human beings try to fix something that wasn't broken to begin with.
Oh, well...
When they get it "fixed", I'll return for more entries. Until then, I'll figure something out and let you know.
UGH!!!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
PLEASE STAND BY...
human beings try to fix something that wasn't broken to begin with.
Oh, well...
When they get it "fixed", I'll return for more entries. Until then, I'll figure something out and let you know.
UGH!!!
Monday, May 30, 2011
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
A handful of old men walking down the village street
In worn, brushed uniforms, their gray heads high;
A faded flag above them, one drum to lift their feet-
Look again, O heart of mine, and see what passes by!
There's a vast crowd swaying, there's a wild band playing,
The streets are full of marching men, or tramping cavalry.
Alive and young and straight again, they ride to greet a mate again-
The gallant souls, the great souls that live eternally!
A handful of old men walking down the highways?
Nay, we look on heroes that march among their peers,
The great, glad Companions have swung from heaven's byways
And come to join their own again across the dusty years.
There are strong hands meeting, there are staunch hearts greeting-
A crying of remembered names, of deeds that shall not die.
A handful of old men?-Nay, my heart, look well again;
The spirit of America today is marching by!
In worn, brushed uniforms, their gray heads high;
A faded flag above them, one drum to lift their feet-
Look again, O heart of mine, and see what passes by!
There's a vast crowd swaying, there's a wild band playing,
The streets are full of marching men, or tramping cavalry.
Alive and young and straight again, they ride to greet a mate again-
The gallant souls, the great souls that live eternally!
A handful of old men walking down the highways?
Nay, we look on heroes that march among their peers,
The great, glad Companions have swung from heaven's byways
And come to join their own again across the dusty years.
There are strong hands meeting, there are staunch hearts greeting-
A crying of remembered names, of deeds that shall not die.
A handful of old men?-Nay, my heart, look well again;
The spirit of America today is marching by!
--Theodosia Pickering Garrison
Friday, May 27, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Monday, May 16, 2011
AND THE AWARD GOES TO...
Some while back, someone graced me with this award:
I don't really know the official way of doing this kind of thing, so I'm just going to do it like this. If you see your blog listed below, please be the recipiant of this award and paste this badge to your wall of awards. Every one of you inspire me more than you know.
HERE'S THE WINNERS...
Sunday, May 15, 2011
MY FAVORITE SONGS OF THE SUMMER: PART THREE
This song doesn't really need an explanation or introduction. In fact, I love this song so much that it's my ringtone on my phone. It's special to me, because a local DJ used to play this song whenever school would let out for the summer months, and it has stuck with me ever since.
Please enjoy my favorite song of the summer #3: The theme song from the movie, "A SUMMER PLACE" by Percy Faith.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
TEN THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT ME
EEK! The unthinkable happened. I've been something called "tagged"...LOL!
When you are "tagged", you have to tell ten (I was gonna do twenty-five, but there's just not that much to tell) things about yourself many probably don't know. Instead of doing the norm, I'm going to do it in this format. I hope you either enjoy it or find my life more fascinating than I do!
So...here goes:
#1. I was born on September 19, 1977 in LaFollette, Tennessee and named Jason Eugene Bolton.
#2. My parents are David (deceased), and my mother Judy is a nurse.
#3. I am the oldest of four kids.
#4. I am with someone who's 100% the love of my life.
#5. I share something in common with Stephen King and Joyce Carol Oates. We all three had the same first book editor.
#6. My political viewpoint is middle-of-the-road Independent. I am more conservative about certain issues than most, and I am more liberal about certain issues than most.
#7. I am a HUGE Disney/Mickey Mouse fan.
#8. For every birthday, my cake is always a birthday cake with a cartoon character theme.
#9. I love antique cars, the TV show "GLEE", and Diet Coke with Lime; and Autumn is my favorite season of the year.
AND #10. My favorite food is Thai.
Friday, May 13, 2011
IT'S FUNNY FOTO FRIDAY!
HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND, EVERYONE!
(Comic by Gary Larson, creator of "The Far Side."
I love these comics! Many more to come.)
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
MY FAVORITE SONGS OF THE SUMMER: PART TWO
As I've shared before, I'm a huge fan of big band music, especially of Glenn Miller. There's something about the music of that era that really takes away your worries and simply puts a song on your heart.
When I worked as a hotel clerk years ago, this song came on one summer and it was special. It has that Summer vibe, where you can see in your mind many people of a community in the 1940's--aristocrats, perhaps--getting together in elegant gowns and men wearing tuxedos with top hats, dancing to this song under magnolia trees. See? I told ya I have a vivid imagination.
Here's my favorite song of the summer #2: "INDIAN SUMMER" by The Glenn Miller Orchestra.
ENJOY!
When I worked as a hotel clerk years ago, this song came on one summer and it was special. It has that Summer vibe, where you can see in your mind many people of a community in the 1940's--aristocrats, perhaps--getting together in elegant gowns and men wearing tuxedos with top hats, dancing to this song under magnolia trees. See? I told ya I have a vivid imagination.
Here's my favorite song of the summer #2: "INDIAN SUMMER" by The Glenn Miller Orchestra.
ENJOY!
Monday, May 9, 2011
MY FAVORITE SONGS OF THE SUMMER: PART ONE
Oh, how I remember this song fondly!
When I was a kid, it often reminded me of the Summer months. Even though there's a couple more songs I'll share with you, this one always told me what the tropics would be like. When I went to Florida for the first time a few years ago, it was pretty much dead-on, depending where you went.
Also, I always thought the tune itself showed the real elegance and sophistication I always felt 80's music possessed. Now, without further adieu, here's Bertie Higgins singing, "KEY LARGO".
ENJOY!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
SIMPLE, YET SATISFYING
It was a great compliment to my tall glass of raspberry iced tea and favorite porch swing. Yes, my dear friends, it wasn't mind-blowing or anything newsworthy, but everything just seemed right with the world when I marveled in its radiance and tranquility. Then again, this should've been newsworthy. Everyone needs this kind of news.
I know...Today's top story: Simple, yet satisfying.
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