A few years ago, my Mother found some old family video recordings that were on a VCR tape. The gap was about 30 years, which meant that I was about 10 years old at the time. I arranged to visit her one day, and, unbeknownst to me, she set it up to have it running as I walked in the door. I immediately rushed over and stopped the tape with the urgency one has to snuff a kitchen fire.
Some people want the past to stay in the past. But that’s just me.
Really? Seriously, would anybody out there, if you found an old video of home movies featuring a close friend’s late wife and son, wrap it up and hand it to them with a “Merry Christmas” and no context or emotional preparation? I personally don’t feel it works dramatically or in real life, but tell me if you think it’s a good idea.
It’s moving, because over the years, we’ve all come to know these characters so well. Ralph, the Dale Evans customer; Little Timmy, who maybe got rescued from a well; and [WOMAN WHO WE ASSUME IS SOMEBODY]; and, of course, sweet Zanzibar.
wherescrankshaft about 7 hours ago
A few years ago, my Mother found some old family video recordings that were on a VCR tape. The gap was about 30 years, which meant that I was about 10 years old at the time. I arranged to visit her one day, and, unbeknownst to me, she set it up to have it running as I walked in the door. I immediately rushed over and stopped the tape with the urgency one has to snuff a kitchen fire.
Some people want the past to stay in the past. But that’s just me.
How do you feel about your past?
J.J. O'Malley about 7 hours ago
Really? Seriously, would anybody out there, if you found an old video of home movies featuring a close friend’s late wife and son, wrap it up and hand it to them with a “Merry Christmas” and no context or emotional preparation? I personally don’t feel it works dramatically or in real life, but tell me if you think it’s a good idea.
billsplut about 7 hours ago
It’s moving, because over the years, we’ve all come to know these characters so well. Ralph, the Dale Evans customer; Little Timmy, who maybe got rescued from a well; and [WOMAN WHO WE ASSUME IS SOMEBODY]; and, of course, sweet Zanzibar.
top cat james about 6 hours ago
No, Ralphie Boy isn’t just now decorating his tree—He started after Thanksgiving.
Bill Thompson about 4 hours ago
“By the way, I drove here in my bus and knocked down your mailbox. So, Happy New Year, too!”
Fetzee about 3 hours ago
Crankshaft is happy bc he didn’t have to pay for that gift
French Persons' Celebration of Peeved Harry Dinkle Premium Member about 2 hours ago
“Ah, so YOU have my copy of ‘Groping Grandpas’! Thanks Ed!”