WELCOME TO JUNE 13 SPEAKIES

GOOD MORNING ALL,

For those Guys and Dolls celebrating their birthdays or wedding anniversaries or any other anniversary on this day, my best wishes go out to you.

Lets see what is popping as far as holidays today:

WEED YOUR GARDEN DAY - I have a small flower garden and the rest of my flowers and plants are in pots.  Now for my lawn, it gets so hot that the grass dries out and various bugs attack the my lawn.   My lawn has weeds, as long as they blend in and are green that is fine with me.  Getting to old to bend over and pick weed.  That was my summer job for my parent's flower beds and garden.

LOBSTER DAY - I love lobster especially when it is served on our cruises and free,  If I purchased lobster tails from a seafood store to cook at home, there would be trouble, I know that for sure.  I'll save my cravings for another day or when I am invited for a lobster feast.

For us droppers of the world, today we celebrate "KITCHEN KLUTZES OF AMERICA DAY."  I'm a klutz in any room of our house, especially with potato chips on the floor or ice from the refrigerator going all over the place.  Have no fear for today we are allowed to be klutzes in general with no reprimand from the little lady of the house.  Some of you heard various names to this holiday such as butterfingers, dub, lummox and spaz.  Ignore those words on this day and if you break a dish, grab the glue or make it a mosaic piece of art.

TURKEY LOVER'S MONTH - I love turkey on Thanksgiving but with only two of us in the house we prepare a few Cornish Game Hens with all the fixings.  Another favorite of mine is a roasted hot turkey sandwich with tons of gravy, mashed potatoes and peas.

GET HUNGRY SPEAKIES AND HAVE A SAFE DAY.

WELCOME TO JUNE 11

Good Morning Guys and Dolls,

Let's get a little information about the month of June.  It is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, containing 30 days.  June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, wife of Jupiter who is equivalent to the Greek goddess Hera.  Those Romans and Greeks sure worshiped a number of gods and goddess.

Here is one for you in June we celebrate "Global Orgasm Day."  It was an action originally scheduled for December 2006, to coincide with the end of solstice.   The idea was that participants around the world should have an orgasm during this day, thinking of peace to emit positive energy to our planet.  I don't think I had one that day, blame me for the negative energy.

"National Hug Day" is celebrated this day.  Give the ones you love a big hug and maybe a kiss or two.  Every time I see my good old working buddy, Johnny A., I always get a big man hug.  Thanks John.

"National Auto Services Professional Day".  If they are honest, I wish them the best.  For you bad boys out there you get crap.  My son Joe was a Ford, Lincoln and Mercury mechanic for 9 years until another owner bought the dealership and let them all go.  It's a tough job but I was always proud on him and the job he did.  To this day, he still works on my car when needed.

As far as food goes today, it is "National German Chocolate Cake Day."  I'm not a big fan of cakes, but I'll take a moist plain chocolate cake any day.

Have a great day Speakies, talk to you soon.

HAPPY MONDAY MORNING SPEAKIES

GOOD MORNING GANG,

Hope all is well and everyone enjoyed the weekend.  Today, is a little history lesson, so let's get started.

HELLO MOMMY:

1836 - Yamaoka Tesshu - Great Japanese swordsman and master of Kendo.

1922 - Judy Garland - Actress/Singer starred in many movies, most famous, "The Wizard of Oz."  Toto we're not in Kansas anymore.

1932 - Gardner McKay - To me a good actor, he starred in a TV series in the late 50's called "Adventures in Paradise."  He wore a Tiki God around his neck and that became a craze to wear one at that time.  I bought mine on the boardwalk at Seaside Heights, NJ.  Look up his name on the net and maybe you will recognize his face and the TV Show.

1933 - F. Lee Bailey, attorney in the Sam Shepard murder case.  The one-armed man.

I THINK THESE GUYS WENT UP BUT I COULD BE WRONG:

1946 - Jack Johnson, 1'st Black Heavyweight Champion, dies in car crash.

1971 - Michael Rennie, actor, remember the movie, "The Day the Earth Stood Still."  He played the spaceman Klaatu.  Who can't remember that famous line told to the robot Gort?  "KLAATU BARADA NIKTO.

STUFF THAT HAPPENED TODAY:

1610 - 1'st Dutch settlers arrive from New Jersey to colonize Manhattan Island.  I could still hear those first words spoken, "This place ain't got no Tomato Pies."

1752 - Ben Franklin's kite struck by lightening, sends Dr. Emmett Brown, to the future to await the arrival of Marty McFly.

1985 - Coca Cola announces they are bringing back their 99-year-old formula.  Goes better with rum.

Get back to work Guys and Dolls, have a nice day and stay safe.

GOOD MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS

WELCOME TO JUNE 5 SPEAKIES,

What do we know about June?  June in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to December in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.  Personally I'd rather celebrate Christmas in the colder weather rather than 95 degrees.  The June birthstone is the Pearl, hell I never found one in an oyster, so no big stone for me.  The flower for June is the Rose.

HOLIDAYS TODAY:

TEACHER'S DAY - Boy I bet they feel good that this teaching year is over soon.  I am sure the kids do also.  When I was in grammar school, I loved the last few days.  Actually I hated grammar school, but really enjoyed high school.

NATIONAL GINGER BREAD DAY - HATE GINGER BREAD PERIOD.  That is it for today, I have to get ready for a medical check up,  Have a great day.  I'm working on a new post called "Human Body Wars."  Sounds interesting but when I post it, I know you'll think I am crazy or from some planet far, far away. Maybe I am.

HAPPY JUNE 4 GUYS AND DOLLS

Good Morning Readers,

Just want to remind all you readers, sign-up as followers and you all can post a comment on any of my posts.  Going to make this a short one today, so lets get started.

Weird Holidays for June:

What's the first thing you think of when you hear the word "June"? Many of us think of weddings because, June is known for the large number of marriages that occur over the course of the month. June is named after Juno (Hera). Juno was the goddess of marriage and a married couple's household, so some consider it good luck to be married in this month." So you see we celebrate marriage in the month of June- but did you know we also celebrate Old Maid's Day today.  Roe and I got married in May and celebrated our 35th Anniversary.

JUNE MONTHLY HOLIDAYS:

SEAFOOD LOVER'S MONTH - We are now talking my kind of food, yes fish and I love it.  My favorites are:  Shrimp any way you make it, I'll' eat it, friend, cocktail, peal and eat and any kind of macaroni with shrimp.  Flounder or Fluke a great fish to fry in a beer batter or baked.  The same goes for Cod which is a great Polish fish served on Christmas Eve.  Give me Lobster, Crab, Blue fish, Mussels Marinara, Smoked White fish, Sardines, Clams Casino and many more.  One of my favorites which now is just a once-in-awhile treat is Pickled Herring in a jar or as us Polaks call it Shedzie.  This is the month to enjoy your seafood.

ICE TEA MONTH - I usually make a couple pitchers of Ice Tea a week.  We like Peach Ice Tea, which has a good taste. I remember my Grandmother and Mom brewing tea on the stove and than putting ice cubes, sugar and serving it.  My dad drank that like water.

CHEESE DAY - I love Provolone, that great Italian cheese that smells like dirty sweat socks.  One has to acquire a taste for it and I did.  Roe grew up on that cheese and got me hooked.  Love white American cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, Gouda, Cottage Cheese and many more.

Have a great day Guys and Dolls and as always, "be careful out there." 

HAPPY MAY 30 SPEAKIES

Good Morning Guys and Dolls,

The month of May is almost over, so before it's over lets see some celebrations:

 National Asparagus Month - Asparagus is a flowering plant species in the genus Asparagus from which the vegetable known as asparagus is obtained. It is native to most of Europe, northern Africa and western Asia, and is now widely cultivated as a vegetable crop.  I love this stuff and only for the tips, well done with some melted butter.

This week we honor the "PICKLE" the one thing Roe hates to see on her plate if ever delivered at a restaurant.  For me, I love pickles, Kosher like the ones I enjoyed at Lisook's Deli on Brunswick Ave.  Give me Polish pickles, sweet pickles and all the rest and Joey Z will enjoy them.

MAY 30 HOLIDAYS:

MY BUCKET HAS A HOLE IN IT DAY - What can I do about it, put my finger in the hole like the little kid at the dam in Holland.  No way, So Sorry.

WATER A FLOWER DAY - Down here and when not in the rainy season, one must water the plants on a regular basis.  Roe just purchased me one of those shrieking hoses as seen on TV.  Works great and is really light for me to use being my lifting abilities are limited.

AMERICAN GRUMP DAY OUT - Go out and be a real Grouch today and enjoy.  I would say what I would like to do, except I probably would offend readers.

MINT JULEP DAY - A mint julep is traditionally made with four ingredients: mint leaf, bourbon, sugar and water.  It is traditionally, spearmint is the mint of choice used in Southern states, and in  Kentucky. I guess it goes good with the Kentucky Derby and that song, "My Old Kentucky Home."

HAVE A GREAT DAY AND BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.

GOOD MORNING SPEAKIES

Good Morning Guys and Dolls,

Those fishing pictures will be posted soon and would like to say thanks for a great week fishing with my Good Buddy Joey G and my sons Joey and Jeff.  Thanks for giving the old man a great time.  I can't believe that May is almost over so let us catch up on the holidays and foods we missed.

MAY IS THE NATIONAL RESPECT FOR CHICKEN MONTH - There are two dishes I love that Roe creates, one is a thin chicken parm and the other is a chicken thigh dish with all kinds of good stuff.  I never ask a women for her secret recipes.  The rest of chicken you can have and enjoy.

CLEAN AIR MONTH -  Now that is harder to breath for many reasons, I have one complaint.  The A-Holes in Congress who still don't believe in global warming and doing nothing maybe one or two bills.  I also hold all those companies who did not protect their employees from hazardous materials and fumes.  To the Vietnam Vets tell the government thanks for "Agent Orange."  We should have left that sh-t hole earlier.

THE FOURTH WEEK OF MAY WE HONOR FROZEN YOGURT WEEK -  Pretty good substitute for ice cream.  I tried and liked Publix's Vanilla and Chocolate frozen yogurt.  Very smooth and tasty.

NATIONAL SHOE WEEK - Does anyone one know how many shoes and styles you had throughout the years?  This is what I remember:

Baby Shoes.
Slipper.s
Flip Flops - always hated them...
Roman Sandals - gave me blisters on my heels.
Sneakers all kinds of styles and colors.
Penny Loafers..
Buckskin Shoes (Thanks Pat Boone).
Desert Boots - one of my favorites, just saw them at Target but in canvas.
Service Shoes -  Both dress and boots for every day use and for those special dress and parade day a pair of Patent Leather dress shoes.
Disco platform shoes.  Now as I am aging in life it is those sneakers made with those bands of Velcro. 

MAY 29, WE CELEBRATE THE FOLLOWING:

PINK FLAMINGO DAY -  Beautiful birds in person to see, come to Florida and enjoy.  Now Roe and I have had plastic Pink Flamingo,s always in front of our house.  Enough said this subject.

JOHN F. KENNEDY'S BIRTHDAY - Great American President born this date in 1917.  My Dad met him in person while working at the New Jersey Governor's Mansion while he was running against "Tricky Dick Nixon."  His motorcade passed our house while heading to the train station.  Brunswick Ave. was crowded with more people than five Super Bowls.  Great president, but like the great ones, there is always someone out there being an idiot.

COQ AU VIN DAY - Is a French braise of chicken cooked with wine, lardons, mushrooms and with options of garlic added.  Stick it with the other chicken stuff I don't want to eat.

HAVE A GREAT DAY SPEAKIES.

HAPPY MAY 15 SPEAKIES

A GOOD HUMP DAY MORNING TO YOU ALL,

On this day of May, we celebrate "National Nylon Stocking Day."  One of the sexiest things a man could dream about.  Garter belts, brief panties, a short nighty and I'm in heaven.  Tell me Guys you don't like this and Joey Z will call you a liar.  Sit back and dream Guys or go into action.

OVER THE RAINBOW DAY - Florida has some beautiful and even double rainbows after a summer storm.  One must be here to enjoy its beauty.  Otherwise we go searching for Dorothy and Toto, this ain't Kansas anymore.

NATIONAL EMPLOYEES HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY - Yes, keeping busting their chops to keep a buffed body like the executives who can afford those days of a gym and personal trainer.  This is followed by a round of golf and a few Martini's at the 19th Hole Bar and Grill.  Pay for their health care coverage so their families can make a living to survive.  Just like the local tourist places in Florida, part-time only and no benefits, I hope Corporate is happy, they own your soul.  Just bend over and say thank you sir, may I have another.

DINOSAUR DAY -  If you want to treat your little ones to dinosaurs and are in the Orlando area, head down to Tampa on I-4.  Plenty of signs directing you to "Dinosaur World", just right of the exit.  There is also a great winery down the road.

CHOCOLATE CHIP DAY - I'll take mine in ice cream or in a chocolate chip cookie.

May is Salad Month - My favorites are a nice Caesar Salad made at table side with all the ingredients that I desire. A nice Cobb Salad is enjoyable also or anything I can create at a salad bar.

SALSA MONTH - One of the best salsa's Roe and I ever had was at Azecta D' Oro, near Orlando. The freshness of their tasty salsa with their hot chips are great. I purchase local store brand salsa or picante sauce to put over burgers and my potato chips.  Sorry but I am addicted and by the way my son Jeff's makes a great salsa too.

Have a great Wednesday and maybe the Zip will do my job tomorrow.  Better give him a call.

HAPPY HUMP DAY GUYS AND DOLLS

Good Morning Speakies,

I guess I am having a bit of a brain fart memory this week, forgetting all about certain holidays in May, but today I will honor May 7 and 8.

May 7:

National Hoagie Day - I love Italian hoagies.  Back in Trenton the best were made by Italian Peoples Bakery and to me the WaWa on the corner of Liberty St. and Morris Ave.  Down in Florida we have Subway, Firehouse and a few more chain shops.  The best I've had down here was from Publix's Grocery Store.  A nice Italian sub fill with boiled ham, Coppola, Provolone cheese and I order hard Salami with mine.  They top that baby off with lettuce, tomato, jalapeno peppers, oil and vinegar. or the same hoagie with Boar's Head Meats if desired.  WaWa stores have recently opened here and their sandwiches can't compare to Publix.

Scale Day - What a great holiday to celebrate following eating a hoagie, just thought I would mention the pounds one may gain slamming down a large hoagie.

Tuba Day - Great for marching bands or big bands not one of my favorite instruments to listen to.

May 8:

No Sock Day - Most of the people down in Florida wear no socks or those little ankle socks.  Me I prefer regular sweat socks or if I'm just outside no socks at all.  A funny memory came to me back in high school we wore the button down shirts, Bermuda shorts and Penny loafers with no socks.

National Teacher and Red Cross Day - I combined them both.  They deserve the recognition and thanks from everyone in the US and across the world.

Have a great day.

HAPPY THURSDAY SPEAKIES

Good Morning Guys and Dolls,

Yesterday, I completely forgot it was May 1'st and the beginning of a new month.  Let's hit those holidays for yesterday and today if they have any interest.  First of all we think of May flowers after those April showers, down here in Florida we need showers, but the wet season is approaching.  For you May birthday people your birthstones are the Emerald and Agate, meaning love and success.

Let me start off with May 1:

HAWAIIAN LEI DAY - I got a few leis in my day and get that dirty smirk off your faces.  Roe had leis at my surprise retirement party last July.  There may have been more at restaurants but right now I can't recall any of the occasions.  There is a Hawaiian lore that if you are leaving by ship and throw your lei into the ocean and if it floats back to shore you will be back if not, be grateful you visited the islands.

CHEERIOS MAKE THE SCENE - My favorite breakfast cereal debuted in 1941.  Now there are so many varieties made of Cheerios, just enjoy them as I do.

SAVE A RHINO DAY - I am not a big game hunter or a hunter in general.  Be kind to a rhino if you go hunting in Africa and if you see Ramar of the Jungle tell him Joey Z said hello.  Who was Ramar?  Look him it up on IMDB.

As for food, yesterday was Chocolate Parfait Day.  Some of the best parfaits I've ever enjoyed was back in Trenton, on Route 33 in a place called "The Parfait House."  Good food and ice cream in general.  I liked the Cherry parfait the best.

May 2'nd:

PLAY YOUR UKULELE DAY - I will not touch this day except that it is a perfect Hawaiian instrument to listen to.  Here are a few surprises on people who played the Ukulele:  Elvis (Yes he has left the building), George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Marlon Brando, Pierce Bronson, Bob Hope and Steve Martin to name a few.  Check out the web and you will be surprised who played this instrument.

BROTHER AND SISTER DAY - I'm an only child, so I can not officially celebrate this day.  To all my Speakies who have brothers or sisters, call them or see them today.  You are lucky.

TAKE A BABY TO LUNCH DAY - Some people will hate me for this but taking babies to restaurants, movies or on cruises is strictly too much for the little ones and their parents to bear.  We'vd had babies many times near us at restaurants while dining. All they did was cry and scream and we could not have a conversation with our companions.  We go out to dinner for conversation and relaxation.  Here's my idea, make a picnic lunch and go to the park and enjoy.  That is my opinion.

Have a great day and a wonderful evening.

GOOD THURSDAY MORNING SPEAKIES

Hello Guys and Dolls,

I hope you all enjoyed my cruise review and the pictures that Roe posted.  Now it is back to regular business, doctor visits and work around the house.  Forget that stuff today, let's check out some holidays for today.

LICENSE PLATE DAY -  I think New Jersey has had the same plates since I left the Garden State 22 years ago.  Now Florida comes up with a new plate every year.  Save This and That, honoring  other things, along with sports college, pro and I'm sure the next will be Little League plates.  Enough Florida enough.

NATIONAL TELEPHONE DAY - Ma Bell as come a long way.  As a little kid I remember the old rotary phones with party lines.  Later came the wall phones and desk phones with push buttons.  Now we have all the latest technology every created, so enjoy.  At least you don't have to crank the phone on the wall and ask for Clara to connect you.

TEACH YOU CHILDREN TO SAVE DAY - In this day and age not a bad idea to put those pennies and change in a big water jug for later in life.  Open that account soon it's money in the bank for those little ones.

BLT MONTH - Now there is a sandwich old Joey Z has not enjoyed in a long time and if was not for the salty bacon I would have one right now.  My favorite is white toast, iceberg lettuce shredded, nice ripe tomatoes, maybe a little Boar's Head turkey and mayo.  It has to been cut in fours with toothpicks in each one.

FRESH FLORIDA TOMATO MONTH - Every tomato I purchased at our local grocery is not from Florida.  Now find some home grown tomatoes you have a deal.  I still prefer the Jersey Beefsteak Tomatoes, but all tomatoes you still need a little salt for flavor.

My man Zippy forgot to mention yesterday was Pigs in the Blanket Day or as us Polaks call them Golumoki.  Soft cabbage filled with meat and rice and covered in tomato soup like Granny and Mom made usually every Sunday.  Sure miss those days.  Have a great day and a wonderful evening.

GOOD MORNING BIRD LOVERS

HELLO SPEAKIES,

It is a lovely day for all you Ornithologists (Bird Watchers).  With the warmer weather on the way, soon the Robin will be in sight for you to observe, along with all your other feathered friends.  Today is actually, "DRAW A PICTURE OF A BIRD DAY."  Great idea to do with the little ones today, draw pictures and the refrigerator is the perfect frame for them.

 MILK IN GLASS BOTTLES DAY - Do you remember those days?  I have a brief memory of my grandmother having milk delivered to her door on a semi-weekly schedule.  As I recall it was the Chambersburg Dairy Company who delivered the milk.  The tops were sealed with a paper cover which you used again to reseal the milk to keep if fresh.  Maybe somewhere this tradition lives on, if any if you readers know, please post a comment.

NATIONAL GUITAR WEEK - I've had my share of guitars around the house.  For me I have no rhythm nor musical ability anywhere in my body.  My son Jeff, always enjoyed listening to my Father-in-Law play his guitar and sing.  As Jeff grew older he took some lessons, but really self-taught himself.  He even started two bands and my other son Joey learned on his own to play the drums.  Practice for their band Jersey Duty occurred every week at our house.  They played in local clubs in the greater Orlando area and really enjoyed the experience.  Since Jeff moved away he still has his music room filled with guitars and a drum set.  He is currently teaching my granddaughter how to play the guitar and she sounds pretty good as a learner.

NATIONAL FROG MONTH - I have never seen so many frogs in my life when we moved to Florida.  We have the regular toads and one of our favorites, the tree frog. This green nightly creature  jumped all over the outside of your house and made a distinguished sound.  Once we found one in our toilet bowl, Roe took a great picture of  Mr. Tree Frog, just hanging on the inside.  So pay honor to our little friends today.

GRILLED CHEESE MONTH - Who does not love a good grilled cheese sandwich.  There are so many varieties of cheese everyone has their favorite to make a sandwich.  On our honeymoon in Aruba, Roe enjoyed a grilled cheese sandwich made with Gouda cheese.  I can't recall if it also included ham or not.  My favorite is made with good old American White Cheese and with or without tomato on white bread.  Give me that sandwich and a hot cup of tomato soup and I'm in heaven.  So if it is a chilly day up North, I hope that sandwich and soup idea sounds good enough for you Dolls to make today for lunch or dinner.

That's all for me today, have a wonderful day and evening.  Thanks for stopping by.

HELLO SPEAKIES

GOOD MORNING AND THIS IS JERSEY SPEAKING, HOW YOU GUYS DOIN?

This month we celebrate check your "BATTERIES MONTH."  Check those flashlights, fire alarms, car batteries, remote control batteries or whatever you have in your house that requires our little buddies.  This is very important to save lives and in emergency situations.  Just do it today!  If you miss your favorite show on the tube, it won't be my fault.

WORLD RAT DAY - There is no way I'm playing the Pied Piper today for rats. I don't care about mice or rats, don't let them near me.

KIDS KICK BUTT DAY -  I don't mean the rear ends of bullies but I would agree to a holiday should they ever create one.  These are the children who say, "NO CIGARETTES  FOR ME." Please parents have a talk with your children regarding the effects of smoking.  As I told you before, I started young and suffered from bladder cancer.  Do it today Guys and Dolls, and even stop yourself.

NATIONAL CORDON BLEU DAY -  The first time Roe and I ever ate and enjoyed Cordon Bleu was on our honeymoon in Aruba.  We stayed at the Manchebo Beach Resort.  For time period it was one of the finest resorts in Aruba.  They had a great restaurant called "THE FRENCHMAN'S STEAKHOUSE."  They had a great menu, good food and a neat bar.  The steaks were served perfect and for our honeymoon we will always remember the resort and the first time we ate Cordon Bleu.
Check out the information about Cordon Bleu and the net.

That is it for today Speakies. Have a great day Guys and Dolls and please be stay safe out there.

HAPPY HUMP DAY GUYS AND DOLLS

GOOD MORNING ALL,

Well it is half-time for the working crowd this week and let it be a great day for "ya'll", that's the Southern way on saying you all.  Up North, "you guys" comes from New Jersey and in Pennsylvania people say "you'ns."  I may have spelled it wrong so if there are any Pennsylvanians out there please correct me.

The first week after Easter we celebrate "NATIONAL EGG SALAD MONTH."  I've been a fan of egg salad since I was a youngster.  My Mother and Grandmother made some mean tasting egg salad on white toast with lettuce and tomato.  The egg salad sandwich is a great summer favorite, not heavy and it is healthy for you.  My version of favorite egg salad sandwiches is as follows.  Perfect hard boiled eggs, pickle relish, mayo and ground pepper.  Mix the ingredients and serve on slices on toasted pumpernickel bread or a good Italian round hard roll.

Some holidays for today are, "NATIONAL WORK PLACE NAPPING DAY."  I caught myself napping a few times when I worked, eyes getting heavy, a yawn and then those eyes become shut and you are in dream land for a few minutes.  Take a little snooze today and make this holiday a real celebration for you.  WARNING DON'T LET THE SUITS CATCH YOU!

WORLD PARTY DAY - I'd like to think one day there will be a World Party Day but with all the hate and evil now, just seems impossible.

TWEED DAY - A tweed sports-coat was my favorite, especially if it had patches on the elbows.  Tweed hats are great and I always made sure I had one when I lived up North.  Now "Boss Tweed", was a different subject.

Today we honor "CHOCOLATE MOUSSE."  A very light and tasty dessert and remember Dolls, everyone has their own little dish to enjoy.  Good Hump Day to all and be careful out there.

HAPPY TUESDAY GUYS AND DOLLS

HELLO SPEAKIES,

Hoping you all had a relaxing Monday evening.  I know a lot of you workers out there are tired from working on Monday, but I have a holiday for you to enjoy tomorrow, April 3.  "DON'T GO TO WORK, UNLESS IT'S FUN DAY."  If your work place is not one of occasional fun, jokes and laughter, my advice is to stay home and have fun.

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL - Each year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees for Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC.  The annual celebration pays honor to the lasting friendship between the United States and Japan.  This lasted until World War II began however, the sands of time has erased any hard feelings and the close relationship with Japan continues today.  A batch of 2,000 diseased trees arrived in 1910.  Through the coordination of our governments, Dr. Jokichi Takamine, a world famous chemist and Dr. David Fairchild of the U.S. Department of Agriculture solved the problem, more trees arrived and were planted once again.

YO-YO DAY - Another fun toy I could never master.  I could only stand there and make it go up and down for a short period of time. Other kids were walking the dog and all those other tricks, the yo-yo became a toy I could live without.

Going to make this a short post today as other duties are calling to me.  Have a great day and enjoy.

HAPPY THURSDAY GUYS AND DOLLS

GOOD MORNING SPEAKIES: 

I found an interesting monthly holiday in March called, "HUMORISTS ARE ARTISTS MONTH".  Being that I wrote a book containing satirical material along with writing this blog, I consider myself an artist. Hey, I have to consider myself something so allow me to enjoy the day and just humor me.

HOT TUB DAY - Having your own hot tub is great but I dislike sharing those hot tubs on cruise ships or resorts.  With your own hot tub you know who goes in and what you won't catch in the form of germs or other things that make your skin crawl.  I've seen kids at resorts in hot tubs and not caring if they just finished playing in the sand then jump right into the tub.   Parents your children should not even be allowed in an adult hot tub.  That is all I'm saying about this subject like it or not.

WEED APPRECIATION DAY - At one time in my life I did appreciate a little weed once in a great moon but that was back in the late 60's and early 70's.  I don't appreciate weeds in my lawn but with the dry weather and no rain, weeds are the only green things that are growing now.

ESKIMO PIE DAY - Eskimo Pie is a brand name for vanilla ice cream covered with chocolate, then wrapped in foil.  It is sold by various ice cream manufacturers in different shapes and names.  A good summer treat for the entire family.  What the heck, have some tonight.

SOMETHING ON A STICK DAY - Are we talking about food on a stick or something else?  I'll go for the food idea.  Now a stick can also mean a skewer.  Roe on occasions makes shrimp on a wooden stick with a Teriyaki glaze.  One can also classify Sheska Bobs as food on a stick served with a variety of meat or a roasted pig perhaps (but on a real larger stick).  One can just have veggies, like onions, green peppers or squash on a skewer cooking on the grill.  For dessert marshmallows over a camp fire is a favorite to many.

Enough for today Guy and Dolls, I wish you all a pleasant day.

WEEKEND WISHES GUYS AND DOLLS

HAPPY FRIDAY TO MY SPEAKIES,

As always I wish you a great Friday and the best for the weekend ahead.  The weather up North should be taking a turn for the better but March is a funny weather month and I hope the warmth should be with you.  Let's see what is happening today.

NATIONAL GOOF OFF DAY - That's for me now, retirement is a goof off all year long.  Let me tell you a secret, goof off all you want today, it's allowed.  Enjoy it but just remind your bosses Joey Z said it is Okay to do.

ROLLER COASTER DAY - I have never been a big fan of roller coasters.  Roe and my son Joey are roller coaster crazies.  Roe not so much these days, but that son of ours loves them.  He has been to several parks and has ridden the best made.  Happy that you enjoyed them the Joey and I know Elizabeth likes them too.  The most scary roller coaster that I have ridden was the Wild Mouse at Seaside Heights, NJ, which is no longer exists on the pier due to Hurricane Sandy.  Another one, not considered a roller coaster; but the Tower of Terror at Disney is one that really scared me with those sudden drops.  So for all you coaster fans get out and enjoy the coasters near you over this weekend or the weeks to come.

NATIONAL BADMINTON DAY - Badminton is a racquet sport played by singles or doubles who take positions on an opposite half of a court, just like tennis.  The players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their rackets over the net to score the points.  It was a fun game to play for me at picnics or in our backyard as a kid and 21 was the winning number to get to win the match. 

WORLD DAY FOR WATER - I remember watching an old Humphrey Bogart movie called "Sahara", a World War II movie about the desert and a tank crew along with other survivors trying to find water to live.  I hope the world never suffers from the lack of water, the results would be too much to imagine.

NATIONAL BAVARIAN CREPE DAY - To me they are filled pancakes.  Give me a cream filled donut any day.

Have a great weekend.

HAPPY MARCH 21

GOOD MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS,

Thanks to Zippy for filling in for me yesterday, it is great having a partner in crime that can make you laugh.  There are some holidays I would like to honor today, so lets get started.

NATIONAL DANCE DAY - Roe and I loved to dance back in the 70's in the various clubs we went to and even in my apartment.  Disco was the rage back then and we enjoyed it.  Once in awhile today we do a few spins in our house only to a slower pace I wish we could do more.  Roe can still shake those hips.  Dancing with Roe was one of my favorite memories, she knew what to do and I just followed.  My Dad loved the Polka and I can still see him dancing with Mom at all those Polish weddings.  When Roe and I were married, she had one request from my Dad to do a slow dance with her.  He did it and made her day.  Thanks Dad.

NATIONAL SINGLE PARENTS DAY - My heart goes out to you for trying to raise your children the best you can.  Be proud this day and every day.

NATIONAL TEENAGER DAY - Hey we were all there once and being a teenager is not easy for them or for you.  Try to understand them, reach out and advise them on the right and wrongs of life.  Let them be teenagers and give them your trust.  I know it's hard at times but we all have to do the best we can.  I say to you teenagers be grateful to your parents, be careful, choose wisely and enjoy your years.

NATIONAL FLOWER DAY - Okay Guys this is the day to go out and buy some flowers for your Dolls.  End of subject.

 As far as food goes today we honor the "FRENCH BREAD."  Roe and I love crispy bread that makes a great French Dip sandwich, which we crave once in awhile.  I have to say we prefer those Italian loaves of bread they are delicious.  I'm sorry Frenchmen, but Italian bread and hard rolls are our favorites.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day and evening.  Remember what you read today and apply it to your lives.

HAPPY SAINT JOSEPH'S DAY

GOOD MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS,

Today is Saint Joseph's Day as celebrated in Western Christianity.  Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, his feast day has the rank of a solemnity in the Roman Catholic Church.  It is a feast in the provinces of the Anglican Communion and a feast or festival in the Lutheran Church.  Saint Joseph's Day is the Patronal Feast Day for Poland.  It is also Father's Day in some Catholic countries, mainly Spain, Portugal and Italy.  So I say to my son Joseph and all my Guys out there with the same name, "HAPPY SAINT JOSEPH' DAY".  I want to say "Thank you Danuta", for always remembering my name day at work, she is such a sweet person.  Us Polaks know our stuff.

This month we celebrate the First Day of Spring which usually falls between March 19 and March 24.  This year it falls on March 20.  Start getting those flowers ready to plant, which reminds me to do the same.  It is one of the labors of my life, small but still enjoyed the most.  We also honor "EARTH DAY" this month.  For those who do not believe in saving our planet all I have to say is, "DON'T BE AN ASS."  Global warming is effecting this Earth of ours and we should do as much as possible to prevent further pollution and destruction.

NATIONAL SPRING WEEK FEVER - Guys and Dolls gone wild will hit our beaches soon with most of the colleges celebrating Spring Break.  All I have to say is stay safe, too many news stories last year of binge drinking, car accidents and students falling to their death over a hotel railings.

POULTRY DAY - That's right honor the chicken, turkey and ducks we all eat year around.  Of the mentioned by favorite is the Turkey and usually I eat it just once a year on Thanksgiving or around that date.  I love chicken soup but had enough chicken meals in my life.  Forget duck, had it for dinner on a cruise, it was too greasy for me and sent it back.  Now Peking Duck is a different story.

THE SWALLOWS RETURN TO SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO DAY - The American Cliff Swallow is a migratory bird that spends its winters in Goya, Argentina but makes the 6,000 mile trek north to the warmer climes of the American Southwest in the spring time.  According to legend, the birds, who have visited the San Juan Capistrano area, the first took refuge at the Mission.  The Mission's location is ideal for the swallows to nest with a constant supply of water and bugs.  The young birds are well protected inside the ruins of the old stone church.

There Speakies a little history this day.  I may turn over the writing tomorrow to the Zip, if he can come up with some of his quips.  Have a wonderful day and great evening.

HAPPY WEDNESDAY SPEAKIES

GOOD MORNING GUYS AND DOLLS,

Going to make this a short post, I have a pacemaker test today and I will be driving to the City Beautiful, Orlando, Florida, right!!!  Better news is that I will be attending my former place of employment tomorrow for their annual "Soup Cook-off Day."  I missed the chili cook-off but soup is  a favorite of mine and the group makes a batch of delicious varieties of soup of which I shall mention in another post.

OPEN YOUR UMBRELLA INDOOR TODAY - I've heard that it is bad lack so I open mine in the screen room which is still considered to me outdoors.  Don't let the spirits get you.

EAR MUFF DAY - How many of us wore those ear muffs as a kid against the cold weather?  I know I had several pairs throughout my younger days.  I even remember the colors, brown, blue and black.  The only thing I warn you about today is that if you see a person wearing ear muffs on a hot day, BEWARE.

GOOD SAMARITAN DAY - Do all you can to help those in need.  We have a Good Samaritan Community where we live and they accept old clothes and items the people need.  Those who reside there are elderly, some in perfect health and some in need of constant care.  Those items are sold to the public to help them with expenses for the community.  God Bless and keep up the good work.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO UNCLE SAM - Old Mr. Whiskers was born in 1830 and has been an inspiration to us all.  Uncle Sam needed you in World War I, World War II and in all the conflicts our men and women have fought for it. Happy Birthday Uncle Sam and remember his most famous cry, "I WANT YOU BALBOA."  Just kidding!

Tomorrow is "NATIONAL POTATO CHIP DAY", and my comments will be heard.  Have a great day.