I was lying on the grass of Sunday morning of last week Indulging in my self-defeat My mind was thugged, all laced and bugged, all twisted, wrong and beat A comfortable three feet deep Now the fuzzy stare from not being there on a confusing morning week Impaired my tribal lunar speak And of course you can't become if you only say what you would have done So I missed a million miles of fun
I know it's up for me (If you steal my sunshine) Making sure I'm not in too deep (If you steal my sunshine) Keeping versed and on my feet (If you steal my sunshine)
I was frying on the bench slide in the park across the street L-A-T-E-R that week My sticky paws were into making straws out of big fat slurpy treats An incredible eight-foot heap Now the funny glare to pay a gleaming tare in a staring under heat Involved an under usual feat And I'm not only among but I invite who I want to come So I missed a million miles of fun
I know it's up for me (If you steal my sunshine) Making sure I'm not in too deep (If you steal my sunshine) Keeping versed and on my feet (If you steal my sunshine)
I know it's done for me (If you steal my sunshine) Not some and hard to see (If you steal my sunshine) Keeping dumb and built to beat (If you steal my sunshine)
WESTCHESTER, Ill. (WLS) -- On his 96th birthday, John Ullinskey grand marshaled a parade all about him.
Neighbors decorated the World War II veteran's front yard in Westchester Wednesday while applauding him from a distance. Then more surprises rolled his way.
"When I saw all of this, it was unbelievable," Ullinskey said after watching a procession of dozens of vehicles drive by his house.
First came the police department, then the fire department, before a line of cars followed continuously for several minutes.
Dozens participated in this patriotic, heart-felt procession with horns and sirens blaring. It was a birthday gift Ullinskey would have never expected.
"I'm just a regular just a G.I. Joe. That's all I am," the 96-year-old quipped.
He was a sailor who survived D-Day and the invasion of Okinawa, both at the age of 19.
"He doesn't think he did anything special for anyone," said Elizabeth Cook, who knows better than to believe that.
The Honor Flight Chicago volunteer escorted Ullinskey on his 2014 trip with the group to Washington. Now Ullinksey's one of the program's greatest ambassadors and the two of them are dear friends.
"He embraces everyone in life," said Cook, who along with Ullinskey's neighbors, wanted to return the favor with a birthday party that would play by the rules of social distancing.
So they had him sit on his lawn, at a distance from neighbors and first responders, who cheered and whistled his way.
"It makes your heart pump like nobody's business and it just shows you how much the people think of their neighbor. And I appreciate them immensely... Without these people I could not have the happy life that I'm having here today," said Ullinskey.
This 96-year-old veteran reminds us all that during an uncertain time, even when we're physically apart, we're still together.
Family-of-four spend SIX hours colouring every brick of their terraced house in chalk to create a rainbow effect to 'lift people's spirits' during the coronavirus lockdown
He does covers, just invited her to make a video. She has her own channel on youtube, she's very talented. Some of his covers make Korn seem pretty tame.
I has someone tell me earlier they were listening to older music from the sixties. Said it brought her comfort.
I may sound (not just be) like an old fart, but...It is true, they don't make music like they use to. Even up until the eighties with our corny pop and hairbands to the nineties with grunge and the like.
When I was a kid and lived in Maryland, the Baltimore news station had a little jingle for the weatherman.
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day When it's cold outside I've got the month of May Well I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? Bob Turk Talkin' 'bout Bob Turk (Bob Turk)
The odd thing is, I remember that commercial but I don't really remember him.
There was an add like that, that I used to hear on the radio .. all I remembered was the phone number which was a jingle... 800-325-3535.. so I just looked it up LOL
There is an old one I remember from New Orleans too. I don't know why it stuck in my head until this day. It was always just a quick stupid commercial but it is still with me, if not just an address.
We'll Sing In The Sunshine, composed and performed by Gale Garnett.
She moved to Toronto and lived around the corner from me - became a good friend. Her cat had a litter, and she gave me one of the kittens, who I named "Fidget" and who became my buddy for 17 years. You can see him on the Cat Adorers group.
And when our year has ended And I have gone away You'll often speak about me And this is what you'll say We sang in the sunshine You know, we laughed every day We sang in the sunshine Then she went on her way
L-A-T-E-R that week
My sticky paws were into making straws out of big fat slurpy treats
An incredible eight-foot heap
Now the funny glare to pay a gleaming tare in a staring under heat
Involved an under usual feat
And I'm not only among but I invite who I want to come
So I missed a million miles of fun
(If you steal my sunshine)
Making sure I'm not in too deep
(If you steal my sunshine)
Keeping versed and on my feet
(If you steal my sunshine)
(If you steal my sunshine)
Not some and hard to see
(If you steal my sunshine)
Keeping dumb and built to beat
(If you steal my sunshine)
I like this song
This one, too. always makes me giggle
WESTCHESTER, Ill. (WLS) -- On his 96th birthday, John Ullinskey grand marshaled a parade all about him.
Neighbors decorated the World War II veteran's front yard in Westchester Wednesday while applauding him from a distance. Then more surprises rolled his way.
"When I saw all of this, it was unbelievable," Ullinskey said after watching a procession of dozens of vehicles drive by his house.
First came the police department, then the fire department, before a line of cars followed continuously for several minutes.
Dozens participated in this patriotic, heart-felt procession with horns and sirens blaring. It was a birthday gift Ullinskey would have never expected.
"I'm just a regular just a G.I. Joe. That's all I am," the 96-year-old quipped.
He was a sailor who survived D-Day and the invasion of Okinawa, both at the age of 19.
"He doesn't think he did anything special for anyone," said Elizabeth Cook, who knows better than to believe that.
The Honor Flight Chicago volunteer escorted Ullinskey on his 2014 trip with the group to Washington. Now Ullinksey's one of the program's greatest ambassadors and the two of them are dear friends.
"He embraces everyone in life," said Cook, who along with Ullinskey's neighbors, wanted to return the favor with a birthday party that would play by the rules of social distancing.
So they had him sit on his lawn, at a distance from neighbors and first responders, who cheered and whistled his way.
"It makes your heart pump like nobody's business and it just shows you how much the people think of their neighbor. And I appreciate them immensely... Without these people I could not have the happy life that I'm having here today," said Ullinskey.
This 96-year-old veteran reminds us all that during an uncertain time, even when we're physically apart, we're still together.
video at link
Aww, nice. I tried to play the videos. Haha
couldnt embed the video here. you can watch it at the link.
Love it and great day for the vet.
Agree. We need to see more things like that.
WALKING ON SUNSHINE - Katrina And The Waves
That reminds me of the vids of the people dancing on their balconies.
I know this song is dumb but to me it was feel good and always put me in a good mood.
I am going to start using some of the lines in it to bug people. Haha
I also love the end of the vid. The story with a twist...
Lastly, if/when I was young, she would have been exactly my type.
Family-of-four spend SIX hours colouring every brick of their terraced house in chalk to create a rainbow effect to 'lift people's spirits' during the coronavirus lockdown
I think it looks better with the chalk.
Me too!
I am jealous. Mine is like that, in what I call institutional red brick. Almost seems depressing. It gave it such a light and cheery look.
I love it!
Mary Spender is hot...should lift your spirits.
I have never seen that before. I enjoyed it. Thanks.
He reminds me of Korn or the like.
He does covers, just invited her to make a video. She has her own channel on youtube, she's very talented. Some of his covers make Korn seem pretty tame.
Welcome
I has someone tell me earlier they were listening to older music from the sixties. Said it brought her comfort.
I may sound (not just be) like an old fart, but...It is true, they don't make music like they use to. Even up until the eighties with our corny pop and hairbands to the nineties with grunge and the like.
When I was a kid and lived in Maryland, the Baltimore news station had a little jingle for the weatherman.
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May
Well I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
Bob Turk
Talkin' 'bout Bob Turk (Bob Turk)
The odd thing is, I remember that commercial but I don't really remember him.
There was an add like that, that I used to hear on the radio .. all I remembered was the phone number which was a jingle... 800-325-3535.. so I just looked it up LOL
Haha
There is an old one I remember from New Orleans too. I don't know why it stuck in my head until this day. It was always just a quick stupid commercial but it is still with me, if not just an address.
Rosenbergs...1825 Tulane.
When I was going thru a particularly rough time about 10 years ago I listened to this song to lift my spirits.
I also liked Joe Cocker's "All Right Now" and Dixie Chick's "Goodbye Earl" when my mood got particularly sour
Wow nice. I never heard that cover before.
We'll Sing In The Sunshine, composed and performed by Gale Garnett.
She moved to Toronto and lived around the corner from me - became a good friend. Her cat had a litter, and she gave me one of the kittens, who I named "Fidget" and who became my buddy for 17 years. You can see him on the Cat Adorers group.
This is a great article, Ender! Thanks for writing it
Thanks.
Earlier today I received a text that started out with 'Hey Beautiful'.
Got all excited and thought, aww, someone knows me.
Then I read further and it was some kind of scam.
Lol better than a text I received earlier today which was "Sgt we have the laptops online, so now you can work from home"