What an amazing story. The story continues on the go-fund-me link. Originally the goal was just a simple $250 (to buy him a lawn mower so he can make money cutting grass), and they have now raised more than $90k. I’m glad to see there are so many good hearted people. Thanks, Carol DeBeaussaert for […]
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Toys from the 1960s
I had all three of these robots (“Zeroids”) when I was a kid. My mom pitched them once I got past the “playing with toys” age. I now see them selling anywhere from $100 to $500 on eBay, of course depending on condition. In my mind, mine were in “excellent” condition – just sayin’. Lol […]
Bosch – tv series
Last week or so, been watching “Bosch”, a murder mystery series based on Michael Connelly’s novels. I recommend it, if you like this genre. It’s on Amazon (Season’s one and two, so far). Be prepared to binge watch – it’s that kind of show where you can’t just stop after one epiosde.
More thoughts about music
Listening to Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. What a piece of music. Then: Aaron Copland’s “Fanfare for the common man”. Years ago (in the ’80s), a jazz group called “KittyHawk” did an upbeat electronic version of this piece, on an album called “Fanfare”. Silly thing is iTunes has this album but this particular piece is missing […]
Vandalism and national parks
NPR story about vandalism and national parks I really don’t understand people who need to deface or vandalize property (full disclosure: ~ten yrs ago, Rose’s oldest son vandalized a golf course using a golf cart upon turning 18). This story is about a young person in their early twenties who decided to paint/draw, etc. on […]
Thoughts on music
On a completely gorgeous day, I’m listening to Pandora, my “Stewart Copeland” channel. (He was the drummer in one of my favorite bands of the 80’s “The Police”). Mr. Copeland also has composed movie and tv soundtracks, such as the music to the tv show “The equalizer.” The music currently playing is from “The Rhythmatist”, […]
Lailah thoughts
(this was part of another post, but I decided to separate them…) I was able to spend time with Lailah twice this weekend. Friday night was “Finding Dory” and then, we spent most of the day together on Saturday, going to a children’s book reading session at B&N on Saturday morning, where an employee reads […]
Brunch with BFF Rick
Short (ha,ha, don’t believe him!) update, not much going on in the big city of “Beautiful downtown Apple Valley” this past week. Brunch with BFF Rick at the Original Pancake house in Edina. I ordered the “Big Apple” pancake. And, a side of sausage links. The food arrives, and I’m served two side plates with […]
