Friday, December 19, 2014

Don't be a Scut Farkus . . .


Have a Merry Christmas!

I triple-dog-dare ya.

Photo © 2014 Jennifer Wagner


Peace on earth?
Good will toward men?
Your two front teeth?
An Official Red Ryder, Carbine Action, Two-hundred Shot, Range Model Air Rifle?

Whatever it is, I hope you get it.


Photo © 2014 Jennifer Wagner


I took these photos this past summer in Hammond, Indiana where my husband's awesome Grandma and Aunt live (and where he spent many summers growing up). A Christmas Story was based on Jean Shepherd's book of short stories based on his experiences growing up in Hammond (fictionalized as “Hohman” in the film). Grandma and Grandpa were friends of the real-life “Flick,” who got his tongue stuck to the pole in Shepherd's story. Grandma says it really happened. Today is her 90th birthday.

Enjoy the Christmas holiday, all . . . and be sure to drink your Ovaltine!

21 comments:

Brian Miller said...

ha. i hope you have a great holiday..
and that things have settled down a bit for you
last day of school here today...so relieved...
taking my oldest to see the hobbit tonight...woot.

no tongues on poles here...ha

grapeling said...

go, Grams! and you, too. I had Ovaltine tonight, except without the ovaltine, and with the scotch. ~

brudberg said...

Have a very merry Christmas.. I love the picture, we all know what can happen if you put your tongue in the wrong place.

Jennifer Wagner said...

Awesome...we are going to see it on Cmas eve, which will be our third year tradition from when the first one came out...so don't tell me what happens, ha...smiles. Merry Christmas to you and yours, B!

Jennifer Wagner said...

Ha! Merry Christmas, M!

Jennifer Wagner said...

Haha...true stuff. Merry Christmas to you as well!

Claudia said...

ha - that is a fun shot - it def. can happen when the temp is below zero and the pole is of steel... wishing you a very merry christmas and that your wishes come through...

Mary said...

Have a wonderful Christmas! I have greatly enjoyed reading your poetry throughout the year. God Bless!

Grace said...

Happy birthday to your awesome Grandma ~

And have a lovely Christmas as well Jennifer ~ Enjoy the celebration with your family ~

Audrey Howitt aka Divalounger said...

Love this story! Hope you have a great holiday Jennifer!

janetld said...

What if I want…everything?! Loved your post. And thanks for the cool photos and commentary. A Christmas Story: great. I think I'm going to pull it down from our bookcase!

colleen said...

Forever frozen in place. Now I'm trying to dream up the ultimate 'all I want for Christmas.' The old references made me smile.

Jennifer Wagner said...

Hope yours do as well, Claudia!

Jennifer Wagner said...

I appreciate that, Mary, thank you! God bless you too.

Jennifer Wagner said...

Enjoy yours as well, Grace!

Jennifer Wagner said...

Hope you and your family have a wonderful one too!

Jennifer Wagner said...

Hope you get it all then, Janet, ha!

Jennifer Wagner said...

I bet you could dream up a good one, Colleen. Merry Christmas!

Wendy Bourke said...

A fun post and very interesting. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Jennifer.

Jennifer Wagner said...

Thanks, Wendy, a very Merry Christmas to you as well!

adhi das said...

Wishing you a very happy & Prosperous New Year.. Thanks for all the support! Keep writing! Keep lighting!… BEST PRAYERS FOR FUTURE!!