Tag: Charles Dickens

Bah Humbug!

That expression is well-known as the catchphrase of miserly old Ebenezer Scrooge, the main character in Charles Dickens’ 1843 novel, “A Christmas Carol.” Scrooge, who thinks Christmas is an enormous deception, retorts, “Bah! Humbug!” to anyone who dares to wish him a merry Christmas! It’s December 1st when we get into the pondering and reflecting…

By Donna Wuerch Noble December 1, 2022 Off

The Best of Times; the Worst of Times

It was the best of times……being with my family here in Austin over the last several weeks and having my oldest grandson, Braden and sweet wife, Ruth, here over the last several days made it even more special. There was laughter, reminiscing, big brother and little brothers rough-housing, sweet moments when our Bryson asked Ruth…

By Donna Wuerch Noble February 15, 2017 Off

Bah Humbug or Good News of Great Joy

“Bah Humbug” is an expression used to show disgust at the Christmas season, made famous by Ebenezer Scrooge in the Charles Dickens novel ‘A Christmas Carol’. Ever had that “Bah Humbug” feeling? With all the “Joy to the World”, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and all the other songs of goodwill and glad tidings…

By Donna Wuerch Noble December 13, 2016 Off

Great Expectations

The word, HOPE, means “the exciting expectation that something GOOD is about to happen”. Charles Dickens is well known for his book, “Great Expectations”. With GREAT EXPECTATION I look forward to each day being one that is blessed and joy-filled. I’m experiencing that on this beautiful cruise I’m on. Believe me — it took work…

By Donna Wuerch Noble September 30, 2014 Off