Great Concerts

Channel surfing last evening and I stumbled across one of the best concerts that I'd ever seen on t.v., no less. Thanks to Bravo channel, I could revisit the excitement and the memories of seeing the Eagles Farewell I tour, from 2003. The Eagles were GREAT and everyone of the band members had their time to shine singing the material that they'd created outside of the group as well. Don Henley is among my favorites.....the version of Hotel California was the best one yet! I asked Bubba many times to go to the show but he declined. After watching a few numbers last night he said, "I think I could enjoy seeing these guys." Go figure? Thnaks to Bravo for taking me back to that wonderful evening.

My dear friend Sylvia finally stepped away from her Society Hill home long enough for us to catch up this afternoon. Sylvia managed to tear herself away from her dear Saul at Feinsteins footwear, otherwise known as "Saul's Soles." First to the Walnut for a viewing of West Side Story and we lunched at Pompeii. The lamb chops are to die for. We decided to spend the resmaining afternoon by the pool at my place. It was a pitcher of dirty martini's that set the afternoon at ease. Juan, the pool boy, was just finishing up and brought out our drinks. Forgot how much I liked this pool. You know I'm not one to talk but, Sylvia said that no good for nothing child of theirs took off again with Saul's gold card, Syl's engagement ring and worst of all her new Manolo's. She thinks that she is following that film maker Klaus to San Francisco. What for I don't know? Oy, poor Syl and Saul, at this rate they'll never get to retire to Boca with the rest of the Feinsteins! Enough already, Don't worry Syl, I told her Saul will provide, he sells the best shoes in all of Philadelphia.

TGIF

It's Friday and I could not be happier about it. Maybe I'll go to the beach, or get my nails done tommorrow. What ever I decide will not involve any work. Seems I have been spending too much time cleaning, talking on the phone about peoples personal problems. ENOUGH, What about my needs? How about dinner al fresco, candelight and a great sunset? Humm, I'm getting all sorts of ideas.......Hey Bubba peel me a grape?

Summer Concerts

Queen
Summer is finally here and that means concerts with friends. Nothing like good friends and great music. The first concert I remember was Queen's "Night at the Opera." BJ, Richard, Mike G. and I could not get enough of this band. We went four times in the seventies. There is nothing like Brian, Rodger, John and the iconic Freddy Mercury. Being unique is important to a teenage girl. There was and never will be anyone who can match the range and tonal color of Freddy Mercury. It's hard to pick a favorite song: Liar, Bohemian Rapsody, Tie Your Mother Down, We will Rock You, We are the Champions or Under Pressure wiith my other fav, Davie Baby.The band is rumored to have hired a new lead singer and touring again. Hey guys, you don't need me to tell you that no one can replace his spectacular dramatics on stage. Thanks to the DVD industry, I can now enjoy one of my favorite concert experiences anytime. We miss you Freddy!

Eat your Spinach

Eat your spinach, chili peppers and raspberries. Yesterday's Inquirer (Vrazo) writes that biotech drugs are showing success in the fight against cancer.BIO 2005 at the Convention Center for the next few days, focused on foods that help the bodies own cellular system to fight off cancer growth. There are several new drugs mentioned in the article. The concept seems to build the bodies own immune system. Actor Richard Roundtree who was diagnosed with breast cancer twelve years ago, offered the following advice: "be alert to symptoms and get an early diagnosis, eat healthy foods, and exercise." If medications can one day replace chemotherapy it would be a landmark event. To scientists keep up the good work. Meanwhile, we can all eat healthier foods and most importantly lets get moving!

Fathers Day II

We celebrated Father's Day and a friends birthday last evening. Shrimp cocktail and steamed clams followed by steak, baked potato, broccoli, mushrooms & carmelized onions.Yummm!. The cheesecake for dessert with chocolate sauce or pinnapples was the best I've had in some time. The final course of the eveing to sit in the hot tub looking up at the stars. The moon coming through the darkened trees looked like something from a SKing novel. There was nothing horrific about this evening except that we all had to get up early this morning and return to work. After a few cosmos I wasn't sure what the morning would bring. One thing is certain good times never last long, but friends celebrating birthdays should go on forever.

Fathers Day

Happy Father's Day ! Sunday morning and I happened to awaken to view the pink and indigo striations of the sunrise. At 5:45, the sun was peeking through the clouds and it looked like it would be a beautiful day. Where the sun went I can't say, but for all you Father's its probably found in the faces of your smiling children. Enjoy!

Tagged, Oh joy!

Pax Romano (Pax Romano's Ramblings @ blogspot.com/) tagged me this time to discuss five things that most of society at large enjoys, but I for the most part, just don't get:
Big Screen T.V's- Why do I need one when there is hardly anything on that I want to watch. If I need a big screen I can always go to the movies.No thanks!
Swimming Pools- One August I took care of my Sister-in-laws pool for the liberty of using it. I spent more time cleaning water lines, testing for the chemicals, etc. that I did splashing and relaxing. Found it to be too much work. No thanks!
Golf-I tried it a few times, even took lessons and have to admit I am not a great athlete. However, its just a good walk interrupted by hitting a little ball with a stick. What's with the specialty fashions? Don't forget how exorbitant the fees are. No thank you!
The Media coverage and current fascination with stories such as the runaway bride and the Michael Jackson trial. Are these issues going to further world peace, improve the environment, feed the starving, abolish third world debt, provide all Americans with health care coverage, house the homeless, et. al.No thanks, I'll read a good newspaper and skip tv journalism all together.
Finally I could probalby find five on this topic alone:
Fashion treands-Low cut jeans- Fine if you're young and in great shape. They are not meant for everyone, nothing more distasteful than a little pouch hanging out. We are not kangaroos, we are supposed to be ladies. (Maybe I'm jealous, or maybe if you wore them in the 70's, you probably should not be wearing them now. Exposed boxers and thongs- While I'm on a diatribe, let me add that undergarments are just that. Don't need to see them either. No thanks! Ponytails on otherwise bald men- Come on fellas who are we kidding? Body art/Tatoos- Must I explain? Noo thanks, not ever!

I'd like to know what ET, Justrose and Medbh would have to say. Come on ladies, your turn! Want to play? Its ladies night.

Belated Happy Birthday Al

Pacino
Did it again,I want to wish a belated birthday to one of the greatest actors of our day. Al Pacino turned sixty seven on April 25, 2007. You still look "mavelous dahling." Everyone has their favorite and most would agree its the "Godfather II". I would have to say its hard to beat the long hair and bearded "Serpico." During "Dog day afternoon" I learned the price men who would pay for love. Whoahhh, the "Scent of a Woman" performance just sweeps me off my feet (pardon the pun). So whats next I've been waiting too long for another fine performance? As a fan of great movies, there is nothing like sitting alone in the dark with Al (on the screen of course).

I want to be alone

Garbo
I took a few days off to relax in hopes of finding serenity in the garden. There have been phone call from family, half days for my spouse and I've been anything but alone. We spent this extra long weekend consumed with overdue spring cleaning chores. Freudian Slips author Joe wrote about his house of a hundred tasks. This must be the house of a thousand and one tasks. Now you can see through the windows, new paint and porch columns, and as always there weeding and lawn care chores. This morning I've done laundry, vacuming and put up clean summer sheers all before 10 a.m. The chicken is cooked for tonights' Caesar salad. I like a clean house as much as anyone but there has got to be more to life than work.
This is my last day off and I know what I must do....NOTHING else!
"Life is great if we know what to do with it."...Greta Garbo

Murphy's Law

Yesterday I turned down a fun invitation thinking that I'd do the responsible thing and help out a senior in need. What an idiotic idea! After spending more than eight hours, over the past few days hanging pictures (21 in all), drapes, putting together furniture kits, weeding, etc, etc. This morning my phone is filled with messages demanding that I call, "call me immediately or I'll drive up there, I know you're home." (I had no battery on the phone and turned it off for charging). It turns out that the mail which I brought in from the box could not be located. Guess where it was? Give up? Placed neatly on the desk! After being chastized I can't help but think of Murphy's Law; "no good deed goes unpunished." So much for peace and quiet on a Sunday morning!

No Place Like a Garden

Few things are more relaxing than sitting in a garden taking in natures beauty. No this is not my garden, but as any gardeners knows it is always a work in progress. Before it gets too hot today, I want to enjoy the simple pleasures of cardinals singing and wild rabbits munching on clover. There are new flowers and trees blooming every day. So like Ferris Bueller I'm taking a day off for the fun of it. I've got a good book, something cold to drink and my favorite lounge chair out on the deck waiting for me!

Off to Elmer

This past Saturday afternoon I joined some friends and parkered my beach chair in the midst of Elmer, NJ for the annual Appel Farms festival. You can still finds fields of corn and cows growing there. A bad omen the cows were all lying in the grass.....(Gramps said that meant rain was in the forecast). It may be the last vestige of undeveloped land in all of SJ?
See PaxRomano.blogspot.com for pictures. What a photographer that one?
Rufus and Loudon Wainwright, John Gorka to name a few. By the time Aimee Mann was winding up there was a beautiful orange sunset falling behind the trees! WOW! Best festival they've had in years!

I believe...

I believe that John Lennon was right, "all you need is love."
I believe that there is good in most people and sometimes you have to search hard to find it.
I believe that a little empathy and compassion goes a long way.
Embracing diversity and tolerance would benefit everyone.
I believe that spring flowers signal the earth being reborn. There is nothing quite so welcomed as crocus bursting through the snow toward the sun. Spring bulbs bursting into bloom are a thing a beauty.
We should all plant a tree for Arbor Day(or contribute to a better world in some way).
I believe we should strive to be the person our dog thinks we are.
I believe that it does take a village to raise a child.
Random acts of kindness can change the world.
A few like minded individuals can make change happen.
No one should ever go hungry in a world full of resources.
There is no better medicine than laughter.
The smile of a friend is always a welcome sight.
(Loyal) friends are a gift you give yourself.
I believe in telling the truth, even when it may not be what you want to hear.
Coffee and chocolate should be a separate food groups.
I believe that you can never have too many shoes, or books to read.
Otherwise, less is definitely more!
Finally that we should not continue to ask men and women to give their lives in the middle east. The cost is too great!
What are your thoughts? Dare you to share?