I SNAPPED A QUICK PIC OF THE SUNSET LATE THIS AFTERNOON ON MY WAY BACK FROM THE GODERICH HOSPITAL |
HEADING TO GODERICH THIS MORNING ON SALTY ROADS WHICH YOU CAN SEE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD....IT HAD BEEN FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET BEFORE |
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A few hours after that I headed back to the Goderich Hospital. I knew she was feeling a touch better when I walked into her room and her first words to me were, 'hey, look at this nice room I'm in'. It's a spacious room with a big window and she has it all to herself. I stayed about an hour and a half. She is still too weak to sit up on her own but she asked me to get her iPhone out of her purse before I left and that was a good sign. Also her hair comb too, and that was also a good sign. She was able to read an email from her London liaison lady Amy who sent her the following note:: Gail (Kelly's real name is Gail) – you are an inspiration – and your battle was tough. “Warrior” is a very appropriate name for you. Your strength (both physical and mental) was a force to be reckoned with. It was an absolute pleasure walking with you on this journey. I wish you only the best......
SHE WAS QUITE HAPPY WITH HER ROOM IN THE ICU |
IT'S ALWAYS A GOOD SIGN TO SEE KELLY ON HER IPHONE |
ANOTHER GOOD SIGN TO SEE KELLY COMBING HER HAIR |
SHE INSISTED ON TAKING A PICTURE OF ME IN THIS YELLOW BANANA GOWN...THE NURSE TOLD ME WHY I HAD TO WEAR IT BUT I'VE LONG SINCE FORGOTTEN WHAT IT WAS |
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Al's Music Box:)) I Can't Help Myself is a 1965 song recorded by the Four Tops for the Motown label. Written and produced by Motown's main production team Holland-Dozier-Holland, "I Can't Help Myself" is one of the most well-known Motown recordings of the 1960s and among the decade's biggest hits. The single topped the Billboard's R&B chart for nine weeks (being named the biggest R&B single of the year by Billboard) and also peaked at No.1 on the Hot 100 for two non-consecutive weeks, from June 12 to June 19 and from June 26 to July 3 in 1965. It replaced "Back in My Arms Again" by label mates the Supremes. It was first unseated at No.1 by "Mr. Tambourine Man" by the Byrds, then regained the top spot before being replaced by the Rolling Stones "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction". Billboard ranked the record as the second biggest single of 1965. "I Can't Help Myself" was the Four Tops' first top 40 single in the UK, peaking at No.23 at the end of 1965, then reaching No.10 in its early 1970 re-release. The song finds lead singer Levi Stubbs, assisted by the other three Tops and the Andantes, pleadingly professing his love to a woman: "Sugar pie, honey bunch/I'm weaker than a man should be!/Can't help myself/I'm a fool in love, you see." The melodic and chordal progressions are very similar to the Supremes' 1964 hit "Where Did Our Love Go", also written by Holland-Dozier-Holland. According to AllMusic critic Ed Hogan, the title "I Can't Help Myself" is an oblique acknowledgment by Dozier that he could not resist recycling his previous hit. The bracketed title "Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch" appears only on certain oldie reissues of the single. Billboard described the song as a "spirited, fast-paced wailer performed in [the Four Tops'] unique style." Cash Box described it as "a rollicking hand-clappin' thumper about a fella who is delighted 'cause he's head-over-heels with the gal of his dreams." Record World said that the "Tops will be helping themselves right up the charts with this grinding number about love." Rolling Stone magazine ranked the song at No.483 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It has been covered extensively since 1965, including versions done for several television commercials. In 2019, Applebee's used the song for one of their advertisements. Interesting trivia. It was originally labeled "I Can't Help Myself" but after people kept asking for "Sugar Pie Honey Bunch" That was added in parenthesis on the label so sellers could find it and when it was played at home people could find it in their record collections. it was also added to the label on public jukeboxes. After the re-labeling requests and plays shot through the roof because it became easier to find. It became colloquially known as Sugar Pie Honey Bunch. When Dick Clark first introduced it on American Bandstand in rehearsal the dancers didn't know which song he was talking about. Back then the kids had certain dance routines for specific songs. When they knew which song was going to play, they could immediately go into the routines they had prepared for that song. Nobody knew what I Can't Help Myself was, but they did know Sugar Pie Honey Bunch which their routines started with. it was important to hit that first line with their first steps or they'd be off for the whole song. Dick and the producers noticed this and made the adjustments when he announced it on air.
GROANER'S CORNER:(( Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown New York City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5,000. The bank officer says the bank will need some kind of security for such a loan. So the businessman hands over the keys to a Rolls-Royce parked on the street in front of the bank. Everything checks out, and the bank agrees to accept the car as collateral for the loan. An employee drives the Rolls into the bank's underground garage and parks it there. Two weeks later, the businessman returns, repays the $5,000 and the interest, which comes to $15.40. The loan officer says, "We are very happy to have had your business, and this transaction has worked out very nicely, but we are a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and found that you are a multimillionaire. What puzzles us is: why would you bother to borrow $5,000?" The man smiled. "Where else could I park my Rolls-Royce in Manhattan for two weeks and pay only $15.40?"---------------------------------
A tourist asks a man in uniform, "Are you a policeman?" "No, I am an undercover detective." "So why are you in uniform?"
"Today is my day off."
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After my husband and I had a huge argument, we ended up not talking to each other for days. Finally, on the third day, he asked where one of his shirts was. "Oh," I said, "So now you're speaking to me." He looked confused, "What are you talking about?" "Haven't you noticed I haven't spoken to you for three days?" I challenged. "No," he said, "I just thought we were getting along."
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God Bless both of you.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers from here in the Maritimes.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you both; wish Kelly get better❤️ .
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you both! It's about time! Rick & Kathy Rousseau
ReplyDeleteHope you have a peaceful night.
ReplyDeleteTough times. I echo Flowergirl's wish for you both...
ReplyDeleteMuch love to both of you.
ReplyDeletejean
(Kawartha Gal)
ReplyDelete((((Caring thoughts are with you both ))))
Wrapping my arms around you both, and sendingj strength.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awful series of
ReplyDeleteevents for Kelly (and for
you,Al)to go through.i pray
that God give you both
as much comfort as is
possible in this trial.
Rest well with Pheebs on
this cold night,-Mary
Warrior doesn't even begin to describe Kelly's tenacity & attitude during this journey. Continued prayers & positive thoughts for you both.
ReplyDeleteRenee Z
That last Meanings is so true. I hope Kelly can get comfortable and stronger. Take care of yourself, Al. She needs your strength.
ReplyDelete💖may you both have strength and courage to sustain you.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and hugs for both of you.
ReplyDeleteContinuing to keep you both in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteMay God watch over and bring you comfort during this time. Prayers are being given for you both. Take care.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to keep Kelly’s spirit down for long, she is such a positive force. In our thoughts and hearts we keep you, Kelly and Pheebs. It is not an easy path for any of you.
ReplyDeleteDeb
our prayers and support are with you- Mary Lou
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord comfort you both on this journey that Kelly is taking.
ReplyDeletePrayers continue.
ReplyDeleteLove to you both xxxx
ReplyDeleteSending love xo
ReplyDeleteI hope you kniw you are both special people. Kelly is in my thoughts constantly and I wish her the best.
ReplyDeleteYou are in my heart and mind every moment these days. Kelly wishing you pain free moments from now on. Al you can insist that Kelly keep that room and you can insist on her liquid being drained daily or twice per day. Wish I could be there to be your advocate. Hugs, Contessa
ReplyDeleteGood to see Kelly's smile and that she will not have to return to the London hospital. Wherever they can keep her comfortable is the best place to be for both of you. I'd love to spend time in that old library. Love all the different "phases of Kelly" pics you chose :-))
ReplyDeleteYou are both in our prayers. May God's love bring peace to your days.
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