HELLO SPEAKIES:
HOPE ALL YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS ARE WORKING OUT. JUST STOPPING BY TO TELL YOU TO ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS MUSIC BEING PLAYED. OF COURSE WE ALWAYS HAVE TO HAVE A FUNNY FIRST FEATURE. SO ENJOY.
St. Augustine, Florida
May 24, 2013
Luee
We adopted Luee from the Humane Society in 1996. He was 2 years old, but still a pup. He has slowed down a bit; his age is catching up to him. He is the best dog anyone could ever have. Luee had to be put to sleep on April 15, 2009. Rest in Peace Pup.
Christmas Eve 2012
NINA HULA 7/28/2012
Jeff, Sam, Nina and Ian
Ian's Graduation from Kindergarten
Luck Be A Lady
Little GQ 12/12
Christmas 2012
Joey and Elizabeth
Nina June 2013
Monday, December 12, 2011
TALKING CHRISTMAS STUFF
Happy December 12 Speakies:
Let’s start talking Christmas stuff today and what a better way to start off with is the traditional Christmas flowering plant called the Poinsettia. In fact today is “POINSETTIA DAY.” The Poinsettias are very popular decorations in homes, churches, offices and are practically available in any grocery, drug or major chain stores. The Poinsettia is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, who was the first US Minister to Mexico and brought the plant to the US in 1825. There are over one hundred varieties of Poinsettias available. I tried for several years to keep some of my plants alive outside and so far I have that may see Christmas no guarantees though.
Speaking of Christmas plants Roe and I have a Christmas cactus for several years, last year it was not looking good but I have been feeding it a mixture of Epsom salt and water and it has rebounded fairly well. I’m hoping to see some flowers popping out shortly.
There are so many Christmas things to talk about so I’m going to rack my grey matter to bring up some topics and memories for us to discuss. Today is also a favorite holiday dessert its that fruity ambrosia. So if you are a fan of ambrosia make some today or run down to your favorite deli and pick some up to enjoy. I want all you Guys and Dolls to have a great day and evening and remember to be good because Santa is coming soon.
Let’s start talking Christmas stuff today and what a better way to start off with is the traditional Christmas flowering plant called the Poinsettia. In fact today is “POINSETTIA DAY.” The Poinsettias are very popular decorations in homes, churches, offices and are practically available in any grocery, drug or major chain stores. The Poinsettia is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is named after Joel Roberts Poinsett, who was the first US Minister to Mexico and brought the plant to the US in 1825. There are over one hundred varieties of Poinsettias available. I tried for several years to keep some of my plants alive outside and so far I have that may see Christmas no guarantees though.
Speaking of Christmas plants Roe and I have a Christmas cactus for several years, last year it was not looking good but I have been feeding it a mixture of Epsom salt and water and it has rebounded fairly well. I’m hoping to see some flowers popping out shortly.
There are so many Christmas things to talk about so I’m going to rack my grey matter to bring up some topics and memories for us to discuss. Today is also a favorite holiday dessert its that fruity ambrosia. So if you are a fan of ambrosia make some today or run down to your favorite deli and pick some up to enjoy. I want all you Guys and Dolls to have a great day and evening and remember to be good because Santa is coming soon.
Friday, December 9, 2011
BETTER START WRITING
Happy Friday Guys and Dolls:
Well gang another weekend is almost here, we just have to get through today which really is the best work day of the week – FRIDAY !!!! I bet the air is getting nippy up North and the chestnuts are roasting on an open fire. Today we do celebrate a couple of holidays. The first one being “CHRISTMAS CARD DAY.” I remember when I was a young lad we received Christmas cards from everyone; the mailbox was full each day. My mother spent hours writing out cards, checking off the names from her list and licking all those stamps. Roe did the same thing keeping a yearly account of who sent us cards and who did not. This Christmas card stuff is not an easy task for the Dolls when they are busy writing out the wishes stay away. Just a little advice from Joey Z.
Our second holiday is “PASTRY DAY.” I love pastries for breakfast with a cup of coffee. I still recall all those fresh pastries from Servus Bakery on Brunswick Ave. They had apple, cheese, cherry, prune and more, I can still see them today calling my name. Here’s what you do tonight, write out some cards, eat some pastries and have a cup of hot coffee or hot chocolate to relax. Have a great weekend Speakies, see you soon.
Well gang another weekend is almost here, we just have to get through today which really is the best work day of the week – FRIDAY !!!! I bet the air is getting nippy up North and the chestnuts are roasting on an open fire. Today we do celebrate a couple of holidays. The first one being “CHRISTMAS CARD DAY.” I remember when I was a young lad we received Christmas cards from everyone; the mailbox was full each day. My mother spent hours writing out cards, checking off the names from her list and licking all those stamps. Roe did the same thing keeping a yearly account of who sent us cards and who did not. This Christmas card stuff is not an easy task for the Dolls when they are busy writing out the wishes stay away. Just a little advice from Joey Z.
Our second holiday is “PASTRY DAY.” I love pastries for breakfast with a cup of coffee. I still recall all those fresh pastries from Servus Bakery on Brunswick Ave. They had apple, cheese, cherry, prune and more, I can still see them today calling my name. Here’s what you do tonight, write out some cards, eat some pastries and have a cup of hot coffee or hot chocolate to relax. Have a great weekend Speakies, see you soon.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
KEEP THE BRAIN SHARP DAY
Happy Thursday Speakies:
Well the kiddies will be having their Christmas vacation soon so I thought I’d give you a little history lesson today to keep you sharp over the holiday season. So let’s jump right in and see who came into the world, left the world and stuff that happened.
I SEE THE LIGHT MOMMA:
1765 – Eli Whitney – invented the cotton gin.
1894 – James Thurber – humorist.
1899 – James “Pigmeat” Jarrett – pianist, what a middle name.
1907 – Frank Faylen – Dobie Gillis’ father, also starred in various WWII movies.
1911 – Lee J. Cobb – great actor, Twelve Angry Men, On the Waterfront.
1925 – Sammy Davis Jr. – Mr. Entertainment.
1936 – David Carradine – actor Kung Fu also known as the Grasshopper.
1943 – Jim Morrison – singer, lit his fire to many times.
1952 – Sam Kinison – comedian, “SAY IT, SAY IT.”
UP OR DOWNSVILLE TODAY:
0644 – Omar I, 2nd Kalief of Islam, murdered thing never change.
1978 – Golda Meir – Israel’s PM.
1982 – Marty Robbins – country singer “El Paso.”
1983 – Slim Pickins – western actor, Blazing Saddles.
Well the kiddies will be having their Christmas vacation soon so I thought I’d give you a little history lesson today to keep you sharp over the holiday season. So let’s jump right in and see who came into the world, left the world and stuff that happened.
I SEE THE LIGHT MOMMA:
1765 – Eli Whitney – invented the cotton gin.
1894 – James Thurber – humorist.
1899 – James “Pigmeat” Jarrett – pianist, what a middle name.
1907 – Frank Faylen – Dobie Gillis’ father, also starred in various WWII movies.
1911 – Lee J. Cobb – great actor, Twelve Angry Men, On the Waterfront.
1925 – Sammy Davis Jr. – Mr. Entertainment.
1936 – David Carradine – actor Kung Fu also known as the Grasshopper.
1943 – Jim Morrison – singer, lit his fire to many times.
1952 – Sam Kinison – comedian, “SAY IT, SAY IT.”
UP OR DOWNSVILLE TODAY:
0644 – Omar I, 2nd Kalief of Islam, murdered thing never change.
1978 – Golda Meir – Israel’s PM.
1982 – Marty Robbins – country singer “El Paso.”
1983 – Slim Pickins – western actor, Blazing Saddles.
STUFF:
Not a lot of interesting things happened today, but here we go.
1776 – George Washington’s retreating army crosses the Delaware River from NJ. Don’t worry fans the Hessians get theirs back on Christmas Day in Trenton.
1863 – Abe Lincoln announces plan for Reconstruction of the South. Cries heard “THE SOUTH SHALL RISE AGAIN.”
1941 – US and Britain declare war on Japan.
1946 – Army Rocket Plane XS-1 makes first powered flight.
1952 – 1st TV acknowledgement of pregnancy (I Love Lucy Show).
1966 – Yankees trade Roger Maris to Cardinals.
Have a great day Guys and Dolls and remember only 17 more days till Christmas.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
70 YEARS AGO TODAY
Good Morning Guys and Dolls:
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands and the start of World War II. Please take a moment to say a brief prayer in remembrance of all the lives lost that day and in the entire war.
Today we also celebrate “TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY.” When Joey Z went to school we had nuns who had rulers so you better have appreciated them or your knuckles would turn red really fast. Teaching is tough profession especially in today’s world, not only are they under paid but the schools lack the supplies needed to provide a top notch education. If you know a teacher show your appreciation to them today with thanks for a job well done.
Today is also “COTTON CANDY DAY”; you know that sticky stuff you buy at fair or on the boardwalk at the Jersey shore. Light, airy and full of sugar it sticks to your kids faces like walking into a spider’s web. I tried cotton candy a few times but just by picking some off and immediately putting it in my mouth, the secret is small pieces. The machine-spun cotton candy was invented in 1897 by a dentist named William Morrison and a confectioner John C. Wharton and introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair as “Fairy Floss.” Nice side business for a dentist, sell candy and fix those cavities. If you are a cotton candy freak, have some today.
Speakies have a great day and be careful out there.
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands and the start of World War II. Please take a moment to say a brief prayer in remembrance of all the lives lost that day and in the entire war.
Today we also celebrate “TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY.” When Joey Z went to school we had nuns who had rulers so you better have appreciated them or your knuckles would turn red really fast. Teaching is tough profession especially in today’s world, not only are they under paid but the schools lack the supplies needed to provide a top notch education. If you know a teacher show your appreciation to them today with thanks for a job well done.
Today is also “COTTON CANDY DAY”; you know that sticky stuff you buy at fair or on the boardwalk at the Jersey shore. Light, airy and full of sugar it sticks to your kids faces like walking into a spider’s web. I tried cotton candy a few times but just by picking some off and immediately putting it in my mouth, the secret is small pieces. The machine-spun cotton candy was invented in 1897 by a dentist named William Morrison and a confectioner John C. Wharton and introduced at the 1904 World’s Fair as “Fairy Floss.” Nice side business for a dentist, sell candy and fix those cavities. If you are a cotton candy freak, have some today.
Speakies have a great day and be careful out there.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
GOOD SAINT NICK
Good Morning Guys and Dolls:
Well another Tuesday is upon us and I’m hoping your day has started on the right foot, so grab a cup of coffee and read my babble. Let’s see what holidays we can raise our mugs to today.
PAWNBROKER’S DAY and ST. NICHOLAS DAY – A strange combination of holidays, Joey Z has placed before you. There is a correlation between the two holidays, as you know St. Nicholas was a Christian Bishop whom Santa Claus in based. St. Nicholas is the Patron Saint of school children, bankers and traditionally, pawnbrokers. Through his great acts of kindness and generosity, St. Nicholas became the patron saint of seafarers, young women, falsely accused people, endangered travelers, farmers, merchants and pawnbrokers. The pawnbrokers and bankers in northern Italy, who looked to St. Nicholas as their patron, would hang three golden balls above the doors of their shops in tribute. St. Nicholas’ relics are enshrined in the Basilica of S. Nicola, Bari., Italy.
PUT YOUR OWN SHOES ON DAY – Now Speakies this is the day to start teaching those little ones how to tie their sneakers. I know it’s not an easy task but all us parents went through it even Roe helped teaching our granddaughter how to tie her shoes. Just show patience as they will learn quicker and don’t forget that little hug and kiss.
Have a great day Guys and Dolls, be careful out there with all those shopping crowds and remember only 19 days till Christmas.
Well another Tuesday is upon us and I’m hoping your day has started on the right foot, so grab a cup of coffee and read my babble. Let’s see what holidays we can raise our mugs to today.
PAWNBROKER’S DAY and ST. NICHOLAS DAY – A strange combination of holidays, Joey Z has placed before you. There is a correlation between the two holidays, as you know St. Nicholas was a Christian Bishop whom Santa Claus in based. St. Nicholas is the Patron Saint of school children, bankers and traditionally, pawnbrokers. Through his great acts of kindness and generosity, St. Nicholas became the patron saint of seafarers, young women, falsely accused people, endangered travelers, farmers, merchants and pawnbrokers. The pawnbrokers and bankers in northern Italy, who looked to St. Nicholas as their patron, would hang three golden balls above the doors of their shops in tribute. St. Nicholas’ relics are enshrined in the Basilica of S. Nicola, Bari., Italy.
PUT YOUR OWN SHOES ON DAY – Now Speakies this is the day to start teaching those little ones how to tie their sneakers. I know it’s not an easy task but all us parents went through it even Roe helped teaching our granddaughter how to tie her shoes. Just show patience as they will learn quicker and don’t forget that little hug and kiss.
Have a great day Guys and Dolls, be careful out there with all those shopping crowds and remember only 19 days till Christmas.
Monday, December 5, 2011
WELCOME KOCHI AND LAGOS SPEAKIES
I WOULD LIKE TO WELCOME TWO NEW SPEAKIES WHO STOPPED BY THE SITE OVER THE WEEKEND.
WELCOME TO LAGOS - A PORT CITY IN NIGERIA AND KOCHI KERALA - A PORT CITY ON THE WEST COAST OF INDIA ON THE ARABIAN SEA.
WELCOME ONCE AGAIN.
WELCOME TO LAGOS - A PORT CITY IN NIGERIA AND KOCHI KERALA - A PORT CITY ON THE WEST COAST OF INDIA ON THE ARABIAN SEA.
WELCOME ONCE AGAIN.
FUN IN THE TUB BUT DON'T WEAR YOUR JEANS
Good Monday Morning Guys and Dolls:
Hope you all had a great weekend and got started on putting up those decorations or going out to check on Christmas trees. With the holidays coming up there’s one thing we don’t want happening, catching the flu or a cold. This week is “NATIONAL WASHING HANDS WEEK”, one sure way of protecting yourself from the germs of others. Now I’m not telling you to go crazy like Monk or Howie Mandel but washing our hands is one sure way to fight the spread of germs. So do it!
It’s “BLUE JEANS DAY”, those stiff when you first buy them pants. As you wear them the softer they become like a second pair of skin. There are so many makes, styles you just can’t keep up with all the latest and I really don’t want to. I remember wearing them as a kid, bottoms rolled up, leather tag on the waist line, white or colored tee-shirt and your favorite high-top sneakers in black or white. I remember when I was in the service I had two roommates and we each purchased the same pair of jeans and made a promise as long as we were together we would never wash those jeans. They lasted 3 years without a wash; of course we only wore them in the evenings around the barracks.
“BATH TUB FUN DAY” is the next celebration today. Kids love tubs I know because I was one. Nice hot water, your boats or submarines, play a little, wash up and you felt great on a Saturday. Just watch those little ones and never leave them alone. Now for you adults out there, make your own fun in the tub tonight. Have a great day and a warm and wet night.
Hope you all had a great weekend and got started on putting up those decorations or going out to check on Christmas trees. With the holidays coming up there’s one thing we don’t want happening, catching the flu or a cold. This week is “NATIONAL WASHING HANDS WEEK”, one sure way of protecting yourself from the germs of others. Now I’m not telling you to go crazy like Monk or Howie Mandel but washing our hands is one sure way to fight the spread of germs. So do it!
It’s “BLUE JEANS DAY”, those stiff when you first buy them pants. As you wear them the softer they become like a second pair of skin. There are so many makes, styles you just can’t keep up with all the latest and I really don’t want to. I remember wearing them as a kid, bottoms rolled up, leather tag on the waist line, white or colored tee-shirt and your favorite high-top sneakers in black or white. I remember when I was in the service I had two roommates and we each purchased the same pair of jeans and made a promise as long as we were together we would never wash those jeans. They lasted 3 years without a wash; of course we only wore them in the evenings around the barracks.
“BATH TUB FUN DAY” is the next celebration today. Kids love tubs I know because I was one. Nice hot water, your boats or submarines, play a little, wash up and you felt great on a Saturday. Just watch those little ones and never leave them alone. Now for you adults out there, make your own fun in the tub tonight. Have a great day and a warm and wet night.
Friday, December 2, 2011
WEEKEND WISHES, COATS AND LITTLE GREEN MEN
Happy Friday December 2, Speakies:
Our first weekend is coming up in the month of December and Joey Z stopping by to wish you all a great one and a nice peaceful Friday. Two holidays today to speak of the first being “COATS FOR KIDS DAY.” I guess most of us took it for granted that our parents would purchase our coats and it would be a done deal. I was one of those fortunate kids that never knew the meaning of not having a coat to keep me warm and did the same for my boys. Ask yourself a question how many kids out there won’t be that fortunate? If your community has a Coats for Kids Day help those in need in this holiday season your heart will grow a little larger.
Our first weekend is coming up in the month of December and Joey Z stopping by to wish you all a great one and a nice peaceful Friday. Two holidays today to speak of the first being “COATS FOR KIDS DAY.” I guess most of us took it for granted that our parents would purchase our coats and it would be a done deal. I was one of those fortunate kids that never knew the meaning of not having a coat to keep me warm and did the same for my boys. Ask yourself a question how many kids out there won’t be that fortunate? If your community has a Coats for Kids Day help those in need in this holiday season your heart will grow a little larger.
For our second holiday we celebrate “SCIENCE FICTION DAY.” By now you all know I love my 1950’s B-Rated Science Fiction Movies. Invaders from Mars, The Thing, This Island Earth, The Day the Earth Stood Still and many others. Give me those ray guns, flying saucers, little green men, mutants, screaming women and spaceships blasting off with attached strings. I love them all, so check for them on your local TV stations today or go out and rent some. Dark lights, popcorn and holding your Doll tight, oh what a night.
Have a great weekend all, see you soon.
Have a great weekend all, see you soon.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
THE MONTH OF MEMORIES
Welcome Speakies to December:
Here we are starting the last month of the year December 2011. The year has flown by and one of my favorite holidays is approaching like light speed. You can say it I’m a kid at heart I love the Christmas season with all the outdoor decorations, lighted Christmas trees, the Christmas scents and all the excitement that goes with it. I still recall my childhood days, shopping the various stores downtown, going in and out to keep warm, the Salvage Army bells ringing, kids going up to see Santa, the smell of hot peanuts coming from the Planter’s Peanut Shop and carrying all those packages and getting on the bus to go home. I remember Christmas Eve’s at my grandparent’s house and all the great Polish food, going to Midnight Mass and waking up on Christmas Day to see what Santa brought me. I’m sure each of you has your own special memories of December and Christmas. My happiest holiday memories are that of Roe and our sons when they were little and seeing all the innocence of Christmas relived by them and now my grandchildren and the joy of the holidays in their hearts and eyes. December is a beautiful month no matter where you live as long as you hold the true meaning of Christmas always in your hearts.
Here we are starting the last month of the year December 2011. The year has flown by and one of my favorite holidays is approaching like light speed. You can say it I’m a kid at heart I love the Christmas season with all the outdoor decorations, lighted Christmas trees, the Christmas scents and all the excitement that goes with it. I still recall my childhood days, shopping the various stores downtown, going in and out to keep warm, the Salvage Army bells ringing, kids going up to see Santa, the smell of hot peanuts coming from the Planter’s Peanut Shop and carrying all those packages and getting on the bus to go home. I remember Christmas Eve’s at my grandparent’s house and all the great Polish food, going to Midnight Mass and waking up on Christmas Day to see what Santa brought me. I’m sure each of you has your own special memories of December and Christmas. My happiest holiday memories are that of Roe and our sons when they were little and seeing all the innocence of Christmas relived by them and now my grandchildren and the joy of the holidays in their hearts and eyes. December is a beautiful month no matter where you live as long as you hold the true meaning of Christmas always in your hearts.
Today is “NATIONAL PIE DAY.” I would have to say my favorite pie is the good old fashion Apple Pie. I don’t like it loaded with tons of hard apples; a nice regular crust with soft apples is the pie for me. I also favor blueberry, lemon meringue, chocolate and of course good old pumpkin pie.
I think there are plenty of holiday memories to share and if you would like please send me yours using the comments available to all. Have a great day.
I think there are plenty of holiday memories to share and if you would like please send me yours using the comments available to all. Have a great day.
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