FELINE FRIDAY AND OTHER FRIDAY THOUGHTS

Where Have All the Average People Gone

Roger Miller

The people in this city call me country
Because of how I walk and talk and smile
Well, I don't mind them laughing in the city
But the country folks all say I'm citified

The fighting men they say that I'm a coward
Because I never push no one around
Gentle people call me trouble maker
'Cause I'll always fight and stand my ground

Funny I don't fit
Where have all the average people gone?

Some pious people point and call me sinner
Because to them I've never seen the lights
Other folks think of me as a preacher
I'm just doing what I think is right

The wealthy people think that I am a hobo
Lean and hungry, writing mournful songs
And the poor, poor people think I am a rich man
But really, I'm just trying to get along

Yes, it's funny I don't fit
Tell me where have all…the average people gone?

I am listening to Roger Miller. If he can not cheer you up - my guess is you are no longer breathing! My throat hurts from singing along and blasting my music because he can make you smile and laugh out loud too!

Walkin' in the Sunshine

Roger Miller

Walkin' in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song
Put a smile upon your face as if there's nothing wrong
Think about a good time had a long time ago
Think about forgetting about your worries and your woes
Walkin' in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song

La la la la la de ho
Whether the weather be rain or snow
Pretending can make it real
A snowy pasture, a green and grassy field

Walkin' in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song
Put a smile upon your face as if there's nothing wrong
Think about a good time had a long time ago
Think about forgetting about your worries and your woes
Walkin' in the sunshine, sing a little sunshine song

La la la la la de ho
Whether the weather be rain or snow
Pretending can make it real
A snowy pasture, a green and…

Roger Miller was born January 2, 1936 in Oklahoma. He passed away way too soon from lung and throat cancer October 25, 1992. He was a remarkable talent.  I won't share anymore lyrics today but he wrote and recorded a song called "Chug-A-Lug". It reminded me of my Catholic school days. Two boys who attended my school, one in my class an one boy a grade ahead of us had parents who owned bars. The swiped whiskey and brought it to school. Several of the boys from the orphanage went out at lunch with them, down by the railroad tracks, where the lot of them proceeded to get drunk! It was awful! I remember how cruel that nun was  when she saw their condition. I suppose back then no one really understood the full effects of alcohol. But the memory of them staggering about trying to act "Catholic" was funny until the sister of Satan caught them and proceeded to swing her yard stick like she was breaking a pinata. It is funny the memories I have, but as for the kids, we were all good kids and no one would rat on each other. We all stuck together, kinda like super glue.

Mister Kitty wants God on his side too. He was looking over my Our Daily Bread . This kitty is very naughty most days, he does need prayer. Then visit Feline Friday

Remember to join Friendly FIll-Ins. Ellen and Lorianne host this fun fill-in. Ellen came up with the first two questions and Lorianne the second two.

1) Lately, I have done a lot of ________________.

2) My __________are___________.

3) I can't help but _______________.

4) When I Meet a stranger, I _______________.

Here are my answers:

1) Lately, I have done a lot of dreaming for better days to come soon.

2) My thoughts and prayers are filled with kindness for others. I pray this will spread rather then viruses and hatefulness.

3) I can't help but pray for all affected by the domino effect of this virus. We never realize how important others to our daily lives until we see they are not there.

4) When I meet a stranger, I can not help but smile at them.

Please visit these two charming ladies today and join the fun.

Stop over at Pink Saturday and share a favorite even if it isn't pink! These pink macrons look lovely!There is a cheese importer that carries these and they are so good.

Fill your cup and enjoy.

These are some favorite words. Please pray and think of others suffering during these difficult times. I wish everyone would put hatefulness aside and spread kindness.

Feline Friday Friendly Fill Ins and Pink Saturday

This kitten appears to be waving for a taxi in NYC! Makes one wonder what does go through their minds. Stop by Feline Friday

FRIENDLY FILL-INS
Each Thursday Ellen and Lorianne provide Friendly Fill-In questions.
Ellen came up witht he first two questions and Lorianne the last two.
If you need help, please contact either Ellen or Lorianne.

1. I won't pay more than ___________for ___________.

2. The last ________________I___________ was _______________.

3. I recently had the opportunity to _______________.

4. _______________is cause for celebration.

Here are my answers:

1. I won't pay more than $20 to see a baseball game. I am there for baseball, not to eat gourmet food        or look at  French impressionist art work. If I want fabulous food I will go to a restaurant. If I want       art I will go to my local art museum the first Saturday of each month, for FREE!

2. I recently played the game  Giggle Wiggle and I had so much fun because is tested your patience!

3. I recently had the opportunity to honor one of the three final survivors of the USS Arizona.                  Donald Stratton was a resident of the state of Colorado and knowing his story before he passed            away last month.  He was a true American Hero. Two of our daughters and one son-in-law                  attended the memorial service for him.

4.  FREEDOM is a cause for celebration.

Stop by Pink Saturday and share your favorite kind of pink! These are Porter tomatoes. The skin is smooth and dark pink in color. They are delicious to eat in a salad, use for canning or juicing. I have 60 Porter Tomato seeds that I am getting ready to plant. Colorado is quite finicky when it comes to gardening. You can not get out too early as we have been known to have snow as late as Mother's Day (2015-2016). so I will do a starter garden and watch for those precious buds to push up from the soil and hopefully, give us a good crop of tomatoes by summer's end. Last summer our daughter Rebekah grew a small crop of potatoes on the patio. I love all the fresh garden crops. and hope we can plant more than just our tomatoes.