A Ghostbusters Carol

Once upon a time in the heart of London, the Ghostbusters faced a peculiar case that went beyond their usual spectral encounters. Late one cold and foggy Christmas Eve, the call came in from none other than Ebenezer Scrooge himself. The notorious miser and tight-fisted old man had a ghost problem that even he couldn’t ignore.

Always up for a challenge, the Ghostbusters quickly assembled their proton packs and headed to Scrooge’s gloomy mansion. They were greeted by the elderly man with a mix of skepticism and desperation.

“Ghostbusters, you say?” Scrooge grumbled. “I don’t believe in such nonsense, but these spirits won’t leave me be! They’re ruining my business and haunting my sleep. I demand you rid me of them!”

Undeterred by Scrooge’s skepticism, the Ghostbusters thoroughly investigated the mansion. The air was thick with the presence of otherworldly entities, and the team soon realized that these weren’t just ordinary ghosts. They were the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Future – the very apparitions that had visited Scrooge the night before.

Dr. Peter Venkman, always the one with a quick wit, remarked, “Looks like someone had a Dickens of a night, huh?”

As the Ghostbusters delved deeper into the spectral mystery, they discovered that the spirits were trapped in a temporal loop, repeatedly replaying the events of Scrooge’s transformation. The team knew they had to break the cycle to free Scrooge and the restless spirits.

With a combination of scientific prowess and a touch of holiday magic, the Ghostbusters devised a plan. Using their proton packs, they synchronized their energy emissions to disrupt the temporal loop. The spirits were temporarily halted as the beams of energy intertwined, and the team entered the ethereal realm.

In a surreal landscape that mirrored Scrooge’s memories, the Ghostbusters encountered each spirit separately. With their scientific know-how, they convinced the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Future to release their hold on Scrooge. As the temporal loop unraveled, the spirits faded away, leaving a sense of peace behind.

Back in the real world, Scrooge couldn’t believe his eyes as the apparitions disappeared. He stood in his mansion, surrounded by the Ghostbusters and a newfound warmth in his heart.

“Thank you,” Scrooge whispered, his once-icy demeanor melting away. “I never thought I’d say this, but Merry Christmas, Ghostbusters!”

The Ghostbusters tipped their proton packs in acknowledgment and left the transformed Scrooge to enjoy the rest of his Christmas Eve. As they exited the mansion, the team shared a moment of satisfaction, knowing that they saved Scrooge from his ghostly predicament and brought a little more joy to the world on that magical Christmas night.

Pink Bond

Two of the most recognizable theme songs in the movies, and mashed up into one awesome song!

Opening my work email inbox after a four-day weekend is like…

“There’s no point in being grown up if you can’t be childish once in a while.” ~The Doctor

Dolly’s a Rock Star

Dolly Parton released here latest album today, “Rock Star.” One of the songs seems to condemn all politicians as liars and cheats.

She has been known to keep her political views private. In a 2018 interview with ABC’s David Wright, she said, “I learned a long time ago, keep your damn mouth shut if you want to stay in show business. … I’m not in politics, I’m an entertainer” 1. She has also refused to align with or condemn any particular ideology or US president, while insisting that it’s the key to her longevity 2.

However, some of her philanthropic activities have been interpreted as political statements. For instance, she donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which helped fund the development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine 23. She has also been a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and has been involved in various charitable causes, including literacy and children’s welfare 23.

It’s worth noting that Dolly Parton’s politics are not straightforward and have been described as a mix of left-wing and right-wing signifiers 2. She has also been known to deflect questions about her political leanings with humor 2.

Philly Specials

I’m breaking my rule about Christmas music before Thanksgiving to post this awesome song from the Philly Specials. They are 3 🏈 players from the Eagles, including Jason Kelce.

New Who

We finally have a date for New Who!

60 years of Time and Space

Do you know what a beaver looks like?

Prue Leith provides some unintentional hilarity on “Great British Bake Off.”

Life Lessons From The Princess Bride

1. True love doesn’t happen every day.

2. You can’t kidnap what has been rightfully stolen.

3. Never go against a Sicilian when death is on the line.

4. Life isn’t fair. Anyone who says differently is selling something.

5. Television used to be called books.

6. Always learn to fight left-handed.

7. Vengeance is noble, but it doesn’t pay the bills.

8. Get some rest. If you haven’t got your health, you haven’t got anything.

9. You rush a miracle man, you get rotten miracles.

10. Someday, you may not mind the kissing part so much.