The proceedings ground to a halt as the Capitol building was placed on lockdown, with senators and members of the House locked inside their chambers.

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Our dictator must be on Cloud 9 as the lockdown continues.

When Dad was dying of lung cancer that metastasized to his brain when he was 58, we tried to ease his journey toward oblivion. 

Hold on while I grab a pretzel.

There was no good music on the radio so somehow we thought of playing musicals on the stereo.


Last night I listened to the entire PAJAMA GAME starring Doris Day and John Raitt.

I've rarely been so happy.

Bob Fosse was the choreographer.

Hey there, you with the stars in your eyes.

The great CAROL HANEY was one of the dancers.

HERNANDO'S HIDEAWAY.

Dear Wiki - and yes I donated 5 bucks to you - WHY WAS I SO HAPPY LISTENING TO THIS MUSIC?

For my memoirs I contacted Bill Klineman to ask what he remembered about Dad and also Mom.

Also contacted a friend of mine who will never get it done.

Hey if you don't mind I'm gonna walk a bit down the street in my NEW BALANCE SNEAKS, and think about my late friend George Schuler.




George was born in 1924. He and his wife Elinor traveled all over the world including African safaries.

After she passed, he met someone new and traveled to OREGON, I believe, to meet her family.

Out I go in my warm hat and warm coat and
shoes that make me fly.