Thursday Tidbits

Posted on August 28, 2014 under Thursday Tidbits with one comment

They call me mellow Jell-O

When was the last time that you had a bowl of jell-o? I’m certain that it’s over fifty years for me. I’m not talking about jell-o in a salad. No. A bowl full of the giggly stuff, pure and unadulterated. The last time I saw yellow jell-o was 37 years ago when I was living in Alberta. And why, you ask, is this such a big deal? Because the jell-o was completely covering the floor of a log cabin that I was renting during my teaching days in the late ‘70’s. Enough time has passed and many of the principals in the story have passed away so I felt it time to finally write this story. This story is 100% true. It’s called “ They Call Me Yellow Jell-o.” Apologies to Donovan who did a song with a similar title. ( earworm material… if you start humming it right now, I guarantee that you’ll hear it again in your head several times today! )

Coming up this weekend, I will be publishing my story about the proliferation of chicken. It seems that chicken has taken over from beef, pork and fish as the number one meal choice. Have you ever stopped to think how many different ways we prepare chicken these days? I will, of course, pay tribute to “The Colonel” and will also mention those iconic eateries, the A@K Lick a Chick in Little Bras D’or and the original “Chickenburger” on the Bedford Highway. The story is called “ Chickened Out” and will appear here on Saturday.

One of the great things about my new life as a writer is that I have more opportunities to chat with people. I met a lovely lady at Sobeys the other evening. B.G. admitted to reading my book… and liking it. I informed her that volume 2 will be coming out at the end of October. We stood in the aisle and just talked about story telling. She wondered how I kept coming up with story ideas. I told her that I finally took Betty’s advice ( after 32 years! ) and have become a better listener. Everybody has a story …or a hundred so I’m sure I’ll never run out of material.

Next week I will be publishing the story that I did about my solo trip around the Cabot Trail. I realize that it is difficult if not impossible for most people to take a day and wander off on their own. It sounds rather selfish but if you want a chance to get in touch with your thoughts, spend a day without the radio, a cell phone or an ipad.

An old schoolmate of mine died very suddenly this week. Life is so incredibly fragile and fickle… and fleeting. I once again mention my gratitude jar. You might discover that your “happiness quotient” will rise if you express your gratitude on a daily basis.  Don’t take anything for granted and try to appreciate the simple things in life like a hot shower or a walk with a friend.

Have a great long weekend.

One more earworm … “ See You, In September” ( The Happenings – 1966 )

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