I am celebrating tonight. Friends are coming to my house to eat and talk. The soup is simmering on the stove, and the table is set. Even in dark times, there are always blessings to count, thankfulness to raise up.
That's what tonight's poem of hope is about--being thankful in difficult times.
Saint Marty is thankful for his friends tonight.
won't you celebrate with me
by: Lucille Clifton
won't you celebrate with me
what i have shaped into
a kind of life? i had no model.
born in babylon
both nonwhite and woman
what did i see to be except myself?
i made it up
here on this bridge between
starshine and clay,
my one hand holding tight
my other hand; come celebrate
with me that everyday
something has tried to kill me
and has failed.
Poet...Musician...Thinker...Blogger...Teacher...Husband...Father...I'm not perfect, but I try!
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Thursday, January 26, 2017
Monday, October 7, 2013
October 7: Make-Up Classic Saint Marty, Celebrating, New Cartoon
Sorry about not posting yesterday, folks. I was busy with Saint Marty's Day Festivities. My family threw me a Saint Marty's Day party, and my sister made a huge pot of piping hot tapioca. It was quite nice.
Needless to say, by the time I got back home, with my belly full of warm pudding, I didn't feel a whole lot like sitting down with my laptop for some quiet, one-on-one time. Nope. I finished up some work for teaching, and then I watched Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, which I received as a present.
However, I do owe you a Classic Saint Marty. This episode isn't quite so classic. It first aired last year, October 5, 2012. It happens to be a Saint Marty's Day Special, and, since we're still so close to that special time, I thought I'd rebroadcast it. If you don't care for another Saint Marty's Day post, scroll down to the bottom. I have included a new cartoon, as well.
Saint Marty's happy to spread Saint Marty's Day joy around the world.
October 5, 2012: Happy Saint Marty's Day Around the World
The day everyone has been waiting for has arrived! Happy Saint Marty's Day to everyone. I thought I'd take some time this morning to share some photos that shows how the world is celebrating this annual holiday.
First, Saint Marty's Day in Rio...
Gotta love those costumes! Viva Saint Marty's Day!
Next, Saint Marty's Day in Germany...
Break out the tubas!
Next, Saint Marty's Day in London...
Her Majesty says, "We are very pleased to extend our Saint Marty's Day greetings to the world. Now, if our grandson Harry would please put his clothes back on!"
Saint Marty's Day at the Vatican...
Confessions of Saint Marty
Needless to say, by the time I got back home, with my belly full of warm pudding, I didn't feel a whole lot like sitting down with my laptop for some quiet, one-on-one time. Nope. I finished up some work for teaching, and then I watched Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, which I received as a present.
However, I do owe you a Classic Saint Marty. This episode isn't quite so classic. It first aired last year, October 5, 2012. It happens to be a Saint Marty's Day Special, and, since we're still so close to that special time, I thought I'd rebroadcast it. If you don't care for another Saint Marty's Day post, scroll down to the bottom. I have included a new cartoon, as well.
Saint Marty's happy to spread Saint Marty's Day joy around the world.
October 5, 2012: Happy Saint Marty's Day Around the World
The day everyone has been waiting for has arrived! Happy Saint Marty's Day to everyone. I thought I'd take some time this morning to share some photos that shows how the world is celebrating this annual holiday.
First, Saint Marty's Day in Rio...
Gotta love those costumes! Viva Saint Marty's Day!
Next, Saint Marty's Day in Germany...
Break out the tubas!
Next, Saint Marty's Day in London...
Her Majesty says, "We are very pleased to extend our Saint Marty's Day greetings to the world. Now, if our grandson Harry would please put his clothes back on!"
Saint Marty's Day at the Vatican...
Pope Benedict has been heard to say, "Oh, I miss dose Sankt Marty Days in Germany. Oompah!"
In Beijing, the Chinese people go all out...
Gotta love those fireworks and dragons!
How about Russia...
They even put a party hat on Lenin's body in Red Square.
And, a little closer to home, in New Orleans...
Keep those shirts on, ladies!
And, last but not least, the Saint Marty's Day tree at Rockefeller Center...
Saint Marty wishes everyone a blessed and holy Saint Marty's Day. As Tiny Tim would say, "God bless us. Everyone!"
Confessions of Saint Marty
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