"Remember, no man is a failure...

[Mouse Skywalker]

who has friends." Clarence, "It's a Wonderful Life".

We have a tradition in my family of watching "It's a Wonderful Life" on Christmas Eve. It's one of my favorite movies, and Christmas Eve is also my birthday so I really enjoy watching it after the kids go to bed with my DW. Well, this year we were busy on Christmas Eve, and we saved the movie for Christmas Day. We had the girls, DD7 and DD10 , join us to watch the movie for the first time. It was a great way to end the evening, and really reminded me of why I watch the movie.

The quote the Clarence writes in the edition of Tom Sawyer given to George Bailey really gets me every time. It's a quote that I used as the dedication when I wrote my PhD thesis. I have an ongoing battle with depression, and often forget about my support net when I am in a dark place.

It was good for me to remember the quote again, and it made me think of my friends here. I feel truly fortunate to have such a great group of friends here on the DIS and especially here on the DIS Unplugged boards. I am thankful for all of you, and I look forward to meeting more of you in the future.

Be well.

 

[Launchpad11B]

I like the quote Dave! We hope you had a great Christmas.

 

[ADP]

Very Cool Dave....Traditions; especially around the holidays are a wonderful thing!

And a very Happy Birthday!

 

[chickie]

This is my very favorite Christmas movie, too, and we watch it every year. That is such a great quote, too; I just love it!
Hope you had a great Christmas and a Happy Birthday, too!

 

[BRobson]

Great quote

Friends are a wonderful thing indeed

 

[JimFitz]

Great Movie!

 

[drakethib]

I must admit I have never watched it. I guess I need to as it seems I am missing out.

I have a tradition of watching A Christmas Story every year.

"You'll shoot your eye out"

 

[Decorated_Dust]

I love It's A Wonderful Life. It's my all-time favorite Christmas movie. I always long to watch it when my friends make me watch Elf for the hundreth time.

Thanks for the quote, Dave!!

 

[Stacy's a freak]

I totally agree! This is my all-time favorite movie ... no matter what time of year. I ALWAYS makes me well up ... "To my big brother George ... the richest man in town." - Harry Bailey.

I haven't watched it yet this season ... argh! Where does the time go?!

 

[UrsulasShadow]

It's a good'un, for sure. I think I need to watch it again soon.

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

I totally agree! This is my all-time favorite movie ... no matter what time of year. I ALWAYS makes me well up ... "To my big brother George ... the richest man in town." - Harry Bailey.

I haven't watched it yet this season ... argh! Where does the time go?!

Also a very good line that makes me choke up a little too - just thinking about it.

 

[MAKHayes-DisneyDiva]

It's a Wonderful Life has been my favorite movie for many years. I love the part where George's car that hit the tree has vanished, and he says "M'car, M'car!"
The whole movie is so Capra-esque. I love it.