Friday is not Black for this Fred!Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday on which families gather to feast and give thanks. This year I have so very much to be thankful for:I was born in America the Free and fortunate to have parents who wanted to make a better life and provided me and my sister with excellent values and extensive education. …
After what has been a most unusual year leading up to the election, we sit down with family and friends to enjoy the ultimate American tradition. In sharing the day with others, enjoy the food, be thankful, be optimistic, watch football (instead of CNN), and don't talk politics. Happy Thanksgiving.
I am in paradise. Naturally, I love to have time travelling and experiencing our wonderful planet, but this is extraordinary. I trekked into the jungle for 2 hours and spent time filming the Mountain Gorillas - Dad, Mom and Babies. It wasn't easy, you are either going up the steep side of a mountain or down the steep side of a mountain. And I mak …
Rona has the food covered from her blog yesterday. Today, I want to talk about traditions for your Thanksgiving that are not food related. For years, we went around the table saying what we were thankful for. Two years ago, we Thanksgivinged (that should be a word, really) with our family in Florida where, with forethought, a question ha …
For the first time, in a very long time, I am hosting family and friends for Thanksgiving. For weeks, I have been planning all different menus in in my head. I know, for many, the “star of the show “ for Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey. But, for me, it’s all about the “supporting cast,” the side dishes. I already have four side dishes plann …
Many know my love of music and even of my preference among artists. Sometimes it permeates my work. My all-time fave song, All Right Now, dates back to when I was 14 going on 15. It upset me when Free broke up but a successor band with its drummer and lead singer, did not play that song in early concerts and not in any I attended in their latest …
Half of all Americans rely on Facebook for their news source. Unfortunately it has been used as a political tool this past election for spreading falsehoods and lies. Facebook had fired their newstaff roughly 6 months ago so the social platform's news streams were unfettered and exploited. Fake news was published and displayed on individuals medi …
Joanne went to a Film Festival last weekend and left me home alone with Charcoal. Home Alone: The prospect was alarming and sad. I anticipated a pretty lonely experience only highlighted by feeding and walking Charcoal. However, things began to look up when I asked my 2 teen aged grand children if I could take them to dinner and a date was made …
Here's how it was related to me: Flo was having a manicure a few days after the election. Her conversation with Maggie, her manicurist, was disrupted by the loud one-sided cell phone conversation of another patron. (Yes, the salon requests that cellphones not be used.) Flo and Maggie were discussing the results of the election. Since Maggie lives …
Uganda is a country where you can be killed for being homosexual. The law doesn’t protect you. I’ve just arrived and there is an American religious group staying in the same guest house as us. The setup is similar to a motel in that the rooms are side by side and open to the outside, but instead of bordering a parking lot, they border a huge gras …
It's late and tonight's thoughts are random. So, I'll answer these five questions: 1. Favorite Color: Green, always. I'm not sure why. 2. Comfort Food: Brisket or beef stew. Kind of a similar experience but it's a tie. 3. Favorite Teacher: Mr. Strickler. He was my high school teacher who ran all of the school musical productions. …
Growing up, the topic of proper manners and consideration of others was an important topic for my Mom. We were taught to always say, “please,” thank you,” and “excuse me.” Whenever I called a friend at home I always begin with, “Hello, this is Rona, may I please speak to ____?” I guess with the use of cell phones and caller id, that last lesson is …
Besides my usual basketball game, this weekend I needed to attend to some seasonal chores. I covered the air living room conditioner and covering various bedroom air conditioners, and in my home office/ study one casement window and the air conditioner. Since I still like to “sneak” out to use the deck to read the morning papers or on weekend …
Here's something for you to ponder...according to the Constitution, chosen electors of the Electroal College are the real people who will vote for president, when they meet on Dec. 19th in their respective state capitals. There is technically nothing stopping any of the electors from voting their conscience and refusing to support the candidate t …
Be honest, how many of you had the will and endurance to stay up last Wednesday night through the early hours of Thursday morning for the 10th inning, post rain delay, 7th game, Cubs 8-7 World Series, first in 108 years, victory?That's quite a lead, don't you think?After all, the Cubs had to exorcise the curse of the goat and free Steve Bartman fr …
