“Cause I Love You”

written by Johnny Cash… sung with June Carter Cash (so beautiful it makes me cry)
 

I’ll sweep out your chimney yes and I will bring you flowers

Yes and I will do for you most anything you want me to

If we live in a cottage you will feel like it’s a castle

By the royal way you’ve treated and the attention shown to you

I’ll be there beside you if you need a crying shoulder

Yes and I’ll be there to listen when you need to talk to me

When you wake up in the darkness I will put my arms around you

And hold you till the morning sun comes shining through the trees

I’ll be right beside you no matter where you travel

I’ll be there to cheer you till the sun comes shining through

If we’re ever parted I will keep the tie that binds us

And I’ll never let it break cause I love you

 

I will bring you honey from the beetree in the meadow

And the first time there’s a rainbow I’ll bring you a pot of gold

I’ll take all your troubles and I’ll throw ’em in the river

Then I’ll bundle down beside you and I’ll keep you from the cold

I’ll be right beside you…

Yes I’ll sweep out your chimney…

 

 

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When the day is cold and rainy…

there’s very little that beats spending it with B.  I still can’t stop smiling. 
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“Again” by Humble Offerings

This is a song written for Humble Offerings by my son, Jason.  It was premiered at the kick-off concert for the Fast for Food which the West New York Assembly Youth Group held for 30 hours from Friday afternoon to Saturday Evening.  They did it to raise money for famine relief.  I am so proud of Jason.  My only regret is that his father doesn’t care enough to know the wonderful young man our son is turning out to be.
 
Again
 
And if I never whispered

Those silly words of compromise

Would you have ever told me all those lies

 

And if I could just turn back time

I’d pause the moment that we kissed

A memory you’ve tried to behind

And I don’t mind

 

And to tell truth hurts so much more

Than anything I’ve felt before

I wish I’d never been put to this test

 

But my Lord He loves me so

I know He’d never let me go

And knowing that, I’ll always do my best

 

So…  

When things get hard

I’ll remember my Lord

For all things were harder for Him

 

The only truth in this life

His love will always suffice

Now I think it’s time that I may begin… again

 

So if you care to spare me

All those tears you’ve stored up for me

I think it’s time that I be moving on

 

And I know I promised us a lot

But now they’re things that you’ve forgot

I used care but now I’m not sure
That you’re my cure

And to tell truth hurts so much more

Than anything I’ve felt before
I wish I’d never been put to this test

But my Lord He loves me so

I know He’d never let me go
And knowing that, I’ll always do my best

So…  

When things get dark
I’ll use the light of my Lord

For all things are brighter in Him

The only truth in this life
He loves me with all His might
Now I think it’s time that I may begin… again

Again you gave the chance my Lord
To live a life without fear
You gave me perfection with all Your word
The grace that I’m still right here

The grace that I’m still right here

So…  

When things get hard

I’ll remember my Lord

For all things were harder for Him

 

Te only truth in this life

His love will always suffice

Now I think it’s time that I may begin… again

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The day I almost met Antonio Banderas…

and realized I did see Sean Lennon.
 
It goes back to when B and I spent the day in the city.  While on line at Mamouns, I noticed a young man standing behind me who looked an awful lot like Sean Lennon.  I wasn’t sure since I hadn’t seen a picture of him in a while and didn’t want to ask in case I was wrong.  This morning I read an item in Rolling Stone magazine about Sean’s upcoming projects which included a picture… sure enough, the same young man I’d seen.  I could kick myself for not having said anything but what do I say that he hasn’t heard hundreds, if not thousands, of times before?  How can I convey how much his father’s music means to me?  I’m happy enough knowing that for a brief moment in my life, I came about as close as I could ever get to John.
 
Later, B pointed out a Learning Annex catalog with Antonio Banderas on the cover…. he knows I have a crush on him and I’ve joked that Antonio is the only man I’d cheat on B with (ummm yeah right AS IF I would ever get that chance).  As I’m fond of saying, with that sexy accent, the man can read the dictionary and make it sound hot.  I grab the catalog and read that Antonio will take part in a Q&A, with Joel Siegel and the movie’s director, after a preview of his movie "Taking the Lead".  Guess who signed up for the course when she got home later that evening?     B will be away on his friend’s wedding cruise so if I can’t be with one hot guy, why not settle for seeing another and *gasp* possibly asking him a question? 
 
Fast forward to late this afternoon… I was one of the first 25 in the line, waiting to get into the AMC theater on 42nd Street… making idle chit chat with other Antonio fans including a few grandmothers who were armed with pictures for him to sign.  After checking in and going through security (they made us turn off our cell phones), I manage to grab a seat in the first row.  I am sooooo psyched right up till the moment a Learning Annex rep steps up in front of the theater to inform us that…
#1 Joel Seigel was rushed to the hosptial earlier that day but is expected to recover and be released later in the week (OK well, it sucks for Joel and I hope he gets well soon but he’s not who I signed up to see)
#2 Since Joel won’t be there, ABC didn’t send their cameras to tape the Q&A (Great… they’d probably obstruct my view of Antonio anyway)
#3 Since the cameras won’t be there, neither will Antonio (What!!!????  You mean he won’t show up for his fans!!???  I am sooooo disillusioned.   )
#4 The good news is that the Learning Annex will refund us 25 dollars (which is 5 dollars more than course fee) plus we can attend another screening for 5 dollars.  Oh, and at least the movie director didn’t bail out on us… she’ll do the Q&A after the movie.
 
After the annoucement, about 1/4 of the theater emptied.  I figured, what the heck, at least I get to watch a movie for free in a nice, comfy theater with reclining stadium seats.  I have to admit the plot was formulaic (think "Dangerous Minds" meets "Shall We Dance") but the music and dancing were entertaining… a nice, feel-good movie. 
 
I think B can now rest assured that, even if Antonio were to summon me for a weekend escape, I won’t stray.  Antonio stood me up once… I won’t let him do it again.
 
But don’t let my disppointment keep you from checking out the movie. 
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Spring Ahead!!!

It’s that time of the year again when we set our clocks ahead and lose an hour’s sleep.  But here I am at 9:30 having walked the dog, gotten the paper and some rolls and made breakfast.  Shouldn’t I be still in bed since it’s really 8:30? 
 
Highs and lows of the past week… thank God, mostly highs:
 
Last Sunday, Jason performed at the NBHS Afternoon of Classics and Jazz… with the Woodwind and Percussion Ensembles as well as solo with a long, complicated marimba piece which he played from memory.  Of course I’m biased but thought he was flawless.  Apparently the audience agreed and gave him the biggest applause of the afternoon. 
 
Clara informed me during the week that she got an extension from her advisor to complete her senior paper and won’t receive her degree onstage but will be able to participate in the graduation ceremony next month.  Ahh well… what can I say?  She’s a grown woman but it’s nice that she still confides in me. 
 
I interviewed on Thursday for a position at another department in the agency at the behest of my friend who’s a manager there.  I didn’t get the job although the department head was extremely nice.  While I have the education, I don’t have the work experience she was looking for and she felt I shouldn’t throw my 10 years of experience on a job that requires different expertise.  I understand her reasoning but it boils down to being rejected and that always sucks. 
 
On Friday, B flew down to Florida to attend a friend’s wedding which is taking place on cruise to the Bahamas, St Thomas and St Maarten.  I’ll miss him while he’s gone and can’t help but wonder if for him it will be "absence makes the heart grow fonder" or "out of sight, out of mind".  Guess I’ll find out when he returns next week but on the bright side, we did spend a lot of time on the phone during the week… even while he was at the airport right up until it was time for him to board the plane.
 
Yesterday, Jason and I attended the New Jersey City University Open House.  We submitted his acceptance paperwork and tuition deposit and he got a lot of information about courses and campus activities.  I still can’t believe he’s going to college.  Between Clara’s and Jason’s graduations, I’m going to be such a mess. 
 
 
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My Pirate Name… thanks, B =)

My pirate name is:
Dirty Jenny Rackham

You’re the pirate everyone else wants to throw in the ocean — not to get rid of you, you understand; just to get rid of the smell. You have the good fortune of having a good name, since Rackham (pronounced RACKem, not rack-ham) is one of the coolest sounding surnames for a pirate. Arr!

Get your own pirate name from fidius.org.

 

For the record… I shower every day… LOL

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Check it out…

Jason rehearsing for his performance in the Afternoon of Classics and Jazz, this Sunday at North Bergen High School, and the upcoming NJ Teen Arts Competition (the video isn’t in sync with the music):
 
Humble Offerings posted their songs on purevolume (their cover of The Cure’s "Love Song" is great!):
 
  I’m such a proud mom. 
 
 
 
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Happy Spring!!

Mamouns falafels in Washington Square Park, browsing shops (though the Pink Pussycat Boutique was a disappointment), walking and talking about anything & everything… a great Sunday in the city with B.   
 
On the home front, Jason has taken to grumbling about how he wishes he had a car…. he’s only had his license 3 days now!  Not that I’m surprised but, hey, I’ve had my license for 8 years and wish I had a car too. 
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Yet another sign I’m growing older…

Notice I didn’t say "getting old"… LOL
 
First of all Happy St Patrick’s Day!!  It’s a beautiful, sunny day… I’m home and the corned beef simmering in the over smells deeeeeelicious!
 
It’s a day of good news.  My son, Jason, passed his road test.  Just what New Jersey needs… another driver on the roads… LOL.  Seriously, I’m proud of him… this is rite of passage and he came through with flying colors.  Another good bit of news is that he put together Humble Offering’s first demo CD.  They’re trying to convert the songs to MP3’s to put up on their MySpace site.  They have a video on there… it’s dark and there are some rude people talking during the performance but it will give you a good idea of their music.  Here’s the link:
 
I’ve also added a picture of their demo CD below as well as their 2 logos.
 
It’s a great start to what’s going to be a great weekend.  I’m going out later to meet Kimberly, a friend I’d been chatting with for almost a year but hadn’t met in person.  We’re hanging out at the Wild Rover to drink some green beer and watch the Irish dancers.  Should be fun. 
 
On Sunday, B and I are meeting in Hoboken and spending the day together.  I can’t wait to see him!
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Still recovering…

from bronchitis.  Went back to the doctor’s last Tuesday because I was feeling worse even though I finished a 3-day course of antibiotics the week before.  Apparently it’s viral, not bacterial (which is why the antibiotics didn’t help) and one of those things that just has to work its way through my system.  Following doctor’s orders, I stayed home Wednesday and Thursday.  Went back to work on Friday… came home feeling absolutely drained and was asleep by 8:30.  Spent the weekend napping, watching TV and feeling like a bum.  Not 100% better but I’m getting there.
 

Jason brought home a CD that his band, Humble Offerings, made during a recent practice. They sound great!  I’m sure they’ll have some of the songs up on their MySpace and will post a link as soon as they do. 
 
Yet another hightlight during the weekend… a great phone date on Saturday night with B.  

 

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