Hanukkah in Hamilton

On the first night of Hanukkah....

Landslide

"Landslide"(originally by Stevie Nicks)

I took my love and I took it down
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well, the landslide brought me down

Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?

Uh-huh...

Well, I've been afraid of changing 'cause I built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I'm getting older, too
Well...

Well, I've been afraid of changing 'cause I built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Children get older
I'm getting older, too
Well I'm getting older, too

So, take this love and take it down
Yeah, and if you climb a mountain and you turn around
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well, the landslide brought me down
And if you see my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Well, maybe
Well, maybe
Well, maybe the landslide will bring you down

An Unfortunate Day

Dealing with the stomach flu and severe depression today. My body aches and I'm frozen. Also beginning to think  my apt is haunted by something malevolent.....

Something I Found and Liked

I am a fallen angel.....

Recently.....

On Sunday, I will be 35 years old. Scary thought, isn't it? When my mum and dad were 35, they were raising Goat and myself! Not much else is new here. Thanksgiving was sleepy and laid back; we had dinner at my cousin's house. My actual meal was vegetarian and thus, kosher, although I did indulge in an appetizer containing bacon. Tonight, I'm going out with my family to Frisches for a birthday dinner. In fact, perhaps I should start getting ready- they're coming to pick me up between 4 and 5 pm...... 

My Favorite Painting

I think it's called "The Two Fridas." It's by Frida Kahlo.

November 15

On this day in 1907, Claus von Stauffenberg was born. You thought I'd let the day go by without celebration of some sort? Lol, perhaps I'll sing, like Marilyn Monroe. "Happy birthday, Herr Oberst..." Just kidding. Biut, I do have a picture of Claus I found that I'd never seen before.

Ah, the famous helmet of duty! 

Je suis paris!

Today is mourning day. 128 people were killed last night in attacks on Paris. France has my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers.  We are all French today.

Sunday:A Dispatch from the apartment from "Boho Days"

Bored half to death today, but the war with the dishes looks more favorable in outcome, at least. I really can't think of anything to say......or do.......or whatever. I guess I'll play YoVille, take afternoon meds, and curl up with the Notebook.  Maybe tomorrow, "under Orion's starry sky," in the Gardens of Sampson and Beasley (wherever the hell that is), I too, may find my heaven.......in the meantime:

The ship is sort of sinking, so let's start drinking, before we start thinking, is this a life?
Thank you, Jonathan Larson!

Facebook Jokes

October

These are some photos I've taken this month......

Dinner Date

Not writing much today- I have a dinner date tonight. Just wanted to show off my date- "El Chico Del Appartamento 512!"

 

Last Cigarette

I quit smoking on the evening of 4 October 2015. I had to quit while I was hospitalized, and since my blood clot was probably at least partially caused by smoking, I decided to quit for good. The past 11 days have been great. I feel I am breathing better already, and with nicotine gum every now and then to curb the physical addiction, I really don't miss it. Hopefully I can even inspire others (like "El Chico Del Appartamento 512", who is now my boyfriend) to quit. He's being really supportive, and my parents are so proud of me. Life is really good right now, which is probably the reason I've been neglecting this blog. But I plan on posting again tomorrow.....

Into The Ocean

Not very creative tonight, but here's what is on my mind........

I'm just a normal boy
That sank when I fell overboard
My ship would leave the country
But I'd rather swim ashore
Without a life that's sadly stuck again
Wish I was much more masculine
Maybe then I could learn to swim
Like (fourteen miles away)

Now floating up and down
I spin, colliding into sound
Like whales beneath me diving down
I'm sinking to the bottom of my
Everything that freaks me out
The lighthouse beam has just run out
I'm cold as cold as cold can be
Be

[Chorus]
I want to swim away but don't know how
Sometimes it feels just like I'm falling in the ocean
Let the waves up and take me down
Let the hurricane set in motion
Let the rain of what I feel right now come down
Let the rain come down

Where is the coast guard?
I keep looking each direction
For a spotlight give me something
I need something for protection
Maybe flotsam junk will do just fine
The jets; I'm sunk; I'm left behind
I'm treading for my life, believe me
(How can I keep up this breathing?)

Not knowing how to think
I scream aloud, begin to sink
My legs and arms are broken down
With envy for the solid ground
I'm reaching for the life within me
How can one man stop his ending?
I thought of just your face
Relaxed, and floated into space

[Chorus]

Now waking to the sun
I calculate what I had done
Like jumping from the bow, yeah
Just to prove that I knew how, yeah
It's midnight's late reminder of
The loss of her, the one I love
My will to quickly end it all
So thought no end my need to fall

Into the ocean, end it all
Into the ocean, end it all
Into the ocean, end it all
Into the ocean, end it all

Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)

[Chorus]

Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
(Into space)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
(I thought of just your face)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)
Into the ocean (goodbye), end it all (goodbye)

Songwriters
JUSTIN FURSTENFELD

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The hospital, and beyond

This will be a quick update, as I am not feeling exactly great this morning. Last week I was hospitalized with a blood clot in my liver. The probable cause? The combination of one of my meds, and my terrible smoking habit. I've been taken off of the medication.....and I have now been over 7 days senza sigarette. I find nicotine gum rather tasty, but I know I'll have to stop that, too, eventually. Since I've come home, I suppose I've been more agreeable. Nicole and I even ended our feud, although I'm beginning to regret that one, for reasons I won't get into, here.
So, that's my summary of the past week or so. I'm kind of numb. I guess I'm afraid to feel anything, with everything changing so rapidly....

Welcome Syrian Refugees

We need to welcome refugees from Syria, as many as possible. They are in a dire situation, and the United States needs to step up to the plate.

Gem, Heater....and Lilli!

My favorite mascots!!!

Elfie?

Buon compleanno to a person who will never know.....take care that a house doesn't fall on you, darling.

The Obama Faerie

Flashing back to 2008......this is me at Halloween, lol. I had to throw together a costume quickly for the YWCA Halloween party. I was obsessively working on the campaign in those days, and it was the only thing I could think of......

La Donna Napolitana.

I found this image of a Napolitana woman online. This is my heritage! She reminds me quite a bit of my nonna, and a little of myself.

Back to the Eighties

This was my favorite song when I was 7. Keep in mind, it was 1988 ;)

"Eternal Flame"

 

Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand, do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming, is this burning an eternal flame?

I believe it's meant to be, darling
I watch you when you are sleeping
You belong with me, do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming or is this burning an eternal flame?

Say my name, sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
And then you come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling, oh

Say my name, sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely
And then you come and ease the pain
I don't want to lose this feeling, oh

Close your eyes, give me your hand
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand, do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming or is this burning an eternal flame?

Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand, do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming, is this burning an eternal flame?

Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand, do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming, an eternal flame?

Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating?
Do you understand, do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming, is this burning an eternal flame?
Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling

 

Michael Iannitti 1955-1955

This photo wqas taken by my aunt and uncle, while they were visiting the grave of my father's younger brother, who died in infancy in 1955. I believe the baby was born prematurely, and there wasn't much that could be done 60 years ago.

Photos from Dayton Dragons Game, 7/21/15

Houdini

Ready to do my disappearing act again.
Here is my photo for the milk carton:

 

WWII Humor

Scott sent these to Carrie on Facebook ages ago, and they're hilarious.

 

Dragons Game 7/9/2015