Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Snow, then, snow, now........
"MOM, did you see it, did you see it?.. 4, 5 & 9, yep, each one! NO SCHOOL!"
"Yuck... oh well... at least I've got 12 choices of reality shows... 8 college basketball games, 4 different Two and a Half Men episodes, Repo games, Sportscenter and the Insanity workout as choices."
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"Can I go sleddin'? The Flanigans are already outside?!!!"
"Yes, cat. I think I will emulate you today. Persnickety, and "ugh"."
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"THAT, was fun! Tim Flanigan made it the furthest... From the tip top of Jewell Hall, all the way to 312 Franklin Street!.. Is the hot chocolate ready?"
"Closing these damn shades... I can't take the brightness... I guess it's GD (gosh darn) Raisin Bran insteada the Perkins '55 Plus Classic Egg Favorite."
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"Hey mom, can the Flanigan's come in and play? Will you make us homemade snow ice cream?"
"I've had twelve cups of coffee. Gotta pee. Just smoked my last cig. It's 75' from here to the car, and 8" of snow in between. Decisions, decisions."
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"Hey, we're gonna go in the front yard and make an igloo. Can I get a dry pair'a gloves, and is it ok if I put on a dry pair of jeans? I'll use the ones with the patches on the knees."
"Got my cigs. My feet are freezing. Warm bath, nap ahead."
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"MOM! It's so cool... COME LOOK! Even Gabe (our hound) got in the igloo with us!"
"GD (gosh darn) cat. Just when I'd snoozed off, you felt the GD (gosh darn) urge to nap on my forehead."
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"I sure hope Dan Henry has good news for us again tomorrow morning! Is that Chili I smell cooking? Do we have some Fritos to dip in with it?"
"I've sat at this damn computer for almost four hours now... read, reread every FB post, twice. Forwarded six goofy emails. I can't believe I'm saying this - I'd almost rather be at work."
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"Dad, that inner tube in the basement from the '58 Buick.. can we use it?"
"I'm comforted by the fact my son didn't have to work, be out in this, and that I know my grandbabies are warmly dressed."
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"THANKS mom/dad... this day has been THE BEST! I know we'll have to make up the snow day, but I hope we get 7 more inches so we can do it all again tomorrow!"
"Scottsdale...... Fort Myers... Padre Island... San Diego.... hurry Spring... PLEASE?"
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"Thanks for the fire in the fireplace dad!.. I can feel my toes now! YAY!"
"Oh SNAP. Power out. GD (gosh darn) electric heat. I can't feel my fingers it's so cold."
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Oh the weather outside is frightful... But the fire is so delightful.. And since we've no place to go... Let is snow, let it snow, let it snow....
Oh happy day, oh to be a kid again... Love, Victurd.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Fun = Life, Life = Fun
Fun....
Little word, looms large. It's fun, watching folks have fun.
Fun is happy, light, special - unique to individuals, groups, families.. events, celebrations - even remembrances...
I work with a guy who is head over heels for his lady friend of 5 years. "Vic, she just makes everything in life more fun." Cool. Example.. She had an eyeball that was slightly off center.. worsened over the years...... so..... she went, had surgery. Of course my buddy accompanied her, made sure she made back home ok.. drove back into work... and when he got home, there she was with patch over eye, wearing a pirate outfit/hat, complete with parrot on her shoulder. Coulda been "oh woe is me"
lying in bed, yet - she chose fun.
Cousin posted a short video of her great niece/nephew, who obviously have learned "fun can happen anywhere." Yes, there they were, aisle 7 of Home Depot, dancing, spinning - partaking in fun - for no particular reason. I mean like, isn't that what Aisle 7 of life is for?
I once heard a lady say "oh, I don't know how one can go through life laughing, acting silly all the time... it actually kinda disgusts me." Kinda reminds me how much fun "pissing in cornflakes" sounds.
Fun brings laughter, titillation, exhilaration - thus, I would think good for the circulatory system. Fun lends smiles, thus, prettier/more handsome youths and adults alike.
Yes, seriousness can and does have to happen - but even in that, there are windows where fun can assist.
Fun brings families, groups, individuals together. Fun weaves a bond. Fun brings on feel good, and ain't that kinda the nature of this game?
Fun is contagious - witness forwarded email silly's... trite, light posts and shares on FB. We each immerse ourselves with what we find, brings us - fun.
“I know it is wet and the sun is not sunny, but we can have lots of good fun that is funny.” Dr. Suess, Cat In The Hat.
“It ain't no fun if the homies can't have none. ” Snoop Dogg.
“So, have a little fun. Soon enough you'll be dead and burning in Hell with the rest of your family.” George Carlin.
“Rules should always be bent, if not broken. It's the only way to have any fun.” Alyson Noel.
I remember, in times it was evident a family member wasn't to be with us much longer - it's been kind of an unsaid family rule to upon occasion, mix in fun, a funny. The person on the way out wanted it that way. Me too whenever that time comes, I could only be so honored. In the meantime:
Worlds of Fun. Fun happens. I can't remember when i've had to much fun. THAT, was fun.
I had so much fun in college, I think my brain might got stuck there. Our fraternity's little song diddy is unique to our fraternity, but not unlike any other frat, or group, or family:
Us Sigma Nus, we like to live, but when it comes to die,
You'll never hear us moan and groan, you'll never hear us sigh
We'll walk right up to the pearly gates, you bet your ass we do,
For at the gates we meet St. Pete, and he's a Sigma Nu!
Meantime, I hope you/I/us all have some fun. Love, Victurd.
Little word, looms large. It's fun, watching folks have fun.
Fun is happy, light, special - unique to individuals, groups, families.. events, celebrations - even remembrances...
I work with a guy who is head over heels for his lady friend of 5 years. "Vic, she just makes everything in life more fun." Cool. Example.. She had an eyeball that was slightly off center.. worsened over the years...... so..... she went, had surgery. Of course my buddy accompanied her, made sure she made back home ok.. drove back into work... and when he got home, there she was with patch over eye, wearing a pirate outfit/hat, complete with parrot on her shoulder. Coulda been "oh woe is me"
lying in bed, yet - she chose fun.
Cousin posted a short video of her great niece/nephew, who obviously have learned "fun can happen anywhere." Yes, there they were, aisle 7 of Home Depot, dancing, spinning - partaking in fun - for no particular reason. I mean like, isn't that what Aisle 7 of life is for?
I once heard a lady say "oh, I don't know how one can go through life laughing, acting silly all the time... it actually kinda disgusts me." Kinda reminds me how much fun "pissing in cornflakes" sounds.
Fun brings laughter, titillation, exhilaration - thus, I would think good for the circulatory system. Fun lends smiles, thus, prettier/more handsome youths and adults alike.
Yes, seriousness can and does have to happen - but even in that, there are windows where fun can assist.
Fun brings families, groups, individuals together. Fun weaves a bond. Fun brings on feel good, and ain't that kinda the nature of this game?
Fun is contagious - witness forwarded email silly's... trite, light posts and shares on FB. We each immerse ourselves with what we find, brings us - fun.
“I know it is wet and the sun is not sunny, but we can have lots of good fun that is funny.” Dr. Suess, Cat In The Hat.
“It ain't no fun if the homies can't have none. ” Snoop Dogg.
“So, have a little fun. Soon enough you'll be dead and burning in Hell with the rest of your family.” George Carlin.
“Rules should always be bent, if not broken. It's the only way to have any fun.” Alyson Noel.
I remember, in times it was evident a family member wasn't to be with us much longer - it's been kind of an unsaid family rule to upon occasion, mix in fun, a funny. The person on the way out wanted it that way. Me too whenever that time comes, I could only be so honored. In the meantime:
Worlds of Fun. Fun happens. I can't remember when i've had to much fun. THAT, was fun.
I had so much fun in college, I think my brain might got stuck there. Our fraternity's little song diddy is unique to our fraternity, but not unlike any other frat, or group, or family:
Us Sigma Nus, we like to live, but when it comes to die,
You'll never hear us moan and groan, you'll never hear us sigh
We'll walk right up to the pearly gates, you bet your ass we do,
For at the gates we meet St. Pete, and he's a Sigma Nu!
Meantime, I hope you/I/us all have some fun. Love, Victurd.
Friday, February 08, 2013
I'm weird........
but you knew that.....
As I hacked and coughed my way down the apartment stairs to my car this morning... I decided to check my mailbox en route. It's an 8 inch tall, 3 inch wide mailbox, that if not checked every couple days certainly causes the mailman consternation.
On this morning, I had one letter. It certainly looked official, so I opened it, and lo and behold, it was a sale's pitch for life insurance...
As I drove to work... I asked myself, "if you suddenly keel Victor, is everything in order, planned, paid for?" and I am reasonably sure it is. Then, I asked myself "have you decided between a small service (and kegger after) or cremation?"... And I'm still not sure. Guess that should best be decided huh?
I continued........ "If you do have a service, whointhehell would be your pallbearers?"
Wow... Good question.. I guess not to hurt their arms, I should probably plan on six...
The first, two, three names came easily. Then it was a struggle.. I communicate with two of the three pretty regularly... I finally got to five... then ultimately figured the sixth..
Then I asked myself "Victor, what kind of friend have you been, if you would consider asking these people... and it's been awhile since you called, emailed, written, texted.. communicated just how important they've been in ur life?"
And I felt sheepish.
Reminders.
Sure, gruesome to think of one's own demise - but too, puts things in perspective.
I write to me, for me... hitchhikers welcome.
Message is, let those in your life who bear importance, whom you are very thankful for the interrelationship, know.
Going to bed now. The good Lord willing, I will awaken, and if I do, I plan to somehow 'touch' all six soon.
You?
Love, Victurd.
As I hacked and coughed my way down the apartment stairs to my car this morning... I decided to check my mailbox en route. It's an 8 inch tall, 3 inch wide mailbox, that if not checked every couple days certainly causes the mailman consternation.
On this morning, I had one letter. It certainly looked official, so I opened it, and lo and behold, it was a sale's pitch for life insurance...
As I drove to work... I asked myself, "if you suddenly keel Victor, is everything in order, planned, paid for?" and I am reasonably sure it is. Then, I asked myself "have you decided between a small service (and kegger after) or cremation?"... And I'm still not sure. Guess that should best be decided huh?
I continued........ "If you do have a service, whointhehell would be your pallbearers?"
Wow... Good question.. I guess not to hurt their arms, I should probably plan on six...
The first, two, three names came easily. Then it was a struggle.. I communicate with two of the three pretty regularly... I finally got to five... then ultimately figured the sixth..
Then I asked myself "Victor, what kind of friend have you been, if you would consider asking these people... and it's been awhile since you called, emailed, written, texted.. communicated just how important they've been in ur life?"
And I felt sheepish.
Reminders.
Sure, gruesome to think of one's own demise - but too, puts things in perspective.
I write to me, for me... hitchhikers welcome.
Message is, let those in your life who bear importance, whom you are very thankful for the interrelationship, know.
Going to bed now. The good Lord willing, I will awaken, and if I do, I plan to somehow 'touch' all six soon.
You?
Love, Victurd.
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