A Thanksgiving Wish for Everyone

As we come around to take our places at the table,
A moment to remember and reflect upon our wealth.
Here's to loving friends and family, here's to being able,
To gather here together in good company and health.
May we be released from all those feelings that would harm us.
May we have the will to get them up and get them gone
For heavy are the satchels full of anger and false promise
May we have the strength to put them down.

May the light of love be shining deep within your spirit
May the Torch of Mercy clear the path and show the way
May the Horn of Plenty sound so everyone can hear it
May the Light of Love be with you every day.

May we wish the best for every one that we encounter.
May we swallow pride and may we do away with fear.
For its only what we do not know, that we have grown afraid of
And only what we do not choose to hear.

May the light of love be shining deep within your spirit
May the Torch of Mercy clear the path and show the way
May the Horn of Plenty sound so everyone can hear it
May the Light of Love be with you every day.

As we bless our daily bread and drink our days libation
May we be reminded of the lost and wayward soul,
The hungry and the homeless that we have in every nation -
May we fill each empty cup and bowl.
May nothing ever come between or threaten to divide us
May we never take for granted all the gifts that we receive
Being ever mindful of the unseen hands that guide us,
And the miracles that cause us to believe.

May the light of love be shining deep within your spirit
May the Torch of Mercy clear the path and show the way
May the Horn of Plenty sound so everyone can hear it
May the Light of Love be with you every day.

~ David Roth ~

Hear this beautiful song here! 

Who Says You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks......

It just takes a little longer, Ok?   I want to learn how to make those videos you find all over you tube that have clips from movies or tv shows and are put to music.  I'm reasonably sure I just need the proper software to do it.  Also, I am very concerned about copyrights.

I have created my first Aidan slideshow for the fan girls known as Aidan's Maidens.  I have been collecting pictures from all over the net for some time now and it's virtually impossible to know who is really the person who took the picture - for instance, on an image search, you can see the same photo several times and they each have a different credential on it.  In regards to the song I used, I actually went to the artist's website and sent an email asking if it was ok if I use it.  I haven't heard back yet, but if I do, and they say NO, I will take my vid down and try to find a new song (that won't be as good mind you - lol)  BUT... until then, I give you my 2 minute 49 seconds masterpiece or beginner's effort depending on what you know about these things. :-)  You can make it full screen, but it really fuzzes it up.

SALE! My two cen'ts worth 50% off, Part 2

I don't have cable TV anymore and I don't miss it.  (I do miss my DVR however).  I have access to Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu which really helps!  Last night I posted on facebook that I was watching Miranda on Hulu and I thought I'd get back to posting my 2 cents worth here.  Yay me. LoL

I'm not a big fan of sitcoms, especially those that feature smart ass kids spouting one liners that are supposed to be funny.  Currently the shows that I usually watch and find amusing if not laugh-out-loud funny are The Big Bang Theory and Modern Family.

I've been watching Big Bang since it started and have several favorite episodes, for instance,  the one about tiny Spock, and the one where Penny gives Sheldon acting lessons and a lot of others too.  To me it was so innovative and well-written with lovable characters.  Lately I have not been enjoying it as much.  I believe it is because it has somehow morphed in Friends with an emphasis on getting Sheldon laid.  I hate that.  I want them to get back to the geeky stuff and funny situations born of their geekiness!  I haven't given up on it yet.

Modern Family has often made me laugh.  Sometimes Sophia gets on my nerves with her loud voice and I think Lily is an absolute brat and I wish the writers would have made her a little nicer, but beyond that, it's another well-written show that manages to come up with funny situations regularly.

My niece recently told me I should watch Miranda.  She knows me well!  I LOVE this show.  Miranda is a British comedy show that truly makes me laugh out loud.  You can watch 3 seasons of the show on Hulu.  I was first introduced to Miranda Hart on Call the Midwife (AAAA+ series on PBS here in the states).  I had no idea she was into comedy!
I loved her character on CtM.  There's a lot of silliness as well as laugh-out-loud moments that I so enjoy.  In addition, there's a very cute guy named Gary, played by Tom Ellis that my eye-candy radar zeroed in on.  I saw online that there may be a future episode or two at some point, so I have my fingers crossed.

Miranda

Tom Ellis - cute, eh?

Two other shows that my niece introduced me to are Clatterford and The Vicar of Dibley - both British shows that are just fun to watch.  Clatterford, known as Jam and Jerusalem over the pond, ran for 3 seasons.  It's about a ladies club and the situations they get into.

Clatterford aka Jam & Jerusalem

 IMDB has this to say about The Vicar of Dibley "The 100-something vicar of the small English village of Dibley has passed on. A new vicar has been requested for a replacement. What they get is Geraldine Granger, a non-traditional, chocolate loving, rock n' roll playing vicar. That is not what gets the citizens of Dibley in a uproar though. It's because she is a woman"  I really love that Geraldine is hot for Sean Bean and especially the episode that he is in.  I was able to watch these via Netflix but don't know if they are still available.

The Vicar of Dibley

Some past shows, now only seen in syndication if at all, that I was a big fan of are WKRP in Cincinatti, That 70's Show, and Frasier.  I'm not sure if they are available on Amazon, Netflix, or Hulu except for Frasier.  Last time I watched it was on Amazon Prime.

Speaking of Amazon Prime, if you have it, you really should check out Mozart in the Jungle.  I absolutely love this show!  The episodes are short so it's easy to binge watch it.  Based on a book by the same name, it features the goings-on behind the scenes of the symphony.  Try it and let me know if you agree that it is a surprisingly wonderful, addictive show!!

Haily & Rodrigo