We were at Cedar Point, Ohio when the sky turned green before a storm... SCARY!!!...

The Making Of "Twister"...

Rescuing Aunt Meg, ~ From "Twister"...

The Biggest Tornado EVER!!!...

The largest tornado ever was recorded in El Reno, Oklahoma...

From the 1995 movie, "Twister"...

Twister Scene From "The Wizard Of Oz"...

Created so many years ago ~ still compares well to modern technology!!!...

"Footloose," ~ lovvvvvvvve the DANCING!!!!!!!...

Kevin Bacon was not a professionally trained dancer, ~ just a natural. He did most of his own dancing for the movie, ~ NATURALLY!!!... ;)

Bats are THE GOOD GUYS!...

When I am 100...

The Legend Of The Pussywillows...

THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL. PLEASE be Kind To Pigeons>>>

Shared from a friend: "My husband grew up in New England where they have pigeons. Apparently they also hate them. He was always saying bad things about pigeons until I pointed something out that he never thought of before. We domesticated pigeons. They are (nearly) all over the world because HUMANS BROUGHT THEM THERE. And, they were more than pets. They carried messages. People raced them. They lived spoiled lives as honored human companions for centuries. Then we got telephones and we threw them out like trash. Literally, we threw them away. Their species had already been fully domesticated and they could not survive in the wild; they lost all their survival instincts during the centuries that they lived caged by people. That is why they live in cities with people instead of in a forest somewhere. It's OUR fault. And not only did we throw them away, but now humans curse them as "winged rats;" casting them as pests. But they don't know how to live without us, and their instincts tell them that they should trust us. So, they continue to come up to humans and beg for food, because it's the only survival skill left in their genes. They love us because they were bred by us to feel that way, and yet we hate them."

The Most Unique Voice, Singing, "Hotel California"...

Hotel California... "On a dark desert highway Cool wind in my hair Warm smell of colitas Rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance I saw a shimmering light My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim I had to stop for the night There she stood in the doorway I heard the mission bell And I was thinkin' to myself "This could be heaven or this could be hell" Then she lit up a candle And she showed me the way There were voices down the corridor I thought I heard them say "Welcome to the Hotel California Such a lovely place (such a lovely place) Such a lovely face Plenty of room at the Hotel California Any time of year (any time of year) You can find it here" Her mind is Tiffany-twisted She got the Mercedes-Benz, uh She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys That she calls friends How they dance in the courtyard Sweet summer sweat Some dance to remember Some dance to forget So I called up the Captain "Please bring me my wine" He said, "We haven't had that spirit here Since 1969" And still, those voices are calling From far away Wake you up in the middle of the night Just to hear them say "Welcome to the Hotel California Such a lovely place (such a lovely place) Such a lovely face They're livin' it up at the Hotel California What a nice surprise (what a nice surprise) Bring your alibis" Mirrors on the ceiling The pink champagne on ice And she said, "We are all just prisoners here Of our own device" And in the master's chambers They gathered for the feast They stab it with their steely knives But they just can't kill the beast Last thing I remember I was running for the door I had to find the passage back To the place I was before "Relax," said the night man "We are programmed to receive You can check out any time you like But you can never leave!"

Edith Piaf, ~ The Little Sparrow...

... "La Mome Piaf" ~ The Kid Sparrow... Her adult height was only 4 feet 10 inches. Out of that tiny body came a beautiful, powerful voice...

The Wonders Of Spaghetti...

"Everthing I am I owe to spaghetti." ~ Sophia Loren.

>>> My Favorite Easy Spaghetti Dinner Recipe: Boil spaghetti to "Al Dente" (solid to the teeth), drain, spitz lighly with olive oil to prevent sticking together, set aside. Fry together chopped sweet red & green pepper and yellow onions, set aside. Open a can of diced tomatoes. In a big pot, heat spaghetti and peppers and onions till hot with a bit of extra olive oil, if needed, add can of diced tomatoes, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with steamed spinach and buttered garlic bread. "Manga!" :D

Audrey Hepburnm as Holly Golightly, sings "Moon River," from "Breakfast At Tiffany's"...

The Unloved Have A Right To Live Too...

"Ode to Billy Joe," ~ sung by Bobby Gentry (What did get thrown off the Tallahatchie Bridge?)...

"And, me, I spend a lot of time pickin' flowers up on Choctaw Ridge, and throw them into the muddy water off the Tallahatchie Bridge..."

"Lady Marmalade," ~ sung by Pink, Li'l' Kim, Christina Aguilera, Mya, Missy Elliot & Patti La Belle...

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Flowers To Plant To Feed The Bees...

PLEASE let your lawn go back to native grasses!!!... Plant flowers for the bees!!!...

PLEASE, PLEASE, ~ don't spray weed killer on dandelions!!!... They are the first food for bees!!!...

This is a honey bee. The pollen on her legs is from dandelions. Her tongue is sticking out due to what killed her that was on the dandelions. It’s spring, dandelions are the bees first food. This bee is dead from weed killer spread on what we see as weeds, but what nature sees as food. Please don’t spray for weeds until you see the blackberries blooming. In this area, weeds, flowers and fruit trees are bees only source of food until middle of June.

"Puff, The Magic Dragon, ~ song & full length feature film"...

You go, Little Dragon!!!... Love you!!!...

"Defying Gravity," from the musical "Wicked," ~ demands a wide range of vocal skills, from hitting high notes, to pacing, to great breath control...

... DIFFICULT TO SING!!!... AND, SHE'S ONLY TWELVE YEARS OLD!!! >>>

Mariah Carey's "Dolphin Screeches"!!! ~ & Who Else Can Or Could Sing Very High Notes?...

>>> REMARKABLE!!! Mariah Carey has an impressive vocal range of more than four and a half octaves, with the ability to sing as low as a B♭₂ and as high as an F₇. According to one database, her range is from A#2 to E7. She has been classified as a coloratura light lyric soprano with a range of five octaves, 4 notes. Carey's longest recorded note goes for twenty seconds in her hit song "Lead the Way". Carey has notoriously perfect pitch. >>> Who Has the Highest Octave Range?... 1. Mariah Carey 2. Freddie Mercury 3. Axl Rose 4. Celine Dion 5. Whitney Houston 6. Bobby Hatfield >>> An octave range refers to the range of musical notes a vocalist can sing, or an instrument can play. It is measured in semitones or half-steps; the higher the range, the more impressive it is. The ability to cover a wide range of octaves is a rare talent, and not many individuals possess it. This article will look at famous artists with the highest octave range in music history: 1. Mariah Carey - Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is well-known for her five-octave singing range. She has bagged the title of “Songbird Supreme” for her ability to easily sing high notes. Mariah has won five Grammy Awards and several other awards and accolades for her extraordinary vocal skills. 2. Freddie Mercury - Freddie Mercury was a British musician who rose to fame as the lead singer of the rock band Queen. He is regarded as one of the greatest rock vocalists of all time, with his four-octave vocal range. He is best known for his famous Live Aid rock concert back in 1985. 3. Axl Rose - Axl Rose is an American singer and songwriter best known as the main vocalist of the rock band Guns N’ Roses. He earned the distinction of being one of the finest rock vocalists of all time. He is also noted for his spectacular live performances with his strong voice, and energizing stage presence. 4. Celine Dion - Celine Dion is a Canadian singer and songwriter known for her powerful voice and five-octave vocal range. She has won several awards and accolades for her musical abilities, including five Grammy Awards. Dion is considered one of the greatest pop singers and has sold over 200 million records worldwide. 5. Whitney Houston - Houston was a renowned American singer, actress, and model famous for her vocal range of up to 5 octaves. Her voice has been referred to as ” One of the greatest voices ever recorded “. She has produced many record-breaking albums owing to her high-range vocals and became one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Her rendition of "the Star Spangled Banner" was outtstanding. 6. Bobby Hatfield - Bobby Hatfield's powerful, clear and tender voice was classified tenor, but he hit many high notes with ease that were in the soprano range, surely high C, in "Unchained Melody". He was known for inventing "Blue-eyed Soul". >>> Notable Vocalists with High Octave Ranges Many famous vocalists boast high octave ranges, and here are some of the most impressive: Artist - Octave Range - Genre: Mariah Carey - 5 Octaves Pop, R&B Freddie Mercury - 4 Octaves Rock Axl Rose - 4 Octaves - Rock Celine Dion 5 Octaves - Pop Whitney Houston - 5 Octaves - R&B, Pop Bobby Hatfield - 4 Octaves - Rock, Pop

"You're So Vain," ~ sung by Mariah Carey...

>>> Supposedly about Warren Beatty or Mick Jagger... ;)

Mariah Carey sings one of the sexiest songs ever written: "Nobody Does It Better," ~ from the James Bond Movie, "The Spy Who Loved Me"...

"Whimoweh (the Lion Sleeps Tonight)," sung by The Tokens...

>>> That soaring soprano in the background is surely hitting HIGH C or higher!!! Very difficult to sing!!!... Bobby Hatfield could powerfully and seemingly effortlessly hit HIGH C , as he did singing "Unchained Melody," and Mariah Carey can do very, very high notes. Some call her highest notes "Dolphin Screeches". ;)

"Candles In The Rain," ~ sung by Melanie...

Just A Humble Dandelion Growing In A Lawn...

HEVE YOU TRIED DANDELION GREENS SALAD???...

Dandelion is a GREAT source of vitamin A and C, and absolutely free, and safe to eat, if not sprayed with pestisides, ~ of course... Gather the young leaves in early Spring, before the plants become bigger and the leaves become bitter. Make a dressing for the greens with warm bacon grease, water and bacon crumbles, adding a little bit of apple cider vinegar and a bit of sugar, if you like. YUM-YUM, - ENJOY!!!... 😃

Or, so the Evil Empire would have you believe...

Not that I didn't enjoy those rock concerts...

Gotta love wolves... ;)

Clips of the movie, ~ "The Tender Bar"...

***Every kid wants an uncle like Uncle Charley... ;)

Sweet Dragons...

"Nights In White Satin," ~ sung by The Moody Blues...

"Crimson & Clover," written and sung by Tommy James And The Shondells...

The meaning of the song: some think it's about the possibilty of a great and tender love happening; some even think it's about an extremely powerful form of marijuana. Blah-blah-blah... I think it's obvious and much more simple = it's about a girl giving up her virginity.

Korner & Wood Bookstore, ~ Cleveland, Ohio...

KORNER & WOOD was one of Cleveland's notable bookstores. An institution in downtown Cleveland, it served as a gathering point for local writers and artists. The store was founded in 1900 at 157 Euclid Ave., near PUBLIC SQUARE, by Harry V. Korner (2 Jan. 1875-20 Oct. 1958) and A. Vinson. Named Vinson & Korner and located at 150 Euclid Ave., the store moved the following year into the Barstow Bldg., 735-737 Euclid Ave., where it remained until 1924. Vinson left the store in 1904; John J. Wood joined Korner in partnership in 1905 but left in 1912. Left with the store and its corporate name, Korner & Wood, Korner was considered the dean of local booksellers. Though modern and progressive, with the latest avant-garde works, the bookstore maintained a charming character and provided individual attention to its customers. Korner had photographs as well as books lining the walls of his 1512 Euclid Ave. store. Houdini and Blackstone visited the store. Sinclair Lewis stopped whenever he was in town.

Bald Eagle Love, ~ Jackie & Shadow at Big Bear Valley...

Big Bear Valley is a valley in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The valley, in the San Bernardino Mountains, includes Big Bear Lake, Big Bear City, Fawnskin, Holcomb Valley, Sugarloaf, Erwin Lake, Baldwin Lake, Bluff Lake and Lake Williams.

"Both Sides Now," ~ sung by Joni Mitchell...

"Born To Be Wild," sung by Steppenwolf & "Easy Rider"......

"The Flower Girl," ~ The Cowsills...

On Velvet Wings He Came... :)

Song: "Vincent," sung by Don Mac Lean...

INTERESTING: Jean Louise Calmont, a French woman, was the oldest documented person to have lived, at 122 years old. When she was 114, she talked about meeting Vincent Van Gogh when she was between thirteen and fourteen. She said he was dirty and unkept, reeking of alcohol.

"The Lady In Red," ~ Chris De Burgh...

The Rules To Always Being A Gentleman... ;)

.SAY "PLEASE" AND "THANK YOU". .WORK HARD. MIND YOUR MANNERS. .OFFER A LADY A SEAT. .DON'T CURSE. .EXTEND A FIRM HANDSHAKE. .KEEP YOUR WORD. .RESPECT YOUR ELDERS. .ALWAYS MAKE EYE CONTACT. .OPEN DOORS FOR OTHERS. .STAND UP STRAIGHT. .STAY WELL GROOMED. .STAY CHIVALROUS. .READ BOOKS OFTEN. .MAKE A ROMANTIC SENSIBILITY. .STAY AWAY FROM GOSSIP. .BE PUNCTUAL. .LIVE WELL. .BE AVAILABLE.

"Hello," & "Lady," ~ sung by Lionel Richie...

"Hello," Lionel Richie: I've been alone with you inside my mind And in my dreams I've kissed your lips a thousand times I sometimes see you pass outside my door Hello, is it me you're looking for? I can see it in your eyes, I can see it in your smile You're all I've ever wanted and my arms are open wide 'Cause you know just what to say, and you know just what to do And I want to tell you so much, I love you I long to see the sunlight in your hair And tell you time and time again how much I care Sometimes I feel my heart will overflow Hello, I've just got to let you know 'Cause I wonder where you are and I wonder what you do Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you? Tell me how to win your heart, for I haven't got a clue But let me start by saying, I love you Hello, is it me you're looking for? 'Cause I wonder where you are and I wonder what you do Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you? Tell me how to win your heart, for I haven't got a clue But let me start by saying, I love you I love you I love you Is it me you're looking for? Hello, is it me you're looking for? 'Cause I wonder where you are and I wonder what you do Are you somewhere feeling lonely or is someone loving you? Tell me how to win your heart, for I haven't got a clue But let me start by saying, I love you I love you I love you Hello, is it me you're looking for? Is it me, is it me, is it me Is it me you're looking for? Is it me, is it me...

A wound that wouldn't close, years lost, ~ STILL...

Things A True Gentleman Does... (Believe it, or not, THEY DO EXIST!)

A TRUE GENTLEMAN PUTS MORE INTO THE WORLD THAN HE TAKES OUT... Being a gentleman goes far beyond good manners. It involves an inate sense of justice and dignity and is based, however corny it may sound to modern ears, on chivalry... Yes, chivalry, ~ the protecting of those who are physically weaker. Here are some things a true gentleman does: 1. Opens doors for women and the elderly, but, actually, he opens doors for anyone, and may even carry parcels. 2. Walks near the curb when he is walking with a woman, in theory, to protect her. 3. If a woman he is with is cold, he gives her his jacket, and is willing to endure a bit of temporary discomfort for her. 4. He pulls out her chair for her and pushes it comfortably closer to the table. He opens her car door and gives her his hand to help her out. 5. He offers her his arm when they are walking together, especially if the walkway is slippery or if she's wearing high heels. Women like to walk holding onto a kind gentleman's arm. 6. Speaking of kindness, it is a natural kindness that modivates a gentleman. He is a kind person, especially to those who need it most, ~ the helpless, the elderly, children, the needy in any way. 7. He says please and thank you, and he means it sincerely. 8. He treats everyone with respect, as he would want to be treated himself. 9. He doesn't kiss and tell. That's dishonorable. He doesn't gossip either. 10. He doesn't act crudely. He doesn't tell dirty jokes, or listen to them. He isn't afraid to stand out from men who like locker room humor because he's a confident adult. 11. He's a jack of all trades. He might be able to fix a car, but he also can cook, do laundry, sew on a button, and diaper a baby. No task that needs doing is below his masculinity. He's a Renaissance man, and women swoon over him because of it. 12. He doesn't hog attention. He listens to other people, even when they don't make much sense, he gives them space to talk. 13. He reads books for pleasure and he listens to good music. He appreciates art. 14. He's honest, but tactful. 15. He won't hit a woman, unless in extreme circumstances, as in needing to save a life, or to protect himself from injury. He never hits a woman in anger, or a child, or an animal. 16. He is decent. He's not afraid to be vulnerable. He admits his mistakes. 17. There is a special grace and ease about a gentleman. He's humble, and knows he can always learn something.

"God Bless The Child Who Has His Own," ~ Billie Holiday...

The greatest love you will ever know is to LOVE YOURSELF. This is a fact many people overlook. FOR... Until you do love yourself enough to free yourself, you will never be truly happy. When you love yourself you are FREE to give your love to others. When you love your life enough to see the beauty and the worth in every tiny aspect of your life THEN, and only then, will you also be truly free... Of course, your life, as it stands now, is not perfect, and it will never be. But, that's not what matters. What matters. Start today to see beauty and meaning in that crippled life of your's. Start to change for the better one tiny thing. As Rocky, the ultimate underdog, said: "If you know what you're worth, go out and get what you're worth." Sooo... Refuse to be taken for granted; tell users in your life to stop and get off of you; addictions end now, right this minute; live as a valued person because you are a MIRACLE of chance happenings and there will n ever again be so unique A YOU. Stop enduring, and start living. ...Hugs & <3 <3 <3.

Do not let the sadness of the swamp get to you...

How Does A Woman Act When She's Really In Love With You?...

Falling in love with a woman can be one of the most wonderful and exciting things that happens in your life. The problem may be figuring out if a woman is in love with you, too. Whether you’re beginning a relationship, or whether you’re in a long-term relationship, women will exhibit the same kind of behaviors when they have fallen in love with you. Here Are 7 Behaviors A Woman Has When She’s In Love... 1. Shyness. A woman who is in love with you may start to be unusually shy. As opposed to hanging out with friends and other men she isn’t in love with, she may be much more outgoing and boisterous. If she’s in love with you, you might find that she is more likely to avoid eye contact, giggle when you speak to her, and have a hard time communicating with you. 2. She gives you presents. Sure, getting presents on your birthday or holidays is pretty standard. But when a woman is in love with you, you may find that she gives you presents more often. They’re not always big presents, but they’re often very special and heartfelt. If you find that a woman you know or are casually dating brings you presents often and without reason, it’s probably a sign that she’s deeply in love. 3. Maybe acting a bit silly. If a woman is in love with you, she may begin to show some strange behavior. She wants to love her back, so she may act childish and insecure. 5. She's fascinated by you. She wants to know about your family, your interests, your day. She may not be able to take her eyes off you. 6. She wants to touch you, put her arm around you, link fingers with you. Her eyes light up when she see you. 7. She cares about your welfare. Are you okay, are you safe? ~ From Power Of Positivity".

Jack Kerouac & Tyke...

💜💜💜 "Ordinarily the death of a cat means little to most men, a lot to fewer men, but to me, and that cat, it was exactly and no lie and sincerely like the death of my little brother - I loved Tyke with all my heart." Jack Kerouac, at Big Sur, California

Song: "Suzanne," ~ written by Leonard Cohen...

"Suzanne" was inspired by Cohen's platonic relationship with dancer Suzanne Verdal. Its lyrics describe the rituals that they enjoyed when they met: Suzanne would invite Cohen to visit her apartment by the harbour in Montreal, where she would serve him Constant Comment tea, and they would walk around Old Montreal past the church of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, where sailors were blessed before heading out to sea. Verdal was interviewed by CBC News's The National in 2006 about the song. Verdal says that she and Cohen never had a sexual relationship,contrary to what some interpretations of the song suggest. Cohen stated in a 1994 BBC interview that he only imagined having sex with her, as there was neither the opportunity nor inclination to actually go through with it. Verdal never benefited financially from the song's enormous commercial success. Its lyrics first appeared as the poem "Suzanne Takes You Down" in Cohen's 1966 book of poetry Parasites of Heaven. The song was on his debut album Songs of Leonard Cohen. Cohen's recording was released as a single in 1968 but did not reach music charts. The song only charted after Cohen's death in 2016. *** "Suzanne," ~ by Leonard Cohen: Suzanne takes you down To her place near the river You can hear the boats go by You can spend the night beside her And you know that she's half crazy But that's why you wanna be there And she feeds you tea and oranges That come all the way from China And just when you mean to tell her That you have no love to give her Then she gets you on her wavelength And she lets the river answer That you've always been her lover And you want to travel with her And you want to travel blind And you know that she will trust you For you've touched her perfect body with your mind And Jesus was a sailor When He walked upon the water And He spent a long time watching From His lonely wooden tower And when He knew for certain Only drowning men could see Him He said, "All men will be sailors then Until the sea shall free them" But He Himself was broken Long before the sky would open Forsaken, almost human He sank beneath your wisdom like a stone And you want to travel with Him And you want to travel blind And you think maybe you'll trust Him For He's touched your perfect body with his mind Now, Suzanne takes your hand And she leads you to the river She is wearing rags and feathers From the Salvation Army counters And the sun pours down like honey On our lady of the harbor And she shows you where to look Among the garbage and the flowers There are heroes in the seaweed There are children in the morning They are leaning out for love And they will lean that way forever While Suzanne holds the mirror And you want to travel with her And you want to travel blind And you know that you can trust her For she's touched your perfect body with her mind...