WEEKEND WISHES

Happy Friday Speakies:

I can’t believe the last Friday in March is here, where did this month go? I guess that old saying is true time flies. We have some good holidays to celebrate this last weekend in March so with my little extra comments here we go.

NO HOMEWORK DAY – To all you teachers out there I don’t want to hear my little Speakies complaining they received homework over the weekend. Weekends are to rest minds and bodies. So no homework please.

TAKE A WALK IN THE PARK DAY – If you live near a park have at it. A nice refreshing walk, a little rest on the park bench, maybe feeding the ducks if there are any but just have fun and relax.

ORANGE AND LEMONS DAY – Good old citrus fruit, you can eat them, cut them up for cocktails, or use some as cleaning agents. I found out a good use for the rinds of oranges and lemons, put them down the garbage disposal in your sink, add cold water and hit that button until they are ground up. Every time after that you use your disposal you will smell the orange or lemon fragrance for about a week.

NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY – The day we honor that wiener we all love to eat. What American doesn’t love the hot dog; little kids love them cut up or on a bun and Joey Z loves that Italian hot dog with the potatoes and peppers on that good Italian torpedo roll. Well any way you like your frank have one this weekend.

Whatever you do this weekend enjoy and be careful out there.

I WANT MY CORNER STORE

Happy Thursday Guys and Dolls:

Should I hit you with a study lesson for those little ones who ask you what happen this day in history Daddy or give you a break until next week? Take a break because Spring break is in full swing down here and little ones from all over are running wild. There are a few holidays we can talk about today.

Vietnam Veterans Day – Stop and take a brief moment to remember all those who served and gave their lives and add a little prayer. I was in the service at that time and I remember my friends who were there and some I never saw again.

Love Your Children Day – We don’t need a special day for that, love your children every day and tell them you love them and hold them tight. They grow too fast but never forget they are your children and never too old for a hug and kiss.

Mom and Pop Business Owners Day – To me gone is the true age of quality products and service with a sincere smile. Mom and Pop businesses are far and few between anymore. The large chain stores, restaurants and markets have forced the closure of many of these small businesses. Let’s bring back some good old memories and I’m sure you had your share too. There was this little grocery store near my grandmother’s house when I was growing up called Leslie’s. I remember going there to pick-up food items for granny and handing Leslie a book in which he wrote down the items and amount. Granny would see him at the end of the week and settle the score, try to do that in this day and age. How about those little family owned restaurants or deli’s remember those places. Now try to get a decent hoagie, some lunch meat or rolls even baked goods on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Yes Joey Z does miss Mom and Pop stores so if you are lucky to still have them in your neighborhood, stop by and wish them a happy holiday.

I better get off my band wagon and say good-bye. Have a great day and as always be safe out there.

NO MORE STICKS FOR ME TODAY

Happy Hump Day Guys and Dolls:


SOMETHING ON A STICK DAY – Could this holiday refer to food only or anything on a stick? Our mission is to see if we can name things on a stick, either to eat, play with or just on a stick because that’s the way it is. I think eating will have the vast majority so here goes my list.

Ice Popsicles – a kid favorite.

Fudgsicles – my favorite one on a stick

Creamsicles - #2 favorite ice cream bar on a stick.

Corn Dogs – never ate one, I like mine on a bun with the works.

Shrimp on a skewer – hey it’s like a stick in fact the ones I have home are made of wood.

Roasting marshmallows on a stick – let the campers have those.

Kebobs on a stick – yes a little tender beef, onion, tomato and green pepper will do fine for me.

Lollypops – never a big fan of those things.

Hors d’oeuvres – comes with tooth picks to make it easier to eat.

Fondue foods – there’s another variety of dipping food I’ve never tried to eat. My brain is running out of something on a stick things. Fans are made with handles or a stick. I’m ending this right now, I’m sick about things on a stick so I’m leaving you Speakies to give me some more ideas.

Have a great day and a wonderful evening.

EVERYONE IS A JOE

GOOD AFTERNOON JOES:


Yes, today everyone even the Dolls are named JOE today. Dolls just tell them your name is Josephine and you are called Joe for short. It is “NATIONAL JOE DAY” across land and everyone should have fun going along with this. Actually I think we are honoring the name Joe that everyone uses. For example we have Joe Blow, Joe Camel, GI Joe, Joe Cool and my favorite a Cup of Joe. Now if you are a real Joe double the celebration today and let all have a ???????

A CUP OF JOE

PAELLA AND COUNTRY; DON'T GET ANY BETTER

It’s Spanish Paella Day Speakies:

Paella is something I’m going to try one day, call it one of my Bucket List Food items. Paella is a Valencian rice dish that originated in Valencia on the east coast of Spain. The most famous I’ve ever seen is the seafood paella. The key ingredients are various seafood, calasparra or bomba rice’s, saffron and olive oil. The closes American seafood dish would be cioppino which includes shrimp, fish, various shellfish and specifically Dungeness crab along with garlic and tomatoes. Sounds good to me also another Bucket List Food to try.

Now for one of my favorite holidays, “GOOFY COUNTRY SONG TITILES” and away we go and these are real.

BILLY BROKE MY HEART AT WALGREENS AND I CRIED ALL THE WAY TO SEARS.

DON’T CHOP ANY WOOD MOTHER; I’M COMING HOME WITH A LOAD.

GET OFF THE TABLE MABEL, THE TWO DOLLARS IS FOR THE BEER.

HOLD ON TO YOUR MEN, SHE’S SINGLE AGAIN.

HOW CAN I MISS YOU IF YOU WON’T GO AWAY?

I FELL FOR HER, SHE FELL FOR HIM AND HE FELL FOR ME.

I WANT A BEER AS COLD AS MY EX-WIFE’S HEART.

I WISH I WERE IN DIXIE TONIGHT, BUT SHE’S OUT OF TOWN.

I’M THE ONLY HELL MOMMA EVER RAISED.

JESUS LOVES ME BUT HE CAN’T STAND YOU.

MAKE ME LATE FOR WORK TODAY.

MOMMY, CAN I STILL CALL HIM DADDY?

RED NECKS, WHITE SOCKS AND BLUE RIBBON BEER.

SHE BROKE MY HEART, I BROKE HER JAW.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST – WOULD JESUS WEAR A ROLEX ON HIS TELEVISION SHOW?

Those are for real Guys and dolls hope you had a good laugh we will do this again soon. Have a great day and be careful out there.

ITS GREAT TO BE POLISH DAY

Well Another Monday Speakies:

Welcome back from the weekend and I hope it was a good one for all you Guys and Dolls. Today is “Make Up Your Own Holiday” so each of you can celebrate whatever you like. Maybe I’ll make mine “ITS GREAT TO BE POLISH DAY.” That’s it every March 26 on this blog will now be “ITS GREAT TO BE POLISH DAY.” We’ll have a polka playing on MixPod in fact we will start that right now as you are reading this. Everyone is to feast on Polish cuisines and take a few shots of Spiritus to warm the cockles of your heart and put you in that Polka dancing mood. Don’t worry I probably will forget about this holiday next year but I want someone out there to remind me prior to March 26. So Speakies start deciding on your own holiday today and get the celebration started.

I forgot a food holiday over the weekend; it was “National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day.” I remember them as Raisinets those chocolate covered raisin delights we all enjoyed as a kid at the movies. They are still being made to enjoy and Roe usually picks a few boxes of them up at the Dollar Tree Store when she is planning a trip to the movies. Speaking of movie candy do you remember the different kinds of candies they sold at the concession stand? Let me see what I can remember: Necco Wafers, Jujubes (I always called them tooth stickers), Jujyfruits, Goobers Chocolate covered peanuts, Chocolate covered Bon-Bon ice creams in a box, Dots, those Junior Mints and I’m sure there were plenty more to enjoy. If you remember any post a comment please.

Well that’s it for today, hope you all have a pleasant day and evening. If you want to celebrate my holiday today have at it and eat some chocolate covered raisins too.

WEEKEND WISHES

Hey Speakies It’s Friday:


Stopping by for a quick hello to wish you all a great weekend. Lots of college basketball on again this weekend so enjoy it fans. Let’s toast some holidays we celebrate this weekend:

CHIP AND DIP DAY – This baby we celebrate today. I love my chips and dip. Good old ruffle style chips and onion dip are Joey Z’s favorite. When I dip my chip believe me it’s covered in dip not just a little dip on the tip.

For those of you in San Francisco the Cable Car is celebrating its birthday today. Its National Family Day so get out there and do some family stuff. Now for my favorite “National Sleep Day” I think I’ll spend a few hours on my favorite chair this weekend with the eyes closed and the breeze blowing over my body. Have a great day and a wonderful weekend.

OOPS THERE GOES MY LUNCH

Happy Thursday Guys and Dolls:


Hope old Joey Z is finding everyone in a bright and happy mood this morning and I wish you all a great day. Some fun things to celebrate today and of course I’ll throw my two cents in of remarks so let’s get started with those holidays.

ROLLER COASTER DAY – Personally never a big fan of coasters, I don’t like heights that much but I’ve ridden a few roller coasters in my time. Now my son is a roller coaster freak, loves them and so does Roe. There was a great special on roller coasters on the Travel Channel a year ago and I’m sure it will be shown again now that spring is here. If you are a coaster fan don’t miss it.

GOOF- OFF DAY – My kind of holiday, unfortunately with work calling I am not blessed to celebrate this holiday with some of you. So for you goofers out there this is your day have fun.

FEEL YOUNG DAY – To me some days you feel young some days you don’t. As the old saying goes “Getting Old Sucks.” To the Speakies my age I know at times it’s hard to feel young but we must try and get that old feeling back. I think I’ll give it a try later today if not I’ll collapse in my easy chair and dream about younger days.

BADMINTON DAY – That cute little racquet and shuttlecock set that adores many a backyard in the summer is celebrated today. Who plays badminton you ask? Don’t hide it we all played that game when we were younger and even some of us now. In fact I see Bobby and Randy and Sally and Sue playing it now on the lawn of that Palm Beach home. You have to admit it’s a fun game to play and not as exhausting as tennis. So this summer go out and buy a set and teach the little ones how to play and enjoy a nice family game after dinner.

Have a great evening Guys and Dolls and be careful out there.

I'D LOVE TO TANGO WITH YOU

What Day is It Guys and Dolls?

Oh Yes! It is Wednesday also called Hump Day, why the question you ask? Today we celebrate “MEMORY DAY” that thing we really don’t want to lose because then people want to start putting you away. So keep your memory sharp, I know Roe is always telling me that and maybe that’s the reason I write my Blog and I’m going to try and stay busy when I retire. So Speakies grab a hobby, read, and do crossword puzzles, fish or whatever to keep your brain sharp as a tack.

NATIONAL DANCE DAY – This is a holiday for Roe to celebrate, that girl was born a dancer and my granddaughter is following in her footsteps. Roe can learn a dance by just watching a few steps, adding her own moves and she just goes with the beat all day long. Back in Jersey she danced at the Trenton Catholic dances and other dances as a teenager. We still get together once in a while and dance across the household floor. Thanks Honey for all those dancing moments we shared and all I can say is Babe you got rhythm keep on shaking that thing.

AGRICULTURE DAY – Let’s all give a big hoot and toot to all those farmers today. Those Guys and Dolls who provide us with all those vegetables, fruits, dairy products and all those great things we enjoy having to eat. God Bless them all.

Food wise today it is “FRENCH BREAD DAY” that crispy bread that makes for a good sandwich or perhaps with a little piece of cheese and a fine glass of wine on a picnic with a Doll by your side. Our favorite way to enjoy French bread is with some thin sliced rare roast beef, some Au Jus with onions creating a great tasting French Dip Sandwich. There’s an idea for your lunch or dinner today. Speaking of today have a great one and be careful out there.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST LITTLE GUY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IAN:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY FROM GRANDMOM AND POP-POP. GUESS WHO CAME ALONG TO WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO WOODY AND BUZZ. HAVE A FUN DAY WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.