White Christmas

Hey Ma, we finally picked up White Christmas in a package deal: Blu-Ray, DVD and a Christmas music CD. The clarity on the DVD is amazing. Can't wait to see it on Blu-Ray. We also picked up Casablanca/The African Queen and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

I just saw the scene that always made you choke up, when the spotlight hits the general and he realizes the place is packed.  You always wanted a VHS tape made of the best feel-good endings, Ma, the ones that made you tear up:

the ending of Shenandoah, Without a Trace (Kate Nelligan), The Searchers, White Christmas.... what were some others, Mom? Not the ones that make you sad but the ones that made you cry "for happy"? (I would add How the Grinch Stole Christmas if I was making a list)

G-d, we miss you, Mom. 

Maybe I'll get through How the Grinch this year.

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