MY WAY DAY AND A LITTLE SONG FROM FRANK

Good Morning Speakies:

Well another hump day has arrived and today is the start of the Lenten Season in preparation of Easter. Just yesterday it was Christmas tell me why when one starts to get older the time flies by so quickly? That’s a question like why is the sky blue?

Let’s see what observances there are today:

Ash Wednesday – The start of Lent. I remember all those Catholic services when I was an altar boy in grammar school. Good memories.

My Way Day – Sure hope so, I’m sure Sinatra is having his Way Day either upstairs or downstairs, so listen to a little tribute for Frank on this day.

World Human Spirit Day – Maybe one day that will happen.

National PTA Founders Day – Look what it has become today.

Still chilly down here but the weekend is looking nice with highs in the 70’s. I may be checking back later with some breaking news if any of the crazies are around or if something frosts my butt today. Have a great day.

HELLO TONI AND IT'S PACZKI DAY

Happy Tuesday Speakies:

I had a nice surprise yesterday, I heard from an old friend I use to work with in Jersey through Face Book, it was nice to hear from you Toni, one of the nicest people I worked with. Let’s stay in touch.

Let’s see what observances we can get bang the drum for today.

Fastnachts Day – Pennsylvania Dutch – Shrove Tuesday.

Pancake Day – I use to love them as a kid, I don’t think I’ve had pancakes in years.

Mardi Gras Day – It’s the last big day of celebration, so drink and throw beads all day and night long. Lent starts on Wednesday with Ash Wednesday.
Washington’s Birthday – Happy “B” Day Georgie.

Paczki Day - Pączek is a deep-fried piece of dough shaped into a flattened sphere and filled with confiture or other sweet filling. Pączki are usually covered with powdered sugar, icing or bits of dried orange zest. A small amount of grain alcohol (traditionally, Spiritus) is added to the dough before cooking; as it evaporates, it prevents the absorption of oil deep into the dough. I remember my grandmother making these all the time, she made hers plain with powdered sugar on top served hot, drops of remembrance are falling now from my mouth. She always called them Punchski. To have some of those days back.

Have a great day Guys and Dolls.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIZABETH

JUST WANTED TO WISH MY DAUGHTER-IN-LAW TO BE A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MANY MORE TO COME. STOLAT ELIZABETH.

IT'S LUPERCALIA, READ THE BLOG AND LOVE THE FIRST SONG

Good Day Guys and Dolls:

Well its Monday once again. I would like to welcome a new Speakie from the Ukraine who stopped by yesterday, nice to have you in our group.

I forgot to mention Sunday was Chinese New Years, “The Year of the Tiger.” For all my Chinese readers, I wish you a Happy New Year. For all you visitors coming to Florida, the weather should be warming up by mid-week and highs should be normal around Friday which is in the mid 70’s.

We have some holidays today to raise our glasses to and they are:

Lupercalia – A very ancient Roman holiday to advert evil spirits and purify the city releasing health and fertility. – For all you dolls wanting children tonight might be the night.
Susan B. Anthony Day – She got on her own Silver Dollar, congrats Susie.
Shrove Monday
National Gum Drop Day – I always liked the spiced ones.
Presidents Day – Some of you lucky stiffs are off today.

It's a busy day for JoeyZ so have a great day Speakies and be careful out there.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Good Morning All My Dolls, Little and Big,

I wanted to stop by this morning and wish all my Doll readers a “Very Happy Valentine’s Day” tomorrow. A special Valentine Wish goes out to my favorite Doll, my wife Roe, I Love You so very much and thanks for putting up with me all these years. May all of you have a great Valentine’s Day filled with love and laughter and may the moments you share with the one you love last for ages. Make sure he takes you out dinner, just kidding Guys; do what makes you both happy today.

There's one Little Doll who I want to wish a very Happy Valentine's Day to and that's my Grand Doll. Happy Valentine's Day Sweetie, I Love You.

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HEY SPEAKIES: TO ALL MY GUYS AND DOLLS, I HAVE REACHED

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AIN'T THIS A KICK IN THE HEAD

Speakies:

WARNING, WARNING, DANGER, DANGER. That’s just to get your attention. Breaking news out of Tallahassee, Florida our great state capital. The National Weather Service has advised that a storm moving across Texas will reach the Gulf of Mexico by late tonight and hit northern Florida by Friday morning. There is a 40 to 60% chance of snow accumulating up to an inch. This may also be mixed with rain.

I had to bring this story to you to make those transplants who still love snow they still have a chance of seeing it. Have a good night Snowbirds.

WELCOME MALAYSIA

JUST WANTED TO WELCOME A NEW SPEAKIE FROM MALAYSIA.

NATIONAL SHUT-IN DAY

Good Morning Guys and Dolls:

Hoping all of you will have a great Thursday, no matter what you will be doing. To our Northern Speakies enjoy the white stuff and take it easy with all the shoveling. We have several observances to raise our glasses to today:

Be Electrific Day – Amaze the world with your personality; don’t stick your fingers in any sockets.

Pro-Sports Wives Day – What about having a Working Wives Day or just a Wives Day, I’ll get one started.

Satisfied Staying Single Day – If you like it, this is Your Day to celebrate.

National Shut-In Visitation Day – Remember the Shut-ins always, you may have a mother, father or grandparents in a nursing or rehab home. Pay them a visit if only for a few moments. They may not recognize you but will feel your presence and your love. I know my grandmother spent the last years of her life in a nursing home and I wish I had visited her more. Our dog Luee was selected as a visitation dog to nursing homes and a place here called “Give Kids The World”, he cheered quite a few seniors and the youngsters with terminal illnesses. I always called him our “Cheer Dog.”

I’ll be checking the local news for any breaking Florida news, the crazies have been quite the last week. See ya later.

HAPPY WEDNESDAY SPEAKIES

Hello Speakies:

Just wanted to stop by early and say Happy Hump Day to you all. I've got some duties to take care of today so my stay will be short and sweet. Enjoy your day and be careful out there. For all my Northern Speakies, be careful digging out of that snow and be careful in general. See you on Thursday.