Hello on Monday Morning

Dear Friends,

I was saddened to hear the news that the Oxiclean / Orangeglow, etc. pitchman, Billy Mays, died at age 50 yesterday. He was my hero! The Curley's own most of the products which he pitches. I don't think that he will get all the press that Michael Jackson's death is getting.

Speaking of Michael Jackson, I am trying to feel the sadness in his death, but it just is not working for me. Was he just another incredibly talented person whose fame and fortune brought upon his demise?
I think of Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, John Belushi, Chris Farley, etc. Like I said, being of relative means, maybe is a good thing. Living from pension check to pension check doesn't allow for much free cash to purchase those happy pills, or drugs.

My friend, who fell off of the ladder, is doing better as long as he has his pain medication near by. His wife said that he wanted to do some yard work yesterday, but he was too groggy to do so. Like I said , his nick name was "Bull" when he was a kid growing up.

Linda and her girl friends had a cloudy day on the Cape so they didn't do much except shop, and dine out. Half of her girlfriends left the Cape because they had to report to work on Monday. The remaining girlfriends are going to shop and dine their way off of the Cape. Linda told me not to expect her to return until late tonight.

My Sunday golfing adventure at the Irish American Golf Tournament went okay. We had an A golfer, a C golfer (me), and two other people who play golf once a year. It was a long afternoon, but we did have much fun and merriment. I just about made it through the last four holes. I was one tired buckaroo by the time we finished the 18th hole. I felt okay except for a couple of twinges from the stitches in my belly button left over from my surgery.
Since I haven't swung a golf club since June 10, 2009, it appeared that I was a bit rusty.

Politics -- Some of the disgraced governor's constituents want their governor to be forgiven for his indiscretions. These are the same people who wanted to crucify Bill Clinton. If you violate the public trust, should you resign from office? I am amazed that the wives of these men who stray are forgiven so easily. I am pretty sure that us people, who have been married for so many years, have wives who wouldn't be so forgiving.

Speaking of marriage, I read about one of the owners of the Boston Red Sox getting married. The 400 hundred person reception, which I wasn't invited to, took place in the outfield of Fenway Park. The 60 year old, recently divorced man, married a 30 year old woman. Is this like marrying a person who is as old as your father? Can money buy love? Is this man a user of Viagra?

Sports -- My Red Sox lost, and the Yankees inched closer to the Red Sox in the standings with their win last night. The Sox are playing in Baltimore tonight. I can't wait!

Social Calendar -- We have a family meeting at the nursing home at 2:15 PM today, and that is it for my activities. Since I woke up so early, I will need a nap at some point today. Actually my body is a bit achy today. So many weeks of inactivity has put many of my muscles in atrophy. I better start some form of exercise. Maybe, I will start with a little walking before heading off to the nursing home.

Have a great week at work or play.
The Fourth of July is on the horizon.
Talk to you soon. The Curley Lad