Ramblings of Silver Blue

Thanks to Moonglow for forwarding these on! Professional semantics Sign over a Gynecologist’s Office: “Dr. Jones, at your cervix.” In a Podiatrist’s office: “Time wounds all heels.” On a Septic Tank Truck in Oregon : “Yesterday’s Meals on Wheels” On another Septic Tank Truck: “We’re #1 in the #2 business” At a Proctologist’s door: “To [...]

….that caused me to get bored with the old theme. Or perhaps it was the fact that all the comments were listed as “1″. Either way, I think I like this one (Sorry Neil, it’s a 3 column!), and I’ll probably be sticking with this one for a while. (Yes, I realize there’s a calendar [...]

Whomever thought that the day would disappoint is wrong. I did get some excellent news, however, that I can’t share right now. I’ll be able to talk about it at a later date. How’s your workweek kicking off?

Good morning everyone, even on a Monday, where the temps are currently 44 degrees. My all-too-brief holiday is over, but it was just long enough so that I didn’t get bored. That’s a good thing; when you’re bored, you tend to either overeat or spend money, neither of which is good for you (unless you’re [...]

Tink says I should rename this category to “The Evening Nightcap”. I can somewhat agree with her… but that also would mean that, like the Morning Cawfee, that I’d be having the evening libation… which might not be such a bad thing. Getting back home and returning to normal while preparing to go back to [...]

The past 72 hours have been bizarre. The people I’ve met at the various shoppes, restaurants, and bistros are to be thanked. Especially Claire at this morning’s breakfast. I’m trying to think of who she reminds me of — what I don’t have to think about to remember is her comment about having waffles and [...]

…but for reason. We basically did every major city short of Roanoke this weekend, from Winchester to Waynesboro, Luray, Alexandria, Arlington, Richmond, Williamsburg, etc. Had a great time going through the Luray Caverns. Was disappointed at the price of entry into the Shenandoah National Forest ($15?? For what?), and ended up at Potomac Mills. Dinner [...]

…is good for the Gander. Dozens claim discrimination for being refused service at Williamsburg IHOP. May I remind you that discrimination has never been exclusively white? Travel with me to a time not log ago; Thursday evening at Patrick Henry Mall’s food court, at the Dairy Queen. After having the trip north postponed by 18 [...]

This room has a heartbeat! No, I’m not imagining things, and I did get a sufficient amount of sleep last evening. What I’m referring to is the message light on the phone and the power light on the hair dryer: they both pulse at random intervals. Actually, for the money, the room we checked into [...]

Thanks Tink. I just found out that the Warner Bros. Bananarama catalgoue: Deep Sea Skiving Bananarama True Confessions WOW! Pop Life Greatest Hits Please Yourself have ALL been remastered, with extra bonus tracks included that I do not own. 7×15=$105. Plus shipping. Looks like I’ve got some new CDs to be on the look out [...]

As if I haven’t been prolific enough today with the post from the middle of nowhere, in addition to the posts yesterday, I return with yet another installment of my life. Tink commented that obviously I had grown up in cities, as most small towns are as I described in my past post. Allow me [...]

Guess what? I’m in Luray, Virginia, where the sidewalks roll up after 7pm. Well, there appears to be a congregation of teenagers in the local supermarket parking lot (well, when there’s no mall, where do you anticipate they would congregate? The graveyard? Let me not give suggestions…LOL!). Outside the hotel window there is a Tastee [...]

I’ll do anything, I’ll go anywhere…. Streets of tomorrow… Good morning everyone. Packing is almost done. The open road awaits. Actually, I’m really looking forward to this trip, more so than I have trips in recent memory. I may or may not be in a technology free zone (most hotels now offer free HSIA, unless [...]

You knew it had to happen….

Evening y’all. I’m heading to the Shenandoah Valley and Luray Caverns, so…I’ll probably be incommunicado. I would be remiss if I didn’t wish Realtor Guy an early Happy Birthday (it’s Saturday, BTW). Exhaustion has finally set in. I’ve got to get some rest for the road. Peace and love to you all. Final thought up [...]

The Title is: “The World Through The Eyes Of Silver Blue” There are many things that you can be assured of — one of which is that nothing stays the same forever. As I’ve talked about before: You cannot live in the past, for that time is gone. You cannot live in the future, for [...]

Most of what you read on the Ramblings is my life — at arms length. I keep it that way simply because I don’t let too many people get close to me, as I’ve been burned too many times. Between that, the walls I’ve built around me, and the barbed wire, I think I’m pretty [...]

A New Life – Performed by Linda Eder Music: Frank Wildhorn Lyrics: Leslie Bricusse A new life, What I wouldn’t give To have a new life One thing I have learned As I go through life Nothing is for free Along the way! A new start That’s the thing I need To give me new [...]

NEW DAY FOR YOU (lyrics by Peter Ross) Performed by Basia Hello again —it’s me Your shoulder’s where I sit The half nobody sees of a silent partnership I am here—your help at hand I’m never far away A clear view from where I stand I’ll be there if you need me I am your [...]

“Brand New Day” – Eurythmics Six o’clock in the morning And I’m stepping through the streets The pavement’s cold and empty Got the blues beneath my feet. Big old sun is rising up So elegant and thin Another day is over So a new day will begin And the word said hey… It’s a brand [...]

As Celine Dion would sing, “A New Day Has Come…” So… in honour of the way I’m feeling this morning… Let the rain come down and wash away my tears Let it fill my soul and drown my fears Let it shatter the walls for a new, new sun A new day has… come Good [...]

Gather round, y’all. I’m tired and my voice has just ’bout give out. It’s been a long, tiring day. Decisions were made. Coffee was partaken. In copious amounts. In fact, today would have worked with a coffee vat. Tomorrow is another day. The darkness has passed through me, around me, and only I remain. It [...]

….and coffee is brewing. Yes, fifth cup today. It seems that my caffeine intake has increased, but my calorie intake has decreased. Imagine how much weight I’d be losing if I went on the Parisian diet of nothing but coffee and cigarettes? Oh, that’s right, I don’t smoke any more. But you know, last night, [...]

“Anytime, Anywhere” by Sarah Brightman. Strade son’ cambiate. Faccie son’ diverse. Era la mia città. Non la conosco più. La ora io sono solo un’ estranea Senza patria. I remember you were there. Any one emotion. Any true devotion. Anytime, anywhere. Case son’ cambiate. Voci son’ diverse. Era la mia città. Non la conosco più. [...]