...cross your T's

Today is Memorial Day. Lionel Richie may sing Americana, folks will most probably be near a beach and/or grilling with friends and family, but this day is a day to remember soldiers who have died while in military service. On this day in 1927 the last Ford Model T rolled off of the assembly line after a production run of 15,007,003 vehicles. That one idea gave many jobs to many factory workers in one of the first assembly line production-styled businesses. Every factory worker showed respect to his/her fellow employee and all ran great. They dotted each 'i' and crossed every 'T' until the final car was completed. Then there were no more "T's" to cross. Pray for the soldiers.

Eulogy for a Veteran
By Unknown Author


Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.

"The least movement is of importance to all nature. The entire ocean is affected by a pebble." Blaise Pascal

...memorialize this

Oh, say can you see? This weekend is the official start to summer for some, for others they can begin to wear white but in truth, Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May, which commemorates men and women who died while in the military service. It is those soldiers who keep the US the land of the free and the home of the brave. Christmas was memorialized forever on this day in 1942 when Bing Crosby, the Ken Darby Singers and the John Scott Trotter Orchestra recorded Irving Berlin's "White Christmas", the best-selling Christmas single in history, for Decca Records in Los Angeles. Now you have two melodies to hum all weekend long. I will be painting, upholstering and thanking God that I can see, that I have freedoms, and that, even though white isn't one of my fashion staples, I can wear it comfortably without causing an uproar at a handful of parties that I need to attend. The 'Writing Desk' pictured is on sale, simply because a little scratch is on it. Make me a decent offer, pick the thing up and then sit down to write a song that will stand the test of time.

"Since it is not granted to us to live long, let us transmit to posterity some memorial that we have at least lived." E. Joseph Cossman

...work of art

Do your best. Whether your career involves studying cells, painting walls, teaching or many other vocations, it is always best to do your best. A macaroni casserole can be a work of art if you put your all into creating it. On this day in 1999, in Milan, Italy, after 22 years of restoration work, Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece The Last Supper was put back on display. If you look closely at Jesus, right facing, you can see a macaroni casserole and the hint of an 'Almond Joy' candy wrapper. What a surprise! Speaking of surprises, here is a Nolah update for those of you following her daily routine. She awoke from a nap and Mommy went to get her out of her crib. The little darling pointed across the room and said, "Momma, fuck!" Needless to say the blood drained from Mommy's face. Nolah repeated, "What, No No?" "Fuck!!!! Peeeeeeeese?" Finally, Mommy just put her on the floor and the little doll ran to her dresser and picked up her fuck - it is green and goes "ribbit!"
In addition to practicing her counting, they are now working on the diphthong "fr" Today I will begin painting, reupholstering and creating polka dotted swags and chair covers for a soon-to-be bedroom work of art. Take that da Vinci!

Update: "Whatchu talking 'bout?" I am talking about Gary Coleman, the child star of the TV sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, who died today after suffering an inter cranial hemorrhage. He was 42. Utah Valley Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Janet Frank said that life support was terminated and Coleman died at 12:05 p.m.
Coleman was hospitalized Wednesday after falling and suffering a head injury at his home south of Salt Lake City, according to family members. Rest in peace, Mr. Coleman. You brought laughter and entertainment from inside and outside the television set and left a lasting impression on popular culture. Not many can make that claim.

"Silence is one of the hardest arguments to refute." Josh Billings

...bumps

My Grand niece has discovered boobies. The little doll walked up to a lady on the beach and mentioned it to her. She likes to raise her shirt for people, sort of like some of the gals that I hung around with when 'party time' came back in my College days. Bumps along the road, or in sweaters, are all a part of life. On this day in 1896, Charles Dow published the first edition of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Talk about bumps! Ironically, I will be painting red, white and blue this weekend along with some yellow to transform old furniture into Chika style, visiting AA and UD, bringing the boys along, reupholstering a headboard and other fun, creative things. I may even take my shirt off if it's sunny enough. Have a great day and try not to act like a boob.
"I am booful - I feel booful cause I love everybody and they love me. Nolah D.