In JFK's Memory

My first "encounter" with him (JFK!) was the commemorative plate that hung in my grandma's family room bearing his picture and the Seal of the President of the United States! I guess I liked him, his friendly and attractive face, and his wide smile before I knew anything about him. I must have been but 6 or 7 and already a "fan"!!!

He has been on my mind for the last month or so since I knew we would be approaching his 100th Birthday. I couldn't possibly express my sentiments as his daughter, Caroline could. So why don't we just watch it together?

Click on this to watch the commemorative video his only surviving child, Caroline Kennedy has published.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/24/politics/jfk100-caroline-kennedy-100th-birthday/index.html?sr=fbcnn0524kennedy

Has The Evolution Of This Nation Brought Us To Electing THIS President?

On this "Memorial Day" weekend, I can't help but wonder whether all those who lost their lives for this country could've possibly imagined that what they are fighting for would evolve to a point that a large percentage of their descendants will elect THIS President to sit at the throne of the 'Most Powerful Nation'!
The President that the professional writer of the following article (A Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley) says this about;

"...The analogy is pervasive among his critics: Donald Trump is like a child. Making him the President was like making a 4-year-old the leader of the free world. But the analogy is profoundly wrong, and it’s unfair to children."

Has the evolution of this nation really brought us to electing THIS President?!!! :(


Click on here for the full NY Times article

"4-Year-Olds Don’t Act Like Trump" By: Alison Gopnik is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/20/opinion/sunday/4-year-olds-children-trump-gopnik.html?_r=0

The National Cellophone Tape Day!!!

As anyone who has lived with me, worked with me, or knows me very well, can attest to this, cellophane tape is a part of my DAILY, I really mean DAILY, life!!!! So, it is just befitting that I, of all people, honor and celebrate the National Cellophane Tape Day!!! So, here we go.... Hurray :) 🎂

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NATIONAL CELLOPHANE TAPE DAY

Observed annually on May 27th is National Cellophane Tape Day. It is hard to imagine where we would be without this invention. How would we wrap our Christmas and birthday gifts?

This everyday household and office item, which is also known as invisible tape or Scotch Tape, was invented by Richard Gurley Drew (June 22, 1899 – December 14, 1980). Drew joined the 3M Company in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1920, first inventing the masking tape in 1926, followed by the invention of the cellophane tape in 1930.

Originally designed to seal Cellophane packages sold in grocers and bakeries, the new adhesive missed its mark. By the time all its drawbacks were resolved, DuPont introduced heat-sealed cellophane.

Regardless, with a resounding endorsement from customers, 3M found a market in both the home and the office.

Celebrating National Pizza Party Day!!!

I may be able to "Kick the Habit" but I don't have to "FORGET" the joy of eating pizza!!! In memory of the days, I could indulge in slices of Pizza, I help to celebrate, at least in spirit, The National Pizza Party Day on Friday!
I can just close my eyes and remember the wonderful taste of Pepperoni and mushroom in my mouth! :) ;)

NATIONAL PIZZA PARTY DAY https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pizza-party-day-third-friday-in-may/

Each year on the third Friday in May, millions of pizza lovers across the nation join in extolling the qualities of pizza on National Pizza Party Day. Celebrate by inviting friends and family to share a night of fun at your favorite pizzeria. Another way to celebrate is with a homemade pizza with fresh toppings or by having one delivered.

In ancient Greece, Greeks enjoyed bread covered with oils, herbs, and cheese.
In Byzantine Greek, the word was spelled “πίτα”, pita, meaning pie. A sheet of dough topped with cheese and honey, then flavored with bay leaves was developed by the Romans.

The modern pizza had its beginning in Italy as the Neapolitan flatbread. The original pizza used only mozzarella cheese, mainly the highest quality buffalo mozzarella variant which was produced in the surroundings of Naples.

It was estimated that the annual production of pizza cheese in the United States in 1997 was 2 billion pounds.
The first United States pizza establishment opened in 1905 was in New York’s Little Italy.
Pizza has become one of America’s favorite meals.

HOW TO OBSERVE
Share photos of your pizza party on your favorite social media and include #PizzaPartyDay

HISTORY
Our research has not determined the origins of National Pizza Party Day.

"The Bodyguard", A Concert Or A Play?!

It would've been accurate if this "Play" was advertised as 'Deborah Cox's Rendition of "The Bodyguard"'s songs. She did a GREAT job doing that. However, it was advertised as an "Adaptation of the 1992 movie; The Bodyguard" and there, it felt short, seriously short!

I admit, that partially, we may fell in love with chemistry and THE LOVE that was radiant between Kevin Kostner and Whitney Houston and THAT, may not be easily duplicated.

Both Deborah Cox and Jasmin Richardson (who plays as her sister) have FABULOUS voices but the rest of the "PLAY" is just a poor adaptation of the movie. As a concert, it was good!!!

The Closing Number, "I want to Dance With Somebody", was very energetic and suggested audience participation. They had EVERYONE up on their feet, clapping, singing and dancing as the entire cast performed on stage.

Overall, a good night. It is ALWAYS good to be at a theater and breath in THAT AIR even if what is happening on stage falls short of your expectations.

Link to watch and hear a sample of songs performed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63BUDrcM7sI