I Think Ma Was Right
“I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends
A chance to share old memories and play our songs again
When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name
No one recognized me, I didn't look the same
But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself…”
--Rick Nelson
I had a candid conversation with my folks on the eve before I left for home after visiting their home in Florida for the “escape the Normal house” vacation at Christmas.
My Mom was quoting Rick Nelson. She was right.
I will not give the F ‘em all quote, but you know it is there.
I cannot change who or what I am. I can certainly improve, of course, but at some point people will or will not accept me.
By the way, I had some true fun in Florida. Mark and Mary came down and we wasted some money at an arcade on the Boardwalk. I enjoyed seeing the folks in their lovely home. The weather was nice for me, a bit cooler. Dad took me to a sandwich/beer place in the mall that actually had Tucher and Kronenberg on tap. Kill me now, because I was in Heaven. Of course Mom, Dad, and I went to a bar to watch the Bears kick the snot out of the Packers I drank Yuenglings on tap. Kill me again.
Home is a place of rest and relaxation for me, so I missed it a bit. The cats, joyously greeted me, and I was soon back to my routine.
For once, just once, I took Mark’s advice and upgraded on the flight home to business class. Nah, no big deal to me. I read the Marvel Ultimates I mini-series; but other than that, kind of a waste of money.
I did, however, meet a spry 85 year-old woman on the flight to and from Florida. She was an inspiration as she had a zest for life. She chatted with me about what was wrong with kids today and her experiences as an immigrant from Italy in the USA.
She was quite comical and endearing.
Dad also said something of importance—a job is not to be taken for granted and one must be loyal to the company. In my case, well… loyalty to me is a two-way street but I must remember that I was promoted. Therefore I will take a greater leadership role. I truly respect my bosses, as it were.
All-in-all, it was an important get-away.
Learning is always a great thing.
A chance to share old memories and play our songs again
When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name
No one recognized me, I didn't look the same
But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself…”
--Rick Nelson
I had a candid conversation with my folks on the eve before I left for home after visiting their home in Florida for the “escape the Normal house” vacation at Christmas.
My Mom was quoting Rick Nelson. She was right.
I will not give the F ‘em all quote, but you know it is there.
I cannot change who or what I am. I can certainly improve, of course, but at some point people will or will not accept me.
By the way, I had some true fun in Florida. Mark and Mary came down and we wasted some money at an arcade on the Boardwalk. I enjoyed seeing the folks in their lovely home. The weather was nice for me, a bit cooler. Dad took me to a sandwich/beer place in the mall that actually had Tucher and Kronenberg on tap. Kill me now, because I was in Heaven. Of course Mom, Dad, and I went to a bar to watch the Bears kick the snot out of the Packers I drank Yuenglings on tap. Kill me again.
Home is a place of rest and relaxation for me, so I missed it a bit. The cats, joyously greeted me, and I was soon back to my routine.
For once, just once, I took Mark’s advice and upgraded on the flight home to business class. Nah, no big deal to me. I read the Marvel Ultimates I mini-series; but other than that, kind of a waste of money.
I did, however, meet a spry 85 year-old woman on the flight to and from Florida. She was an inspiration as she had a zest for life. She chatted with me about what was wrong with kids today and her experiences as an immigrant from Italy in the USA.
She was quite comical and endearing.
Dad also said something of importance—a job is not to be taken for granted and one must be loyal to the company. In my case, well… loyalty to me is a two-way street but I must remember that I was promoted. Therefore I will take a greater leadership role. I truly respect my bosses, as it were.
All-in-all, it was an important get-away.
Learning is always a great thing.
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