Every year, about this time, I stumble upon this recording on NPR. Usually it corresponds with a lazy Sunday morning or an early evening driving home in the dark, but it is an annual occurrence that seems to bring the holiday season to me.
It is a Christmas story, as written and read by John Henry Faulk, recorded in 1974. It was replayed in 1994 on NPR stations everywhere. The response to this recording was so enthusiastic, and NPR now replays it every year, a wonderful modern tradition.
Just the other night, a new friend mentioned this piece. He said it was a story that heard while driving home, late one night. He said it took his breath away, and contributed to a true "driveway moment" for him. I told him I knew the piece, I told him I would find it for him...well I did, and I post it for you now. Pull up a chair and sit down a spell, with a glass of wine (or hot chocolate with mini marshys...LGE), and enjoy. John's voice is infectious, the story is pure, a true Christmas tale.
NPR has it available for download here if you want it.
Happy Holidays everyone!
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Now that... that was a treat & a treasure... much better start to the season than the malls all decked out in Christmas gear come early October. A new one for me so I thank you most kindly Annie for true gifts, of your friendship & of great posts :)
:::bigsquooshyhugs::: Happy Holidays AnnieAngel ;)
~lizziegreendevil
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It does bring a tears to my jaded cynical eyes.
Thank you LGE, mog just wouldn't be the place to hang if not for you.
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Right... now that we got all that smoooshy stuff outta the way, I am opening the SoCo & expect you to swing by soon for a few rounds at least :)
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I am already tucking in as we speak...and I'm about to watch my secret addiction...Survivor. My secret addiction is reality television, and wine certainly helps...damn, I gotta make dinner 1st. Curse the family and their petty needs...Leave me alone...I'm mogging.
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Doesn't seem to work... especially with family... I am guessing pets do their best to make their presence known, but the children will really give us hell when we remain in our own little world & don't focus on them ASAP... Chase just turned 11 months & he's no slouch for attention... MORE MORE GIMME GIMME I NEED I NEED ;)
Two words for you... "Boston Market" heh ;)
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A classic indeed.
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Perhaps some who enjoyed "A Christmas Story" would also enjoy listening to this interview with the storyteller:
"1983 Audio Interview with John Henry Faulk
Author and humorist John Henry Faulk talks with Don Swaim about the Freedom of Information Act and why he supports it. He also discusses his entertainment and literary career, being blacklisted during the 1950's and what it was like running for Congress. Faulk is the author of Fear On Trial and To Secure the Blessings of Liberty."
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...good stuff...
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that was soothing.
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"shanty clawse" what a great voice.
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So moving. Almost enough to make me a believer. ;-)
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i am going to dl those 2 recordings to listen to them properly these days... merry christmas, annie !