Monthly Archives: December 2015

Laugh Your Ass Off

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“If it weren’t for Philo T. Farnsworth,
inventor of television, we’d still be
eating frozen radio dinners.”
Johnny Carson

iTunes Radio

As you loyal blog followers know, I’m a longtime fan of Steve Martin. The last few years I’ve been listening to his banjo music, most of which he writes and performs.

I fell in love with Steve Martin in the 1970s when he was known for his comedy. I had all his comedy albums and listened to them often. Now, I have his comedy albums on iTunes and enjoy listening to him when I’m cruising in my car.

The other day while syncing my phone to the car, I accidentally discovered iTunes Radio. I know what you’re saying, where has she been?  But, with the new car and the technology that we now have access to, I’m able to use my iPhone in the car.

Anyway, I typed in Steve Martin into the iTunes Radio search and up popped Steve Martin Radio. This radio station is the best. They play comedy routines from Billy Crystal to Chris Rock. They even play some of George Carlin’s and Woody Allen’s old routines.

For the last few days, I’ve been smiling and laughing so much my jaw hurts. If you’re feeling down from all the holiday hassles, tune in to Steve Martin Radio, sit back and be ready to laugh your ass off.

Shine On

The Miracle You Are

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“There are two ways to live:
you can live as if nothing is a miracle;
you can live as if everything is a miracle.”
Albert Einstein

Everything is a Miracle

My sons best “Home Alone” impression.

Twenty-nine years ago today a miracle took place. I was one of those woman that never wanted to have children. That all changed when I found out I was pregnant.

Having and raising my son has changed my life. He is my inspiration and my strength. He makes me laugh, makes me cry and most of all makes me proud. The biggest compliment I can receive is when someone expresses love and admiration for my son.

Happy Birthday my son. I have watched you grow from a baby boy to a man. I love you and thank my lucky stars for the miracle you are.

Shine On

Pursue Our Dreams

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“All our dreams can come true,
if we have the courage to pursue them.”
Walt Disney

Dreams of Disney

One of my favorite television shows growing up was Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color. Every Sunday night at seven I watched in awe episodes about the animators at Disney Studios, trailers of upcoming Disney movies, adventure and nature shows and segments showing Disneyland.

In December 1966 my family was preparing for our relocation to California. I remember thinking how I would finally get to see and experience Disneyland. Somehow in my mind I believed that I would get to meet Walt Disney in person. But those dreams were shattered on December 15th when I heard about the death of Walt Disney.

As a kid, television and movies have an everlasting impact on us. The people we see on the big and little screen can inspire and motivate us in many positive ways. I guess Walt Disney had a huge impact on how I viewed the world. His weekly show fueled my imagination and taught me about life and places I’d never seen or heard of before.

I think back on those years growing up in those wonderful worlds of color and how Walt Disney was able to transport us so effortlessly. He could take us to places we never dreamed possible. Walt Disney could actually make all our dreams come true, by giving us the courage to pursue our dreams.

Shine On