AUGUST DAYS….Day 7

 

It’s Saturday and yes this is late. I hurt my back moving my husband yesterday at rehab. I should have called a nurse but no I did not.  So now I have a sore back; spent the morning laying on my heating pad. It’s my fault; I should not complain.  What a week for me hurting back and getting sick from a non-all beef hot dog. 

I need to be more careful for sure. 

This is just a short read.  

Yesterday the vintage television show was THE HONEYMOONERS.  I always enjoyed this show.  I have always and will always associate Jackie Gleason with Ralph Kramden.  Yes I did enjoy him in the Smokey and The Bandit 

 movies but it’s Ralph Kramden I enjoyed him as the most.  One of my favorite episodes was Ralph trying to win the Halloween costume contest at the Raccoon Lodge.  Using the parts of the stove and pots and pans he thought he’d win being dressed like a man from outer space. In fact it was Norton who won dressed in his work clothes from the sewer as the space man. Ralph was mistaken as a pinball machine. They don’t make these shows anymore like this. 

Until tomorrow….have a great rest of the day and as always Stay Safe.

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              DAILY OBSERVATION 

Just another day….nothing important 

  going on

My days seem to be the same routine 

Am I living a Ground Hog Day life?

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          THE HONEYMOONERS

“To the moon Alice, to the moon”

Ralph Kramden would say to his wife

A bus driver just trying to make a living 

   in Brooklyn, New York

The Kramden’s neighbors, Ed and Trixie 

   Norton lived in the upstairs apartment 

Members of the Raccoon Lodge,

 Ralph and Ed belonged

Ralph always getting into some antics

I always thought the cartoon the 

 Flintstones were a take off on The

 Honeymooners 

A great show, I will always associate 

   Jackie Gleason as Ralph Kramden

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     WACKY HOLIDAYS AUGUST 6th

(International Beer Day; National Root 

  Beer Float Day; National Water Balloon

  Day and Wiggle Your Toes Day)

Wiggling my toes I’ll have a beer out 

    on the patio

What a fun day to throw water 

  balloons if I had someone to toss to

Later I’ll make a root beer float as      

     dessert 

AUGUST DAYS….Day 6

 

I should have known better.  I am thinking I got sick from a hot dog I ate.  I only can eat beef or turkey hot dogs.  Learned a hard lesson for sure.  

I finally stopped vomiting and kept down crackers and ginger ale.  

Now today I need to make up for what I did not do yesterday.  Well some of the items on my list that is.  

I was excited about the vintage television show yesterday, OUR MISS

BROOKS. I actually thought when I watched it that high school must be that fun.  All the teachers were like Miss Brooks; no way.  My English teachers were indeed boring even though that was my favorite subject.  I loved the actress Eve  Arden.  I don’t ever recall seeing her as the leading actress but usually in a supporting type roll.  I think Miss Brooks was her biggest role that most can remember her doing. Although many May remember her in Grease as the principal.   

It’s Friday and the first week of August sure sped.  My life is a routine these days with visiting my husband then doing stuff for the Amvets.  The working up of ads for their Facebook page isn’t too hard; it’s the coming up with something clever.  I think of it as a game at times.  Of course the adding of the daily lunch specials has created a bit more work.  Trying to figure out who is cooking or making certain items can be like pulling teeth.  Anymore if I don’t know the daily lunch,  I just say it’s a surprise.  Naturally there are people who will call to see what it is before heading over to find out.  Now if I were the individual answering the phone I’d say well come by to find out the surprise.  It’s those individuals who are just looking for a free lunch. Enough said!

Wear your red today as it’s Friday. 

Until tomorrow….enjoy your day and as always Stay Safe. 

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                 DAILY THOUGHT 

Yesterday I rested….had a tummy bug

Today I need to make up for my lax 

     Thursday

Plan not to over do it though 

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      OUR MISS BROOKS THOUGHTS

The antics of Eve Arden as Miss Brooks funny indeed 

Had the idea this was what high school 

  all about….learned it was not 

Found out none of my English teachers 

 that interesting 

Television sure let me down again 

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 WACKY HOLIDAYS AUGUST 5th

(National Underwear Day; National Oyster Day; WASP Established

 [8-5-42] and Work Like a Dog Day)

THOUGHTS on TODAY’S HOLIDAYS I

WASP made it possible for women to 

  show they are as good at flying a

   aircraft as men

No doubt they worked like a dog during      

    the war   

  THOUGHTS on TODAY’S

          HOLIDAYS II

I am not a fan of oysters….yuck

So I’m staying home today lounging

  in boxers and a tee shirt 

Let oyster lovers celebrate 

AUGUST DAYS….Day 5

 

I think I got a twenty-four hour stomach bug or so I hope. I woke up about three in the morning very nauseous.  Later I ended up vomiting.  I hated this as I could not keep anything down. A decision made to call the rehab facility to let them know I’d not be coming to see my husband. I asked the nurse to give him the message. There was no way I’d go there feeling sick and possibly giving germs to the residents and nursing staff. Trying to sleep is impossible with my phone ringing. I need to keep it on in case of calls regarding my husband. I finally got a few hours but still feeling tired.  At least I’m keeping crackers and soda down. 

I had plans for today but looks like I’ll just do them next Thursday.  The plans centered around picking up taco salads (only available on Thursday) from the Legion for few people.  

Yesterday the vintage television show was MY LITTLE MARGIE.  The show aired when I turned one and from what I read it aired until 1955.  I think I might have seen an episode but not sure.  If I did see one episode I would have been three or four years old.  I’d love to see an episode today.  Would I find it lame or amusing? I wonder.  I think a channel on television should be reserved to air old vintage shows.  No doubt I’d be glued to it.  

Until tomorrow….have a great rest of the day; as always Stay Safe. 

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                DAILY THOUGHT 

Plans go astray it seems

My plans for today went by the wayside

I’ll try again next Thursday 

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     MY LITTLE MARGIE THOUGHTS

I remember the show but not episodes

The show first aired when I was one 

No doubt it was funny with the antics of

 Margie

Would enjoy seeing an episode today 

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  WACKY HOLIDAYS AUGUST 4th

(Coast Guard Birthday; Social Security 

  Day; Raisin Bran Day and National 

   Chocolate Chip Day)

Raisin Bran for breakfast 

  as one on social security I feel

  more bran needed

I’ll celebrate the Coast Guard birthday

  with a chocolate chip muffin

   and a glass of milk

Unlike the birthday of the Army where I

 indulged with a few brews 

AUGUST DAYS….Day 4

 Yesterday it seemed like every time I wanted to get out of my car for errands it would rain. I sat for ten minutes at one place for it to stop. I think I may need to invest in a rain outfit such as a rain poncho like I had years ago; of course I’d pass on the boots and the use of umbrella.  Don’t feel safe using one here in Florida. I do have these cheaply made plastic ponchos I picked up for a few dollars but they are flimsy; a big garbage bag would be better. Not that I haven’t done that before. 

ED SULLIVAN SHOW the vintage television show for yesterday.  I could not wait on Sundays for it to be time to watch the show.  Ed had some of the best acts.  When I think of the show the movie “Bye Bye Birdie” comes to mind. In the movie they did a segment where Birdie was to be on Ed Sullivan. The scene where the ballet was dancing in fast time so funny.  Ed Sullivan Show was when I first saw the Beatles perform.  Shows like that aren’t on television anymore. Such a shame. 

This morning it’s raining hard again. I plan to wait it out before going anyplace. Perhaps I’ll have lunch then head out about one.  It’s not I care about getting wet, it’s the driving when one can’t see; as well as careless drivers. 

Until tomorrow….have a great day and as always Stay Safe. 

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              DAILY THOUGHT 

It rained when I got ready to leave 

     yesterday 

Rained each time I pulled into a place I 

    needed to do an errand

Sat one time ten minutes in my car for it     

    to stop 

I should invest in a rain outfit 

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               ED SULLIVAN SHOW 

Always had the best acts on the show

From Elvis (only showed him from the

  waist up)

To the four lads from Liverpool….the 

   Beatles 

Every Sunday night my eyes glued to the television 

Who would entertain us tonight?

Ed Sullivan Show made it into the

 movie “Bye Bye Birdie” 

  one of the best parts of the flick 

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     WACKY HOLIDAYS AUGUST 3rd

(National Watermelon Day; National 

  Night Out Day; Grab Some Nuts Day

  and Friendship Day (Also 7-30)

My friend and I are grabbing some 

    nuts

  perhaps Jordan almonds

We plan to go out for the evening for

 watermelon margaritas 

Celebrating friendship day will be

  fun 

AUGUST DAYS….Day 3

 Yesterday as I drove down US 27 a black car weaved from behind me to in front of me then again to get in front of the next car.  That driver almost cause an accident, only to be stopped at the red light. He did not get much further than us as us who were right behind him.  I don’t know why people are in such a hurry to get nowhere quick. In fact he never got past any other vehicles due to the eighteen wheelers on the road in all three lanes.  I ended up behind him until I made my turn; which was six miles after I ended up behind him. Today it’s raining and I’ve found some people can’t drive in the rain.  I use to think it’s was drivers in snow until I moved to Florida.  Let’s say enough said on drivers for today. 

The LITTLE RASCALS was the vintage television show from yesterday.  Actually they started out as short films back in the day.  I’ve never told anyone but I wanted a dog like Petey. I loved how he looked for some reason. Like most old shows or movies a modern version of the Little Rascals was done.  To be truthful, I had no qualms about the remake and I for one enjoyed it. 

It was a simpler time when these neighborhood kids came together as a group; there was no problem with them being of a different ethnic race or color or social standing. But this is just my thoughts on the subject. 

As I sit typing this I hear rain hitting the window.  I know it’ll be one of those days for sure. 

Until tomorrow….think about some old vintage television shows and which were your favorite; as always Stay Safe.

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              DAILY OBSERVATION 

It’s funny how some people weave in and out of traffic

Only to not get further than those they passed

Red lights stop them every time 

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          THE LITTLE RASCALS 

Originally known as Our Gang

A series of short films from the 

  1920’s, 1930’s and 1940’s

Broadcasted on television as 

  THE LITTLE RASCALS 

Centering on a group of neighbor 

   children

Spanky seemed to be the one in 

    charged

Alfalfa who I thought was always girl 

   crazy

But I loved Petey the dog

  wanted a canine like that 

Always enjoyed to see their antics 

   wondering what trouble they’d get 

      into next 

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 WACKY HOLIDAYS AUGUST 2nd

(National Ice Cream Sandwich Day; 

  National Coloring Book Day; National  

  RAP Music Day and Take a Penny 

   Leave a Penny Day)

      

              THOUGHTS I

I always leave a penny

  especially after I find one on the 

    ground

I think angels drop them from above

  a sign someone in heaven is thinking 

     of you 

Reason I leave a penny when I can 

  after all I do take one at times 

           THOUGHTS II

Planning to relax and color in one of my

  books today

Will listen to music….not RAP but 

   oldies

After plan to make an ice cream 

   sandwich

    Vanilla ice cream between to large

     chocolate chip cookies 

AUGUST DAYS….Day 2

 

It’s Monday again.  Today a new week begins.  What will this week bring in way of surprises?  I’m anticipating that is definite.  

A few days ago looking out the window I watched the clouds as they floated through the sky. I’ve always enjoyed just watching how they can change shapes from one thing to another.  I remember my fascination began in eight grade. I sat next to the windows.  After doing a test one day, I sat staring out the window.  I watched as fluffy clouds floated in the sky.  I can’t recall the shapes, but noticed how they changed. The other day I again watched how a poodle seemed to become a sheep and a flower seemed to loose petals. Again I’ve done a timed writing and did it about clouds. 

This is going to be an interesting month for Terry’s daily word.  This month is vintage television shows. Yesterday it was the original MICKEY MOUSE CLUB. I wanted to be a Mouseketeer like Karen and Annette.  I remember living with my aunt and uncle; I took one of my male cousin’s white tee shirt and printed my name on it with a black crayon.  The cousin was upset at first but laughed; my aunt not so much but she too thought it clever and funny. 

Naturally I did get punished; sent to my room and not able to watch television.  

Of course that wasn’t as bad as finding green food coloring in my Grandma Fisher’s kitchen cabinet and going into the bathroom to dye my hair. Please understand I was only four at the time and not a six year old with the white tee shirt. How memories pop into your head with only the mention of a movie or television show. I can’t wait to find out today’s show. 

Until tomorrow….take a moment to look at the clouds and enjoy your day; as always Stay Safe. 

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                     CHANGES

Clouds ☁️ like marshmallows float    

    through the sky

I see the shapes of different animals

 a poodle, a cat, a fish

As they move the shapes change 

The poodle becomes a sheep 

   the cat a pig

 the fish I can’t tell

Clouds interesting to watch 

  on a lazy summer afternoon 

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                    MICKEY 

Wanted to be the new Musketeer

A white shirt with my name across the   

   chest….Scottie

A pair of mouse ears on my head 

How I enjoyed watching the Mickey

  Mouse Club….I’m still a fan of the 

    mouse

He’s still as popular today as when I 

     was young 

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WACKY HOLIDAYS August 1st

(National Raspberry Cream Pie Day; 

 National Mahjong Day; National Doll

 Day and National Girlfriends Day)

My girlfriends and I will play mahjong today

We will snack on raspberry cream pie 

 and drink wine

In our younger days we played with

 our Barbie dolls 

While snacking on chocolate chips and

  drinking Kool-Ai

AUGUST DAYS….Day 1

 

July has come to an end. August begins today. I’m not sure where the month has gone.  It seems like it just begun; I was at the July E-Board meeting now today I’m going to the August meeting.  The days are speeding by so quickly. 

July’s vintage cartoons were interesting and some brought back memories of my childhood. I’m looking forward to Terry’s August words.  You’ll find this out tomorrow what she has up her sleeve.  Of course with the heat she may not be wearing sleeves so let’s say what is in her brain. 

The last cartoon for July was the SMURFS. 

I enjoyed watching the cartoon on Saturdays while having my coffee. For some strange reason it cleared my head from the work week prior.  It’s funny how different things can trigger and help a person unwind.  I’m not sure if the Smurfs would help me clear my mind these days or not.  The past few weeks while having coffee I’ve been watching the Game Show Channel and the old game show “PRESS YOUR LUCK”. Today it’s the Hallmark Movie and Mysteries Channel and the show “Monk”. I always enjoy the antics of the main character but really enjoyed the character Randy Disher, the police lieutenant. I’ve always felt that Randy tried really hard to prove himself. Every time I watch this show I fondly think of my cousin-in-law Johnny.  This was a show he enjoyed watching.  As I sit typing this, watching the show I feel relaxed; if only for a short time.  Today is the monthly Executive Board meeting at the Amvets; after I’ll visit with my husband.  This visit will be later than usual but I think he understands the reason I’m late. 

The piece I composed was inspired by what my husband can view from his window at rehab. We watched as birds flew to a bird feeder then squirrels getting into it. We watched birds splash in a birdbath. I wrote that piece as a time piece something I’ve not done for awhile. 

I hope everyone enjoys their Sunday. 

Until tomorrow….do something different today that you don’t usually do; and as always Stay Safe. 

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                      HIS VIEW

Outside the window birds flock to 

   the bird feeder

Unfortunately squirrels raid it too 

At least the squirrels haven’t used 

  the birdbath 

That doesn’t mean it couldn’t happen

Interesting view he sees from the 

    window at the rehab facility 

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                    SMURFS

 The SMURFS tiny blue creatures 

Lived in mushroom houses in a peaceful forest 

They were all male….only one female 

  named Smurfette 

As an adult I found the cartoon a good way to clear my head on a Saturday morning while having coffee 

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  WACKY HOLIDAYS JULY 31st

(National Raspberry Cake Day; National 

 Avocado Day; National Mutt Day and

 International Slumber Party Day)

Taking guacamole dip to the 

  slumber party

 Along with avocado salad 

The hostess making her famous 

  raspberry cake

Just hope her mutt doesn’t get into the

 food like the last time