Christmas: A Time for Forgiveness

Jennifer, who blogs at Being Transformed, had some harsh words for me and one of my favorite Christmas movies:

Again, I've never met anyone who doesn't like [A Christmas Story], aside from my dad. This movie just bugs me. Watch a real Christmas classic - like White Christmas. Or Miracle on 34th Street (the old one!). I can't say "ugh" more vehemently to convey my censure of this flick.

Note to Lee, who seems to have an unfortunate "festive" picture as his profile photo: I'll be praying for you. Ha!

Naturally, I was offended at first. How dare anyone lash out at poor, little Ralphie!

Most of all, I was hurt. To be the target of such unwarranted - nay, spiteful - criticism... Well, it's enough to reduce a grown man to tears.

But then I received this:

Lee,

I'm terribly sorry for what I posted. It was meant as a joke. I actually love that movie!



Please forgive my behavior. It was completely uncalled for and will never happen again.

Thanks, Jen. All is forgiven.