A good night's sleep, chocolate, the happiness and satisfaction of sharing on AgingCare forum. Does anyone have some favorite things to think about? Yes, this phrase is from the song in the movie "The sound of Music". My husband and I often resort to using movie lines and song to improve communication. We were the only two in a gathering of people who heard the background music playing. We both had the same (cassette tape/CD). A connection bringing two people together. To this day, we crack up when one uses a simple movie line to make a serious point.
SO, What is one of your favorite movie line, some of your favorite things?
Ahhhh, those songs bring back memories of our youth and all of the albums that we owned!
So sweet! I love nature too.
I have feeders in the trees along with some nut rings, corn and such attached to some hanging driftwood that they love to hang on. And some dishes on my lanai right next to my sliders. My two Maine coons love to stick their noses on the glass doors as the squirrels jump to them. Two squirrels, Pippy & Pepper are always out playing in my plants and burying their nuts any possible place they can. When I get up, the first thing I MUST do is open the blinds so my kitties (Jackson & Sissy) can sit on the sills and watch the squirrels digging up all the nuts they buried the day before.
I speak & sing to Pippy & Pepper all the time and they stop and listen. Well this morning I opened the blinds & Pippy seen me and just hopped right up into the palm tree by the window to say "hello". She stood there until I opened my sliders to give her some pecans. Just made my day!
This morning before noon, I've seen fire and I've seen rain.
The rain lasted 15 minutes and was a surprise to weather forecasters.
The fire was after that, and it has been knocked down already.
James Taylor wrote: "I've seen fire and I've seen rain", lyrics here:
"Just yesterday mornin', they let me know you were gone
Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I just can't remember who to send it to
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Won't you look down upon me, Jesus?
You've got to help me make a stand
You've just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
And I won't make it any other way
Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again....".
When James Taylor wrote the song, it was after finding out his friend had committed suicide 6 mos. prior.
When he says "My body's aching and my time is at hand", he needs a fix of heroin.
The car ahead was 6 ft. away.
The car behind was 6 ft. away.
The entire line up of cars had a distance between each car of 6 ft.!
Precision at it's best.
A long year after the mandate for six foot social distancing. it was so good to be in line at In N Out and see patrons have learned to do it very well!
We were in the drive-through. 🤣
Lying on the beach getting a suntan and swimming in the Gulf ( it has been probably more than 5 years since this one - actually probably closer to 10 ... LOL ! )
Going to a movie theater, having a hot dog and nachos and getting lost in a really good movie for 2 hours. ( more than a year and a half for this one )
Oh, and movie quote .... on a bad day, going to bed early and remembering the Gone with the Wind quote, something like " After all, tomorrow is another day "
My husband always buys a chocolate bunny for me 💕.
Happy Easter to all!
P.S. You are one special lady.
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
[Verse 2]
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
Sung by Nat King Cole
Everyone keep trying, keep your chin up! Keep doing the work that is before you.