HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LORENZO!

Lorenzo, one of my grandsons, is 10 years old today! Here's wishing him all the best now and always!

Oh, and his birthday coincides this year with Thanksgiving Day!

The 2024 Halloween Season!

Happy 6th Birthday to my Little Princess, Almudena!!

My son Ricardo's Birthday!

And it's here again, my son Ricardo's Birthday! It's been quite a ride since that cloudy day back in 1973 when I rushed his mom to the hospital and awaited the arrival of my first (and only) son who has been my pride and joy for more than 51 years! Have a great day, kid! 

EMILIANO'S 13TH BIRTHDAY!

 

Emiliano, one of my grandchildren is celebrating his 13th birthday on this date.  I take this opportunity to send him all the best wishes for his birthday and many happy returns! Have a great day, dear Emiliano!

BIRTHDAY PARTY, 2024!

Anyway, I'm glad I'm still here!

A ROYAL FATHER'S DAY, 2024

Yes! I spent Father's Day in a lavish way, like true royalty! 

And today is Stan Laurel's birthday too, so double the fun and celebration!

Today is my dear girl Allana's Birthday!

Sometimes people come into your life unexpectedly and without warning, but when you are destined to share your life with them, you embrace the opportunity without even thinking. It all comes together effortlessly and with total commitment. Allana became the daughter I always wish I had. My life has become better, happier and more meaningful since she came into it. Happy birthday and many happy returns, my dear Allana!

My Grandson Antonio's 12th Birthday!

Today is my grandson Antonio's 12th Birthday and I wish him all the best in the world! He's been my inspiration, my buddy, my hero and one of the reasons I enjoy being a grandfather so much! 

And he's also a bright student at school!

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!

My 2024 New Year resolutions!

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.

Happy 9th Birthday, Lorenzo!

It is always a joyful occasion when one of my grandkids celebrates his or her birthday...

and today, it's Lorenzo's turn to have his birthday cake topped with nine candles! Congratulations, kid!

THANKSGIVING DAY 2023

   

VETERAN'S DAY, 2023!

 Today is Veteran's Day! In observation of this day, I'm watching episodes of the only four World War series I used to follow as a youngster back in the 1960s.

My top Number One favorite was COMBAT! 

Starring Vic Morrow as Sgt. Chip Saunders and Rick Jason as Lt. Gil Hanley it also featured as regular members of their squad, Jack Hogan as Kirby, Dick Peabody as Little John, Pierre Jalbert as Caje, Tom Lowell as Billy, Steven Rogers as Doc # 1 and Conlan Carter as Doc # 2. 

Who can forget the immortal phrase: "Checkmate King 2, This Is White Rook, Over"?

THE RAT PATROL was another great favorite of mine, and since each episode was only half an hour long, you could be sure the action was going to be non-stop!  The show starred Christopher George, Gary Raymond, Lawrence Casey, Justin Tarr and Hans Gudegast (later known as Eric Braeden) as German Captain Dietrich, who never won a battle against these four soldiers.

                        

GARRISON'S GORILLAS was inspired by the successful 1967 Lee Marvin movie, THE DIRTY DOZEN and starred Ron Harper and Cesare Danova along with Rudy Solari, Brendon Boone and Christopher Cary. 

 

The misadventures of a PT Boat crew in the South Pacific, McHALE'S NAVY was a very funny comedy show with a distinguished cast of performers headed by Ernest Borgnine and featuring newcomer Tim Conway along with Joe Flynn, Carl Ballantine, Gavin MacLeod, Yoshio Yoda, Edson Stroll, Billy Sands, Gay Vinson, John Wright and (not pictured) Bob Hastings.

These are the only war themed shows I enjoyed watching during those years although, of course, there were a few others more like TWELVE O'CLOCK HIGH, COURT MARTIAL, CONVOY,  JERICHO,  NO TIME FOR SERGEANTS, HOGAN'S HEROES and THE GALLANT MEN but I didn't care much for those.

Whatever the case may be, war TV shows generally speaking, were never as popular as Westerns, Sitcoms, Private Detectives, Crime or Sci-Fi series so it seems to me that the usually moderate ratings explain why these type of programs were so scarce during those days.

HALLOWEEN 2023

IT'S ALMUDENA'S 5th BIRTHDAY!

My little princess turns 5 years old today! Happy birthday, you beautiful and sweet girl!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Ferrán!

                           Ferrán is 3 years old today! Happy Birthday, kid! Love you!😍🥰😘🥳🤩

EMILIANO'S 12th BIRTHDAY!

 

Grandson Emiliano is now celebrating his 12th birthday and I wish him all the best in the world! May all your dreams come true, Emi! Love you! 💖👏👏👏

Emiliano - September 6, 2023

Reaching the 72nd Mark!

 

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                         But in real life...it was a great celebration with my son and grandkids!