Go Ahead, Make My Day

I am neither impressed nor unimpressed with the stars and glitter of Hollywood.  I've been to the corner of Hollywood and Vine, The Chinese Theater and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  I saw the Hollywood sign, Disneyland and Rodeo Drive.  I've seen a few "movie stars" and a few "celebrities' all of whom left me less than star-struck.  I guess I like the laid back, no frills "kind a guys" like Clint Eastwood.  A man of few words.........but words you remember.


Like:


"Go ahead, make my day"


"You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky". Well do ya punk"


"I tried being reasonable. I didn't like it!"


"I have a very strict gun control policy.  If there's a gun around, I want to be in control of it!"


"They say marriages are made in heaven. But so is thunder and lightening."


I thoroughly enjoy (and concur) with his recent reflections!

 

My Twilight Years ~ Clint Eastwood

 

As I enjoy my twilight years, I am often struck by the inevitability that the party must end.

 

There will be a clear, cold morning when there isn't any "more."

 

No more hugs, no more special moments to celebrate together, no more phone calls just to chat.

 

It seems to me that one of the important things to do before that morning comes,

 

is to let every one of your family and friends know that you care for them by finding simple ways

 

to let them know your heartfelt beliefs and the guiding principles of your life so they can always say,

 

"He was my friend, and I know where he stood."

 

So, just in case I'm gone tomorrow, please   know this  ........

   

I voted against that incompetent, lying, flip-flopping, insincere, double-talking, radical socialist, terrorist excusing, bleeding heart, narcissistic, scientific and economic moron currently in the White House !

 AND  

 

Participating in a gun buy back program because you think that criminals have too   many guns is like having yourself castrated because you think your neighbors have too many kids...

Yesterday.........

Yesterday, well last night, I enjoyed 2 1/2 hours of some of the best TV in a long time (minus football of course.) It was a cold, snowy night and we had just finished a yummy steak supper and settled in for some good TV.  Lee watching his in the living room and I watching mine in the den...that's just the way we roll here at EIEIO. Thankfully, we're not part of any reality show although if Honey Boo Boo and Sex Sent Me to the ER are any gauge of what makes reality TV successful, we have a shot!

The Grammy Tribute to the Beatles was awesome.  Singers from all genres and generations performed Beatles songs culminating with a few by Ringo, a few by Paul and ending with the duo on stage together.  I performed in my chair. I sang.  I clapped in unison. I even wiggled around a bit and waved my arms in the air... Enjoyable at it's best, pathetic at it's worst but I had a great 2 1/2 hours ! I shared my joy on Face Book with...well, Joy and others who appreciate songs you can understand.

Yesterday afternoon Jess helped me sort record albums.  She was treated (in my opinion) to a little stroll (vocals by me) down memory lane.  I had albums from Glenn Miller to Mitch Miller, The Smothers Brothers to the Gibb Brothers (BeeGees) and even the Crickets and the Beatles.  We even saved a Foster Brooks album that I'm hoping she will think is as funny as we always did.... although our family is dotted with our very own versions of Foster Brooks(es)???

Bailee's been introduced to Show tunes, Holiday albums, Beach Boys and her favorite by Sam De Sham and the Pharaohs...Woolly Bully!  Now it's time to serve her a "Little Help From my Friends", "She Loves You", "I Saw her Standing There" and a helping of "Sergeant Pepper" with a side of "Yellow Submarine."  Hey, if I have to deal with "Blurred Lines" and "What Does the Fox Say,"
 she can mellow with some yellow!

It's the little things♥

It's really just the little things in life that make it worth the visit here....and let me be perfectly honest and clear, this appears to be only a stop and it's often shorter than we think.

Yesterday three little things happened during my day....but to me, there was nothing little about them.


In yesterday's mail was a "thank you" card from my nursery mate (yes, we shared the same nursery nearly 62 years ago) and good friend.  We recently had a movie date and she was expressing her thanks for the invite and the time we spent together ♥

Later that morning, I received a phone call from another amazing friend apologizing for not calling me to confirm our lunch date for this week.............................This wonderful woman horrifically lost her husband on Monday (3 days prior) in a tragic farm accident. ♥♥ Who does that?


In the afternoon while perusing Face Book, I saw a post from my daughter thanking me for just doing what Moms do.  I wouldn't have it any other way♥♥♥

So, if you're waiting to win the lottery or the Publisher's Clearing House or even Money Mania, forget it.  Most of us wouldn't trade the little things we receive for all the tea in China....chocolate........... maybe♥♥♥♥ !

Nesting

I know I'm like a mama (or grandma) with a new baby...I just have to show "it" off.  Yesterday, amidst a snow storm, I was enjoying watching one of my eagles grab some venison while a few crows were being a nuisance.  Just as I set down my camera, the crows flew away and Abigail appeared.  This is the first time I had seen the two together, other than in the nest last spring.  Seeing each alone, it's hard to tell the male from the female but together, Abigail is a tad smaller in stature than Millard.  Also, Abigail was definitely giving Millard some pointers in scavenging while not lifting a talon to help.  She was eagle nagging..I could tell....... from experience.  Pretty much the rest of my morning was history.  I took tens of photos, a short video and posted them for my nature lovers to see.  I love that so many of my friends enjoy the glimpses of nature that EIEIO provides me/us. I know we have several more weeks (maybe months) of winter ahead of us but the observing of Abigail and Millard still here together, allows me to think we may enjoy another spring of nesting and chicks. They do mate forever!!  I really do need my own perch by the inlet to observe and photograph..............stranger things have happened:-0  Here are some of yesterday's shots!

Let it Snow.....

Guess what folks?  It's snowing.  That's what it does in the winter in upstate New York. If you're out of bread or milk or beer and you don't like to drive in the snow, too bad...they've predicted this for 48 hours. If you don't like it, move!  If you have to go to work, leave early and drive slowly. It's not rocket science!  Make sure your head AND taillights are clean, use your signals, don't tailgate and you should be fine.  If you don't have to head to work and snow driving unnerves you, stay home, work on your taxes, watch a Lifetime movie, clean your closet, read a book or make something scrumptious for supper or dessert.... after all, they say we could get up to ..................................................wait for it.......................

Levity..thank goodness

The last 24 hours have been a bit stressful.    Life is full of tragedies.  Thankfully, the comedies in life are present too and we often have to dig them out of our everyday life just to keep us going.

The phone just rang and the ID was "The Groton Nursing Home."  My heart always jumps a touch to see the words.  Today was one of those little comedies we reach for.  "I just wanted to let you know that we had a little incident this morning with your Mom."  Oh boy, I thought... "Has she pulled the fire alarm again?"  "No, but another resident ran over her feet with their wheel chair...she has tread marks on her big toe.  Nothing appears to be broken but we'll have the Dr. check when he gets in!"  I assured her it was "ok" and said I knew they often rolled over each other as they shuffled along.  She said, "Well actually this was an electric chair!" "An electric chair!?!", I said.....You have a resident that was so bad you put them in an electric chair?!"  This poor nurse was already frazzled at having to report a hit and run and now she was a bit speechless and not sure how to take my comments. (shocker!)  Once again, I reassured her that there would be no pending lawsuits and I was most happy with Mom's care and appreciative of all they do for her.  I think from now on,they might be calling those chairs....motorized :-)

Sports at their finest.

Well, all of the anticipated hype of the week-end didn't let me down.  The Moravia Blue Devils blew out Southern Cayuga on Friday night with a wonderful intermission to recognize the seniors on the team.  It was a 3 point shooting fest for Brett Denman.

Saturday night was one of (if not the) the greatest collegiate basketball games I've ever seen.  I caught myself actually holding my breath!  Thankfully, I was in the theater and could jump up and down, regress to my cheerleading days and act like a FANatic with no repercussions from ...................anyone!

A full day to recover was a blessing as I returned to the scene of the prime time win to witness another spectacular victory.... This time a blowout!  While so many were switching channels and decrying the lack of a real game, I was reveling in each interception, kick off return, safety and touchdown.  I AM a Seahawks fan.... at the beginning of the season and the end!