Hello, hello, hello!

Well, here it is!  The big week!  The moment we've waited all year for!  Christmas is this coming Friday!  Yes!  It's almost here!  And, what would the Christmas season be like without--those lovely and charming Rankin/Bass holiday specials?  You almost can't even imagine any holiday season going by without watching at least one.  I know each and every one of you have your favorites, and my favorite is--all of them!  If you asked me which one i liked the best, I can't tell you.  That's how much I love all of them.  You know, as hard as life is now days, you need something simple and soothing to help you put things back into perspective.  With all the craziness of all these people nowadays, famous and not, sometimes, many times, I wish, I wish--

I wish...

I wish my life was a Rankin/Bass program, I most certainly do,
I wish my life was simple, and all my wishes came true,
I wish my life was a Rankin/Bass program, and everybody got along,
They're be no fighting, they're be no war, and I wouldn't have to sing this song.
I'd have a secret Santa, who'd give me all I've dreamed,
And every underdog would triumph over what their enemies schemed,
And it really wouldn't matter, if the magic clock was broke,
The mice would fix it before midnight in a very lucky stroke.
If only life was a Rankin/Bass program, everything would be great,
Life would be so simple, and nothing would hesitate,
I wish that life was a Rankin/Bass program, it sure would be swell,
Everything would be like heaven, and nothing would go to--uh, well--
If you have a glowing red nose, or unusual ears,
Some thing's bound to happen that will cause everyone to cheer,
If only life as a TV show, produced by Rankin/Bass,
Everyone's life would be perfect, regardless of race or class.
If only life was a Rankin/Bass program, if only--if only--

If only...

Oops!  Was I dreaming?  I find myself dreaming in song a lot lately.  Oh, if only life was a Rankin/Bass program.  There would be no Balloon Boys, no tea baggers, nobody would cheat on their spouses and bring their families public shame, everybody would have a good-paying job and decent, affordable health care, and food wouldn't have high fructose corn syrup in it!  If only life was a Rankin/Bass Production.

Oh, well.  Until next time, be well, stay well, and--Happy HOLIDAYS!  Happy HOLIDAYS!  While the merry bells keep ringing, happy HOLIDAYS to you!  I mean that!

Sincerely,




Marley Sue