Good Morning Bedford Falls!

Sunday, December 11, 2005

I'm a sentimental ol' fool. I'd love to live in a town like mythical, Bedford Falls, as seen in, Frank Capra's.., "It's a Wonderful Life". But really.., does it exist if not by some other name, some other place? Where the heck is that particular Bedford Falls supposed to be anyway? Funny. I never thought about its geographic location before. Do they even mention it in the film?

It matters not. There is no such Bedford falls except in movies or perhaps an era long past never to be revisited again. Not in an age where Christmas is all but outlawed, and of that it's just a matter of time. The erasure of all things wholesome and good seems to be the destination.

We aren't talking about a Brady Christmas - no. That would be horrible. Those evil kids and that dog! Yes the Brady dog! A filthy beast that was eventually put away quietly. Why? WHY!? Is that what you asked? How should I know. I'm winging this entry so don't mess with my artistic on the fly improv by confusing my own disturbing imagery. Duh!

Anyway - now that YOU did destroy my concentration by asking the "Why" question.., I guess that's all I have to say about that. The SPACE QUIZ (last posted entry) is still open but not for long. Any last minute entry's best get hoofing before I post the winners and losers. Of course - nobody is really ever a loser, so I wont name losers. Not that there is any. OF COURSE THERE IS! Get with the program. You're not in kindergarten schoolen der hoffen umph.

We are grown ups for crying out loud. Okay - part time grown ups at the least. So roll up your brain sleeves and get jumping. If you don't know the answer - answer anyway. Partial correct answers are good. <nudge-nudge>

Posted at 07:19 pm - Scribbled out by Daveman the Cool


	Toaod December 14, 2005 03:19 PM PST I love Jimmy Stewart.


	Greg December 13, 2005 12:57 AM PST Just had our annual viewing of It's a Wonderful Life a coupla nights ago, and it never fails to move me. That, and A Christmas Story are holiday season musts!


	AbbyNormal December 12, 2005 02:09 PM PST Maybe we should all just up and form our own Bedford Falls commune! No glitzy superficial phonies allowed!! Oh, sorry, just got a little fed up with the whole trashing of Christmas thingy...


	Giggles December 12, 2005 01:59 PM PST <sigh> that's still one of my favorite movies EVER! I just love it....and I had never even seen it until I was about 30. I fell in love with it. I would love to live in a place like that. Here....well, it's so transient that nobody gets to know anybody else because it's just not worth the personal investment. They just up and move.


	kevin the one-armed December 12, 2005 01:23 PM PST Seneca Falls, NY lays claim to being the basis for Bedford Falls. It has some good reasons. I'm partial to Montour Falls NY which is in close proximity (1/2 hour) to Elmira NY (where Carter, Bank Examiner said he wanted to spend Christmas with his family). I also think it's a good match because of the actual waterfall that's visible from Main St in Montour Falls. George tried to get Violet to visit the falls with him the night he ended up birdogging Mary. Large Italian population (Potter's "garlic eaters"), a bridge & canal, old victorian houses. My favorite reason is that my grandfather had a bar called "Martino's" in the 1940's-50's about 5 minutes from Montour Falls. The bar in IAWL is Martini's. I know, pure speculation but it's fun.


	Penny December 12, 2005 08:12 AM PST Try Maine. Kettle Cove, Maine. Tiny, close knit, peaceful, quiet, lots of deer, moose, critters. Oh wait ... they shoot those animals. Well, it was thought.


	plh December 12, 2005 07:10 AM PST OK i admit it - i have NO CLUE to the three questions about the davecraft - and you struck a cord in my heart - its a wonderful life - is still an alltime favorite & not because of the christmas theme - but becaue it shows a warmth of human spirit that nowdays is very elusive - bring the warmth of 'its a wonderful life' into your heart and spread that warmth - next time you are out of your house and shopping or standing in line... smile at the people around you OR say to the person next to you in line - 'hello, have a nice day' or 'would you care to have the spot in front of me' - OR if you see someone in need because their hands are full. open the door for them - you will be surprised how that warmth suddenly spreads - be careful... kindiness is contageous ;)

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