Thankful Thursday
I am beginning this week’s Thursday post with thankfuls, as I have so many.
💔 I am and will be eternally thankful for the live streaming from Austin, Texas, of our dear friend, Mary Holly Blalock’s, funeral mass. Mary died unexpectedly last week at age 61. Dad Tom and I spent many good times with Mary through the years.
Me and Mary in 2004 when she was pregnant with her son Charles.
👏 On Sunday Dad Tom and I attended the stage play of Cabaret. It was our second time seeing it on stage, and it did not disappoint. I am thankful Tom and I had this enjoyable diversion (from the front row) on Father’s Day.
🏄♀️ Sixty years ago, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw The Beach Boys live for the first time. Over the years, Dad Tom and I have seen them several times in concert. Last night we had the best time seeing them and signing along (from the fourth row) for two hours with original member, Mike Love, his son, Christian, long-time member Bruce Johnston, a contingent of other (much younger) talented musicians and singers and JOHN STAMOS, of whom I have been a fan since his days as Blackie on General Hospital. He is an extremely talented actor, musician (drums and guitar) and singer. He is only accompanying the group at aa few sites, and we were fortunate that one of those was here in Roanoke!
Mike Love and John Stamos – Roanoke, VA, June 18, 2024
🏊🏻 I am so thankful our swim/spa is up and running. We are currently having temperatures in the 90s and have enjoyed two afternoons exercising, floating and enjoying the respite from the heat.
🐾 Kitties Blue and I are thankful to those of you who have stuck with us and continue to visit and comment on our posts.
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Thoroughly Poetic Thursday
Once again, Teddy and Angel Sammy (Two Spoiled Cats) have provided a doozy of an inspiration photo for their weekly poetry challenge. These photos are always fun, but I often find it difficult to write a meaningful poem. Regardless, here is the photo and my poem.
Worst Nightmare
Am I being followed?
I sense something is amiss.
Why are those I pass snickering?
I’m truly not amused,
and I’m totally confused.
Finally, I turn and look behind–
that trail of TP–my worst
nightmare come to life.
Thankfully, none of these onlookers
know me. And with some luck,
I’ll never see them again.
© Janet Buickerood Blue – 06/19/2024
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Condolences on your friend’s passing. It’s hard when it’s unexpected.
I’m so sorry you’ve lost such a good friend Janet…..connections are more important to us as we get older and losing them is just so much tougher. I know she treasured your friendship as do I. Glad you’ve had some fun activities to enjoy with concerts, etc. We are being our usual “homebodies” here. Your poem for the wacky photo this week is perfect. I just loved everyone’s contributions this week for this “everyone’s nightmare” photo!!!
Hugs, Pam
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your friend.
The Beachboys and Cabaret must have been great nights.
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your friend, my heart aches for all who knew and loved her.
It sounds like you’ve enjoyed some first class entertainment these last few days, good for you.
Fun poem! Yes, you hope you never have to see these people again after this happens.
I am so sorry about the loss of your friend.
Funny poem. Cool that you were in the 4th row. xO
Those are supper duper thankfuls! What a fun week y’all have had! But for the loss of your dear friend…I’m so sorry. And yes, I would hope to be in a group where no one knows me, too, if something like the TP trail happened.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CALISTA JO!!!!
J, very sorry to learn of your friend Mary, my sympathies to her family during this difficult time. L
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OH, the Beach Boys, WOW!!! And so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. We will stick with Kittys Blue forever!!!! LOVE your blog and kitties and stories and Cabaret and Beach Boys and and and….lots more!
Lulu: “We’re very sorry to hear about your friend. We’re glad you got to attend remotely.”
Java Bean: “It sounds like you had a good time at the concert! Dada’s two favorite bands have both been through town here a few times and he has never gone to see them. He says if they ever go on tour together, that’ll be enough to get him to the show.”
Charlee: “I’ve known Dada longer than you have and I will believe that when I see it.”
We’re sorry about your friend. Mom saw Dad Tom’s post on Facebook.
The concert had to be a blast.
The Florida Furkids with love and whisker kisses to Sawyer from Noelle
You were in New York to see ‘Cabaret’? Looks like a fabulous production!
So sorry for your loss; too sad.
Airplane bathrooms are so weird!
My condolences on the loss of your good frined.Whata shock that must have been.
Glad you got to see your fave show and than the band, too!
I love your poem. Did you hear me giggle??!
I’m terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Seeing the Beach Boys must have been wonderful. That is quite a picture … yikes … Your poem pretty well sums it up!