Before I get to today's typically meaningless, meandering musings, I want to stop and send a happy birthday greeting to our Brittany who turns 20 today. Brittany is the second child to our eldest son and she is our second eldest grandchild. She is a remarkable young woman who has a full time job and a full time schedule of college studies.She recently recovered from a major collision where she wasn't hurt, thank God, but her car was totaled. My son let her handle much of the coordination with the insurance company. This was one of those lessons we all would like to put off but they do come in life and she handled it in her typical laid back manner. She's a sweet girl, a hard worker, a family person, a beloved aunt to her niece, our great grand bundle of Madelyn Joy, and a faithful friend to those in her circle. We were able to be at her party on Saturday and are so very proud of her. May God continue to bless in all you do.
Happy Birthday from your MiMi and Poppy.
It's good to be able to say hello again as we reconnect on this
Monday, February 21, 2011, the day set aside to honor the Presidents who have served our nation. I'm glad to continue this daily broadcast emanating from this same station each day. I will tell you that I dearly love old time radio. Perhaps it's the way in which shows are scripted to excite the audience. They typically over worked the musical score to emphasize nearly every important point. I can listen on the internet or in my car with the satellite radio my family gave me on my last birthday. The other day they had a program recorded in the late 1930's demonstrating and explaining how all the sound effects were accomplished. That was the magic behind all those programs. My wife always says that she thinks that perhaps I would have fit better into those days when radio was king. Maybe so. There's nothing quite so challenging as to be operating in the wrong century. Joking only. Maybe that's why I've always been partial to those Normal Rockwell paintings. While it is fun to stroll down memory lane, and all those preserved radio transmissions can certainly help one do that, there is a sense in which we must face the day we have before us, in the 21st Century, whether that's our favorite or not. Therefore, I'll set aside listening to Dragnet sponsored by 1954 Rinso, which featured a new ingredient, Solium, that could get your clothes brighter than brand new, and instead, I'll see what I can get done with today's stack of stuff.
I talked to a lady on the phone last Friday about my upcoming migration to that island called Medicare. This lady was really good. I think she might have been an auctioneer in a previous job. The parts were flying everywhere, Part A, Part B, Part D, and the advantage stuff that takes one from column A and combines with but eliminates the need for, but only if, under certain circumstances. It sounded similar to ordering from a menu at a Chinese restaurant. One piece of information I really didn't ask for was the fact that if I am in a foreign country they recommend I go to an emergency room first since some of the other medical clinics cannot be validated. I actually called her, therefore, I asked for the avalanche of information. She said she is sending me a huge packet. She said I will not be able to miss it. It will be in a very large white envelope. She is even willing to make an appointment for a one on one session as I get nearer to my departure time. She had more to say but I had to stop the call since I had other fish to fry, therefore, I will follow up with her after I get my big packet in the mail. One thing I am learning in all of this, it's very apparent that I need all the help I can get, and since this lady does represent one of the best rated choices, therefore, she can help me all she wants to. My sister is currently dealing with a bunch of changes in her Medicare related coverages brought on by the new health care law. She told me that she cannot even fathom how the very elderly can deal with the maze that all of this has become. Maybe that's part of the plan because as they say, it's always the second mouse that gets the cheese.
The photo is of myself and my better half, it's the one taken at that notorious session I told you about. You know, the one where the professional photographer comes to the Church and makes portraits. You might recall my blog about why it is such a horrendous experience for men. Guess what? That is not what happened at all. It was actually a pleasant experience. How did that happen? The photo depicts our image after 46 years of matrimony. I know it's supposed to be
holy matrimony and we've had our fair share of that too. In fact, it's pretty much been all of the above, including the good, the bad, and the rest of it too. But, we are thankful for all that God has done, is doing, and will do in the life He has given to us together. I read where a lady who was 104 was asked what was the greatest thing about being that old. She quickly responded that she no longer had to deal with peer pressure. I think I get it. No peers around to give any pressure, but I suppose that is something to look forward to. I also heard about the lady who felt like her body had gotten totally out of shape, so she got her doctor's permission to join a fitness club to start exercising. She decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. Here's what she reported: "I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over." So much to look forward to and so little time. I do hope you have a wonderful day and may God add His blessings to it!
Amen. .......More later.
It's good to be able to say hello again as we reconnect on this Monday, February 21, 2011, the day set aside to honor the Presidents who have served our nation. I'm glad to continue this daily broadcast emanating from this same station each day. I will tell you that I dearly love old time radio. Perhaps it's the way in which shows are scripted to excite the audience. They typically over worked the musical score to emphasize nearly every important point. I can listen on the internet or in my car with the satellite radio my family gave me on my last birthday. The other day they had a program recorded in the late 1930's demonstrating and explaining how all the sound effects were accomplished. That was the magic behind all those programs. My wife always says that she thinks that perhaps I would have fit better into those days when radio was king. Maybe so. There's nothing quite so challenging as to be operating in the wrong century. Joking only. Maybe that's why I've always been partial to those Normal Rockwell paintings. While it is fun to stroll down memory lane, and all those preserved radio transmissions can certainly help one do that, there is a sense in which we must face the day we have before us, in the 21st Century, whether that's our favorite or not. Therefore, I'll set aside listening to Dragnet sponsored by 1954 Rinso, which featured a new ingredient, Solium, that could get your clothes brighter than brand new, and instead, I'll see what I can get done with today's stack of stuff.
The photo is of myself and my better half, it's the one taken at that notorious session I told you about. You know, the one where the professional photographer comes to the Church and makes portraits. You might recall my blog about why it is such a horrendous experience for men. Guess what? That is not what happened at all. It was actually a pleasant experience. How did that happen? The photo depicts our image after 46 years of matrimony. I know it's supposed to be holy matrimony and we've had our fair share of that too. In fact, it's pretty much been all of the above, including the good, the bad, and the rest of it too. But, we are thankful for all that God has done, is doing, and will do in the life He has given to us together. I read where a lady who was 104 was asked what was the greatest thing about being that old. She quickly responded that she no longer had to deal with peer pressure. I think I get it. No peers around to give any pressure, but I suppose that is something to look forward to. I also heard about the lady who felt like her body had gotten totally out of shape, so she got her doctor's permission to join a fitness club to start exercising. She decided to take an aerobics class for seniors. Here's what she reported: "I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the class was over." So much to look forward to and so little time. I do hope you have a wonderful day and may God add His blessings to it! Amen. .......More later.
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