Today’s oldie appeared on New Year’s Day, 2012, however its point makes it appropriate today and any other day. It also includes, as a bonus, one of those infinity puzzlers that intrigued us so as kids: is there a picture of Arlo and Janis dancing on the cartoon on the refrigerator and a picture of Arlo and Janis dancing on the cartoon on the refrigerator on the refrigerator, etc., etc. etc., etc….
80 responses to “Happy New Year!”
My introduction to a parallel type of infinity goes back to my childhood barbershop. The place had mirrors on both front and back walls, and I often wondered how far into “infinity” I could see by looking directly into either mirror.
Alas, said emporium had no P&P personnel, only old gentlemen of Italian birth. One of them signed my 8th grade autograph album. By great coincidence, I again met him around 23 years later in Florida. While officially retired, he still did some part-time clipping, which is why/how we met there.
My better half is a 45 year cancer survivor and still feels like every day is a gift. Considering the type and year of her cancer the survival is pretty good. The newer, modern methods of treatment were still years away and one of the most common forms of treatment at that time was hack it all out and pray. Not to downplay the importance of prayer, but it really took a lot of prayer, and we still for both of us use a lot of precautionary means. Also we have invested in a very good cancer insurance. We’ve had a wonderful 40+ years of marriage due to her survival, so yes every day is a gift from God.
cx-p:
I remember being fascinated by the infinity created by two mirrors as a young child- got my mind blown and started me thinking about our place in the cosmos at a very early age.
CXP,
We had the same thing in the barbershop I went to as a kid and now, we have the same thing in our main bathroom. I often look to see “infinity” and my wife drives one!
God bless us every one.
Ursen,
God has really blessed you and your wife. You are exactly right about each day being a gift from God. That’s why “now” is called “the present”!
God bless us every one.
Made my noon deadline for breakfast, blood check, insulin and medications. Seriously, that is my goal, noon.
Got a new sleep shirt that says “A smile is the best makeup any girl can wear.” Found out Marilyn Monroe is credited with that quote. But debunked.
I have to have clothes on to walk out and consult with my workmen. Good morning. Good afternoon.
Unpacking and shuffling clothes off to Buffalo. Winter still on in Buffalo.
Happy late birthday, Nancy….hope it was a lovely day!
Happy New Year everyone….I’m not too late, New Year’s was just a few weeks ago, Right?
It’s always New Year’s somewhere.
Domaucan 1 & Ursen: You got that right. Amen and amen.
[36 years and counting, here]
I remember having difficulty sleeping one night as a kid. I have NO idea what was worrying me so much but eventually I started wondering “What is on the other side of the universe” and “What did God do before the beginning of time and what will he do after the end?” Alpha and Omega.
Don’t worry, I eventually fell asleep. I just remind myself never to think that hard again!
Have been unpacking, sorting winter clothes, hanging new purchases and collapsing intermittently from pain. Not best effort but I am done with minions.
Found the bikini which is actually a yellow and black and white geometric stripe top and a black and white bottom. Have not seen a yellow polka dot nor an orange crocheted but I will look. I will also try this one on. XL was as big as top came in.
I am.almost as picky as Ghost on bedding. Add ruined sheets and comforters, blankets to heinous crimes of one of five fired. My periwinkle blue deluxe fluffy blanket is now melted with animal hair, ripped and eaten with holes in several places! It goes in trash tomorrow and it was only a few months old. Goodnight John Boy.
Something different from Jethro Tull. If you like jazz, give a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VRKNKGMXh0&index=72&list=PLjEH7tvbymvHhyi-eimqi2GXGmcGZRuOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVBT6wktF5E
This whole album is great.
Nektar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiGJwDtpGEQ&index=7&list=PLf6Nk_cxHrWCpDLcEb5Y0MWsMdKR-WpjE
Surprise, not rock music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6en1BTlY0Kw
Debbe 😉 Surprise, rock music…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3wgoaONzwo
8. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.
And I’m climbing the stairway to research.-Led Zep
Good morning Villagers….
Good to know you’re ok, Mark, and it was just your ISP…..by the links, it see it’s working.
Some progress is being made on my car……
dang email
happy hump day
Jerry, I don’t think that’s how the song goes 🙂
I remember the mirrors in my Mom’s bridal shop….full frontal view and one behind….more plans were made on the wedding than the marriage
GR 😉 I could dance to this…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tncw1TK9us
A little Yello, track titled Blue Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVm7aJp8nbA