It’s been a little over a month since I posted a blog. First off, once again the kindness and concern shown to me by so many people after my ‘Trouble’ passed away was amazing and so appreciated. It’s taking some time getting used to being the lone soul in my house. When the time and situation is right, I’ll adopt a kitty and hopefully two so they can keep each other company.
The recent Super Bowl provided the opportunity to place my first ever legal bets. I went to the Crazy Pour Sports Book in Villa Park and won both my wagers. I took the Chiefs and the points and also bet on more than 50 and a half points being scored in the game. Being right on both those bets earned me $50.00 total. I’m not exactly Mr. Vegas but when the time is right I’ll find another pro or college sports game to place some money on.
On the subject of money, I just learned what I’ll be getting back in tax refund money from the Federal and State government. My guy John B at H&R Block is a great help and well worth the fee I pay to have my tax forms taken care of. I’m not sure what to do with my refund money but Ralph Kramden of The Honeymooners would recommend spending it on a fishing vacation.
Looking at the calendar, we’re 3 months away from East End Pool from opening for the season. Recently, I’ve been getting in swim laps in at the Courts Plus and hope to make it more than just a Saturday and Sunday thing. It’s fun running into former classmates and other friends at the Courts pool and the dry sauna too.
Come St. Patrick’s Day, my school is holding our annual Student/Staff Talent Show. This year I’m gonna do karaoke to my favorite Elvis song. “Little Sister.” Right before that track is played, I’ll warble the opening verse to the Eagles “Seven Bridges Road” acapella like I always do. Students are working up dance routines and we have some aspiring rappers too. The trick is to get the rappers to keep their lyrics on the clean side. That is a challenge!
On the subject of music, I’ve been on a Sam Cooke listening kick lately. I always loved the late great Sam’s voice and also the fact that he wrote his own hits. “Another Saturday Night,” “Bring it on Home to Me”, “Cupid,” “Chain Gang”, “Having a Party”, “Twisting the Night Away” and the greatest of all “A Change is Gonna Come.” That’s an impressive list!
ONE MORE THING– Good movies are still a challenge to find in theaters these days. So here’s a recommendation for one to order On Demand or whatever other streaming service you have. Check out the 2004 English drug caper movie “Layer Cake.” Daniel Craig plays a drug lord trying to get out of the business after one last deal. Craig is so cool in this role that not long after this film he was cast as the next James Bond. Many people thought he wouldn’t make a good 007 but after seeing “Layer Cake” I knew he’d do fine as Bond. The movie co-stars Sienna Miller who smolders as a temptress and the great Michael Gambon who delivers as a dirty money guy. Gambon also has a great scene where he explains what the “Layer Cake” actually is. Try this one out, you won’t regret it!
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