Showing posts with label Tidbits. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tidbits. Show all posts

Sunday, March 10, 2024

OSCAR NIGHT 2024...

Each passing year, I find less and less things to enjoy about the Academy Awards ceremony. 
On the bright side, there are many alternate ways to enjoy the evening...like watching Bugs Bunny cartoons on my tablet...or DVD player!

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

VALENTINE'S DAY, 2024!

After many years of singlehood, I think maybe the time has come to replace my Cupid,
 whose on target average has been 00.00!

In the meantime, may I wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day with these great pictures of my favorite blonde, Marilyn Monroe!

Thursday, February 8, 2024

THE SHADOW KNOWS...AGAIN!

By the time you reach a certain age and you do not have anyone to share your life with, you realize you're chances of meeting someone are close to nil, so you accept the fact and move on with your existence...
However, the impulse is still there...and the shadow knows!

Friday, February 2, 2024

ME AND MY SHADOW!

The old 1930s THE SHADOW radio show began with the line: "What evil lurks in the hearts of men? The shadow knows!" And my shadow has always been a dead giveaway of my own personal secrets!
The shadows play a crucial part every February 2nd, where Punxsutawney Phil comes out of his hole to take a look at its shadow in what is known as Groundhog Day.
Groundhog Day is a tradition observed in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees its shadow, it will retreat to its den and winter will go on for six more weeks; if it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive early. In 2024, an early spring was predicted.

MAD Magazine's Sergio Aragonés created an entire series of funny cartoons entitled The Shadow Knows and as an homage to him, I've drawn my own shadow fantasies a few times.

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Sleeping Positions With A Kid

Whenever I visit my grandchildren, there's always that bonding moment where
you go to bed with one of them. The experience can be somewhat distressing if you
don't know beforehand what this adventure entails.

Monday, January 1, 2024

Happy New Year 2024...with Harry Harrison!


























Harry Harrison was a radio personality, primarily in New York City, for over 50 years. Harrison is the only disc jockey to be a WMCA "Good Guy", a WABC "All-American", and a personality on WCBS-FM's oldies format. Harrison retired in June 2005. He was known as New York's "Morning Mayor" after having hosted morning drive time through most of his career.  In 1965, he recorded the holiday narration "May You Always", which was released as a single on Amy Records and made the Billboard Christmas singles chart that year. The recording has been a staple and airs every New Year's Eve on the radio station.
Harry Harrison died peacefully on January 28, 2020, at his home in Westwood, New Jersey, at the age of 89. 
 

This is a copy of the WCBS-FM letter that Harry sends out to those who request the lyrics. But, to truly appreciate it, you have to hear Harry read it.


Friday, October 13, 2023

THE RETURN OF THE CLARINET!

After more than 30 years of having abandoned it, I finally got another chance to play the clarinet thanks to a much welcome recent birthday gift.  But of course, it has been so long, I have to remember how to play the instrument, so I'm back to my beginner's days and dusting off those old clarinet courses, charts and tutorials. I'm back to square one with embouchure, fingering, tone and reed control.
Will I ever attain professional status?  Of course not! Will I become the next Benny Goodman? Never! 
But the point here is to just have fun and play to myself trying not to squeak much and flub as less as possible.  Music, maestro, please!


My first year trying to get some decent sound out of the instrument!


After much practice, I was proficient enough to get a gig on stage at a small dinner theater, playing
 "As Time Goes By" and "St. Louis Blues" in a musical show!


The day I got my new clarinet, 30 plus years after I had abandoned the instrument.


Back to the Clarinet Player Starter Kit!

Hopefully, this won't ever happen...but you never can tell!

Thursday, October 5, 2023

THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING PANTS!

It is no mystery your body goes through many changes during your lifetime...but that doesn't mean you have to understand what's going on there!

Thursday, August 17, 2023

YOU KNOW YOU'RE REALLY OLD WHEN...

As you get on in years, you find yourself a little clumsier, a little more absent-minded and a little more klutzy in every way there is. Don't worry! As an old man, you're expected to drop things, fall constantly everywhere, make inappropriate comments and generally, making a nuisance out of yourself. In short, you become a master of low comedy. That's life!