More suggestions pouring in and our classmates want to know:
2. What was your first car?………..year, make and model.
You know the Rules...............Must leave
I know many of you are new to the idea of a Journal/Blog.......heck, I was unaware of it myself until my daughter introduced it to me last year or so.
Prior to me exploring into Journal/Blogs, I guess I always felt it best to stick to my favorite genre of writing, my weekly Newsletters to my family and friends, because of the assumption that no other format will deliver the same satisfaction for me personally. Then I realized, it was less work for my readers not having to download my Newsletters and I could add moving animations instead of just non animated clip arts.
A Blog is a Website, usually maintained by an individual which in this case would be (me) with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video.
The important part of a Blog is the ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format. So, don't confuse or compare a Blog with the same features that would be to a magazine subscription! Participation is what a Blog is all about. At the bottom of each entry you will see “Add Your Own”….click on that and leave your comment. You can also view recent comments from others in the same location. Write down your password so you won’t forget it. Better still, let the site save your password for you so you won't have to keep putting it in each time you want to leave a comment.
I hope all of the above makes sense to you now.
So, now with all that said: I will begin again to welcome you all to this entry of The Lantern with some new suggestions that I was thrilled to receive from our classmates that emailed me via my suggestion box provided on the Lantern. I'm excited that more of you are starting to participate. Actually, I received six (6) suggestions and/or requests so I thought I would start with three (3) at a time and see how many of you respond……here goes:
at the bottom of the entry where it says "Add Your Own". Also, take a peak at "Recent Comments" and see what others wrote. Also, very important.....It has been brought to my attention and a request has been made to please leave your name at the bottom of your Comment.....not everyone knows your funkie unusual email address! Thanks! Have fun and browse through all the entries and comments made since inception (June, 2008).
Frank Sinatra….always classic.
http://americancomedynetwork.com/animation.html?bit_id=25239
Click on the above where it starts with http and it will transfer you to the link.
Enjoy!
Our classmate, Frank Vetree emailed me and requested that I place this touching story on The Lantern. I have seen this online before and certainly worth forwarding.
Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together. After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.
No, he responded.
Heading out I asked?
No. I'm escorting a soldier home.
Going to pick him up?
No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq, I'm taking him home to his family.
The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's Family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.
I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.
Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign."
Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.
So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.
Red Fridays.
Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the "silent majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a message that every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a home coming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is. "We need your support and your prayers." Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.
Thank you Frank for submitting such a heartwarming story. Yes, I'm going to wear a Red Shirt on Fridays! How about you? Let's not be part of the "Silent Majority"! If you don't own a red shirt, go out and buy one.
Excellent Entry Frank!
Click below to view a Tribute to our Troops on UTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_i0Y6v6mk8&feature=related
The following is in Melissa's own words.....I only added the Dairy Queen Ice Cream!
What can I say about my parents . . . a lot!
They are truly the BEST parents, grandparents and in-laws anyone could ask for. My dad comes down from Revere to our house in Scituate every weekend to see one of the kid's games or just to play. My mom comes down once during the week to help me with my house stuff (putting away the laundry is my least favorite chore and she always does it for me). No matter how cold it is out, my dad goes in his pool with my kids.
There is nothing more in the world my kids would rather do than go to "Dee Dee and Pa's" house. My parents, combined with "Nana", my Grandmother Josie, make for a fun trip (with really good food). We vacation annually with them, and my Aunt Sheila and Uncle Richard, to Long Boat Key, Florida and we always have such a wonderful time.
Mom (with her love for shopping) is always buying my kids stuff. I don't even get stressed for back to school shopping for 3 kids because she enjoys doing it. My dad is like a big kid. He loves to just play with the kids, just like he did with me when I was little. He could sit on the floor for hours. As I get older (40 in March - ouch!), I respect my parents more and more.
I strive to be the parents they were to me and I can only hope to be half the grandparents they are to my children. My parents enjoy entertaining their friends and family at their house. The food, fun and cheer is always flowing.
Their love, dedication and generosity to us (and their friends) is endless.
Melissa
Chuckie Beatrice skiing with grandson
Diane & Chuckie
Alex (2), Madison (8) & Declan (5) @ Long Boat Key, FL
Melissa, Greg, Declan, Madison & Alex
Melissa, Pluto, Alex, Greg, Madison & Declan at Disney!
Well Diane, I may have not received the "Comment" I've been waiting for but with Melissa's help I got more! Melissa did such a great job. I just copied and pasted it all into the Lantern for all our friends to see and be happy for all of you!
Nothing is better than family!
Labor Day differs from the other holidays of the year. All other holidays are in a more or less connected with conflicts and battles of man's prowess over man’s bitter conflict or rivalry and discord for greed and power, of glories achieved by one nation over another.
Did you know that Labor Day is devoted to NO man, living or dead, to no sect, race, or nation?
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. That means us Baby! We Baby Boomers helped contribute to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. We all tolerated some nasty bosses along with way.
I’m happy to report that Diane (Screnci) Beatrice and her lovely sister, Sheila will be visiting me here in South Florida during Labor Day Weekend! I’m looking forward to seeing my dear friends soon.
Hugs, Rose
