“Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.” – Steven Wright
Month: December 2020
A Christmas Carol (1971)
My favorite animated version of A Christmas Carol, this hidden gem actually features the voices of Alastair Sim as Scrooge and Michael Hordern as Marley’s Ghost – both reprising their roles from the definitive filmed version of A Christmas Carol in 1951. Directed by Richard Williams and first broadcast on ABC on December 21, 1971, A Christmas Carol deservedly won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. The innovative animation is simply outstanding (reportedly due to “Master Animator” Ken Harris) and a pleasure to watch! A Christmas Carol also features narration by Michael Redgrave and veteran animator Chuck Jones served as executive producer. This amazing version of A Christmas Carol makes the most of its abbreviated, 25-minute running time, although I wish it had been given the full feature-length treatment! For the definitive guide on A Christmas Carol film and TV adaptations, visit my article Celebrating Dickens: The 25 Days of A Christmas Carol Challenge.
Lake Hiawatha Preserve
Looking for a place to enjoy the great outdoors in Clermont just minutes from downtown? Look no farther than Lake Hiawatha Preserve! Ideally located adjacent to Lake Hiawatha and Lake Minneola, 220-acre Lake Hiawatha Preserve features hiking and biking trails, picnic pavilion, two dog parks, a playground and plenty of shady trees to relax under and enjoy a good book. In addition, the Lake Minneola-Clermont Scenic Trail runs right through Lake Hiawatha Preserve. Check it out!
Dream Lake Park
“Dream Lake Park is a beautiful, 1.9 acre park located on the shore of Dream Lake [in Apopka]. It is the perfect destination to unwind with a good book or enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch on the lakefront.”
Wandering Florida 