Family Guy and Pinafore
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Sunday walk
When I woke up Sunday morning the wind was howling … I thought I wouldn’t be able to walk. But the wind died down, so I bundled up against the cold and off I went. Some people just can’t let go of Christmas, I guess. But others know it’s March. And .. my favorite birds are back! Can spring be far behind?
Music Monday
Two weeks ago I posted a whole bunch of songs Carole King wrote for others. Today’s post celebrates Carole’s hits. But before we get there … Let’s remember Roberta Flack, who passed away last week at age 88. Now it’s time for some Carole King And this interview with Carole from a few years ago …
Aviation on Long Island
Yesterday I posted a lot of photos of planes flying over my head while I was on my walk, leading John to ask if I live near La Guardia Airport. Actually, I do. I am southeast of La Guardia, northeast of JFK and due west of Long Island MacArthur Airport. I am equidistant from each airport, about a 23 mile drive according to Google Maps. I am also about 7 1/2 miles from Republic Airport, a regional airport large enough to accommodate small jets. No wonder the skies above me are so busy! John identified most of the photos as Delta aircraft, so I suspect I’m under a La Guardia flight path. Incidentally I am also about 3 1/2 miles from the Cradle of Aviation Museum , located on Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Long Island’s aviation history goes way back … I suppose now would be a good time to repost the videos … every year, on Memorial Day weekend, there is an air show at Jones Beach. I was lucky enough to catch the Thunderbirds rehearsing for ...
Saturday walk
Saturday the weather was warm and springlike. Well, meteorologists say spring starts March 1 … though astronomers say we have to wait 3 weeks for the equinox. I was in adventure mode and decided to ealk on streets I don’t usually visit. House decorated for lunar New Year. His hobby? Interesting porch And another Yes, the porch extends to the gate. Easter is on the way. The windows say “Christmas” but are those shamrocks on the door? Yes, I have a weird fascination with the water towers … Lots of planes overhead. This last one was flying right over my house … I was about half a block away … Can’t wait to get out tomorrow…even though the forecast says it will be colder …
And it feels good
Got on the scale and saw a number I haven’t seen since college. Wegovy is a wonder drug. Of course I still have to watch what I eat and get some exercise, but the medication is amazing. My doctor called me his “star”.
Saturday 9
My Blue Heaven What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme! Saturday 9: My Blue Heaven (1955) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here . 1) The music for "My Blue Heaven" was written by Walter Donaldson. Mr. Donaldson was a gifted piano player who used his talent to entertain the troops on leave during WWI. What's something you're naturally good at? Communication. Talking, writing, explaining, debating, arguing. 2) The lyrics were written by George Whiting. He began his career on stage as a song-and-dance man. While touring, he met and fell in love with...
Feline Friday
Another confrontation It starts with two cats on the floor And then Shadow tried to sneak up on Duchess … but Duchess must have eyes in the back of her head … Let the growling begin A moment later she hissed and took a swipe at Shadow. Shadow walked away … or did she? Eventually peace and quiet returned… And later that day
