Under no circumstances shall I discuss the anniversary of my birth many years ago, because inevitably someone will ask me just how MANY years ago it happens to be. I will say, however, that on the stereo I'm playing a piece from the soundtrack of that marvelous motion picture, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" The song is by the Foggy Bottom Boys. "I am a man of constant sorrow." For those who don't know me very well, this is another example of my ironic humor. These days there is little for me to whine about. Especially when the household staff, at the direction of my most gracious hostess, presents me a generous portion of sweetness with which to celebrate.
- Happy.
forioscribe- March 1st, 2005
Under no circumstances shall I discuss the anniversary of my birth many years ago, because inevitably someone will ask me just how MANY years ago it happens to be. I will say, however, that on the stereo I'm playing a piece from the soundtrack of that marvelous motion picture, "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" The song is by the Foggy Bottom Boys. "I am a man of constant sorrow." For those who don't know me very well, this is another example of my ironic humor. These days there is little for me to whine about. Especially when the household staff, at the direction of my most gracious hostess, presents me a generous portion of sweetness with which to celebrate.
(excellent song from that soundtrack!)
Blessings upon thy birthday.
That looks delicious... lucky...
grazie for sharing your talents and gifts. buon appetito! ciao!
But I do a LOT of walking around the island...and here in New York I think nothing of walking from here on Sutton Place all the way up to the area around Riverside Drive and West 89th Street, where I used to live, then all over Central Park, and then back. Gotta keep moving!
I find it a miracle that I myself have survived this long and had I known, I would have taken better care of myself. Ah well, nothing left but to become cantankerous and whack errant bare legs with my cane.
Growing Old Is No More Than a Bad Habit...Which a Busy Man Has No Time to Form - Maurois
Re: Growing Old Is No More Than a Bad Habit...Which a Busy Man Has No Time to Form - Maurois
May your new year be filled with all good things. Much Love!