As I watch the remnants of the "Chiclone" float by in the night time sky, I laugh because I began my month in Chicago and have felt like I've been riding a merry-go-round trying hard to get back to writing but I just kept going round and round and then it hit me..Huh!
All's good and I'm back. "Tis Thursday and the Theme is "wheel'--spin on over here..
Crashing into brick walls Develops character Loving and losing Opens the heart for true love Missed opportunities Awaken the mind to possibilities Failures Drive the potential for future success Doors closing Signal a new beginning Fear, sadness and doubt Are just moments in a life Filled with blessings Count them
C.M. Jackson 2010
Inspiration and more may be found at Magpie Tales.
Their families
And
The world
Watching
Wondering
Praying
Found
Rising up
Like a phoenix
Evidence
Of the good
That is possible
When
We work
As one
Heart
As one
Love
As one
Mind
Sharing
Knowledge
Solving
Problems
Ignoring
Embracing
Differences
Crossing
Borders
Families
Reunited
Anything’s
Possible
When
There is
Hope
C.M. Jackson 2010
It's Friday and you know what to do--say it in 55 words and go see the g-man! Happy Weekend to all!
A wildfire raged through their hearts the first time Mel and Gloria met some sixty-seven years ago. It took them by surprise, burning an indelible impression into their minds.
Two kids against a crazy world.
They nurtured the flames of their desire through war and into a brownstone in Brooklyn experiencing the birth of their children, family squabbles, the triumphs and misfortunes of daily life, the welcoming of grandchildren and vacations to places they never imagined.
The seasons changed and the years passed until the day Mel and Gloria walked hand in hand down their stoop into their son's waiting car.
Gloria cried as they settled into their new home, an assisted living residence close to their children.
"Where are my things?" She asked, moving about the room.
Mel caught her hand as she passed and lifted the needle on to the phonograph.
As they danced about the room, she saw the lantern in the window begin to glow in the evening light, placed her head on Mel's shoulder and knew she was home.
C.M. Jackson 2010
Just another magpie tale---for more, take a gander here.
The weather was treacherous so we had to stop off at a neighboring airport and board a private jet for the rest of the trip.
We made it just as the party was beginning---Sting took one look at Willow Manor and started humming. Did I mention he brought his orchestra with him? After the proper introductions and some mingling, he took the microphone and proposed a toast to the hostess-Willow and began to sing---
Mr. Jackson, very pleased with himself, took my hand and we danced the night away.
This is just a hint of the happenings--waltz your way to Willow Manor and check it out!
Unbeknowst to me Mr. Jackson ended up backstage at Bethel Woods after a concert we went to this summer and got to talking with this gent...
Mr. Jackson complimented him on a wonderful concert and mentioned that we all should get together the next time he was in town. Then he remembered the invite to Willow's Ball and suggested that Sting and Trudi join us!
Sting chuckled, "The party where Johnny and Tony got into it last year?"
Mr. Jackson assured him that it was all a misunderstanding and besides Willow might like some musical entertainment. His response follows:
Mr. Jackson assured Sting that Willow Manor wasn't very far from New York City and he could be an Englishman anywhere.
Meanwhile I ordered my dress...
went to Tiffany's and picked out this lovely trinket...
...and this lovely purse
and had everything shipped to the house last week. I am still waiting ....evidently the delivery truck had a bit of a brake problem and ended up rolling into the Hudson River as its driver was having his lunch in Hoboken.
I had to improvise as we were meeting Sting (Trudi had a conflict) at the helipad downtown and was told not to be late.So with flowers in hand for lovely Willow, we made our way to the ferry hoping the rain would hold off.
All the while a feeling deja vu surrounding me as I thought "How lucky am I ?"
For up to the minute details of the gala---fox trot, quick step or just walk on by....here!
Time flies when 
