The Evanier Christmas Story

Okay, here it is -- Mark Evanier's annual telling of his encounter with Mel Torme around Christmas at the Farmers Market in Los Angeles.  Torme was a hugely popular singer who also co-wrote "The Christmas Song" (Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...).  Even forgetting what a wonderful story this is, it is just beautifully written, period.

I have an additional person reason for liking it.  My mother went to Hyde Park High School with Mel Torme, and I got to talk with him about that when he worked for a day on Naked Gun 2-1/2 in a cameo.

Just read it.  Even if you already have, many times.

You can find it here.