"Sky pilot…"
My first memories of this song was when I went skiing for the first and only time, with my good friend and his family, in this skiing resort, in Vermont. It was abundantly clear to me that skiing was not my sport, not even close, I could not even learn how to "snowplow." For lack of a better word, to break my skis and my body. I basically had to twist both my ankles to halt the skis.
I had an excellent time with my friends, family, or what I also consider one of my foster families, extended family of sorts. My family is nothing like that family who are casual, fun loving, and great people, who I miss very much.
My family, though much smaller, and now very much smaller, are loving but far from being the casual type. The first time my friend came to the house, he asked me why everybody was yelling. I told him it was an ethnic thing, and we were especially loud. My friend, and all my friends seem to get used to it, no harm intended. We were "close talkers," much before it was identified by Jerry Seinfeld.
I heard the aforementioned song for the first time in my friends fathers brown van. It seemed appropriate given where we were, and the altitude. Needless to say, I never skied again, and now given my physical condition, it would be nearly impossible, but I can always keep that as a pleasant memory.
Jimmy
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
"Here comes the Sun,…
It will be a tough week for many of the people, who I have been close to. By the end of the week, the sun will be back, summer is looming, and the heat will rise…
As time goes on, this summer will grow long for me, and I will be again subject to the outdoor conditions, not my favorite, but at least I do not have to cut the grass, or like this past year, worry about a hurricane. I am reminded that I am a creature subject to all conditions, but in reality, I cannot independently deal with these conditions.
It is good to have friends, but it becomes difficult when one is lost, all one can do is pray that they are in a better place, pain-free, rest their souls.
Jimmy
As time goes on, this summer will grow long for me, and I will be again subject to the outdoor conditions, not my favorite, but at least I do not have to cut the grass, or like this past year, worry about a hurricane. I am reminded that I am a creature subject to all conditions, but in reality, I cannot independently deal with these conditions.
It is good to have friends, but it becomes difficult when one is lost, all one can do is pray that they are in a better place, pain-free, rest their souls.
Jimmy
Friday, May 4, 2012
Walk crooked, talk straight
Walk crooked, talk straight.
When I was walking with a cane, at times I had difficulty maintaining my balance, as I would visibly have difficulty walking, to the point where I would stumble to a chair, and be absolutely relieved to be seated. I tried to use this line to reassure my clients that I would fight for them, which I did, and I carried this over to trial (when I lost my first trial, an attempted sexual assault among other charges, though I tried extremely hard), and then later in a short stint as a prosecutor. I never used what little power I had to push people around. I was a fair prosecutor, and the two mentors I had checked on me, and I learned a great deal from them. One I came to know as Zeus, and one as Sifu (he was my prosecutorial teacher).
I came to live by that expression, and be honest through the process. I segue with a funny story, a quick line that a prosecutor expressed, he basically told me his girlfriend at the time, had girlfriends who could fix me up with a girl. I then asked, "would they dig the stick, (the cane)?"
The prosecutor responded quickly, no less, "they would dig the stick, and they might even like the cane also. I was super impressed with the line, and the speed of the delivery. What a great experience that time was for me and the experience I learned, the people I met. I will never forget.
I tried to maximize the time to learn as much as possible, and it served to help me develop a strong base, which helped me in my future career. I guess I have always used that expression in my life.
Amazingly, I used no quotes, well I guess I could give one, "and there is a rose, with a fisted glove, where eagles fly, with the dove, and if you can't be with the one you love, then… "That was related to my last posting with quotes, and that was an easy and/or clue.
Jimmy
When I was walking with a cane, at times I had difficulty maintaining my balance, as I would visibly have difficulty walking, to the point where I would stumble to a chair, and be absolutely relieved to be seated. I tried to use this line to reassure my clients that I would fight for them, which I did, and I carried this over to trial (when I lost my first trial, an attempted sexual assault among other charges, though I tried extremely hard), and then later in a short stint as a prosecutor. I never used what little power I had to push people around. I was a fair prosecutor, and the two mentors I had checked on me, and I learned a great deal from them. One I came to know as Zeus, and one as Sifu (he was my prosecutorial teacher).
I came to live by that expression, and be honest through the process. I segue with a funny story, a quick line that a prosecutor expressed, he basically told me his girlfriend at the time, had girlfriends who could fix me up with a girl. I then asked, "would they dig the stick, (the cane)?"
The prosecutor responded quickly, no less, "they would dig the stick, and they might even like the cane also. I was super impressed with the line, and the speed of the delivery. What a great experience that time was for me and the experience I learned, the people I met. I will never forget.
I tried to maximize the time to learn as much as possible, and it served to help me develop a strong base, which helped me in my future career. I guess I have always used that expression in my life.
Amazingly, I used no quotes, well I guess I could give one, "and there is a rose, with a fisted glove, where eagles fly, with the dove, and if you can't be with the one you love, then… "That was related to my last posting with quotes, and that was an easy and/or clue.
Jimmy
"Concentration slipped away…"
"Concentration slipped away, because my baby is so far away."
The theme of this song, basically tells me that I must move on in life, and I am trying. This is the conclusion to the blog I sent, "Ruby throated sparrow." Enough said.
My train of thought, has been affected by pain. I do not take medications for pain, other than my normal ones. I could have easily titled this, "when you're conscious hits you, knock it back with pills." My normal ones, I mean the basic drugs for the sickness, but none that would effect my intellect. When I asked my neurologist about marijuana, he told me that the amount that he would have to prescribe would knock me out for the day. I am of the rare minority that has never smoked pot, except when I went to a Grateful Dead concert, I dealt with that smoke, secondhand. I never tried it, quite frankly, because I was afraid that I would like it.
I was also concerned that I would be caught smoking pot. In which case, "I would be busted, down on Bourbon Street, set up like a bowling pin…" Except I will not go to New Orleans, it is too hot, and from what I understand, very difficult for a person in a wheelchair to get around. I would like to go to San Francisco, but that would be the "anti-Jimmy city," because of the makeup of the city.
Jimmy
The theme of this song, basically tells me that I must move on in life, and I am trying. This is the conclusion to the blog I sent, "Ruby throated sparrow." Enough said.
My train of thought, has been affected by pain. I do not take medications for pain, other than my normal ones. I could have easily titled this, "when you're conscious hits you, knock it back with pills." My normal ones, I mean the basic drugs for the sickness, but none that would effect my intellect. When I asked my neurologist about marijuana, he told me that the amount that he would have to prescribe would knock me out for the day. I am of the rare minority that has never smoked pot, except when I went to a Grateful Dead concert, I dealt with that smoke, secondhand. I never tried it, quite frankly, because I was afraid that I would like it.
I was also concerned that I would be caught smoking pot. In which case, "I would be busted, down on Bourbon Street, set up like a bowling pin…" Except I will not go to New Orleans, it is too hot, and from what I understand, very difficult for a person in a wheelchair to get around. I would like to go to San Francisco, but that would be the "anti-Jimmy city," because of the makeup of the city.
Jimmy
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
"Ruby throated sparrow."
From one of my favorite songs of all time. I guess I should give one hint, maybe a couple, the song was one of the highlighted songs, at Woodstock, and a more specific clue, it is about Judy Collins. This should make the song obvious and the question fairly easy, especially to the Woodstock generation. I think this hint, will suffice.
It takes me back to a time where I was obsessed with a female, who I gave my heart to, who did not reciprocate, and I guess the whole basis of my relationship if you want to call that one, "just my imagination, running away with me." This quote is easy, but I still leave that to a question for the blog.
I think many people go through this, a growing process of sorts. But this relationship, I still think about, and I guess I made a mistake early on, in high school, I tried to rectify it in college, but I learned, it is difficult " to try to right, what once, was wrong." So Scott Bakula, Quantum Leap method, did not work for me in real life. I really liked that show, and thought the actor is talented, partaking in a different role, every week.
Your thoughts?
Jimmy
It takes me back to a time where I was obsessed with a female, who I gave my heart to, who did not reciprocate, and I guess the whole basis of my relationship if you want to call that one, "just my imagination, running away with me." This quote is easy, but I still leave that to a question for the blog.
I think many people go through this, a growing process of sorts. But this relationship, I still think about, and I guess I made a mistake early on, in high school, I tried to rectify it in college, but I learned, it is difficult " to try to right, what once, was wrong." So Scott Bakula, Quantum Leap method, did not work for me in real life. I really liked that show, and thought the actor is talented, partaking in a different role, every week.
Your thoughts?
Jimmy
Ask and you shall receive…
I have always been told, "ask and you shall receive, seek, and you shall find, knock, and the door shall open."
As I understand it, those I learned as biblical expressions, and I have been trying to follow cue, accordingly. I consider myself what is described to me as a "go-getter." I try never to wait for things to happen to me, and go forward to try to accomplish something in my life. Obviously, the unfortunate thing is happening to my body is out of my control, and this, of course, troubles me, by definition.
This entire blog experience has proved so far to me to be wonderful, I am learning each day from others and making good use of my idle time. I never expected to be educated in such a fashion, and hope to continue to get feedback and participation from people. I am humbled by the person who stated that there is nothing like opening up my blog with a cup of coffee. Good stuff.
As I grow more comfortable with this process, I will talk about more controversial topics which are in my mind right now. I thank everybody in advance for participation. I was told by an attorney with whom I have great respect for, and has always been a mentor to me, that he loves the blog, etc. enough said…
Jimmy
As I understand it, those I learned as biblical expressions, and I have been trying to follow cue, accordingly. I consider myself what is described to me as a "go-getter." I try never to wait for things to happen to me, and go forward to try to accomplish something in my life. Obviously, the unfortunate thing is happening to my body is out of my control, and this, of course, troubles me, by definition.
This entire blog experience has proved so far to me to be wonderful, I am learning each day from others and making good use of my idle time. I never expected to be educated in such a fashion, and hope to continue to get feedback and participation from people. I am humbled by the person who stated that there is nothing like opening up my blog with a cup of coffee. Good stuff.
As I grow more comfortable with this process, I will talk about more controversial topics which are in my mind right now. I thank everybody in advance for participation. I was told by an attorney with whom I have great respect for, and has always been a mentor to me, that he loves the blog, etc. enough said…
Jimmy
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
You were pumping irons, I was pumping irony
"You were pumping irons, I was pumping irony."
Can anyone correctly guess this quote?
When I use the lift weights, get a great workout, gain mass, then later partake in martial arts, my friend would give me that expression.
I am in a position where I cannot do anything with regards to lifting weights, martial arts, running, or any vigorous work outs. In the words of another musical poet, it is just a "simple twist of fate." I leave that also has another quote open to the blog readers.
I will have an immense amount of respect for anyone that can correctly place those various quotes in this e-mail, there is at least five quotes, to the correct artist/poet of sorts?
But I segue, I am suffering from a chronic, progressive disease. Right now, quite frankly, it is kicking my ace. I am facing the toughest challenge of my life, another quote coming open to another blog – guess, "I am sorry, but it is true, you are bringing on the heartbreak,…" I have an immense amount of time, and I'm totally dependent on others to help me." I never imagined that it would come to this point, stripping me the best years of my life, but I'm trying my best, keeping on going forward and trying to make the most of my life.
I apologize for this "momentary lapse of reason," another quote open to guess, of feeling sorry for myself, etc. I normally do not do this, and it is counter to positive attitude, but last I checked I am a human being. I thank all for listening and welcome feedback, as always.
Now you folks know, why chicks don't dig me. But in reality, there are people who may do so but I suffer from a classic Seinfeld expression: "when I like them, they do not like me, and when they like me, I do not like them.
That is generally true, so I urge people not to set me up with stooges. To quote Donald Trump, "where there is a will, there is A." Do not expect many quotes from him.
Jimmy
Can anyone correctly guess this quote?
When I use the lift weights, get a great workout, gain mass, then later partake in martial arts, my friend would give me that expression.
I am in a position where I cannot do anything with regards to lifting weights, martial arts, running, or any vigorous work outs. In the words of another musical poet, it is just a "simple twist of fate." I leave that also has another quote open to the blog readers.
I will have an immense amount of respect for anyone that can correctly place those various quotes in this e-mail, there is at least five quotes, to the correct artist/poet of sorts?
But I segue, I am suffering from a chronic, progressive disease. Right now, quite frankly, it is kicking my ace. I am facing the toughest challenge of my life, another quote coming open to another blog – guess, "I am sorry, but it is true, you are bringing on the heartbreak,…" I have an immense amount of time, and I'm totally dependent on others to help me." I never imagined that it would come to this point, stripping me the best years of my life, but I'm trying my best, keeping on going forward and trying to make the most of my life.
I apologize for this "momentary lapse of reason," another quote open to guess, of feeling sorry for myself, etc. I normally do not do this, and it is counter to positive attitude, but last I checked I am a human being. I thank all for listening and welcome feedback, as always.
Now you folks know, why chicks don't dig me. But in reality, there are people who may do so but I suffer from a classic Seinfeld expression: "when I like them, they do not like me, and when they like me, I do not like them.
That is generally true, so I urge people not to set me up with stooges. To quote Donald Trump, "where there is a will, there is A." Do not expect many quotes from him.
Jimmy
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