From August 1, 2018
Why cats and dogs take so much guff from cockatiels is one for the Durants. Look for more of those unexpected animal friendships.
Also look for two critters you hardly ever see in video–a softshell turtle and a bush baby.
Tag: sanity break
King Ozias (Plus Cats & Boxes)
I have to go back to the hospital this afternoon, but first I managed to crank out another four pages of Ozias, Prince Enthroned. I’ve never had so many obstacles to writing a book; but maybe I’ll finish this one by Halloween.
For the time being, I have a bonus critter video as a sanity break. Cats love us, but they also have the power to amuse us. Amazing, how much fun cats and kittens can have with a cardboard box.
I’m just not up to posting any more nooze today.
No News Is Good Gnus
I need a morale break, and I don’t mean maybe. So as for the nooze, I’m not doing any today.
Look–anyone who wants to bring in nooze today, has got to get past Fundo the Wildebeest. He’s in a bad temper, as it is: too much politics. A baboon came in with the latest Kamalalalala Harris quote and Fundo bit him.
But if you want to talk about stuff that’s not in the nooze–well, hey, come on in! Let’s make it a party.
Absolutely Just For Fun–A Great Piece of Movie Music
Sometimes movie music is the best music around–especially if it was composed by Basil Poledouris.
Here’s his title theme for Quigley Down Under, starring Tom Selleck–a classic Western set in Australia, of all places.
I can’t write any more political or (ahem!) “education” nooze today. It’s starting to give me collywobbles.
A Jackie Gleason Joke
I don’t know about you, but I could really use a laugh today. So here’s an old Jackie Gleason joke.
At a major interfaith conference, a Catholic priest, a Methodist minister, and a rabbi found themselves, between events, sitting at a table in an out-of-the-way corner of the hotel lounge. Someone suggested they pass the time by playing cards; so they obtained a deck of cards and proceeded to play.
Suddenly they were startled by someone loudly clearing his throat. They looked up to find an archbishop standing over the table, looking down at them and shaking his head in disapproval.
“Father,” asked the archbishop, “have you been playing cards?”
(Gulp!) “Oh, no, father! I’m just sitting here.”
To the minister: “Reverend, have you been playing cards?”
“Me? Oh, no, your worship! I’m just resting.”
And then: “Rabbi, have you been playing cards?”
To which the rabbi answers, “With who?”
[Seven-minute laugh break]
‘This Is My Father’s World’
We know God through the work of His hands, the beauties of nature–all of His creation, all under His care.
A Sunday school favorite: This Is My Father’s World, sung by Fernando Ortega. Background sets by God the Father.
Sanity Break: ‘You Are My Sunshine’
I just can’t do any more nooze today.
This song–You Are My Sunshine, sung by Gene Autry–is one of my earliest memories. My daddy used to sing it to me when I was a toddler and had a nightmare. He’d pick me up and rock me in his arms until I was calm enough to go back to sleep. Sometimes he’d sing Sweet Violets, but I’m already close to tears and prefer not to go any closer.
Some of those nights, he’d have to get what sleep he could because his shift at the Ford Motor plant began at 6 a.m. But that didn’t stop him from comforting his children when we needed it.
‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen’ (Yes, in April)
I had a craving for this hymn today, so here it is–God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, sung by the Bach Choir in 2007.
There are a number of evil and distressing nooze stories out there that I am purposely leaving out, this weekend. I don’t know about you, but by Friday afternoon I’ve had enough.
If we don’t stop the crazy stuff, God will.
‘All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name’
I can’t think of a better time for a hymn than right now. We have entered a very dangerous period of history, at the mercy of fools and criminals, and we invoke the name of Jesus Christ to bring the human race to its senses.
All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name, performed by choir and congregation at First Plymouth Church in Lincoln, Nebraska–yes, this’ll do.
You Asked for It: ‘Green Acres’ Theme Song
Several readers have mentioned Green Acres as one of their favorite TV theme songs. I’ll go along with that. The show ran for six seasons (1965-71), with Eddie Albert and Eva Gabor as the stars. Catch it on YouTube–it’s still extremely funny, and in some ways far ahead of its time. When the characters on the screen get distracted by the background music and wonder where it’s coming from, that’s funny!
We’re reminiscing about TV theme songs because we live in evil and turbulent times and we can’t keep fighting and working without kicking back for a breather now and then. Be thankful that God has kept laughter in our world. He knows we need it.