This Day in History

In my life history, this date will always be remembered as Pearl Harbor day.  Most of us know what this means.  Our parents explained it to us and our history teachers offered more detail.  In my news feed on Apple News,  there is no mention of the significance of December 7, 1941.  The Americans that were adults on that day are mostly gone and my generation's information is second hand.  My departed mother Dorothy told me that she was selling popcorn at Yates Cider Mill when the news was announced.  I have often tried to paint the picture of her as a young girl in that setting and the transformative effect of that event.

We now seem to measure the history of our lives in terms of Post 9/11.  Ongoing wars and conflicts are still raging in Afghanistan and the region.  Presidents come and go and yet the fighting goes on.  Soldiers that perish no longer make the news.  At this point, what is the goal?

While at Andrew's, we were watching The Price is Right with host Drew Carey.  His latest look makes him appear as the Hipster Santa with the white beard, jeans and a sport coat too small.  It's his business, but I long for Bob Barker, quaffed, smartly suited and his long pencil microphone. "Carol Merrill, tell them what they've won."

Lovely grand daughter Marie celebrated her tenth birthday this week.  This girl is truly a wonder and will go far; so fascinated with so many interests.  I did a FaceBook post on her and have never had so many likes or comments.  Hoping for a great year for her.

I have shelved the idea of writing a fictional piece for now.  Maybe its the lockdown but my imagination has stalled beyond thoughts on characters.  I am better an observer and commentator, admittedly fond of reviewing media. 

I'm old so I watch 60 Minutes with relish on Sunday nights, always dismayed by the delays caused by football or another sport.  One of the stories last night was an extended interview with actor Viola Davis. She and the other dramatic female giants, like Meryl Streep, Olivia Coleman and Helen Mirren never fail to deliver a rapturous performance. All of these ladies can rip your guts out and grind them in the pavement.  Viola however delivers the pain of her characters so completely the viewer cannot help but getting caught in the snare.   She is appearing in the upcoming Netflix "Ma Rainy's Black Bottom" premiering December 18th.  It is also the last film of Chadwick Boseman before his untimely death.  

 And Rudy has the virus.  Form your own opinions

all for now

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