Hello Nice People,

Goodbye to Sugars Sweet Pee. I think Sugars journal was one of the very first that I came across a few years ago when we were back at JLand on AOL. Sugar loves her doggies so much, and they are such a huge part of her life. I will never forget when Monkee was lost. I think he got out of the yard when the gate was left open. Thankfully he was found after being gone for such a long time. This Summer, Angel and Sweet Pee have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. I know Sugars heart is breaking and I feel so bad for her. I will say a prayer for all the little doggies who will not make it til tomorrow. For all the doggies who are lost. For all the doggies who are mistreated. For all the doggies who are hungry. Sweet Pee, you will be missed.

Ted

Hello Nice People, That's Bishop Fulton J. Sheen. He's been dead since 1979. And that's too bad because we sure could use him today. Back in the dinosaur age, that would be the 1950's we were required to watch his half hour program every Tuesday Night. Every Wednesday morning, one of the first things Sister said was, "Who did not watch Bishop Fulton Sheen on television last night?" And there was little Mary Roche in the back with her little hand in the air. If my memory serves me well, in the early fifties, we didn't even HAVE a TV.But that was no excuse. "Mary Roche, why didn't you go to a neighbors and watch?" "Sorry Sister, I will be sure to do that next week." "Mary", that was my name in school. At home I was Marlene. Today, I have dropped the Mary, much to my daddy's chagrin. He so wanted me named after the Blessed Mother.
When I did watch Bishop Fulton Sheen, I think most things he talked about went over my head and every other Catholic school kid sitting on the floor and squirming in boredom. One on the things I remember from those long ago years, was his sense of humor. He would always tell some funny stories that the adults in his audience loved. And I remeber his eyes. I always found them to be kind of scary.
But here I am, many, many years later. And through the power of the internet, Fulton Sheen is again available to watch. Now, I See him in a different light. What a treasure he was!! Yes, he does have a great sense of humor. And when he tells a joke, those eyes that I once thought were scary, now beam with delight. He has a great delivery and he is so proud of himself when a joke comes off good.
But his messages are what is so poignant. If only more people could hear him today. If ony we could sit these kids down and say listen to what this man is saying. Listen to what is wrong with this world. Bishop Sheen, I'm sorry it took so long.

YouTube - Archbishop Fulton J. sheen - Youth And Sex - Part 1 of 4

Early morning darkness

Hello Nice People,

Look at this tree face. Isn't it the cutest. The Grandkids bought this for us and proudly presented it last night. Daughter said, "Mom. we ordered this before the Vick thing." Well yeh, but these two old folks are already committed to not watching Eagles Football as long as sick Vick is part of the team. It won't be easy. We look forward to Sundays in front of the TV watching Eagles football. But we will just have to move on. Maybe New York Giants.......nah, can't do that. I know, Dallas Cowboys......nope, never. Oh well, maybe we'll take a walk. Thats healthier anyway.

I am typing this at 5 AM. What happened? I just peeked outside and its STILL DARK OUT THERE!!! Oh no!!! You know what that means, days are getting shorter. The Summer is coming to an end. Tell me its not happening. It was just two weeks ago that I got up at 5 and sat in the back yard on the deck IN THE SUNSHINE!

Temps are still in the nineties, at least for another few days. We have Hurricane Bill out there in the Atlantic. He should cool things off by the weekend. Luckily, he is taking a turn North and should miss the coast by a few hundred miles. We will only get the rough surf.

Yesterday was a beautiful day and perfect for the Atlantic City Air Show. Favorite relatives and friends Bunk and Joyce stayed overnite so they could see the Airshow. I think they enjoyed it even though it was ungodly hot on the beach and soooo crowded.

Well, I am off to get a few things done around here. Everyone have a good day and stay cool.

Life is good!

Wordless Wednesday

WORDLESS WEDNESDY

Atlantic City Airshow

Hello Nice People, Today is the Atlantic City Airshow in AC. We have family visiting here to see the show. 1 million people are expected to watch from the beach and boardwalk. I hope they have enough bathrooms LOL. I have seen it in the past and it is amazing. Everything is done over the ocean. I'll be back with some good reports.

Life is good.

I will miss football

I have watched my last Eagles game. Philadelphia signed Michael Vick. They are sick. As sick as he is. Follow the money. I knew someone would sign him. But not this soon. I am watching the 11 PM news. I am so upset. They are saying he is humble. He has paid his dues.

He can never pay enough dues. What he did was not a lapse in judgement. He hung dogs. he shot dogs. He made hundreds of thousands of dollars, maybe millions fighting dogs. I will never watch another Eagles Game.