No Particular Reason...

I am sure I will post about my love of the Harlem Renaissance at some point. For the moment (since I am at work, and not really supposed to be blogging), I thought I would share this photo I found (while doing actual work).

I hope you all enjoy the image as I do.

TGIF!!

Well friends, we have finally made it to Friday! No special reason for this clip, except that I have had this song on my mind, and a catchy 70s tune is a nice way to start a Friday morning. Enjoy the weekend!!

Ugh.

It is humid here this weekend, my friends. There has been a haze over the landscape for the past few days, and the rain we were supposed to get hasn't come. Not that we need it, mind you, but the humidity is just unwelcome and unnecessary.

I don't know how it is in your neck of the woods, but I'll assume it's warm where you are, and I've decided to pick up this round. Enjoy!

A Tribute to the American Pastime

Today is a travelling day, so even though MLB fans got almost a 2 for 1 last night, I thought I would treat you all to the lighter side of the best sport in the world on this day off. Enjoy, and here's to a wonderful 2nd half!!

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I Invented Post-Its

A couple of nights ago, I ran into a girl from my high school class. She and I always got along fine, but we were never friends. Actually, my best friend is a year younger, so while I got along with everyone in my own class, I wasn't really that close to any of them.

Anyway, this girl was pleased to see me, and said that they missed me last weekend. I asked her who missed me, and wondered why. Her response: "Our ten year reunion was last Saturday. We missed you there." Now, this girl has no reason to kiss up to me, so I don't doubt her sincerity. I looked her square in the eye and replied, "I was not invited to a reunion." Shocked, she apologized and said that she would make sure that didn't happen next time.

Now, I am not sad that I missed the reunion -- I really don't mind that I missed hanging out with a bunch of people that I got along with a few years back. I am just amused and annoyed by the fact that I just taught for a semester at my old high school. I had the reunion organizer's brother as one of my students, and I subsitute taught with her dad. Although I have not been in the area for the bulk of these past ten years, I have been on-hand of late.

Moreover, I am annoyed that I was not given the opportunity to pull something like this at the reunion:

Yum-Yum

It's a funny thing about art -- I was watching a bit of "Drumline" last night on cable, and I couldn't stop thinking about Krup and Missy Stanwyck. One of my favorite little moments in this scene, incidentally, is when Cooper realizes he is tapping to the beat and corrects himself immediately. So cute.

The More Things Change, The More...

In honor of the coming holiday, I decided to revisit a couple of numbers from "1776." I personally always loved the fella who bellowed "Someone ought to open up a window." Fun show...beautiful music. Underrated, methinks.

O, Canada!

Now, I am not Canadian. I have not yet had the opportunity to cross the border and experience the country for myself. But, I do know there are some fine people up there, and I wish them a wonderful holiday.

So, my Canuck friends, do as you please today - eat, drink, be merry. Heck, take a nap, if it is your heart's desire. It's your day...savor it!