Beginning in last October, when I would think about winter coming, I would have brief flashes from A Muppet Christmas Carol. It has been over ten years since I have seen that movie, but it must have made quite an impression on me! Being opposed to cold in my life, it is perhaps my only happy association with the cold. Plus, the city is so innocent and filled with joy. Very soon, I expect to walk out of my front door in Lancaster, and join in with a line in a song spanning the entire neighborhood.
Wayne will step out of the deli's door, saying something about there being "one more sleep til Christmas."
Jonathan and Lis will have a duet in the street, playing with the other children, keeping time by bouncing their kickball off the side of the theater building.
Justine and Jake will sit out on their porch with their huge dog and sing, "we're always much warmer, this time of the year!"
Linda will stroll toward Harrisburg Avenue, holding a cigarette, whistling in cadence while
Charlotte will hold out two Turkey Hill iced teas, spinning on the corner of Mary and Pine, "we cannot wait til Chriiiiistmaaaas!"
I am almost afraid to see the movie now, for being disappointed.
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