Dylan's Birthday

He'd be 99 today, let the centenary festivities begin

A Child's Christmas in Wales

Christmas is not my favorite holiday, it's Mrs. T's. I'm not quite Ebeneezer, but I'm easily put off the holiday by inconsequential things. To get me out of my pre-holiday funk, my bride sent me off to visit one of the mid level circles of hell- the mall- with instructions not to return until I shaped up. My heart and good thoughts go out to all who suffer to wait upon our every whim by working retail during this festive season. No one should be made to endure what retail clerks must.

Of course Mrs. T was right. I did come around and I am now enthused with the spirit of the holidays. Christmas isn't about the stuff, it's about memories. Finally, I'm learning to be mindful of the new holiday memories and traditions I create for my loved ones.

I am a sucker though for the memories of my youth. Readings of Dylan Thomas's A Child's Christmas in Wales along with Dicken's A Christmas Carol are essential. I hope you like Mr. Thomas's recitation.


Dylan Thomas - A Child's Christmas In Wales by poetictouch

Toad

A child's christmas in wales read by dylan thomas

I'd sell my soul for his speaking voice so long as it didn't come with his demons as well. This is one of my favorite Christmas stories. I hope you enjoy it.

Toad

A Child's Christmas in Wales

A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas

Part 1

Part 2

Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

The trick in our house this year is to see who which comes first, snow, or the next set of travelers. If you are traveling, God speed. If you're staying put, god rest ye.

Toad

Happy Christmas

One of my favorite writers is Dylan Thomas. To best understand his iambic I need to read or hear his work aloud to catch the cadences, rhythm and the alliterations. Like many of his brothers in pen, he died far too young.

On behalf of our Welsh friend, Meg at Pigtown-Design http://pigtown-design.blogspot.com/
I present:

A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
Part 1




Part 2



Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night.

Toad