Kinda had an eye opening experience today. Met BFF Rick at MOA for lunch, etc. Afterwards, we were walking around the mall "shopping", and I saw a very young child 3-5 yrs old?) being held to their parent via a leash, and commented upon it to Rick. He informed me, that (many, many yrs ago) when his nephew was that age, his mom had to do the same thing since "B" was prone to behavior that may have … [Read more...]
Bird’s eye Video of Detroit and my thoughts
August 5, 2015 By
Great and interesting video - great background music - much too short. Bird's eye view of Detroit (opens in new window) Sorry to see the beginning parts: drives home the point that certain (industrial & residential) areas are still like a former war zone. Enjoyed the middle/ending portions a lot better with "hope" of development/revival coming. You don't usually get to see this stuff (from … [Read more...]
The Macarena
August 4, 2015 By
I'm sorry, but "Macarena" is still my all-time fav song & music video...just had to share this with everyone today - lol. YouTube music video (opens in a new window) [ok, maybe not my all "all-time" fav, but let's say my all-time fav from 1996.] … [Read more...]
Percussion video and my thoughts
August 3, 2015 By
https://www.facebook.com/lunkerville/videos/10152590836177653/ My observations. This is a huge group of percussionists for that age group. I don't think we had more than a couple of drummers at Wheat Elementary. Lots of percussion equipment - I dont think we had that much, even at the SR HS level. I'm glad this district has the money for these instruments, given the number of students wanting … [Read more...]
Kinky Boots in town
August 2, 2015 By
Went to the Orpheum Theater this afternoon to see the musical "Kinky Boots". Loved the absolutely hilarious movie a few yrs ago, and decided to see this - I'd forgotten the show was a musical, and thought it was just a play (silly me). Anyway, while it was just "ok" in the beginning, by the middle of the first act, and especially the second act, it just got better and better, with a great … [Read more...]
New music: Post Modern Jukebox
August 2, 2015 By
New music "Post Modern Jukebox" (opens in a new window) Since you "liked" this, I wanted to share with you that this is my new fav group, having seen a different video of theirs recently ("All about that bass"). I've subsequently bought one of their "albums" on iTunes called "Historical misappropriations". Great music. … [Read more...]
Unisys Plant 8 (Defense Building) torn down
August 1, 2015 By
Twice now in the past couple of weeks, I've been in the Eagan area, driving either on Pilot Knob or Yankee Doodle, and been caught unawares by a huge empty space/field, where the Unisys Defense ("Paramax/Lockheed Martin") building stood for 30 or more years. Even though I worked in the Unisys MACS building "right next to it" for close to twenty years, I never had the opportunity to see the inside … [Read more...]
Relationship advice
July 31, 2015 By
Today's profound thoughts. Something I read many, many years ago (but never applied in my life). Here are three "tests" to "gauge" whether or not your new (or current) relationship will work out (is working). Play a game(s) together - do you enjoy playing a game(s) with them? Do a project together - did you enjoy that experience or was it a real struggle to work together completing … [Read more...]
Raising kids – funny video
July 30, 2015 By
Raising kids video (opens in new window) This was me (clueless), until 3 yrs ago. I'm still somewhat clueless, but I have a much better understanding now than I did before Lailah. … [Read more...]
Big B’s birthday thoughts
July 30, 2015 By
There are times when words do not escape me, and other times when I'm so overwhelmed that I cannot find the right words to express my feelings. This is NOT one of those times. I am so very grateful to all of my former HS friends, my former Unisys, WF, and USPS colleagues/friends, my family and close friends that sent me birthday greetings yesterday, via Facebook or other methods. Each and every … [Read more...]
