tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post240676615947665409..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Watching the World Go By (#BOTB Results)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20268539397575343702017-12-12T11:32:30.049-08:002017-12-12T11:32:30.049-08:00Debbie, discomfort is relative and usually a minus...Debbie, discomfort is relative and usually a minuscule part of most of our lives. A parade is nothing compared to what some humans have had to endure.<br /><br />Lee Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10237103676607437372017-12-12T09:33:45.403-08:002017-12-12T09:33:45.403-08:00Juggling in extreme temperatures, hot or cold, mus...Juggling in extreme temperatures, hot or cold, must have been fairly unpleasant, but as you say, you're still here to talk about it. ☺ Glad to be on the winning side in this battle. See you on the 15th!Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14135530692737344292017-12-11T10:19:06.461-08:002017-12-11T10:19:06.461-08:00Carrie-Anne, I've never heard of the Celebrate...Carrie-Anne, I've never heard of the Celebrate Israel Parade, but it's something worth celebrating. I agree that one parade is essentially much like another. Kids get the biggest kick out of a parade. For the rest of us I guess it's something to do, but I can always find something else worth doing more.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68602248263109791142017-12-11T07:52:33.067-08:002017-12-11T07:52:33.067-08:00I haven't properly watched a parade in years. ...I haven't properly watched a parade in years. They were more exciting when I was younger, but now I feel like if you've seen one parade, you've just about seen them all. They're fun to watch, but I've seen them in different variations so many times. Though one of these days, I'd love to travel to NYC for the gigantic Celebrate Israel Parade. It's been held in early June in recent years, though used to be in May.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41416060857740124132017-12-10T15:24:59.000-08:002017-12-10T15:24:59.000-08:00Cathy, excessive heat can be might uncomfortable w...Cathy, excessive heat can be might uncomfortable while excessive cold can be downright painful.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37015563904528638822017-12-10T15:23:58.588-08:002017-12-10T15:23:58.588-08:00Birgit, I let it be known that I am weird if someo...Birgit, I let it be known that I am weird if someone doesn't acknowledge it first. Walking and juggling is a few steps above walking and chewing gum.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-56061890949933258222017-12-10T15:05:31.902-08:002017-12-10T15:05:31.902-08:00Lee,
I enjoyed reading your story of your family&...Lee,<br /><br />I enjoyed reading your story of your family's participation in Chicago's parade in the early 60s. I don't like the extremes and I wouldn't want to be outdoors if I didn't have to. However, I guess if I had to pick one then I guess I'd take an east Tennessee summer over a Chicagoland late fall (may as well be winter, right?). I'm glad Joni's heartfelt rendition won the battle showdown. She was my pick. :) See ya around Blogosphere this week, my friend!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-46582217058412894542017-12-10T13:26:34.087-08:002017-12-10T13:26:34.087-08:00I love weird Andy consider it a badge if someone s...I love weird Andy consider it a badge if someone says I am weird. I commend you for having that ability to walk and juggle at the same time in cold and In The heat. I was never in a parade but I like them...my hubby hates them.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-19620707820469020642017-12-09T09:11:28.668-08:002017-12-09T09:11:28.668-08:00Harry, yes, the juggling theme of this blog and my...Harry, yes, the juggling theme of this blog and my persona is literal, but it also makes for some good metaphor. The juggling background was a rich part of my life experience.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-23729261058024183772017-12-09T09:09:46.946-08:002017-12-09T09:09:46.946-08:00Pat, as long as you can walk okay, once you've...Pat, as long as you can walk okay, once you've got the juggling down smoothly adding the walk almost comes naturally. If we hadn't gotten paid then I'm pretty sure my father would not have been doing it.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-57318067063925294492017-12-09T09:07:51.434-08:002017-12-09T09:07:51.434-08:00Dezmond, yes, amazing that I was once young. If y...Dezmond, yes, amazing that I was once young. If you are about 35 then you about the same age as my daughter who is married with 3 beautiful children.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80607601475758151102017-12-09T09:06:19.542-08:002017-12-09T09:06:19.542-08:00CW, I don't rush out to see any parades. I'...CW, I don't rush out to see any parades. I'm allergic to big crowds and congested areas.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34218378930279852242017-12-09T09:04:54.195-08:002017-12-09T09:04:54.195-08:00JoJo, I recall marching in parades with my Cub Sco...JoJo, I recall marching in parades with my Cub Scout group and at other times that I don't quite recall why I was participating in the parades. When I was a kid it made me feel important to be in the parades with people lined up to watch, but truth is that probably no one noticed me except for my parents.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59831741371402161742017-12-09T09:02:53.616-08:002017-12-09T09:02:53.616-08:00Debby, I don't know about the dedication, but ...Debby, I don't know about the dedication, but juggling while walking for a lengthy distance requires focus and good juggling muscles in the arms.<br /><br />We are well as the fires are relatively far from us.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47584178559057936302017-12-09T09:00:57.543-08:002017-12-09T09:00:57.543-08:00STMcC, yes I'll provide the voting options on ...STMcC, yes I'll provide the voting options on the next Battle. I think both songs are somewhat compelling and the videos are fun to watch.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81972304895312108462017-12-09T08:59:04.867-08:002017-12-09T08:59:04.867-08:00Alex, when it's very cold it doesn't matte...Alex, when it's very cold it doesn't matter what one is doing--it's cold and everything is uncomfortable.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9801369268463930352017-12-09T08:58:08.510-08:002017-12-09T08:58:08.510-08:00Ann, it was misery at the time, but an interesting...Ann, it was misery at the time, but an interesting experience when I looked back. I only wish I had taken more time to observe more details about that event.<br /><br />Thanks for the compliment. I'd like to think that I'm still thought of as relatively good looking--at least for an old guy.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1420519385654214582017-12-09T07:05:17.413-08:002017-12-09T07:05:17.413-08:00As soon as I saw the words "my family's j...As soon as I saw the words "my family's juggling act," I knew this was going to be a great one. It took me a minute to realize you meant it literally. <br /><br />Fantastic!Harry Hamidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176265571549991218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90969328164321983332017-12-09T04:32:00.283-08:002017-12-09T04:32:00.283-08:00Juggling and walking sure is a skill, even more so...Juggling and walking sure is a skill, even more so in the cold. And at least you go paid for joining in the parade.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2063869647823502212017-12-09T00:44:17.601-08:002017-12-09T00:44:17.601-08:00OMG I did not know you were that young once, Lee :...OMG I did not know you were that young once, Lee :PPP Just kidding! Judging from that photo, methinks Ada is about my ageDEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52577104382208415992017-12-08T18:13:09.388-08:002017-12-08T18:13:09.388-08:00My daughter was in twirling as a little punkin. I...My daughter was in twirling as a little punkin. I spent a summer getting deathly sick of "I Feel Like A Woman." I think I'm allergic of parades now.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54902235016302821152017-12-08T14:28:35.405-08:002017-12-08T14:28:35.405-08:00I walked in some cold parades when I did colour gu...I walked in some cold parades when I did colour guard in 11th grade. And then Memorial Day was usually hot and humid. I did the Memorial Day parade a couple times in Blue Birds/Campfire Girls too.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-36040122587268884992017-12-08T10:50:56.699-08:002017-12-08T10:50:56.699-08:00Wow, juggling and marching at the same time! That&...Wow, juggling and marching at the same time! That's some dedication! I'd be distracted. <br /><br />I remember you are living in the LA area. I hope you and your family are safe. Debby https://www.blogger.com/profile/02574297621214864538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14136947879095213402017-12-08T10:12:15.891-08:002017-12-08T10:12:15.891-08:00Not a bad Battle, LEE. It stayed within the 5-vote...Not a bad Battle, LEE. It stayed within the 5-vote victory margin, which is the way I personally judge the competitiveness of my own Battles.<br /><br />Looking forward to your next one. Sounds like we'll be asked to vote on the videos as well as the songs(?)<br /><br />~ D-FensDogG<br /><b><a href="http://stmccpresentsbattleofthebands.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">STMcC Presents 'Battle Of The Bands'</a></b>Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-77385410713664035842017-12-08T03:44:29.090-08:002017-12-08T03:44:29.090-08:00I've marched in many parades, but I wasn't...I've marched in many parades, but I wasn't juggling at the time. That must've been difficult in the cold.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com