This was a post that I was going to wait until January 17, 2022 to post. But, here it is. Too quick.
On Christmas Night, Kela, Duke, Tammy and I were cooking and making things. We were playing music and discussing random trivia. The kids were trying to show me how to operate Spotify.
The topic of women in entertainment came up. I made the statement, “If there was a Mount Rushmore of women in the entertainment industry……Dolly would be on there.”
Kela agreed, “No doubt. But the George Washington of the group would be Lucille Ball.” We all agreed with that.
I said, “Who goes next?”
Kela replied, “For me, I think that Carol Burnett has to be one of the four.” Definitely, so funny and was a producer, writer, comedian, singer, director, etc. That lady had the best Tarzan call.
Duke then asked, “Who’s the fourth?”
Tammy answered quickly, “Betty White.”
Oohh! We all agreed.
You can’t argue that those 4 women are all-time classics. I mean you could argue but then you would be…well, wrong. These ladies were great but not just for their screen and musical work but also their business acumen and lengthy careers.
I challenge you to read up on these four ladies. It is interesting reading. Betty White might have the best bio as she personally dealt with WWII, sexism, racism and she worked in a wide array of mediums…starting with radio, to black & white tv, color tv, HD tv, movies and she had to deal with social media, etc. And she excelled at all of it. I remember her SNL skit about a “Dusty Muffin”.
I saw a post that said “On one hand, she was 99 years and 348 days old. On the other hand, she lived through 24 leap years–24 extra days. So, arguably she lived 100 years and 7 days.”
Here it is. The end of another year.
Things changed around the Kelln Kompound–A LOT! Not many goats on the premises. There has been some remodeling and additions with more planned.
Duke is working on wind turbines and has his own place in Weatherford, OK. It’s like he is an adult as he is concerned about cooking and cleaning supplies.
Kela is still working in Hollywood-just in different capacities. She did manage to squeeze in working on a season of The Amazing Race. This helped her constant need for travel and to see new things. She got back to Cali from OK. And then traveled to Mammoth Lakes for snow boarding. Not a boring life.
Tammy had a successful trip to Houston with her mother. Tests revealed that things are looking very good. Our family has seen enough of this cancer shit. But my brother has tested clean and the MIL is kicking ass! Prayers do work. I don’t care what religion you adhere to…..just pray. Pray that people can pull their heads out of their own asses and quit watching the news, listening to politicians and just get back to living. In the upcoming year, just work to help other people. Help a neighbor. Help a kid. Help somebody in need. Make sure that you take some food to somebody that could use it.
People, it is 7:53 pm on New Year’s Eve. I am fighting some sort of sinus deal–snot and sinus pressure. Covid? doubt it–but really, who give’s a rat’s ass if it is? I don’t. It feels just like a cold or sinus infection that I would get every other year before 2020.
I’m not going to see midnight tonight. Which is not unusual.
In NW OK, the start of 2022 is supposed to be windy AF and butt cold. Lovely. I HATE the wind. At least I don’t have does kidding during this. I guess I will have to stay inside and watch a football game. Being a Catholic Cowboy, my team will win. But, it will mean more to Okie State. Go Pokes!
People, it’s been good but can always get better. Here’s to hoping that your day is great but tomorrow is better! Prayers to you and yours. And yes, CHEERS!! I think that Woodford dissolves snot. I might need some more medication before I hit the couch. Happy New Years!
