Thunder, lightning, and rain came in the night again, and the rain hung around on and off for the day. Wished I had some good news for you all and say that I'm back up and running again, feeling better, and getting things done. But, not the case. I spent the majority of the day in my recliner, feeling tired. I usually bounce back from things quickly, but that certainly is not happening this time. I don't want to make this a downer complaining post, so I'll wrap it up here and call it a day Let's hope for better days ahead for all of us, shall we:)) ........Update:: Since writing the previous paragraph, my energy level finally began building again, and at the time of posting this tonight, I am feeling much, much, better. I'm cautiously optimistic that I may just finally be on the other side of this thing.
Al's Music Box:)) And When I Die is a song written by American singer and songwriter Laura Nyro. It was first recorded by the folk group Peter, Paul and Mary in 1966. Nyro released her own version on her debut album More Than a New Discovery in February 1967. The song is best known for the next version, recorded by the jazz-rock group Blood, Sweat & Tears in late 1969. This recording reached No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became a Gold record. In the US, it was kept from the #1 slot by the double A-side "Come Together"/"Something" by the Beatles. "And When I Die" also reached No. 1 in Canada in December 1969 after 3 weeks at No. 2 also due to The Beatles. The song gives a positive outlook about death, stating, in the chorus, "And when I die / and when I'm gone / there'll be one child born, in this world / to carry on / to carry on." "And When I Die" was the first song written by then-17 year old Laura Nyro. She sold the song to folk group Peter, Paul and Mary for $5,000, who recorded it for their sixth studio album The Peter, Paul and Mary Album. The song appeared on the self-titled second album by Blood, Sweat & Tears. It was the third single from the album, peaking at #2 on the Hot 100; the album's previous two singles had also stalled at #2 on the same chart. The three singles each charted thirteen weeks on the Hot 100. The BS&T arrangement is very different from previous versions. It was also released as an album version and an edited single version. The album version features two instrumental portions, one featuring an RMI Electra Piano, and the other featuring horns and temple blocks, like a western cowboy song. Also, the pauses between the choruses and the other two verses are longer than on the edited version.
Groaner's Corner:(( A middle aged woman has a heart attack and is taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she has a near death experience. During that experience she sees God and asks if this is it. God says no and explains that she has another 30-40 years to live. Upon her recovery she decides to just stay in the hospital and have a face lift, liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, etc.. She even has someone come in and change her hair color. She figures since she's got another 30 or 40 years she might as well make the most of it. She walks out of the hospital after the last operation and is killed by an ambulance speeding up to the hospital. She arrives in front of God and asks, "I thought you said I had another 30-40 years?" God replies, "Sorry...I didn't recognize you."
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Dad: "Yes son, every single Sunday."
Son: "I thought so. Bet it won't do me any good either."
- On Friday the 13th, I dreamt that a horse in armor was chasing me.It was a Knightmare.
- What’s the scariest thing to do on Friday the 13th? Check your bank account.
Interviewer: "Congratulations on winning the lottery."Farmer: "Thank you." Interviewer: "Do you have any special plans for spending all of that money?" Farmer: "Nope. Not really. I'm just gonna keep farming until the lottery money is all gone."
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