One of our new routines brought this song to my attention,. Maybe you'll like it as much as I did. WISH YOU THE BEST by Lewis Capaldi.
Wish You the Best. lyrics...
and if they weren't enough Airport: Wish you the Best to have those wet eyes this version was filmed at the International Arrivals
Many moons ago Natureman and I went on a cruise. I know what you're thinking, And you are correct- Natureman was not the cruise type but I thought if one might be comfortable for him it would be visiting Alaska known for its nature filled with mountains, glaciers, natural waterways, and forests. Number two would be the ship would be filled with Master Gardeners as they were holding their international meeting aboard.
One major glitch existed and that was on the last night of the cruise was the beginning of the holiest of days for the Jewish faith, the day of Repentance, Yom Kippur. There was no way we could not be in services. I got online and found out there was one of Canada's oldest synagogues in Victoria where we would be our last night. After a couple of emails. I found out we could attend their service. So while the Master Gardeners toured Victoria's Butchart Gardens, we were praying.
I had always thought one day we should return and see Butchart Gardens. I now have that opportunity but unfortunately, Natureman is not around to enjoy it with me but I'll enjoy it for the both of us.
I was able to join the Arkansas Master Gardeners on their Garden Tour to Vancouver & Victoria. It is spectacular how big everything grows here with their 70-degree summers. Of course, we did experience an unusual 80-degree day on our arrival to Vancouver but it is so beautiful even with some haze caused by the fires.
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It's a new day at the restroom.
TBT: In the End of the Rainbow Valley Mother Nature sent her creatures all sorts of places to live.
There's another reason we don't have roosters. They can't keep their beaks shut. Take a closer look!
This past Wednesday Little Rock had the opportunity to be some of the first audiences to view the movie GOLDA. Helen Mirren did an excellent portrayal of Golda Meir, born in Ukraine known as a Milwaukeean who made aliyah to Israel and became not only its prime minister but the first woman prime minister in the world. She paved the way for women like Indira Gandhi, Isabel Perón, Margaret Thatcher, etc...
The movie oozes with symbolism as the chain smoker prime minister exhales the continuous clouds of cigarette smoke which turn into the smoke of the battles of the 1973 6-day Yom Kippur War. We learn of intel, previous war plans, and the involvement of the US government with Henry Kissinger's integral role.
The murmuration of birds were sucked down the draft of the chimney into the bowels of the building where she would walk through the hospital morgue for her cancer treatments. Each time there were more bodies and there were more dead birds dotting those hospital floors. After the war her cancerous ridden body gave out 4 years later.
The director stated his purpose was especially to make sure 'younger' and all generations know and remember GOLDA .
Granddaughter Ms H was the inspiration for this week's TUESDAY TUNES straight from KIDS BOP : Beggin'. And don't worry she'll be so glad to know you are dancing to it too.
BEGGIN' by Maneskin. Enjoy with this week's 6 year old.
SO what happens to the birthday girl who is celebrating her birthday for a complete month and then arrives at the day that would have been her spouse's 75th? Reminisce. Irv would always choose to spend his birthday canoeing/taking a bike ride /both.
Irv learned to love birthdays over the 20 years we spent together. He preferred picking his favorite meal over a dessert choice. Irv wasn't a big fan of cake so I tried to be creative sometimes making his favorite pie or a giant cookie like in the last bday video with some family.This little birthday video clip was taken pre COVID August 21, 2018 when his sister Robin, nephew Leeor and brother-in-law Yefet playing the birthday song on his accordion visited us from the Twin Cities.
We really know how to celebrate birthdays.
TBT: School has started for Ms. H which means Fall is not far off. In Arkansas we have had a very rainy and hot July and if RED had been in Little Rock there wouldn't have been too many days to go for a ride. But I fondly remember all the mini trips Natureman and I spent zipping around Wisconsin.
RED has over 90K miles on her now...
Visiting the Lorraine Motel which now houses the National Civil Rights Museum is emotional for its many visitors.
And even the summer heat couldn't dissuade the crowds from visiting this historic site and standing in long lines.
Gut wrenching to say the least.
One weaves through the rooms and ends up in MLK's hotel room where he was shot on its balcony 55 years ago...
Malakai Bayo is one of those with an angelic gift which can make a grownup cry... at least it made this grownup well up more than once . Take a listen this Tuesday's Tune: He got Simon to push the golden buzzer
It's not difficult to muse over a wonderful mini getaway to Memphis with both old and new friends. BUT someone forgot to mention that Memphis this past weekend was the host to the 46th National Bikers Camping Round-Up for an estimated 25.0000 bikers on Tiger Lane. Bikers were here, there and everywhere.
A sea of Harleys lined Beale Street and filled area hotel parking lots in addition to Tiger Lane and many of the area's tourist spots.
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| Hosts Jim & Sherri |
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Isn't this an interesting one?
TBT: My neighbors down the street don't watch their nightly news here but they used to and this baby still works. Isn't it cool?
The only problem was if one doesn't have electricity, one's electric gate can't open. Oops, design flaw since the car can't take leave either. My niece was kind enough to come pick me up so we all could eat together. I was so vermisched I left my grandnephew puppy's birthday treat at home but I dropped it off today. It's still his birthday, just like mine!
Monday brought with it an even more memorable day as I received a distressed call from one of my Dad's caretakers. She had tried to reach my brother but couldn't and she was worried about my Dad's health. Bottomline was in a nutshell by the time I arrived, my Dad was fine. But it was a good scare nonetheless.
Let's just say there is a reason to only have one of these and yes, I am color-coordinated with my drink.
Their potency made this birthday gal glad to have not driven... and since my buddy in crime and I are neighbors there wasn't a great distance for either of us.
TUESDAY TUNES: "I'll be your platinum, I'll be your silver, I'll be your gold." from a decade ago no less: Remember it?
