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GOOD MONDAY MORNING SPEAKIES

Hope you all had a pleasant weekend and you are ready for the new week ahead.  I have to make this a short post due to a doctor appointment soon.

March is "NATIONAL KITE MONTH."  As a young boy, my Dad purchased a kite for me.  We assembled the kite per the instructions, tied on the string and placed those rags in position.  We were ready for flight.  Dad drove me over to the Farmer's Market parking lot which was empty at the time and I wanted to be just like Benjamin Franklin sailing my kite so high.  It was a nice windy day.  I ran with the kite which rose towards the blue skies above climbing higher and higher until it got caught on the telephone lines.  The kite was gone forever but the memory of it's flight still lingers in my mind as part of my childhood.  Roe, the boys and I flew a kite here in Florida one Saturday it had heart but never made the altitude. Maybe I will try one day again and let my grandchildren do all the running.

NATIONAL ANONYMOUS GIVING WEEK, is celebrated in this third week of March.  Its a good feeling to give to those in need and it surely should warm your hearts.  Now on the lighter side, I am willing to accept some money from a wealthy anonymous millionaire.  I can dream can't I?  All in fun Guys and Dolls.

FORGIVE MOM AND DAD DAY - Whatever occurred between you and your parents, today is the day to make it right.  Put away those hard feelings, pickup the phone or pay them a visit before it is too late. I know I  had some issues with my Mom, and was happy to clear them before she passed on.  You do the same.

Have a great day.

GUN LAWS, GUN LAWS AND OTHER THINGS

Good Morning Guys and Doll:

When will the mass murders and homicides end, 900 since the recent school slaughter?   Here goes Joey Z., I blame those in Congress especially  hard asses in the Republican Party, gun lobbyists and the NRA.  Get your crap (I have to keep it clean maybe little Speakies read this blog) also.  Let's get rid of the assault weapons and ammo unless you are planning to retake Normandy Beach.  Assault weapons are meant for war. I'm not against citizens owning guys for protection and hunting.   Let me tell you militia people when the end of the world comes there will be no zombies and you will die in a minute.  By the why my favorite comedian George Carlin said what a name for the head of the NRA, Wayne LaPierre, he should be making French crapes instead of supporting guns.  Just heard on the local news that a local county lost 77% percent on their regular budget for school upgrades and supplies.  Now with all the talk in Florida about having police in the schools they can not afford it.  Here is another real kicker, the Orlando Magic built a new arena with the cost mostly going to the citizens of Orange County.  The news recently reported that the management of the concession stands at the arena can not pay their bills nor ever received an approved loan.  Now the local county commissioners are depending upon the citizens to foot the bill.  Don't tell me there is a recession in this country, come to Florida and see all the visitors pumping those dollars in the economy.  Amen to this stuff.

Lets get serious now today we celebrate a couple of holidays I chose:

PENGUIN APPRECIATION DAY - I like penguins I think they are cute and wobble nice.  If I see one in Florida on the loose I will say hello and appreciate his reply.

CHEESE DAY - I love cheese but now have to watch the sodium.  My favorites are the White American Cheese not the yellow as they serve down south, tastes like Cheese Wiz to me.  How about a nice Swiss, a good Sharp Cheddar, a really smelly Provolone and others I can not mention.  Reply on your favorites.  Have a great day.

A DEAR FRIEND SENT ME THIS TO SHARE

HI GUYS AND DOLLS:

A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE SENT ME THIS AND I WANTED TO PASS IT ALONG TO ALL MY READERS, TO ME IT MAYBE JUST A MADE UP STORY BUT IT TEACHES ALL OF US A TRUE LESSON IN LIFE.  I TRY TO LEARN THESE LESSONS NOW  AS I GROW OLDER BECAUSE I KNOW I DON'T POSSESS THE QUALITIES OF LIFE THAT HIS WOMAN HAS.  I'M SURE MOST OF YOU ARE PROBABLY IN THE SAME BOAT AS ME, SO SIT BACK AND ENJOY.  THANKS TO THE PLAINS DEALER NEWSPAPER IN CLEVELAND OHIO WHERE THIS WAS PUBLISHED.

The first day of school our professor introduced himself and challenged us to get to know someone we didn't already know. I stood up to look around when a gentle hand touched my shoulder.

I turned around to find a wrinkled, little old lady beaming up at me with a smile that lit up her entire being..

She said, 'Hi handsome. My name is Rose. I'm eighty-seven years old. Can I give you a hug?'

I laughed and enthusiastically responded, 'Of course you may!' and she gave me a giant squeeze..

'Why are you in college at such a young, innocent age?' I asked.

She jokingly replied, 'I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, and have a couple of kids...'

'No seriously,' I asked. I was curious what may have motivated her to be taking on this challenge at her age.

'I always dreamed of having a college education and now I'm getting one!' she told me.

After class we walked to the student union building and shared a chocolate milkshake.

We became instant friends. Every day for the next three months we would leave class together and talk nonstop. I was always mesmerized listening to this 'time machine' as she shared her wisdom and experience with me..

Over the course of the year, Rose became a campus icon and she easily made friends wherever she went. She loved to dress up and she reveled in the attention bestowed upon her from the other students. She was living it up.

At the end of the semester we invited Rose to speak at our football banquet. I'll never forget what she taught us. She was introduced and stepped up to the podium. As she began to deliver her prepared speech, she dropped her three by five cards on the floor.

Frustrated and a little embarrassed she leaned into the microphone and simply said, 'I'm sorry I'm so jittery. I gave up beer for Lent and this whiskey is killing me! I'll never get my speech back in order so let me just tell you what I know.'

As we laughed she cleared her throat and began, ' We do not stop playing because we are old; we grow old because we stop playing.

There are only four secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day. You've got to have a dream. When you lose your dreams, you die.

We have so many people walking around who are dead and don't even know it!

There is a huge difference between growing older and growing up.

If you are nineteen years old and lie in bed for one full year and don't do one productive thing, you will turn twenty years old. If I am eighty-seven years old and stay in bed for a year and never do anything I will turn eighty-eight.

Anybody! Can grow older. That doesn't take any talent or ability. The idea is to grow up by always finding opportunity in change. Have no regrets.

The elderly usually don't have regrets for what we did, but rather for things we did not do. The only people who fear death are those with regrets..'

She concluded her speech by courageously singing 'The Rose.'

She challenged each of us to study the lyrics and live them out in our daily lives. At the year's end Rose finished the college degree she had begun all those months ago.

One week after graduation Rose died peacefully in her sleep.

Over two thousand college students attended her funeral in tribute to the wonderful woman who taught by example that it's never too late to be all you can possibly be.

When you finish reading this, please send this peaceful word of advice to your friends and family, they'll really enjoy it!

THIS IS SHORT AND SWEET AND BEWARE

THIS IS GOING TO BE SWEET AND SHORT SPEAKIES:

TODAY IS "LUNG CANCER AWARENESS DAY" AND "VANILLA CUPCAKE DAY."
MY ADVICE IS STOP SMOKING TODAY AND EAT A CUPCAKE INSTEAD. HAVE A GREAT DAY AND LISTEN TO JOEY Z.

ENJOY SOUR - DON'T BE ONE

Good Monday Morning Guys and Dolls:

Are we all fresh and ready to start the work week off with a bang? To quote a great comedy act on TV “HOMEY DON’T PLAY THAT.” Let’s face it Monday mornings are not a favorite of us working stiffs until the day we retire and don’t hear that old alarm clock ringing away. What a great day for one of the holidays we celebrate today; it is “SOUR DAY.” The kind of Sour Day we celebrate can be about sour candy, sour drinks, sour fruit or sour people. We have enough of sour people in this country and I would rather not talk about the joy they spread among us. I’d rather talk about sour gummy candies, Whiskey Sours, lemons and limes. So if you are a Guy or Doll who enjoys the good sour things in life enjoy the day. If you are one of the sour people hope you don’t dry up and rot away.

Today is also “NATIONAL BOLOGNA DAY.’’ To me bologna is a thin slice of a hot dog they taste the same to me. In fact I enjoyed a bologna sandwich last week with mustard on a nice torpedo roll. When I was a kid think every one of us ate a bologna sandwich a week for a school lunch. I remember the Oscar Mayer Wiener Truck parked across the street from Stacy’s Meat Market in South Trenton giving away samples of their products and a miniature truck whistle. Those were good old days. People have their favorite bolognas and ways of eating it fried with eggs, on a sandwich or even rolled up plain. So bologna fans have some today and enjoy.

I wish you all a great day and see you soon.

GIVE IT A THOUGHT TODAY

Happy Hump Day Speakies:

There is a holiday today, which most of us have never celebrated. We may have pondered the idea and I’m sure most of us have given it a lot of thought. Today is “LOOK BACK ON YOUR LIFE DAY.” That’s a heavy order to perform, looking back on the things you did or did not do or what if I had another chance to do it over again. As far as I go I have a bunch of things I wish I had done. To say I’m sorry when I did not, say I love you to Roe and my Boys give them a hug and kiss before I left to go out. Spend more time with my boys growing up instead of my own self-interests, I guess I could go on but you all get the drift. It’s a day to ponder and maybe change your ways, give it a try it may be the best new holiday you’ll ever celebrate.

October is also “TOMATO MONTH.” Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. I love tomatoes and surely do miss those Jersey Beefsteaks and the old Trenton Farmers Market on Spruce St. Heading down the Jersey Shore one would always run into those roadside stands filled with real Jersey tomatoes and other great vegetables and fruits fresh from the Garden State. I tried one year to grow some tomatoes down here the cherry variety came out good but the insects got the big boys. Mostly all of the tomatoes in the stores are imported and just don’t have the taste of a Jersey grown.

Have a wonderful day Guys and Dolls and as a reminder do a little thinking and maybe changing the ways a little. See you soon.

FAIR WEATHER AND HOPING FOR THE BEST

TO ALL MY SPEAKIES ALONG THE EAST COAST, MAY YOU BE SPARED ANY DANGER FROM THE ONCOMING STORM. BE PREPARED AND TAKE CARE.

DANGER, DANGER WILL ROBINSON

Happy Friday Speakies:

Just making a quick stop to wish you all a great Friday and a wonderful weekend. Hoping good weather, good friends and family make it a special one for each of you. Not sure what the weather will be like here in Florida, the forecasters are calling for storms today through Sunday. I will believe that when I see that rain falling. We really need some rain to help combat the various brush fires across the state.

This weekend we celebrate “UFO DAY”, those unidentified objects being operated by little green men. I’m a fan of the old Twilight Zone TV shows; they had some great shows about aliens, flying saucers and outer space in general. Here are some of my favorite episodes that I recommend if you like outer space thrillers:

THE LONELY

THIRD FROM THE SUN

THE INVADERS

TO SERVE MAN

THE GIFT

BLACK LEATHER JACKETS

THE MONSTERS COME TO MAPLE ST.

AND I CAN’T RECALL THE REAL NAME OF THIS ONE, BUT IT’S ABOUT THE ALIEN IN THE DINER AND PEOPLE ON A BUS.

If you have Turner Movie Classic Station on Thursday nights they have all Science Fiction movies on. If it’s a crummy weekend go rent some SCI-FI movies and relax. See you all next week. By the way if you like reading about UFO's there is a great website called UFO Center, they have reports of sightings and other interesting features. Their site is www.ufocenter.com

MIRROR, MIRROR ON THE WALL, HOPE YOU CAN'T SEE ME

Happy Hump Day Guys and Dolls:

This day signifies officially that the work week is half over. Let’s hope we all have a great day no matter at work or just relaxing. I’m always giving you the holidays and my little comments about them. Today a little wisdom that was passed on to me via e-mail I thought I would like to share with you but especially for my Dolls.

A MIRROR OR A 2-WAY GLASS?

How can you tell when you are in a room, restroom or a hotel with a true mirror or a 2-way glass? This information was given by a policewoman who gives seminars and techniques for women traveling for their safety. Just conduct a very simple test. Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is a GENUINE mirror. However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE! IT IS A 2-WAY MIRROR. Just remember this little saying: “NO SPACE, LEAVE THE PLACE.” Please pass this along to your friends and family members for their information and safety.

JoeyZ is on a roll and for this next bit of information I would like to thank my cousin Tom for sending this to me. This is regarding that little sheet of fabric softener we all throw in the dryer. It has many uses besides in the dryer so I’m going to give you a few hints that I did not know and maybe you too.

Tie a sheet through your belt loop; it repels mosquitoes during the summer season.

It takes the odor out of books and photo albums that don’t get opened too often.

Eliminate static electricity from your TV or computer screen.

Dissolves soap scum from shower doors, just clean with a sheet.

To freshen the air in your home, place a sheet in a drawer or closet.

To prevent thread from tangling, run a threaded needle through a sheet before beginning to sew.

Clean baked-on foods from a cooking pan; place a sheet in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight and sponge clean. The anti-static agent apparently weakens the bond between the food and the pan.

For those living in Florida, wet a sheet, hose down your car and wipe love bugs off easily with the wet sheet. Do not use the fragrance kind.

Well Speakies there you go with a few hints on dryer sheets. Thanks Tom for providing this information. Just so we don’t forget holidays, today is “STUPID GUY THING DAY”, so guys let’s all do something stupid to get the dolls a little perturbed. Have a great day everyone.

COURTESY ALONG WITH THE KING'S ENGLISH

Good Monday Morning Gang:

How about that a new little change in my greeting to you all. I hope everyone had a great weekend filled with lots of fun and adventure. I would like to post my thanks to my good neighbor George for helping me pressure wash our house on Saturday. The weather here has been very nice, sunny and highs near 80 degrees. Now I’m ready to start my first post of the week “The English Language, Courtesy and How We Abuse It and Can Improve It.” Don’t get excited I’m not going to preach about punctuation or diagraming sentences. I’m talking about the way we answer back when we are confronted with a question or a request from others; here are some examples on how to improve our responses:

Rosemary will call out to me from the other room JOE! My response is usually WHATTTTTT! This response does not sit well with her. My correct answer should be “YES DEAR, HOW MAY I ASSIST YOU.” Now are you getting my point? Let’s try some more and if we pass this vital information to our younger generation we may see a great improvement in courtesy and use of the English language to all.

Johnny will you please go to the store and get me some milk? The typical response would be “Why do I have to go?” Joey Z’s suggests “Mother, must I go shopping to the peasant market again?”

Bobby please take the dog out to do his duty. Typically “Why do I have to do it all the time?” Try this “Why Mother I would be glad to take Rover out for a bowel movement that would make his day more comfortable.”

An example at work, “I need these figures checked right now.” Your snappy response, “You’re kidding me right! Try “Allow me 1 hour to complete my present task, and I will be more than happy to spend the rest of the morning calculating those figures.”

Avoid a road rage situation when you are cut off by not replying, “YOU %&*%$#@## ASS.” correctly say, “Madam or Sir are you not aware the rules regarding the right of way?” “I would suggest you proceed to the nearest Motor Vehicle Office and secure a driver’s handbook. Depending how crazed the other person looks after such a response you may want get out of Dodge faster than a bat out of hell.

The pizza delivery man brings you the incorrect order, “I didn’t order garlic and anchovies, I wanted pepperoni!” Try a nice reply such as, “I never experienced the taste of that combination I may like the taste, don’t worry about the mix-up.”

Weldon have you finished that science report due tomorrow? “I’ll get started after I’m finished watching Sponge Bob.” One’s face turns red; blood boils and out comes, “Kid I’ll Sponge Bob your butt if you don’t get started NOW.” “Son I’ll be glad to tape the ending of the show, so you can finish the report and get a good night’s sleep with peace of mind."

So there you go Speakies a little language and courtesy training from Joey Z. Have a great and a wonderful evening.