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!

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  1. Brian MillerDecember 19, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    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

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    1. Jennifer WagnerDecember 20, 2014 at 10:02 AM

      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!

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  2. grapelingDecember 19, 2014 at 11:20 PM

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

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  3. brudbergDecember 20, 2014 at 8:30 AM

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

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  4. ClaudiaDecember 20, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    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...

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  5. MaryDecember 20, 2014 at 3:41 PM

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

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    1. Jennifer WagnerDecember 21, 2014 at 11:25 AM

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

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  6. GraceDecember 20, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    Happy birthday to your awesome Grandma ~

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

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  7. Audrey Howitt aka DivaloungerDecember 20, 2014 at 6:44 PM

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

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  8. janetldDecember 20, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    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!

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  9. colleenDecember 21, 2014 at 10:03 AM

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

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    1. Jennifer WagnerDecember 21, 2014 at 11:30 AM

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

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  10. Wendy BourkeDecember 21, 2014 at 7:59 PM

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

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    1. Jennifer WagnerDecember 22, 2014 at 12:09 PM

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

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  11. adhi dasDecember 27, 2014 at 12:08 AM

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

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