Family night out

My kids were young I tried to teach
I used to give a daily speech.
To be aware and help prevent
That day we talked of accidents.

Both of them paid close attention
To everything I would mention.
And at the end a show of hands
To make sure they did understand.

Later on we went out to eat
They always thought this really neat.
A family place not too upbeat
An empty booth we took a seat.

The waitress there was very nice
Had good food and decent price.
First to arrive were our milk shakes
That proved to be a big mistake.

Our drinks now right in front of us
Our youngest one began to fuss.
We’re still relaxed not in a rush
Then it happened Mom’s face went flush.

While he is acting like a clown
I spoke to him to settle down.
At first his face showed a small frown
I spilled every drink turning around!

A great big smile and big bright eyes
They laughed so hard I thought they’d cry.
One huge mess I could have died.
Soon enough help had arrived.

The busboy dropped his stack of plates
And everyone of them did break.
His look at me was quite irate.
I smiled and said I’ll compensate.

What happens next a chain event
I tried to help and off I went.
I sat there on the floor below
Covered with milkshakes from head to toe.

All the people now in a roar
Completely soaked and butt was sore.
To Mom I heard the kids confess
“Dad sure created quite a mess!”

NEW YORK

The state was named in the 1660′s for
The Duke of York and there was no recourse.
Nicknamed the Empire State by George Washington
For its wealth and variety of resource.

The residents are called New Yorkers
The state motto is “Ever Upward.”
In reviewing the events of 9-11 it should be
“Ever Upward and Always Forward!”

The bluebird is the state bird
The state flower is the rose.
The ladybug is the official insect
And the apple is the fruit they chose.

At the beginning New York City was
Chosen the capital of our government.
In 1789 on the balcony at Federal Hall
George Washington took the oath as President.

For vast wilderness and beauty in the
Adirondack State park you’ll find
It’s larger than Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand
Canyon, Glacier and the Olympic park combined!

In 1807 is the first successful steamboat
Maiden voyage from NYC to Albany.
And in 1861 Matthew Vassar founded
Vassar College in Poughkeepsie.

In Rochester Wade Bogs and Carl Ripken Jr.
Played the longest ballgame in its history.
And Rochester is also known as the Flour
City and the Flower City!

The New York Post established in 1803 is
The oldest running newspaper in the United States.
And Gennaro Lombardi opened the fist
Pizzeria in NYC selling pizza cakes.

The Big Apple is a term coined by musicians
Meaning to play the big time, musical mix.
And Hartsdale has a pet cemetery with 12,000
Pets, established in 1896.

Time again for famous names as we near the end
Norman Rockwell, Michael Jordan and Mel Gibson,
Mariah Carey, Franklin Roosevelt and George Gershwin.
Susan B Anthony, Vince Lombardi and Denzal Washington,
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Statehood, July 26th, 1788 the 11th state.
The capital is Albany.

AUTHOR NOTES:
The only school in the world offering a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Cosmetics and Fragrance is The Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan.
Dairy farming is this state most important with over 18,000 cattle farms
The Catskill are home to the legend of Rip Van Winkle
The state song is  love New York,
In the 1600?s, European settlers brought to NYC the apple seed.
In 1857 in New York City, Joseph C Gayette invented toilet paper.
The official state tree is the sugar maple.
The Woodstock festival actually in the city of Bethel
The Big Apple is a termed coined by famous musicians meaning big time.
Wade Boggs and Carl Ripken Jr. on opposite teams played the longest game in baseball history of 33 innings in Rochester.
The name Canandaigua (pronounced Can-an-DAY-gwa) is derived from a Native American word meaning the chosen spot.
On July 28, 1945 an Army Air Corps B-25 crashed into the Empire State Building at the 79th floor level.
Chittenago is the home of L. Frank Baum, author of the “Wizard of Oz”. It features a yellow brick inlaid sidewalks leading to Aunti Em’s and other Oz-themed businesses. Chittenago is the location of an annual Munchkins parade.

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Heartbreaks

Heartbreaks
Do what it takes
Mend it back into place
Words spoken too late to erase
To say I’m sorry is not a disgrace
Be humble and try to embrace
Kindness helps heal the ache
Don’t help create
Heartbreaks

Getting Married

To the parents of the groom and parents of the bride.

Mom just empties the bank account and Dad just sits and cries.

The planning of the wedding, there is so much to do.

Bridal shower and a stag, church, rehearsal dinner, just to name a few.

Reception hall, where to have? And who should we invite?

The music and photographers and a limousine seems right.

The bridal party, the gowns and tux, they all have to match.

This is just the preparation; the big day is coming fast!

The morning of the wedding, Mom is helping with her gown.

And Dad is helping with his tux, so his bow tie won’t fall down.

Everyone is at the church, the ushers do oblige.

The brides’ family to the left, the grooms to the other side.

The bridal party waits, until the music does begin.

As they play the wedding march, they slowly all walk in.

The groom and best man standing by the altar as they see.

Dad about to give away this bride, to her husband to be.

As they face each other and take their solemn vows.

They say they do and the Priest responds, you may kiss her now.

The mom and dad on both sides, sit in silent thought.

When they were born and as they grew, to this day it brought.

A tear is shed, a prayer is spoken that they are guided right.

And from the lessons that you taught, their marriage will be bright.

To love one another through good times and through the bad.

This is one thing they have learned from their moms and dads.

And when the day is over and their journey is just begun.

You wish them all the happiness, to a daughter and a son.

Prom Night

Your high school days are now behind,
you are a young adult.
And will soon be off to college,
seeking the same result.

But first the most important thing,
and that’s the senior prom.
When she smiles the way she does,
you’re the incendiary bomb!

You can’t believe this beauty queen
is right there by your side.
Arm-n-arm you guide her through,
your face is full with pride.

You’re dressed in tux, she’s dressed in gown,
the school days came to this.
This is a very special night
both hearts are filled with bliss.

You help put on her wrist corsage
tea roses pretty pink.
You had a list of things to do
and barely time to think.

The car all cleaned inside and out,
and made it shine like new.
This is your only senior prom,
you followed all things through.

The big night is finally here
you waited twelve long years.
Tomorrow you will face the world
your hopes and dreams and fears.

The ending of an era and
beginning of a new.
What is waiting in your future?
Would it help if you knew?

I believe, 516 Coincidence?

May 16, 1986 *(516-month 5 day 16)
Our favorite niece had died.
I have to start this write like this,
that’s when my brother cried.

Our dear young Judy was her name
not once did she complain
She had her favorite Uncle Tom
his presence eased her pain.

She had called him Uncle Darling
he always brought her smiles.
His funny antics made her laugh
for her he drove for miles.

As Tom laid in that I.C.U.
I have to mention this.
Two weeks before he past away
his smile was of pure bliss.

He spoke of Judy by his side
with words to show her love.
The last two weeks she was there
prepared him for above.

She left with her uncle darling
on Tuesday May sixteen. *(516-month 5 day 16)
Was this all a coincidence?
Was this unforeseen?

Appearing twice is five sixteen
And two more times to go.
At the Veterans cemetery
Toms’ body put below.

No stone in place a marker shown

516 was displayed *(516)

This is the number of bodies  here,

right up to the day.

Judy’s dad, brother to Tommy
right on his office door.
There the numbers five sixteen main *(516)
Don’t know of anymore.

From the next river valley

Comes the blowing for a crossing*…

Darkness veils

The distance crossing

Over hill

With scented breath

Spiced with perfume

Before death,

Yet the scent is all around…

Gently coaxing distant sounds.

–Jonathan Caswell

“blowing for a crossing”* = a train whistle/horn heard

The power of faith

“There wasn’t enough time.” To hide from the storm.

Tornadoes are spawning, no time has been warned.

Out in the fields harvesting crops, with no time to waste

Our bushels were dropped.

The first twister nearing now touching the ground.

With death swirling winds and its horrible sounds.

Head for the barn was the scream far away.

Still quite some distance we ran as we prayed.

Please Father forgive, if today is my day.

Please tell my family I will love them always.

There’s one close behind me,

Three more have touched ground!

Still a hundred yards out as I

Watched the barn get ripped down.

I’m totally frightened

I fear my life will end now.

I must survive for my family

God please show me how!

My legs they stopped moving

Not scared anymore.

I dropped to my knees and prayed loudly

Is next stop heaven’s door?

A moment don’t know what happened

I was leaving the ground.

I was in Gods light and

Was gently laid down.

I opened my eyes,

Trying to see

Not sure of where

I might be.

The power of faith is what saved me

As the twisters touched down.

My face frozen with smile

Never again wears a frown.

Reblogged from By the Mighty Mumford:

There is no place like Home

There is no place lie home, no truer words we speak.

Home is our foundation, of the lessons that we teach.

Each of us are different, in how we choose to live our life.

Responsible for our own actions, this seems only right.

Every second that has passed and gone before our eyes.

Is now memories of home sweet home and never put aside.

Sentimental journeys, of how love was always there.

No other place on earth just could not compare.

Of all the precious moments, where you could always share.

Peace of mind in knowing, that family is always there.

Love and inspiration and showing that they cared.

A place where fun and laughter always filled the air.

Comfort us when there was sorrow and helped us dry our eyes.

Encouraging us that life goes on and make us realize.

Life on earth is loaned to us, from birth until our death.

Inspiration, home has taught us to always do our best.

Kind words always spoken, you would always hear.

Even when you felt unsafe, home would wash away your fears.

Home is where your heart is, this is what it means to me.

Only home is the place, when ever I should leave.

My mind will ask me if they know, the love in which I have shown.

Every moment I think of this, There is no place like home!