http://libdrone.info/2007/12/a-peanuts-christmas/ An almost daily report of interesting, unusual and noteworthy books that passed under my scanner. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:39:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://libdrone.info/2007/12/a-peanuts-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-388 Will Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:07:05 +0000 http://libdrone.info/2007/12/a-peanuts-christmas/#comment-388 I remember this also. In fact it is so ingrained that I still try to keep track and watch movies like The Wizard of Oz at the traditional time every year. Somehow I missed It's a Wonderful Life this year. :-( I remember this also. In fact it is so ingrained that I still try to keep track and watch movies like The Wizard of Oz at the traditional time every year. Somehow I missed It’s a Wonderful Life this year.

]]> http://libdrone.info/2007/12/a-peanuts-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-347 Vienne Thu, 20 Dec 2007 07:39:17 +0000 http://libdrone.info/2007/12/a-peanuts-christmas/#comment-347 I can really relate to what you've said here, Alan. I have such vivid memories of anticipating these fine seasonal shows as a youngster. They were truly touchstones, as you say, along with the grand arrival of the Sears holiday catalog. This sentiment goes beyond the holiday season for me...I remember the aroma of dinner being prepared against the backdrop of "Bewitched" and "Family Affair", brushing teeth and hurredly donning PJs to catch every second of "Little House on the Prairie". I just don't see that kind of schedule or comforting routine, for lack of better words, with all the instant choices available today through different media. Is more, faster and easier always better? I don't think so. Sometimes simplicity is supremely advantageous. I can really relate to what you’ve said here, Alan. I have such vivid memories of anticipating these fine seasonal shows as a youngster. They were truly touchstones, as you say, along with the grand arrival of the Sears holiday catalog. This sentiment goes beyond the holiday season for me…I remember the aroma of dinner being prepared against the backdrop of “Bewitched” and “Family Affair”, brushing teeth and hurredly donning PJs to catch every second of “Little House on the Prairie”. I just don’t see that kind of schedule or comforting routine, for lack of better words, with all the instant choices available today through different media. Is more, faster and easier always better? I don’t think so. Sometimes simplicity is supremely advantageous.

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