Friday, September 2, 2011

Exxon Wins Prized Access to Arctic With Russia Deal - NYTimes.com

interesting article  will raise all kinds of thoughts in your mind.
Could this be the beginning of proof that trade helps the world?

 I thought that  The Silk Road in World History, would be interesting.

 I have already read,
A Splendid Exchange  which got me interested in trade., it is very good reading.
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Maybe if I had it all to do over, I would find a way to study trade and its consequences, because it is probably one of the most fascinating human experiences.

Digital quantum simulator developed

Digital quantum simulator developed Interesting article about
what is possible in the future. The march of progress is inevitable.  Have you ever wondered , as I have, if all the periods of time are in existence at the same moment, that we exist in?  Often times I think that someday we will be surprised to encounter that thought as a reality, and what appears to us as ancient civilizations, just look like that , when they happen to be discovered in our moment.  Hmmmm! 

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Ruby Gentry 1952


Greek translation shows on the screen, but you can get the feel for the movie.  I could not post the fim and its price tonight.

Duel in the Sun (1946) Trailer

Time to order this up for your movie watching, buy it here, or order it on your subscription service

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

"Enchanted", the 2nd World War had ended

Another peek at what is coming

"Enchanted" by
Madlyn A. Fafard

 
My 6th grade class at Memorial School, Framingham, Mass, probably 1946 right after the war ended. I am on the far right in the third row back. We too, became part of Framingham of the future, many of us lived around here for most of our lives, Framingham, Ashland, Medway, Holliston, Sherborn, Southboro, some went far away, forever.

Soon you will meet Madeline my friend with the birth defect that caused her head to twist. On her right is my good childhood friend Arlene Scansaroli and behind Arlene is Marie, the sister of Madeline. Each of the faces has a story to tell, but, how I can tell them all I think, as I allow myself to fall back to those days.

I see Rita Stevens peeking out, third row on the left, saying, to my wandering mind, “How could you forget me?”

These “kids” where family to each other through out the war.







"ENCHANTED", COMING SOON

My first novel, surprised me yesterday when an agent called for permission to submit it to film producers at  Universal Studios.  Just the thought of that happening is exciting.


Here is a peek at a snippet of  my  next novel.."ENCHANTED"



CHAPTER 4
The Adventurers
I have been busy with an overview of life back in the late 30’s and early 40’s. Now, it’s time to give you more history of the times because everything has to be visualized in your own mind. In those days movies were in black and white and we thought more in grey tones, of the days that came before us. Strange, isn’t it?

Lets pause a moment to think about generations. Each generation has about 20 plus or minus years of power. My Grandparents and their generation were in power for let’s say, 1920’s to 1940’s. The Greatest Generation, my parents, 1940’s to 1960’s. and my generation 1960-1990’s. I like to think that the resulting longevity that we have attained has allowed the generations to increase the power span by close to another 10 years; I believe that has started to happen in our generation.

My generation knows our town, not quite as you do, but garnished with stories and events that created our town. The town my generation built is hidden in the mists of time, only visible when one brushes aside the landscape of today. Then one can see off in the distance, clouds of memory which can be drawn down like roller shades, to recreate the scenes of the past, through coffee shop banter between 6:30 and 8:30 A. M. many mornings, at the donut shops in town. This is where you will hear the names of old.

“I remember when Tony Capobianco was the manager of the Gorman and St. George theaters, and remember when he married the cashier, Annabelle. She was a beautiful butterfly, a pretty blond who wore spike heels and dressed elegantly. When the theaters closed they both went to work at Ken’s Steak House.

" Do you remember?”

Want to find your memory town? Then find the donut shop where the old timers go, where morning talk speaks tremulously, “Remember when?” Then memories flow, for this is where the gnarled and twisted roots of memory still exist. Time is curious. Will the life I knew, ever be known again on earth? Could my generation live again in another time and place in the Universe? Who knows?

As if in answer, my friend, Mark Hanna, of Ken’s Steak House, appeared in a dream last night, though he passed on, a few years ago.

I questioned him,  " How can you be here?”

Then immediately thought came to me, does it really matter if he died, since he is still here and we are talking. Don’t we all encounter those who have passed on at one time or another in our dreams? Is this just a function of the mind? Or could it be more than that? Will we ever know? Maybe we are on the verge of knowing, because of Dr. Robert Lucas, who says, along with many others that, life is an illusion.  Dr Lucas, through his studies gives root to the idea that when we die, we continue to exist. Lucas goes on to say, that it is time that reboots, and we can select from a stairway, to experience time again, as we choose.


The 1940’s and 50’s created,” our time” and it lingered through the early 1990’s. By the late 1980’s a new town had started to appear, gently at first, imposed by a new generation that began to thumb tack over us, here and there in a scatter pattern of leaves, a canopy that covered our world in time as we knew it. We looked at each other in amazement, what had happened, where had we disappeared to? Once we had the power to create, to voice opinion, to elect Presidents.




Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Three books, breezing through first two, then slower to digest Paul Von Ward


In between my writing, which I finally decided, to send to the publisher this week.... I decided to read a couple of light books.  I bought this " A World I Never Made" on my Kindle and just finished it.   I am now reading Pieces of My Heart, by Robert Wagner on my Kindle.

It is light, easy to read, and full of actors and acresses.  I was totally surprised by the Barbara Stanwyck affair....and astonished at Yvonne Di Carlo....wow!   It is moving fast, because of all the stars he mentions, and I have not got to Natalie Wood yet.

I previewed Paul Von Ward and will finish Wagner's book before I jump into "We've Never Been Alone", it appears fascinating because, the clues are there, and have been there through the centuries.   It is too long an explanation to go into the many clues, but think about reading this book, even if you do not agree.  It could be fascinating.











Monday, August 29, 2011

Guy Lombardo Facts, information, pictures | Encyclopedia.com articles about Guy Lombardo

Guy Lombardo Facts, information, pictures Encyclopedia.com articles about Guy Lombardo   just getting ready to send my newest book to the publisher.("Enchanted" a memoir )...and was recalling Guy Lombardo.  Here is something you might enjoy reading, he had at least one hit a year for 21 years....imagine!

Robert Wagner Pieces of My Heart

The story of Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood, which I just had to order on my Kindle.  It was part of our lives. 

Sarah Vaughan - On Green Dolphin Street - 1962

One of my favorite jazz songs as you might know by now, and I loved the movie.

Anita O'Day - A Nightingale Sang in Berkley Square

Anita 0' Day, I could listen to her all day, I started with songs of the war and ended up discovering a couple of songs, hard to find ..

Wild Blue Yonder (AF song)

this is a song that we sang and played to during the 2nd world war...

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Trace Adkins and Toby Keith Play 20 (Plus) Questions - The Boot

Trace Adkins and Toby Keith Play 20 (Plus) Questions - The Boot   They are going to tour again, and that should be one great show.....can't help lovin that country music

Drunken Pork Loin Recipes | Yummly

Drunken Pork Loin Recipes Yummly   this is a great spot for family meal celebrations...drunken pork roast is our favorite