Last week I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease adjusting to the new meds is kicking my but. Not to worry, my trusted blogging sister Army of Angels jumped in to make this weeks selection. Big hugs for your help AoA. There would not be Throw Back Thursday this week without her help. I can’t wait to see what she picked. Sit back, take a little break to enjoy some tunes. Warrior
You know you’re getting old when you have no clue what day it is. We’re having Throwback Thursday!
I can’t give you Satisfaction by the Stones, think you’ll like my choice. Windows is foreign after all these years. You’re worth every word I said while working on post. I was born with a Rock Star in my head, better than marbles. I fell in love with Train Kept a Rollin’ at 12 years old. I would lay on the couch watching The Midnight Special letting the music soak in. Music is a trusted friend who always knows how to please. The Stones are older than dirt, Mick still dances badly and Keith has zero brain cells left. I saw The Rolling Stones at Wembley Stadium in 1990. It was a trip, 70,000 people single file, no assigned seats and calming walked in. As they started playing this song I was making my way to front stage. The crowd parted, passing me a joint like the old days. A great memory for the concert memory bank. I would love to hear your favorite concert memories. Watching the video brings back good memories with my friend Jackie. Both bands that stand the test of time. Now kick back, close your eye’s and remember the first time you heard the songs.
Warrior
You know you’re getting old when you have no clue what day it is. We’re having Throwback Thursday!
I can’t give you Satisfaction by the Stones, think you’ll like my choice. Windows is foreign after all these years. You’re worth every word I said while working on post. I was born with a Rock Star in my head, better than marbles. I fell in love with Train Kept a Rollin’ at 12 years old. I would lay on the couch watching The Midnight Special letting the music soak in. Music is a trusted friend who always knows how to please. The Stones are older than dirt, Mick still dances badly and Keith has zero brain cells left. I saw The Rolling Stones at Wembley Stadium in 1990. It was a trip, 70,000 people single file, no assigned seats and calming walked in. As they started playing this song I was making my way to front stage. The crowd parted, passing me a joint like the old days. A great memory for the concert memory bank. I would love to hear your favorite concert memories. Watching the video brings back good memories with my friend Jackie. Both bands that stand the test of time. Now kick back, close your eye’s and remember the first time you heard the songs.
Warrior
Let’s make this young boy’s birthday extra special. I believe miracles can happen. Warrior
“He can recognize his name now. When he saw his name on the package from magical fairies on Easter, he was so happy.”
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My Granny
I miss my grandparents everyday, none more than on my birthday. Every year they would get on the phone together and sing Happy Birthday. This was a tradition, gramps called many in the family to sing Happy Birthday. As gramps fell into a coma, one of his sisters by his side, my brother entered the room, she said it’s T’s birthday and gramps started singing. Those were his last words, I know my brother cherishes every word. Tomorrow I turn 51 yrs old, my grandparents can’t call yet I know they are thinking about me. A daily one minute phone call to say I’m alive was all granny needed. She always worried about me. They loved to watch our reactions to Santa, hiding Easter eggs and fighting over who would lick the bowl of frosting. I learned to roller skate at approx 5 years old. Skating provided an outlet and hearing my favorite music over the loud-speaker made me want to dance. As I got older my grandparents would take us skating. Unlike many parents today, my grandparents would stay to watch us have fun. We were building memories that last a lifetime. I loved to speed skate, coming around the last corner full speed one of my wheels blew out throwing me over the mushroom seats. I got up, sat down and began taking my skates off. The ball bearings wore out, it was a right of passage for us kids. Getting new wheels didn’t cross my mind, I didn’t have the money and knew my mother would die before buying me new wheels. My grandmother comes over, her purse on her arm as always and whispers in my ear “what do new wheels cost”. We talked to the salesperson about the different wheels and prices. I focused on the least expensive but really wanted the green speed skating wheels. She knew me so well, asking “how much for the green ones”? She says “I have some mad money” which meant she was hiding money. “Don’t tell your grandfather how much they cost”, ok no problem. She had money hid everywhere, under my dolls clothes, behind frames, in kick knacks. After her death I rounded up several hundred dollars, gramps had no idea she was hiding money. I had to take every photo frame apart, look in everything. Before Dementia took her mind, she took her wedding ring off and forgot where. This crushed gramps, we constantly looked for the ring. During one of our searches after her death I find this kleenex crumpled up in the bottom of a drawer. As soon as I pick it up, pay dirt. We stood there staring at it crying. He slept with the ring in a box by the bed, he gave it to me before he died.
My grandparents had 5-6 huge trees out back loaded with squirrels. Living thru the Depression, gramps knew how to entertain himself for hours. He would go to the river bottoms to pick up pecans, coming home with several buckets full. Then sit in his lawn chair in the shade to sort and crack. He did this several days a week for years so it was no surprise when he had a squirrel eating out of his hand. Granny wasn’t afraid of squirrels but didn’t have the same affection for them. Until she thought he killed one. It was hilarious to hear them tell the story. One of gramps other past times was sitting on the front porch using a sling shot and pecans to scare the squirrels. He shot a pecan up the tree, hits one, it falls out of tree and she thinks it’s dead. She had a few choice words then told him to go check on the squirrel. Gramps is about to pick it up and it comes to. He had knocked it out. I think they were both surprised and off the squirrel went. It bothered me watching this cat and mouse game my whole life, then he took it to a new level. Retirement can get boring for some, not gramps. He started leaving cages out back, when the squirrel would go in the door would close. He checked them all day long, as soon as the door went down, he would round granny up and off to the river bottoms they go. He might release six to eight a day. I think he really did it to get her out of the house, granny was legally blind, this allowed her to put some lipstick on and get out of the house.
My grandparents gave me unconditional love, self-confidence and their time. Time is more precious than what to me.
Warrior
July 7, 2014 Throw Back Thursday startled to lighten the mood as we slide into the weekend. One day to kick back, for that short time lose yourself. Three years later it’s evolved to Triple Shot Thursday. I look forward to Thursday the same as I did in the beginning. I hope you enjoy three of my fav’s. M
The music world would not be the same without Fleetwood Mac, the greatest band in the world! Watch Lindsey Buckingham make his guitar scream. Those were the 1970’s. Enjoy. Warrior
Most people have something they do to pass time when unable to sleep. Here’s mine. I don’t go for quality, just playing trying different ideas. Sometimes I come up with a keeper others help to bring on the Sandman.
Warrior
This is my fav music period, no doubt you’ll hear more. I picked three video’s, the first is Peter Frampton in 25 perfect minutes of music history. Shout out to my CTC brother Dragon, Chicago is for you. Warrior
This is my fav music period, no doubt you’ll hear more. I picked three video’s, the first is Peter Frampton in 25 perfect minutes of music history. Shout out to my CTC brother Dragon, Chicago is for you. Warrior
I received the Liebster Award by Silver Lining at HopeFulDepression. It took a minute to pull myself up off the floor. I’m grateful for the nomination. The Liebster Award has a long history in the blogging community. The award is given to blogs with less than 1,000 followers as a way to acknowledge and motivate new blogs. I discovered the word Liebster is of German origin which is perfect since I’m of German origin. Nothing like a mix of German, Neanderthal and American Indian. I’m honored to receive the Liebster Award from a long time follower. Her work is powerful, I urge you to stop by to see for yourself. http://hopefuldepression.wordpress.com
How did you come up with name of blog?
I have Treatment Resistant Bipolar Disorder and have spent years in darkness. Looking for the Light could sum up your hopes for relief.
Has the experience been what you expected?
I’m having so much fun meeting people from across the globe. Shortly after starting my blog, I joined The Cut Throat Club a collaborative group of survivors. We support each other in recovery and offer support to the community. I’m privileged to share my experience of abuse and depression with others. If sharing helps one person, my heart will smile.
One thing that scares you?
Spiders, snakes and sharks.
One song that makes you the happy?
Beautiful Tonight by EC.
Do you have special talent or play an instrument?
Don’t play any instruments, not for lack of trying. Special talent, can’t think of any unless the gift of gab fits.
What age did you stop believing in Santa?
I remember it clearly, 5 years old told my mother Santa wasn’t real and I was to old to take naps.
Favorite place you’ve traveled to?
I fell in love with St Petersburg, Russia. France is second.
Can you sing?
Very badly but it doesn’t stop the rock star in my mind.
Favorite Book and why?
Bible, you learn something new every time you read.
If you could live anywhere where would it be?
I haven’t traveled the world yet so that’s hard to answer. Probably right here in USA, Home of the Free.
Have you ever won an award in sports?
A blue ribbon for a relay race in third grade.
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Eleven Radom Facts about me
1. I’m left-handed yet use my right hand for most task.
2. I wanted to work as a photojournalist for Life magazine.
3. I collect old camera’s and books.
4. My first job at 10 yrs. old was throwing the newspaper.
5. I’ve been a music lover since four years old, my grandparents bought me a record player.
6. Learned to skate at 4-5 years old. The Lion Sleeps Tonight was “the” song.
7. I am a native Texan.
8. I love to travel and my bucket list is quite long.
9. I’m claustrophobic, it was hard to learn to scuba.
10. When C.B.’s were popular my handle was Teddy bear.
11. I never read instructions.
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A couple of months ago I went to park and took photos of ducks, water and most important fresh air. It’s probably the day I was bit by a tick contracting Lyme. All the details for another post. It was wonderful just to drive my car, it’s three years old and has at best 1,000 miles. After being in the house sick or afraid to go anywhere by myself, just a park a few streets over felt like total freedom. The key to happiness was being able to take my camera and just mess around. I was struggling with balance problems but refuse to use my cane. I enjoyed the sun, staring down a squirrel and seeing loads of ducks. It’s a family park and many children were out feeding the ducks. There’s a creek near by and I had to investigate. We released 12 baby ducks there a couple of years ago. There were little fish, nothing exciting. It was the greatest day in recent history from a health perspective. I’ve only been out of the house twice since early fall and he drove both times. I’ve had a rough weekend yet wanted everyone to know I am thinking about you. I’m praying for a better day tomorrow. Thank you for stopping by or to my followers.
Warrior :)
Why have I done a video post for Willy Nilly my brother? We talk smack a lot, have similar taste in music and he’s a great guy. If he can’t take the shit he needs to get out kitchen!!!! :) Trust me he can take it and spoon feed it back to you. Willy will not tell me his age, he knows mine, I’m going to kill him kindness to find out. He’s knows exactly what I’m doing. I say he is much younger. I’m a rock star in my head and wanted to see if I hit his music button. I had to prove my music tastes is different for my age group. 51 years old in couple of weeks, 50 doesn’t feel that old, it’s my body that didn’t get the memo. I included a couple from my guitar hero EC. I appreciate anyone who can make a guitar sweetly scream. Enjoy the video’s. After you leave feedback for me be sure and visit Willy Nilly and comment on his musical taste. Have a great Fourth of July celebration. Get ready to jam, turn the speakers up high!!!!! Warrior
Josh Groban and Brian McKnight show Simon and Garfunkle songs are still relevant.
It’s hard to go wrong with Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Friends. I love the gospel feel of the song.
Thank you for joining me for the first Throw Back Thursday. Send your request, you never know when I’ll pick your songs.
Warrior
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