Thursday, December 25, 2008

It Is Now the Wee Hours of Christmas Morning...

and I am pondering one of my favorite passages from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. It was this same time of night when Scrooge was approached by the ghost of his partner Jacob Marley: “’But you were always a good man of business, Jacob,’ faltered Scrooge, who now began to apply this to himself. “Business!” cried the Ghost, wringing its hands again. “Mankind was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, and benevolence were, all, my business. The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in the comprehensive ocean of my business! May we all, like Scrooge, learn to live in the present to make a better future for everyone with whom we associate. May a positive spirit of change and improvement bless your life this day and every day during the coming New Year! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dave, thanks for sharing your favorite passage from, 'A Christmas Carol,' especially for its wonderful message. This message is so 'YOU,' as reflected in the passion you show when teaching and sharing your many years of trading knowledge with us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too!

Evie Petrikkou said...

Blessings to all at Christmas and throughout the year!

Evie

Anonymous said...

Dave,

That's true. This message is so "you". Please let your family know how much we appreciate your dedication as they are in our thoughts and prayers on this day.