When I saw this it touched me deeply.  I'm sure that it will touch you as well.   It gives us all something to think about, and take pause, during this hectic, holiday season. 

A few years ago I was on a plane and I happened to be sitting next to a gentleman who told me that he worked for ESPN2.  At the time, he was on his way to work a college football game in one of the major conferences.  He wasn't on air personality - he was one of the technicians that worked behind the scenes making sure that the broadcast was delivered properly to viewers around the world.  When he spoke, I noticed that his voice lacked enthusiasm, and quite frankly I had assumed since he had such a plum job he would be bubbling with excitement.  He told me that it wasn't the job it was the assignment. He loved his work, he just didn't look forward to working major college football games because he felt that the sport had traded it's simplicity and beauty for money and prestige.  So I asked him, out of all the sports and venues in which he had worked, what was his favorite.  He wasted no time telling me the College Baseball World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.  

The other day, I was channel surfing and ran across an airing of "The Wizard of Oz" on TBS. Whenever I watch this wonderful movie it evokes many fond memories.  More than any movie I have ever seen, this one, for me, is synonymous with family.  Wonderfully entertaining, it takes back to a simpler, less complicated time.