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It’s more complicated than I thought

 The internet is often a scary place, but it’s also the source of a wealth of information. I am having dental surgery later today.  I’m getting an implant and today’s procedure is preparation for it …  At my last appointment the dentist explained the surgery and the intended outcome, but she didn’t describe the post operative recovery process.  That will be the job of the oral surgeon who actually does the procedure. But I was curious, and used my Google skills … The next two weeks are going to be “fun” …

Music Monday

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 This week’s theme: Around the globe early July, World UFO Day is observed. Prompts this week you might consider is anything space related – stars, aliens, spaceships, galaxy, …. Get out of this world wild while having loads of fun discovering music to share! I think I can manage that one … Starting with Sir Elton John Which leads us to David Bowie Want to go to the moon? How about some aliens? And I must include

The Fourth of July, Mother Nature, and karma

 So we had a nice time yesterday. Thanks to the heat wave and concerns about air quality we decided to host our friends in the living room.  Plenty of food, good conversation, Macy’s fireworks on TV (they started the fireworks 20 minutes early because they were anticipating thunderstorms).   Great display, I loved the effects off the Brooklyn Bridge. Lots of (illegal) fireworks around the neighborhood— one neighbor shooting fireworks at 1 AM was a bit much … May be the next cookout can actually be in the backyard… And the current occupant of the White House had a horrible 4th, didn’t he?  Tried to make  the 250th all about him so he owns the epic failure … I loved how there was a hailstorm at Mt. Rushmore and the Presidents looked like they were crying while he was speaking.  And in DC?  The artists all pulled out of the concerts, the fair was a failure, and the weather …the parade had to be canceled, the speech was delayed until after 11 PM, and who w...

Saturday 9

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  God Bless America SATURDAY 9: God Bless America  Unfamiliar with Connie Francis' version of this song? Hear it  here . 1)  Irving Berlin's lyrics celebrate our mountains, prairies, and oceans. Which of these geographical features is nearest your home? I live on Long Island, just a 15  minute ride to the Atlantic Ocean and a 20 minute ride to Long Island Sound.   2) Berlin donated his royalties from "God Bless America" to the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America. Were you ever a Scout?   Yes, I was  a  Brownie  and a Girl Scout from 3rd grade through 6th grade. 3) While this week's song has been recorded many times, we're concentrating on Connie Francis' 1959 version. It was never intended to be a hit, released as the B-side to her popular "Among My Souvenirs." But it took off when it was played at school rallies and patriotic events. Do you know all the lyrics to "God Bless America?" Could you sing along with Connie? Of course. 4) Af...

Feline friday

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 It’s hot and I’m wearing fur.

# skywatchfriday

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 Full Strawberry Moon #skywatchfriday

Heat wave

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 Yep … at 6:09 PM tonight my Fitbit said the temperature was 100° We can expect to deal with this weather through Saturday. We’ve got room air conditioners and fans, so the house is comfortable.   But outside…feeling hot, hot, hot. I don’t think I’ll be taking a walk anytime soon.