Tag Archive for: Heartwarming Stories

Loaded Avocado Toast

LOADED AVOCADO TOAST, TRACY BECKERMAN’S HUMOR COLUMN ON SPAM MAIL, HEART STORY OF BILLY’S MISSION, FAVORITE DOG NAMES

Last day of July greetings all!  Hard to believe but 'tis true. Great read today. BEGINNING WITH: LESLIE ELMAN'S POP QUIZ + FASCINATING FACTS I sure didn't know, but now I (we) do. QUICK QUESTION 3 favorite dog names. I'm thinking most unusual/memorable I've come across: Stanley, who worked with us at Hippie Cowboy, had a pit bull named "Convict." One of the Grips we worked with on "Breaking Bad" had a rescue dog named "Chicken". A delightful wiggle-tail happy, well-behaved pal of everyone on Set.  And there was nothing chicken about him. And Peter's beloved childhood dog went by the name "Shorty." I have a pic of Shorty that Peter treasured.  Shorty was adorably not adorably attractive.  HA! Looking at the pic anyone can spot the sparkle of mischief/character/personality in his eyes + the stories Peter loved to tell. You? BILLY'S MISSION STORY Is a heart stealer - grab a kleenex. Once you read it -- likely -- won't forget it. Beautiful. ASSEMBLING LOADED AVOCADO TOAST
Happy Fathers Day

HAPPY FATHERS DAY WEEKEND DADS | JUNE 14

Hola! Howdy! Greetings! Happy Fathers Day to all the meaningful men who are/ have been in our world! Super great line-up today. Beginning with: FILM CREW 101 Behind the Scenes.  This piece is about Set Lighting (which I worked on for 27 + years as a Best Boy - yep, my title was Best Boy.  Industry term). QUICK QUESTION What's my favorite memory of my dad? I have 2: In the summertime, Dad would buy a giant bag of oranges and lemons and hand juice them (old school style)  into a pitcher and make the BEST orange/lemonade! Our dad was larger than life.  As in real life.  His forearms were the size of many people's calves.  He wasn't fat - he was - formidable.  He could be the sweetest guy on the planet or he could be intimidating depending on the situation.  Yeah, we always felt he had our backs - and he did.  Mom told us that when they were dating and first got married - Dad did push-ups with her sitting on his shoulders.  Yep, that kind of strong!  Yours? STORY OF A GENIUS SAYS GOODBYE Is so full of great thought + heart + peace. RECIPE FOR BUBBLE FUN If you're hanging out with your dad or remembering him. THANKS ALL FOR SLIDING BY TODAY We so appreciate ya + love + friendship + sharing + caring. READY? SET. HERE WE GO! ENJOY THE READ.
Top of the Morning August 14

TOP OF THE MORNING | AUGUST 14

I collected these fine 10 for today. Toy Evel Knievel Jumps a row of Toy Figurines Fun Fact - my dad attended high school with Evel Knievel in Butte, Montana.  My dad said he was full throttle. Checking in on the rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral - check out the amazing workmanship of those who are involved.  Simply ... OUTSTANDING! RECIPE - EPIC HUMMUS BOARD (!) RECIPE - No Churn Strawberry Pie Ice Cream ... What?! OMG! Spaghetti Pie Recipe!  Wow!  Hello outside-the-box dinner!  Gotta give it a try! Summer Beach Pie = Lemon + Lime (!) VFX artist digitally renders Earth's ants - this is wild! 8 magnificent pictures that are totally worth a look.  Bald Eagles pic won first place! Central Park is the newest hot-spot for Pickleball!  How cool is this? Paul Hogan - Fan of Crocodile Dundee?  You're gonna love this!  Paul Hogan is so very down-to-earth cool
Top of the Morning July 17

TOP OF THE MORNING | JULY 17

H*E*L*L*O !!  FRIENDS Thanks for popping in today -- grateful! Brand new start of the week.  What are you gonna do with yours? I'm making my list of intentions and will tag it to the 'fridge and check off tasks as I (hopefully -- motivation stick with me, please - :)) accomplish. Among them will be power washing deck and sidewalks ( oh joy -- eye roll ).  But it sure will look pretty and feel wonderful when it's finished and in the rear view mirror. The 12 chosen for today's episode: