And Then, There Was Snow

Today the sky went from wet rain to an icy wet rain, then colder temperatures that led to real snowflakes. They became big, whole chunky things falling from the sky and as the temperature dropped as the day wore on, the season finally hit me, literally, in the face.  But all I could think of was my favorite one word in four part harmony from one of my favorite movies of all time-- "Snow..."  The voices?  Bing Crosby, Rosemary Clooney, Danny Kaye, and whoever did Vera Ellen’s vocals.

It's no secret that one of my favorite movies is White Christmas, the 1954 film filled with great song and dance and love-- of both the romantic and the true friendship/ camaraderie types.  I love it with my sister and other family members both living and departed.  The Christmas season, no matter where I am, never feels right unless I’ve seen this film, (usually more than once) and sung it’s lovely songs, if only in my head. Thank you Irving Berlin, for today’s snow would not have meant as much, nor would I have been so upbeat about slogging through it, if it hadn’t been for White Christmas.

In honor of Berlin, here is one of my favorite songs from that movie. Needless to say, I am a Betty/Bob fan of the couples in this film so maybe there’s hope for romantics out there.  You can also catch this clip by the fire at http://vodpod.com/watch/2188561-count-your-blessings-instead-of-sheep-bing-crosby-white-christmas-before-going-to-bed. 

Count Your Blessings
By Irving Berlin
 Lyrics sung by Bing Crosby in the film...

When I'm worried and I can't sleep
I count my blessings instead of sheep
And I fall asleep counting my blessings
When my bankroll is getting small
I think of when I had none at all
And I fall asleep counting my blessings

I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads
And one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds
If you're worried and you can't sleep
Just count your blessings instead of sheep
And you'll fall asleep counting your blessings...