Christmas fun

So, vott I yam tellink you iss diss...upon a time ago, I gotz all da fak-sizz ann denn summ he-mails frumm frenz and peepulz I yam not noing. I den make mine own for da Krissmuss and mebbe yew votch it! Iss almoss Polish but now in countree of Yew Ess Hay. So now pleeze go see at youtube den type in for to see all da fillum at Warsaw's "Knight" Before Krissmuss
I now am tanking yew lotz!

How's YOUR bird? (Orig. 2001)

If your turkey isn't thawed by now, go back to bed and make plans to drop in on someone later. Don't be embarassed...there's always plenty enough to go around, and besides, nobody ever owns enough Tupperware (c) on a holiday...so, they'd end up tossing some of the food anyway.
If you get a newspaper, there will be at least one tear-jerking story written by one of the better columnists. He/she will tell a tale of days of yore...going to grandma's, standing in line at an airport or how life is no longer the same.
If you own a teevee, you'll gather around it with family and friends to watch 5 football games played by 10 colleges you never heard of playing in a bowl game that you'll never remember within 72 hours.
If you're a REAL holiday nut, you'll already be off somewhere to watch a parade. I suppose those are alright. Four years with Uncle Sam...marching everywhere we went...sorry, I just don't do that anymore. The REAL thrill is watching a parade on teevee and having the host give a biography on "This Year's Miss Appledunker" and how she got the award.
If you're a shopper, you'll be smart and memorize all the store sale flyers in today's newspaper, then go back to bed so you'll have the strength to fight all the loonies at the malls tomorrow on the biggest shopping day of the year.
If you've got religion, you might go to a special service at your place of worship to thank your God for all you've got.
If you're an American...if you're not an American but living here...you'll take the time to be grateful for what this land has given you. You might wish to think about those who unknowingly became a martyr in this, the year of the messenger of satan, who selfishly destroyed the lives of so many families. Perhaps that was a wakeup call of some kind and I would hope it caused us to not place a high priority on material things and return to spirituality. I also do not condone the death penalty, but if it thwarts further deeds of this ilk, so be it. All the good books of all religions tell us not to judge and not to kill, yet the misguided greed of a few think they have the right to carry out their own agenda and it is right in their minds.
Try to get out of bed each day with a caring attitude. Making this a better world begins with good acts by one person. Pass on a smile, a nice word, a hug or anything else that will make another feel great. Show your children love and give them every opportunity to tell the truth. Practicing this has a cascading effect on all those around us. Seeing the good it produces will cause them to "pick up the ball" and pass it on. Griping will never cure any problem. Somebody has to do something to start the healing process...why not YOU? Believe it or not, it's not mandatory to step on someone to get ahead...we've just been conditioned to think that way. Being nice is easy. All you have to do is let it happen. Well, what are you waiting for?!?
Have a fantastic day and may this be the first of better days for all of you. God bless.....

It's Daddy's Day!!!

To all the fathers, dads, pops, etc., may this day be a super one! Add to that, all the moms who do it on their own, either by choice or circumstance. Add to THAT, families, friends, fosters, adoptives and relatives who do it because the REAL ones can't or because they have chosen a different lifestyle and can't be "bothered." There are times when we wish our children would stay on the young side. I, for one, love watching them grow. Young is good, but who the heck misses the late hour wake-ups or the pre-potty days? You love, you watch, you love, you teach, you love, you share, you love, you spend, you spend, you spend. You hope they retain MOST of what you teach, and, when they leave the nest, you miss them but you feel great because you know they have a strong foundation. Ego gets a big boost when you see them do well, especially when they do it without asking your opinion. My gosh, they DID listen to some things! After awhile, the phases pass and they begin accepting responsibility. Think about it, you don't see many CEO-s with pierced noses or tongues...THERE IS HOPE!!! Most kids turn out okay...it's just that some of us have to pray a little harder. And, remember this: You get to inflict karma when you become a grandparent! YAY!!!

To Collect a Rare Book

Many people compile words into great readings and we call them books! Over the years, I've managed(?) to amass a small collection of them. When a person decides to down-size, that person makes a list and presents an opportunity for others to own these that are becoming more difficult to find. I will gladly send a copy of the list to anyone interested. The list includes, but is not limited to the likes of: Stephen Foster, Chas. Dickens, Bronte, Victor Hugo, Melville, Noyes, Wells, De Maupassant, O. Henry, Cooper, Grey, Dumas, Steinbeck, Kipling, Austen, Poe and Gann. Copyright dates range from 1881-1962 and there are some that do not show a date. Some have dust jackets, some are 1st issue and 1 or 2 are signed. Quality ranges anywhere from quite nice to "Who did this?" I think I saved a few from the dumpster, even though they'll never get into the Smithsonian. Please contact me at the alternate of bbobjay@ameritech.net. Happy reading!

Happy Bellies in San Francisco---Mangia!!!

She's becoming famouser and famouser! Who might that lady be? I'll get to her in a moment...but FIRST...provenance!

A fraction of an eon ago, an Italian son joined forces with a Polish son in one of the least documented and hardly remembered 4 year stretch in the annals of the United States Air Force. Ask anyone! When they deny any knowledge of the aforementioned dos amigos, they'll indeed be forthrightly forthwith, forsooth, forsaking forty fortnights. Carmen and Bob were the only proponents...upon landing in Viet Nam...of having a silent auction for what appeared to be the world's largest greenhouse at that time. History clearly shows how no one listened to their sound reasoning. (Fast Forward)

Following their amazingly honorable discharges, Carmen and Bob went their separate ways. (This more than likely spared the Bay Area!) (Fast Forward)

In between the woefully too few reunions, they both, somehow, convinced respective ladies to enter into wedlock and bear a few bare butt babies. (REELEE Fast Forward!!!)

I won't recommend anyone or anything unless and until I am comfortable and know I'm dealing with honesty.

Okay...here's the "Who might that lady be?" part. If your plans, or even dreams, include a stay in San Francisco or any part of the Bay Area, you absolutely MUST become well acquainted with...(Drum Roll, please)...
http://www.tablehopper.com/

The publication was conceived and continues to be written by my long-distance best friend, Carmen's daughter, Marcia Gagliardi. Her first name, according to her parents and her, is pronounced the same as, "Garcia" but I like to say, "Mar---SEE---Yuh." Using today's vernacular, wuddever! In short stead, Marcia will totally enchant you with honest critiques, descriptions and all other inclusives, along with names that would make the best red carpet hostesses drool with envy, Dah-ling! Her style is refreshingly easy to understand and there's just enough humor sprinkled in that causes you to wish being there with her! I do believe that, when you access the web site of http://www.tablehopper.com/, you should print it, then close your eyes while someone reads the vignettes to you...how romantic! Happy travels!!!

(Photo is from the Caymans...no creatures were harmed.)

Pleading the 5th

On this date, in 1862, the Mexicans defeated France's Napoleon III at the battle of Puebla.
That being said, why aren't there more Taco Bells in Paris?
And why isn't France erecting a fence at ITS border?

History tells us that Buddha was born on this date. Ya think that's whence the name, "Pot-Bellied Stove?" Judging by some of his caricatures, he might have coined the term, "Fat and Happy."

Also blowing out candles is Karl Marx...no relation to Zeppo, Harpo or Groucho.

Doubling the pleasure: Is there a Top 10 List that explains why Dave has a Top 10 List?

Famous number: 5 finger discount, 5 o'clock shadow, my kid sister, five-n-dime, 5'll getya ten, take 5, 5 to life, gimme 5, high 5, Nine to 5 and I'm sure many others...........

Odd Infinitum: Mother's Day will soon be upon us. Remember to send greetings to all those on YOUR list.

Can You Help Me NOW?!?

I just received a pamphlet from the American Red Cross, in conjuction with my Donor Membership Card. According to the info within:

Only 5% of eligible U.S. population actually donates blood
Only 30% of 1st time donors come back a 2nd time
1 donation can save up to 3 lives

Every 2 seconds, someone in America needs blood

The need is critical

Will it be there when YOU need some?