CUBS WIN WORLD SERIES!
CUBS WIN WORLD SERIES! Los Angeles based Cubs fans (all from Chicago) got together to watch Game 7 of the World Series at "Taste Of Chicago" Pizzeria in Burbank. There was complete hysteria throughout the exciting game and when they won--it was pandemonium. Pictures: Eliot when they won; Eliot with actor Joe Mantegna
ELECTORAL COLLEGE ANALYSIS 1 WEEK BEFORE ELECTION
ELECTORAL COLLEGE ANALYSIS 1 WEEK BEFORE ELECTION. The events of the last few days have tightened the race considerably. And this is the best analogy. Hillary is the CLEVELAND INDIANS who need only one game to win the series. Donald is the CHICAGO CUBS who need to win one game to even up the series and another one to win the series. Do not pay attention to national polls at this time. It basically is coming down to one state--FLORIDA. With its 29 Electoral College votes--if it turns BLUE--Hillary automatically wins. If it turns RED--Donald still needs more states to turn red to stay in
NIXON
ABC News had this picture on the front page today. And I jumped out of my seat. Its got to be 8 years since I've seen a picture of this guy featured prominently anywhere (since the movie Frost/Nixon). And you know what--I HATE THIS CROOK AS MUCH TODAY AS I DID IN 1969-1974. His Vietnam policies which took and destroyed the lives of Americans and others by the millions. His abuse of power against anybody who disagreed with him. His hatred of young people. His obstruction of justice. His constant lying to the American public. Where was John Hinckley when he was really needed? ROAST IN PEACE you SOB.
TOM HAYDEN
Tom Hayden, one of the most effective young Anti-Vietnam War protesters has died. Of course, in the new "wave your flag without questioning America," you are supposed to be "I'm glad that damn hippie is dead." Because of Tom Hayden's efforts, 61% of the American public eventually demanded that the idiot policy makers in Washington D.C., who always made sure that their own children got deferments, put an end to America's quagmire in Vietnam. Have you looked at which country is making most of your clothing these days? Vietnam. 60,000 Americans died for your cheap Walmart shirts. And your refusal to hold LBJ and Nixon responsible for the deaths and destruction of millions.
CHEAP HALLOWEEN COSTUMES YOU CAN GET IN SINGAPORE
ONE OF THE VERY TOP YAHOO! STORIES TODAY IS: CHEAP HALLOWEEN COSTUMES YOU CAN GET IN SINGAPORE. YAHOO! FAILED TO PROVIDE AN ACCOMPANYING ARTICLE ON "MOST INEXPENSIVE FLIGHTS TO SINGAPORE" SO THAT AMERICANS CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS INCREDIBLE OFFER. DOES YAHOO! NOT HAVE EDITORS THAT WOULD QUESTION PUTTING UP A STORY LIKE THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE?
OINK! OINK! DONALD TRUMPIG.
The greatest poet of the 20th century turned 75 today.
The greatest poet of the 20th century turned 75 today. But most people know him only as a singer/songwriter. Yet, if you removed his brilliant music, you would still find some of the deepest thought provoking words about humanity. Paul Simon's extraordinary ability to touch people: "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls and tenements halls" "I touch no one and no one touches me. I am a rock, I am an island." “We note our place with bookmarkers that measure what we've lost.” "Preserve your memories they're all that's left you” "still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest"
THIS DEBATE MOMENT TONIGHT
THIS DEBATE MOMENT TONIGHT--LOOKED LIKE WHEN ALFRED HITCHCOCK MAKES A CAMEO APPEARANCE IN HIS MOVIES.
How did the loyal Republican radio sycophants deal with the Donald Trump women-abuse tapes?
Rush Limbaugh decided to attack Democrats.
“This is what always happens and has nothing to do with –and determines the outcomes of elections—the Democrats get away with hypocrisy”
“They are going to lie. They are going to destroy anyone on the Republican ballot.”
Rush may have been on Oxycontin and hallucinating a different debate.
“The purpose of last night was to destroy Trump forever.”
“His campaign was supposed to be over. That's what today was supposed to be. And it isn't.”
“Trump triumphed last night! It was a huge win!”
Dennis Prager decided to use generalizations.
“We must stop judging people on private conversations.”
Sean Hannity decided to attack the Clintons instead.
“Abuse women. Smear women. Slander women. You can't ignore the actions of the Clintons which is much worse than saying 'she's got blah blah blah.' ”
ONLY ONE THING COULD TOP DONALD'S LOCKER ROOM TALK SEX TAPE
There could only be one more thing that could possibly top the release today of Donald Trump's locker room talk sex tape. I urge the Republican party to immediately release Sarah Palin from her banishment to the Phantom Zone and allow her to make some kind of statement showing women that Donald is really in their corner.
IT'S THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!
IT'S THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!
COME ONE! COME ALL!
TWO CLOWNS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED TRYING
TO BREAK INTO THE WHITE HOUSE JUST
WEEKS BEFORE THE U.S. PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTION.
ARMED WITH SELTZER BOTTLES, CREAM PIES
AND A TINY CAR THAT GIVES OFF THE ILLUSION
THAT THERE IS ROOM FOR EVERYBODY,
THE EVIL SMILING ILLEGALS ARE TRYING TO TAKE
OVER THE LEGENDARY 3-RING AMERICAN RESIDENCE WHICH HAS
BEEN IN TURMOIL SINCE 1964.
COME ONE! COME ALL!
TWO CLOWNS HAVE BEEN SIGHTED TRYING
TO BREAK INTO THE WHITE HOUSE JUST
WEEKS BEFORE THE U.S. PRESIDENTIAL
ELECTION.
ARMED WITH SELTZER BOTTLES, CREAM PIES
AND A TINY CAR THAT GIVES OFF THE ILLUSION
THAT THERE IS ROOM FOR EVERYBODY,
THE EVIL SMILING ILLEGALS ARE TRYING TO TAKE
OVER THE LEGENDARY 3-RING AMERICAN RESIDENCE WHICH HAS
BEEN IN TURMOIL SINCE 1964.
WELLS FARGO -- REALLY...IT'S JUST A LITTLE INCONVENIENCE
FROM THE WELLS FARGO WEBSITE:
“If you want to find out how strong a company’s ethics are, don’t listen to what its people say. Watch what they do.”
“Everything we do is built on trust. It doesn’t happen with one transaction, in one day on the job or in one quarter. It’s earned relationship by relationship. ”
"We have a responsibility to always act with honesty and integrity."
"We believe in free and open competition. We gain our competitive advantage through superior performance rather than through unethical or illegal business practices."
And after being fined $185 million for fraud and illegal practices the other day, the CEO of Wells Fargo continues to act like the opening of up to 2 million fraudulent customer bank accounts and credit cards is just the work of some renegade employees.
Testifying before the U.S. Congress, CEO John Stumpf blames the company-wide behavior on just a small percentage of employees trying to enrich themselves through additional sales of products. Yet, dozens of employees who tried to blow the whistle on the unethical antics through in-house disclosures, found themselves very quickly without jobs.
Apparently, the CEO didn't know about anything going on in his own company and when most likely is forced out, will take home a consolation prize of up to $200 million for a job well done.
Like all previous corporate scandals in America, TV commercials of children running slow motion through cornfields under the Wells Fargo logo, will soon impact the public's very short memory. When the public's attention turns to Brad and Angelina appearing on "Dancing With The Stars," all will be fine again.
This is a still from the 1966 Shea Stadium BEATLES concert.
This is a still from the 1966 Shea Stadium BEATLES concert. The CBS reporter is interviewing average fans. Look at the fan on the left. Recognize her? It is Meryl Streep. She has confirmed this.
I CALLED IT NINE YEARS BEFORE ANYBODY ELSE
THE CRIMINALS AT FOX NEWS HAVE SETTLED WITH GRETCHEN CARLSON FOR $20 MILLION OVER THE BEHAVIOR OF PERVERTED CHIEF PIG ROGER AILES.
1. THE OTHER DAY I STATED PUBLICLY TO WATCH FOR A QUICK SETTLEMENT.
ABC: "WATCH FOR A LONG COURT BATTLE."
2. EVERYBODY HAS JUMPED ON THE BANDWAGON CALLING AILES A PERVERTED PIG IN THE LAST 2 WEEKS.
HOWEVER, IT SEEMS ONE PERSON CALLED IT NINE YEARS AGO. HERE IS MY POSTING FROM NINE YEARS AGO--BEFORE ANYBODY HAD THE GUTS TO CALL IT LIKE IT IS:
TRUE STORY -- Sharing A Bit Of Gene Wilder
TRUE STORY -- Sharing A Bit Of Gene Wilder
5 years ago, Gene Wilder's assistant had been asked
to clear things out for him. He no longer needed his
cassette tapes. The assistant compiled a shopping bag
filled with store bought cassettes and those which Gene
himself recorded from LPs onto blank cassettes. The
assistant gave the bag to a close friend.
The close friend did not need tapes either and asked
me if I wanted them. I still had a cassette player/CD in
the car and still used the format myself on occasion.
I gladly took them.
For many months, I listened to and shared Gene Wilder's cassette
collection while driving. He obviously also shared these
at one time with his wife Gilda Radner as a few of them were
hand labeled "Gilda's Favorites" and so on.
What was there?
The majority were specific classical pieces which
he obviously loved.
There were some Broadway musicals from the 80's and 90's.
There was only one Beatles--the love song compilation album.
But what touched me the most was this.
My favorite musical film is "Umbrellas of Cherbourg."
The entire film is sung. There is no dialogue.
It has some of the most beautiful French music composed
by Michele Legrand.
Up until 10 years ago, a soundtrack to
"Umbrellas of Cherbourg" (which is the whole film)
had never been released. Than it came out on CD.
This old home made cassette was clearly many decades
older.
Somehow, Gene Wilder and/or Gilda Radner had gotten
a copy of the soundtrack to the beautiful love film.
If you are familiar with it, this is a very touching
part of Gene Wilder.
5 years ago, Gene Wilder's assistant had been asked
to clear things out for him. He no longer needed his
cassette tapes. The assistant compiled a shopping bag
filled with store bought cassettes and those which Gene
himself recorded from LPs onto blank cassettes. The
assistant gave the bag to a close friend.
The close friend did not need tapes either and asked
me if I wanted them. I still had a cassette player/CD in
the car and still used the format myself on occasion.
I gladly took them.
For many months, I listened to and shared Gene Wilder's cassette
collection while driving. He obviously also shared these
at one time with his wife Gilda Radner as a few of them were
hand labeled "Gilda's Favorites" and so on.
What was there?
The majority were specific classical pieces which
he obviously loved.
There were some Broadway musicals from the 80's and 90's.
There was only one Beatles--the love song compilation album.
But what touched me the most was this.
My favorite musical film is "Umbrellas of Cherbourg."
The entire film is sung. There is no dialogue.
It has some of the most beautiful French music composed
by Michele Legrand.
Up until 10 years ago, a soundtrack to
"Umbrellas of Cherbourg" (which is the whole film)
had never been released. Than it came out on CD.
This old home made cassette was clearly many decades
older.
Somehow, Gene Wilder and/or Gilda Radner had gotten
a copy of the soundtrack to the beautiful love film.
If you are familiar with it, this is a very touching
part of Gene Wilder.
PROBLEM SOLVED
1. Everybody likes this guy.
2. America has become a 24-hour version
of Mad Magazine anyway.
PROBLEM SOLVED.
2. America has become a 24-hour version
of Mad Magazine anyway.
PROBLEM SOLVED.
WANTED. NEW MANAGER FOR DONALD TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT CAMPAIGN.
WANTED. NEW MANAGER FOR
DONALD TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT CAMPAIGN.
*NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
*JOB WILL LAST UNTIL NOVEMBER 8 OR UNTIL HE FIRES YOU FIRST
*MUST BE ABLE TO MAKE CLEVER EXCUSES FOR DONALD'S IRRATIONAL STATEMENTS
*RUSH LIMBAUGH AND SEAN HANNITY WILL KISS YOUR ASS
*PREFER H-1B WORKER FROM INDIA. THIS IS A MINIMUM WAGE JOB. 32 HOURS A WEEK. NO BENEFITS.
*SPECIAL TRAINING IN HOW TO TELL DONALD'S VARIOUS WIVES FROM EACH OTHER
*STAY IN LUXURY SUITE IN CASINO...SCRATCH THAT...IT JUST WENT BANKRUPT
THE WINDS OF WAR
SEAN HANNITY IS AN IDIOT
"Breitbart cites Gateway Pundit to prove Trump will win in a landslide because he has more Facebook likes"
...Sean Hannity.
Yes Sean. That is Very Scientific.
Even more credible than today's
NBC/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll showing
Hillary with an 11 point lead in Pennsylvania.
And Spongebob has more likes than both
Hillary and Donald together. He'll make a
great President.
...Sean Hannity.
Yes Sean. That is Very Scientific.
Even more credible than today's
NBC/Wall Street Journal/Marist poll showing
Hillary with an 11 point lead in Pennsylvania.
And Spongebob has more likes than both
Hillary and Donald together. He'll make a
great President.
AUGUST ELECTION ANALYSIS -- ELECTORAL COLLEGE
AUGUST ELECTION ANALYSIS -- ELECTORAL COLLEGE
Every 4 years in America we play a game called
"Electoral College." The rules of the game are basically that only a few states will determine who becomes the next President.
This will change in 2020 when the
www.nationalpopularvote.com
becomes law and makes every vote equal throughout the United States.
In August 2016, this is how the Electoral College Map looks. They show the importance of the states in comparison. You will notice that the colors of blue dominates. They correspond to the latest polls.
Nothing matters but who wins the most Electoral College votes. Everything else is insignificant.
I think you can determine the most likely outcome from this map. If Arizona and Georgia turn blue in the next few weeks, it's back to game shows for Donald Trump.
Every 4 years in America we play a game called
"Electoral College." The rules of the game are basically that only a few states will determine who becomes the next President.
This will change in 2020 when the
www.nationalpopularvote.com
becomes law and makes every vote equal throughout the United States.
In August 2016, this is how the Electoral College Map looks. They show the importance of the states in comparison. You will notice that the colors of blue dominates. They correspond to the latest polls.
Nothing matters but who wins the most Electoral College votes. Everything else is insignificant.
I think you can determine the most likely outcome from this map. If Arizona and Georgia turn blue in the next few weeks, it's back to game shows for Donald Trump.
The newest Beatles album, “Revolver,” was being
released in America. I was at a 3-week summer camp, Camp Chi in Lake Delton, Wisconsin. Campers had no access to any radios, TVs, or a record player.
However, a counselor saved the day by going into the Wisconsin Dells and bringing back the album for all of us to listen to. It was overwhelming.
I'm going to talk about what it was like hearing those songs for the very first time. I will make reference to the American version of “Revolver,” which is minus the songs “And Your Bird Can Sing,” “Dr. Robert” and “I'm Only Sleeping” which us lucky Americans got to hear two months earlier on an “let's make an extra Beatles album for those Beatles-obsessed Americans” put out by Capitol only in the U.S.
Side 1
“Taxman” – Whoa! The Beatles are getting political for the very first time. They're complaining about the high taxes they have to pay. And they even are attacking British prime ministers.
“Eleanor Rigby” – This is some kind of extraordinary poetic musical masterpiece using only an orchestra. And it's got a sad story and a very sad feeling.
“Love You To” – Uhhh, can you put the needle ahead to the next track?
“Here, There and Everywhere” – This is to date the most beautiful song the Beatles have ever recorded.
“Yellow Submarine” – It's a children's song! I wonder if it's going to catch on?
“She Said, She Said” – This has a really interesting sound to it.
Side 2
“Good Day Sunshine” – This song really make you happy! It sounds like it should be in a musical.
“For No One” – That is a really sad love story.
“I Want to Tell You” – There are some really brash chords in there.
“Got to Get You Into My Life” – Wow! The horns are fantastic.
“Tomorrow Never Knows” – What Was That???
Can you play that again? (there was no slang word “psychedelic” yet in America)
I listen to “Revolver” no less than 25 times a year. I have heard it a minimum of 1,250 times.
In Mono. In Stereo. (there are mix differences in some of the songs). The U.S. Version. The British Version. On LP. On 8-Track. On Cassette. On CD. On MP3. On Remastered CD.
When I slow danced later that week to “Here, There and Everywhere” and I saw the tears in her eyes, and in the eyes of every girl slow dancing in the room. And I saw the other 13-year old males overcome with emotion that they were not supposed to be showing.
The Beatles. The soundtrack of our lives.
HIROSHIMA -- Was There An Option 71 Years Ago Today?
HIROSHIMA -- Was There A Specific Option 71 Years Ago Today?
The debate goes on every year at this time.
We can get into every possible angle on this so I am just going to focus on one particular question.
Could the United States have done a live demonstration of an atomic weapon on a remote island or shown the film footage of the "Trinity" test taken in New Mexico to a panel of Japanese military and scientists?
Why do I even ask this?
That is because the United States is supposed to take the high road and set examples for the rest of the world.
1. Would the Japanese believed that the film footage of the "Trinity" test was real?
ARGUMENTS AGAINST:
*Probably not. Animation and special effects were already so sophisticated in both the American and Japanese film industry for the time, they would have thought it was created at Disney.
2. Could Japanese representatives been taken to an empty remote island and a demonstration show them the awesome destruction of an atomic bomb?
ARGUMENTS AGAINST:
*There is a possibility that the bomb would have not gone off and nothing would have been accomplished.
*It would have been one less atomic bomb the U.S. would have had. There was the "Trinity" bomb, the Hiroshima bomb, the Nagasaki bomb and unknown to almost everybody--there was one more ready to go.
*The Japanese might not have been impressed regardless. After all, they didn't seem to be bothered by 100,000 Japanese dying in May 1945 during the ultimate U.S. bombing of Tokyo. They wanted to keep going even after that.
ARGUMENT FOR:
Maybe showing them the film would have made them surrender.
Maybe demonstrating the real thing to them on an empty remote island would have made them surrender.
If both of these options were presented, there was nothing to lose. The subsequent plans could have continued if the results were not satisfactory.
Should the U.S. have at least tried these options?
The debate goes on every year at this time.
We can get into every possible angle on this so I am just going to focus on one particular question.
Could the United States have done a live demonstration of an atomic weapon on a remote island or shown the film footage of the "Trinity" test taken in New Mexico to a panel of Japanese military and scientists?
Why do I even ask this?
That is because the United States is supposed to take the high road and set examples for the rest of the world.
1. Would the Japanese believed that the film footage of the "Trinity" test was real?
ARGUMENTS AGAINST:
*Probably not. Animation and special effects were already so sophisticated in both the American and Japanese film industry for the time, they would have thought it was created at Disney.
2. Could Japanese representatives been taken to an empty remote island and a demonstration show them the awesome destruction of an atomic bomb?
ARGUMENTS AGAINST:
*There is a possibility that the bomb would have not gone off and nothing would have been accomplished.
*It would have been one less atomic bomb the U.S. would have had. There was the "Trinity" bomb, the Hiroshima bomb, the Nagasaki bomb and unknown to almost everybody--there was one more ready to go.
*The Japanese might not have been impressed regardless. After all, they didn't seem to be bothered by 100,000 Japanese dying in May 1945 during the ultimate U.S. bombing of Tokyo. They wanted to keep going even after that.
ARGUMENT FOR:
Maybe showing them the film would have made them surrender.
Maybe demonstrating the real thing to them on an empty remote island would have made them surrender.
If both of these options were presented, there was nothing to lose. The subsequent plans could have continued if the results were not satisfactory.
Should the U.S. have at least tried these options?
THIS IS JUST TOO MUCH FUN TODAY!
THIS IS JUST TOO MUCH FUN TODAY!
JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT DONALD TRUMP COULD NOT
SAY ANYTHING ELSE OUTRAGEOUS IN 24 HOURS--HE FINISHES UP THE
DAY BY CALLING HILLARY CLINTON "THE DEVIL."
THIS MAKES ERIC CARTMAN A LIVING PERSON!
JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT DONALD TRUMP COULD NOT
SAY ANYTHING ELSE OUTRAGEOUS IN 24 HOURS--HE FINISHES UP THE
DAY BY CALLING HILLARY CLINTON "THE DEVIL."
THIS MAKES ERIC CARTMAN A LIVING PERSON!
THE MEDIA IS SLANTED. isn't it fun???!!!
Even though I am thoroughly enjoying every minute of today's media alliance to pounce Donald Trump, I must admit that this coordinated coalition effort among America's media (with the expected exception of Fox News) proves that the Major Media has specific agendas that coincide with their corporate perspectives.
I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR A TV GAME SHOW
JUST BEFORE GOING TO SLEEP, THIS FLASHED ON
THE COMPUTER SCREEN. I THOUGHT IT WAS AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR
A TV GAME SHOW.
THEN I REALIZED THIS WAS A SERIOUS AD FOR THIS GUY
RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
THE COMPUTER SCREEN. I THOUGHT IT WAS AN ADVERTISEMENT FOR
A TV GAME SHOW.
THEN I REALIZED THIS WAS A SERIOUS AD FOR THIS GUY
RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
RUSSIAN HACKERS -- THIS IS WHY THEY LOVE DONALD TRUMP!
It would appear that Russian Hackers are responsible for getting into the Democrats' databases and releasing information that could help Donald Trump and hurt Hillary Clinton.
There has been days of speculation as to the political motivations of these sinister acts of the Russians.
Nobody realizes the real reason! Here it is!
Donald Trump loves Vodka. Russians love
Vodka. Therefore, Donald Trump loves Russians!
Think about it. Donald Trump even went as far as creating his own Vodka, as brief as it lasted. This gesture brought warmth and devotion from all Russian citizens! The Moscow GUM department stores proudly carried the Trump Vodka while it existed!
Have you ever seen the Democrats go out of their way to love the Russians?
Did Hillary Clinton come out with a personal line of Babushkas? That would have melted the Russian soul. Did Barack Obama come out with his own brand of cigarettes? Russians would have adored him for that.
Now you now. The way to a Russian's heart is through Vodka, Babushkas and Cigarettes.
There has been days of speculation as to the political motivations of these sinister acts of the Russians.
Nobody realizes the real reason! Here it is!
Donald Trump loves Vodka. Russians love
Vodka. Therefore, Donald Trump loves Russians!
Think about it. Donald Trump even went as far as creating his own Vodka, as brief as it lasted. This gesture brought warmth and devotion from all Russian citizens! The Moscow GUM department stores proudly carried the Trump Vodka while it existed!
Have you ever seen the Democrats go out of their way to love the Russians?
Did Hillary Clinton come out with a personal line of Babushkas? That would have melted the Russian soul. Did Barack Obama come out with his own brand of cigarettes? Russians would have adored him for that.
Now you now. The way to a Russian's heart is through Vodka, Babushkas and Cigarettes.
Is Anybody Else Going "Huh"? John Hinckley Being Released.
On March 30, 1981, 25 year-old John Hinckley, who was trying to impress actress Jodie Foster (I'm not making this up) tried to assassinate the new President Ronald Reagan who came within an inch of losing his life.
Three others were wounded including press secretary James Brady who would spend the rest of his life incapacitated.
This release can only happen in the new Topsy-Turvy America.
Watch the event unfold if you were not around:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRTFyWb9fQU
Marni Nixon You've heard Her -- But May Not Know That It Is Her
That is not Natalie Wood really singing the wonderful strains of "Tonight" and "I Feel Pretty" from "West Side Story." That is not Deborah Kerr delightfully crooning "Getting To Know You" and "I Could Have Danced All Night" in the "King and I."
And that is certainly not Audrey Hepburn enchanting us with "The Rain in Spain" and "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" in "My Fair Lady."
In these movie versions, they are all being dubbed and sung by a lady named Marni Nixon who has passed away at 86.
If you've seen "The Sound of Music," that is actually her singing and on-screen as one of the nuns.
Her voice was heavenly.
DONALD TRUMP ENTERS CONVENTION LIKE JESUS
DONALD TRUMP ENTERS CONVENTION LIKE JESUS
Although the first day of the Republican convention was average and predictable with a number of speakers all attacking Hillary one after another, it was the entrance of Donald Trump which was just preposterous.
Suddenly, the lights dimmed, and a man in shadow came walking on an area of the stage tainted blue with white fog resembling clouds. The song "We Are The Champions" was playing. As he proceeded towards the main podium, it was clear enough to realize the shadow was Donald Trump and the Republicans responded as if Jesus was heading towards them.
He then introduced his lovely wife, who he said would be the next First Lady.
It was just so magical.
Although the first day of the Republican convention was average and predictable with a number of speakers all attacking Hillary one after another, it was the entrance of Donald Trump which was just preposterous.
Suddenly, the lights dimmed, and a man in shadow came walking on an area of the stage tainted blue with white fog resembling clouds. The song "We Are The Champions" was playing. As he proceeded towards the main podium, it was clear enough to realize the shadow was Donald Trump and the Republicans responded as if Jesus was heading towards them.
He then introduced his lovely wife, who he said would be the next First Lady.
It was just so magical.
SCOTTY MOORE -- THE SOUND OF ELVIS
without his guitarist Scotty Moore.
From the beginning, Moore provided
that distinct sound which appealed
to music fans worldwide and made
Elvis an international superstar.
Today they are together in Rockabilly
Heaven.
Moore is the musical centerpiece of:
Mystery Train, Blue Suede Shoes,
Let's Play House, Jailhouse Rock,
Heartbreak Hotel, That's All Right,
Good Rocking Tonight and many
others.
I had the incredible privilege to
talk with Scotty Moore for a few
hours in the late 90's. It gave me
a front row seat to the Elvis story
from the beginning as it was happening.
He revealed one fascinating fact to me
that is quite extraordinary. Apparently,
Elvis, tired of his whole rock image
and style, told Moore that he wanted
to discontinue singing and instead
form an instrumental group where
Elvis would play piano only.
"Are you joking?," I said.
"No, I am very serious" said the
down to earth guitarist.
Every American Has To Deal With This In Their Own Way
I decided to randomly select one of the 50 people whose lives were cut short last night in Orlando.
I felt this would make it more personal and not just a news story.
Just from the name only, I selected Stanley Manolo Almodovar III.
He was 23 years old and I then found a Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/stanley.almodovariii
He was a pharmacy technician.
He lived in Claremont, Florida and
was originally from Springfield, MA.
I got a big laugh out of this he had to say:
"Do NOT expect me to say 'Bless you" after your 5th sneeze. By then, you need to get your ass under control."
And this statement from him a year ago means
a great deal now:
"Gotta appreciate the little things in life today you can have everything and tomorrow lose everything"
His life was really just getting started.
Who knows what he might have accomplished in later years.
At least now he's not just some name in a story.
I felt this would make it more personal and not just a news story.
Just from the name only, I selected Stanley Manolo Almodovar III.
He was 23 years old and I then found a Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/stanley.almodovariii
He was a pharmacy technician.
He lived in Claremont, Florida and
was originally from Springfield, MA.
I got a big laugh out of this he had to say:
"Do NOT expect me to say 'Bless you" after your 5th sneeze. By then, you need to get your ass under control."
And this statement from him a year ago means
a great deal now:
"Gotta appreciate the little things in life today you can have everything and tomorrow lose everything"
His life was really just getting started.
Who knows what he might have accomplished in later years.
At least now he's not just some name in a story.
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