It is Christmas time again

I am back. It is a special Christmas posting indeed. I could do a weekend that was or more to the point a Friday that was. I did survive but I should do that later. I was not going to post but then I read the news and figured that I could pay tribute to two today, though I guess I should not feel the need to have to have both men share the spotlight, but it is my "show" and one inspired me to write about the other.

It is a sad day as James Brown, the godfather of soul, died today at 73. You could not tell his age from his funky, straight hair (or was that a wig?). The man was a great artist and musician. He was a stage man who knew his sound and music. He could tell which of his band was off in a heartbeat, or single note. Okay, you could not understand a word he had to say, he went through wives like water (recall he had one die while undergoing plastic surgery that he "gave" her for Christmas) and he may have had some tax issues, he was still a joy to behold and listen to. At least, he will live on in song.

This made me think, or is that reminded me in no uncertain terms, that today would have been my father's 72 birthday. We would have gone out for dinner, usually Chinese given the day, or stayed in for a family dinner. We have not done that in over 16 years, though. It is a bit sad still, but a great reminder of the man he was and the man I am trying to be.

With that sappy thought and sentiment, go have your Chinese food, see a movie, or have another in a series of big, family feasts. If it feels good, do it. Ciao!