Don't Pinch Me. I'll Sock You!

I guess everyone wants to be Irish on St. Paddy's Day. Excuse me for not wearing the traditional green. Being a WASP requires no allegiance to the patron saint of Ireland. Besides, doesn't John Knox seem like a party animal? My mother prefers I wear orange...and you never mess with Mother.

I See England. I See France

Let's pretend I have a jet waiting for you at the airport to take you anywhere on this globe for a 5 day stay in 5 star style. Where would you like me to take you? AND...I'll let you bring 2 guests. One guest is currently alive. One guest is historic (dead). Don't think about it too much. What does your gut say?

Me? Paris with Jacque Pepin and Benjamin Franklin.

Dody Goodman Day Today

Did you ever see the movie Splash? Dody Goodman is in that movie. She plays the character of a woman - Mrs. Stimler - who is a bit off (See picture above.). Here's a nice quote from the movie to explain what I'm talking about:

Allen: Are there any messages?
Mrs. Stimler: Oh, yes. [goes back to typing]
Allen: [pause] And they are?
Mrs. Stimler: Oh, you're father called, he wants you to call him back.
Allen: [pauses] Um, my father passed away several years ago.
Mrs. Stimler: [confused look] Shall I ring him for you?
Allen: No, thanks.

Today, I was Dody Goodman. All day long I was a bit off. Thankfully, I didn't expose myself in the extreme manner of good old Dody. Hope your Friday the 13th is a good one.

The Sound of a Frog

Have you noticed that young ladies (18-26) talk in the form of a question when what they're saying isn't even a question? It's as if they aren't sure of their statement? No matter how inconsequential the statement may be, the tone or canter of the speech is always in the form of a question? Maybe they're practicing for Jeopardy? Maybe their insecurity is showing? Maybe they are seeking approval? No matter - it's annoying? To make matters worse, they speak like Froggy? No soft spoken maiden like voices? Their voice is gravelly and rough just like old Froggy from the Little Rascals? You may notice the pattern and become annoyed like me?

Note: This was very difficult for me to end each sentence with a question mark.

2nd Note: There used to be a bar in Pumpkin Center, California named Froggy's. It was thought to be owned by Froggy. However, Billy "Froggy" Laughlin died on August 31, 1948, when a bus hit him from behind whilst riding a motor scooter in La Puenta, California. He was killed instantly.

Wildflowers Without Words

Blue Moon

I think my favorite vocalist to sing Blue Moon is Ella Fitzgerald.
Frank Sinatra is up there too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4218R-gBmts Ella

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrIstkuso98 Dean

Dean Martin was funny cool. Ella Fitzgerald was smooth. How come music is no longer lovely?

Enjoy the music.

Carl?

Yesterday, the battle resumed. My dog walk in the park turned into an excavation of that blasted varmint, Mr. Gopher. Even when the dog is pooped from walking or digging, if there is the scent of a gopher (possible title of A Scent of a Woman parody) - the war continues.