas comes early. And an afternoon spent with the three cutest, smartest and most wonderful children (and their parents) is an afternoon well spent. It doesn't happen often enough.
4. Spunky Bastard, sans 'nads, is turning into a momma's boy. He is even trying to edge Moochie out of quality lap time. Trouble's a-brewin'. But having cats fight over which one gets to warm your body and purr is never a bad thing. Bring 'em on!
5. Snow is predicted for Sunday night into Monday morning. Can anyone say "SNOW DAY?"
6. Thanksgiving Stupid Teenage Tricks with Cousin Matt will turn into Christmas Stupid Teenage Tricks. We've already started stockpiling little foil-wrapped Christmas chocolates for ammunition. I think they need to be stored in the freezer for extra impact.
7. I can wear my tie-dyed Grinch t-shirt for a few days.
8. Bye-bye to the office for nine days straight.

Ho, ho, ho!

posted by Hopster @ 1:53 PM