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February 23, 2025

Happy Song Lyric Sunday…

Glad to be back. Been on the DL for a bit had some dental work done last week so I’ve been working on that recovery. Good to happen now as it’s still the Winter in Chicago and it was verrrryyy cold, brrrrr last week but now they’re saying 50’s this week. That sounds about right for Chicago in the Midwest during February. Hopefully March will come in like a lamb, but then we’ll have to wait and see hoping it doesn’t go out like a lion 😉 …

Today the prompt for SLS is, the title of the song is also the title of the movie. Thanks Mr. Jim, always love you post’s !!! I’m going to go with a song and the movie that was one of me and my daughter’s fav’s…”Against All Odds”. Phil Collins recording and Jeff Bridges and Rachel Ward starring in the movie !!! We both really loved watching this together and we use to sing it loud and proud in the car !!!

“Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)”

How can I just let you walk away?
Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath
With you? Ooh, ooh

You’re the only one who really knew me at all

How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave?
‘Cause we’ve shared the laughter and the pain
And even shared the tears

You’re the only one who really knew me at all

So, take a look at me now
Well, there’s just an empty space
And there’s nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Ooh, take a look at me now
Well, there’s just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that’s what I’ve got to face

I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There’s so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why

You’re the only one who really knew me at all

So, take a look at me now
Well, there’s just an empty space
And there’s nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Now, take a look at me now
‘Cause there’s just an empty space
But to wait for you is all I can do
And that’s what I’ve got to face
Take a good look at me now
‘Cause I’ll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
It’s the chance I’ve gotta take

Take a look at me now

I hope you enjoy the memories lizzie <3. They were good ones !!! Happy Sunday to all and let’s have a great week !!!!

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

JusJoJan, 2025

I think I’ll post one of my fav’s movie and song’s to go with this JusJoJan post…

The ability to actThe capacity to make decisions and take action, especially without being prompted by others. For example, “Lisa showed initiative on the job and was soon promoted”.
The first stepThe initial movement or action in a series of steps. For example, “take the initiative in becoming acquainted”.

I guess that is what you can say I’ve been doing lately…Taking the initiative to get my life back on track!!!! Loving most of it. Amazing the things you can get accomplished when you plan your day 🙂 !!!

First thing I did was get back to Mz. Serena (My Planner, The Mother Ship)… Then I went out and I got to the dentist, OMG. That was huge. Really glad I talked to my bff whose husband is also our dentist. I went looking for a closer one to home as their office is about an 1 hour away. I found one but after talking to my friend I’m just going to stay with them.

The dentist I found wanted to pull my tooth on the first visit. I’m thinking no…Dr. Scott know’s my teeth and he’s the only one that gets to do that. So now that’s the next step. That doesn’t worry me so much b/c he’s pulled a lot of my teeth so I’m okay with that.

Now I can move onto the next thing’s that I need to get done and I find my life is pretty busy. Just waiting for the January Thaw, doesn’t look like it’s coming anytime soon 🙁 …. So I’m just going to limit my going out for now. It’s the frozen tundra right now…Happy Tuesday !!!!

This is looking across my street from my desk and this is my espresso shot this am, as I was out of coffee for my latte…Plan “B”

March 22, 2024

Friday Follies

Happy Friday, Blogger’s…I was just looking at my iPhotos and I realized I never put a post up on the son’s wedding in December. No judgement as I did break my arm on December 22nd. I have to add I have gotten pretty good reports on the healing as I it’s still healing but soooo much better. I tell you one thing I’ve learned, I have slowed down a lot and have become more mindful of what I’m doing. Really don’t want that to happen again.

Back to the Wedding we had in December with Matthew our 3rd son to his beautiful bride and our new daughter Hannah. By the by, she was an absolutely beautiful bride and we love you so much Mz. Hannah and love you are such a wonderful addition to #frainsthename <3… I know we will have many good times to come. We’ll be out in a few weeks, and rumor has it that Dad’s going to treat us to some really good food 😉 …

Below are some pictures of their magical day back in December. It was so great I waited until I got home to break the arm, actually it would’ve been better if I’d of not broken it at all. That’s in the rearview mirror. I even dared to wear Red b/c my mom (RIP) would’ve so loved it that I did that. She taught me well <3 …

Finally I’m going to post the video of Bill Medley/Jennifer Warren singing the song, “The Time of my Life”. I always said that when I died, I would know I was in heaven if Patrick Swayze was there and he danced that song with me. Matthew new the story well b/c he is a retired professional dancer and he new just how much I loved that dance and movie. When I asked he what song we were going to do the Mother/Son Dance too, he said some song I never heard of, “A Simple Man,” by Leonard Skynard. I never heard it, so that evening after the rehearsal dinner I went back to the hotel room and listened to it so I would have some frame of reference.

FF to the that evening and the Mother/Son Dance and here’s what happened. I was in shock when I heard that song come over. I even looked over my shoulder to make sure Patrick Swayze wasn’t there and I wasn’t in heaven. I know my dance looked nothing like that of the one in Dirty Dancing but he made me feel, well there are just no words to explain how I felt. But as a mom I was so proud of the man he has become and that I am loved. There is no better feeling in the world than I had that night. I have watched that video IDK how many times but it got me through my broken arm on days that were so difficult. He’s just an amazing person and he found an amazing partner who we just love and over the moon with…Love you, Mz. Hannah 😉 … Enjoy the video and make sure you watch it til the end b/c that’s the best part !!!!

https://www.facebook.com/1359016058/videos/1590373505034467

I have to put up some pictures of our Dancing Richmond Family…They are just the best group of kid’s. They are always so kind and just make your feel so loved. Sorry this took so long to post but you know the hand is finally getting better. Enjoy all the pics and I know my dancing wasn’t even close to the movie but that somehow just didn’t matter. I felt so loved and I think he really made me look good. I love all of you and thank you so much for the best memory a mom could ever have !!!!

Getting ready for AtoZ !!!! Oh for those who follow my blog religiously ( 😉 and I know there are many) I may have repeated a few things but I just love this day that brought so many happy memories into our family… Thank you Hannah & Matthew. It was a beautiful wedding and you are a great couple. See you soon …

February 24, 2024March 10, 2024

Happy Saturday

Was trying to get back to blogging now that the hand is really getting better, but life again happened. We lost the husband’s sister, February 12th. It was not expected but she had a good life and I’m sure she’s in heaven. It was challenging for me to go to the funeral and burial as she was buried where our son, Sean Patrick is and it’s getting close to that anniversary. Always a hard anniversary.

The music for today is from, “Les Miserables” the movie w/Hugh Grant. Seems an appropriate song for this post. I don’t know what will seem longer, the movie or reading this blog post. It’s kind of long and wordy too, but hey it’s my blog and my hand is working again !!!! Y A Y for a healed hand.

Oh and by the this has to be one of my favorite musical’s of all time !!! The first time I saw it, well are just no words for how much I fell in love with this musical. The movie is good too, but the live musical is amazing. If you ever get a chance to see Les Miserables, trust me take it you won’t be disappointed …

One of my sister’s said to me that funeral’s seem to bring family together. For some maybe but not so much for me. I can remember when my grandmama died. I come from a large Italian/Irish catholic clan. Not even really sure the number of cousin’s I have, but it’s a lot.

When my grandmama passed, our family came together in Wisconsin. There were a lot of us, well because she had 7 kids…6 son’s and my mom the only girl. It was back in the 70’s when it seemed as wake’s and funeral’s went on for days. All of my sister’s were there along with all of the cousin’s. Definitely like a family Reunion.

That was my Italian grandmama sitting down in front w/grandpapa. Actually that was not even all of my cousin’s as some weren’t even born yet.

Anyhow back to the funeral yesterday. I definitely was a bit hesitant about attending b/c I know it’s getting close to our son’s passing and I always have a hard time w/that anniversary. Thankfully our daughter the nurse told me she will come with us and everything will be fine. She did and it was.

In fact it was really good for me as it brought back many good memories of times past. We were both making jokes and acting totally inappropriate for a funeral, but I guess that’s just how you get through the sadness of losing someone.

My daughter has the same name as one of my sister’s who I was very close to a lifetime ago. I remember at my grandmama’s funeral when we were at the wake, she arrived after me. When she walked in we were both wearing the exact same outfit. We both started laughing and that’s how we carried on for the rest of the services.

When we were out at the cemetery for grandmama’s burial, we were scoping out the flower’s we were going to grab. We whispered into each other’s ear, “Hands off, it’s mine 🙂 !!!” I can remember Uncle Tim, (mom’s youngest brother) giving us both the stink eye 😉 the entire time.

FF to yesterday, my daughter and me were totally misbehaving and it so reminded me of how it use to be. I looked up out at the cemetery and said, “Thank You” for the daughter who is now my friend … She made it easy and I was so grateful for the memories of past funerals. Family is really everything even if it doesn’t look like you hoped it would. I am grateful for how it is…

My husband now is the last one of his immediate family still living. I told him that’s not a bad thing as he’s the youngest so he should be the last one alive. I’m the youngest of 4 sister’s and I hope I’m the last one to go. Heck I hope I’m around forever.

Our daughter came to the funeral with us. I was very thankful for her. I’m not a fan of funerals but if you have faith and believe in God it can make dying and funerals easier.

I know I went on forever but it’s my blog and there are no rules here and if there are I make the rules 🙂 … Hope you enjoyed the story. Have a great weekend.

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021

Song Lyric Sunday

Happy Song Lyric Sunday Blogging Buddy’s…Today’s prompt is your song has to begin with the letter, “M or A.” I’m going to use the letter, “M.” My Song is Money, Money by the Group ABBA. I know it’s a little dated by then so am I 😉 .

Money, Money, Money

I work all night, I work all day, to pay the bills I have to pay
Ain’t it sad
And still there never seems to be a single penny left for me
That’s too bad
In my dreams I have a plan
If I got me a wealthy man
I wouldn’t have to work at all, I’d fool around and have a ballMoney, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man’s world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man’s world
Aha aha
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It’s a rich man’s world
It’s a rich man’s worldA man like that is hard to find but I can’t get him off my mind
Ain’t it sad
And if he happens to be free I bet he wouldn’t fancy me
That’s too bad
So I must leave, I’ll have to go
To Las Vegas or Monaco
And win a fortune in a game, my life will never be the sameMoney, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man’s world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man’s world
Aha aha
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It’s a rich man’s worldMoney, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man’s world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man’s world
Aha aha
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It’s a rich man’s world

I haven’t done this in awhile so I’m kind of out of sync. I’ll put in a link to Mr. Jim’s/Song Lyric Sunday. Thank’s for the prompt Mr. Jim and Happy, Happy Everything 2021… <3

October 11, 2020

Happy Song Lyric Sunday

I am going to try to get through this w/o screaming. I’m not really crazy about all of the changes with WordPress, but what ever. Today’s prompt for Song Lyric Sunday comes once again from Mr. Jim. The prompt is Hold/Pause/Stop/Wait. I’m going to go with, ” Hold “. Using the song from the movie, “Bridesmaids.” The song is, “Hold On by Wilson Phillips.” The movie is just too funny. I might just even watch it again.

Hold On

I know there’s pain
Why do you lock yourself up in these chains?
No one can change your life except for you
Don’t ever let anyone step all over you
Just open your heart and your mind
Is it really fair to feel this way inside?Some day somebody’s gonna make you want to
Turn around and say goodbye
Until then baby are you going to let them
Hold you down and make you cry
Don’t you know?
Don’t you know things can change
Things’ll go your way
If you hold on for one more day
Can you hold on for one more day
Things’ll go your way
Hold on for one more dayYou could sustain
Or are you comfortable with the pain?
You’ve got no one to blame for your unhappiness
You got yourself into your own mess
Lettin’ your worries pass you by
Don’t you think it’s worth your time
To change…

Have fun with the song, Happy Song Lyric Sunday, Happy Fall <3