Happy Father's Day

March 19th is father's day in Italy.  I came back from a work commitment to be with the family tonight.  (And because it is so nice to be appreciated!)  So, here you have my day late #Blipforever shot.  I set the camera up with the flash to make sure no mistakes and guarantee an in focus shot (except in between flash cycle times).  Lol.  

I like this painterly one better in any case.  It implies motion and dynamism.  CC and Mr. JC are giving the Blip world their arms!

I admit I was a bit bent out of sorts Yesterday having seemingly caught up late to the current advents though feeling something was amiss for quite some time.  Thank you Giacomo for taking time to spar opinions on an even footing and keep the optimism high.

The ride down the highway this morning was complimented by Shirley Horn's Here's To Life which really hit the spot.   This one is for you Joe.

May all your storms be weathered
And all that's good get better
Here's to life
Here's to love
Here's to you

I find this woman is amazing with a tempo and cadence in her piano and singing of no equal...

A bit more, this time starting from the top:

NO COMPLAINTS AND NO REGRETS.
I STILL BELIEVE IN CHASING DREAMS
AND PLACING BETS.
BUT I HAVE LEARNED THAT ALL YOU GIVE
IS ALL YOU GET, SO GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT!
I HAD MY SHARE, I DRANK MY FILL,
AND EVEN THOUGH I'M SATISFIED I'M HUNGRY STILL
TO SEE WHAT'S DOWN ANOTHER ROAD,
BEYOND A HILL AND DO IT ALL AGAIN.

SO HERE'S TO LIFE AND EVERY THE JOY IT BRINGS.
HERE'S TO LIFE TO DREAMERS AND THEIR DREAMS.

FUNNY HOW THE TIME JUST FLIES.
HOW LOVE CAN TURN FROM WARM HELLOS TO SAD GOODBYES
AND LEAVE YOU WITH THE MEMORIES YOU'VE MEMORIZED
TO KEEP YOUR WINTERS WARM.

THERE'S NO YES IN YESTERDAY.
AND WHO KNOWS WHAT TOMORROW BRINGS OR TAKES AWAY.
AS LONG AS I'M STILL IN THE GAME I WANT TO PLAY
FOR LAUGHS, FOR LIFE, FOR LOVE.


...in case you want to listen to some more.... (makes great background while working...)   1992 Newport Jazz Festival