My radio goes off every morning blasting stories from NPR [National Public Radio]. I lay in bed for the next 30 to 45 minutes stretching, wiping my eyes open [well that part only takes 2 of the 30 minutes] and getting my daily dose of concentrated [albit balmy] morning news. NPR isn't exactly the AP real time news feed because they put their stories in rotation all day so if anyone listens to them they'll never actually miss a story. I've also discovered new recording artists like Aaron Parks by listening to them. Much like blogging they have daily themes. To name a few: All Things Considered, Geo Quiz, The Treatment and The Business. When I was employed, NPR was one of the public services to which I annually contributed. So cheers to you NPR! One day I'll, again, be able to make a contribution during your bi-annual pledge drive. :-(
Also Sesame Street is 40 years old today and our fabulous first lady Mrs. Michelle Obama is going to appear to help them celebrate.
Who doesn't love Sesame Street? BTW, it was a story NPR that reminded me that SS was turning 40 today. The Tony awards already honored SS earlier this year. So to me both deserve our toast today, so cheers to you too Sesame Street!
Cheers! Happy Tuesday.
I think we were all influenced in some way by Sesame Street. I used to love Oscar the Grouch and requested a trash can for Christmas one year. Wound up with a Rubbermaid one though, instead of metal :-(
ReplyDeleteI loved Grover...my fave by far!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the happy walk down memory lane today! :)
NPR was what reminded me of the anniv. too! Loved that clip! C is for cookie, that's good enough for me...Now THAT one's in my head!
ReplyDeleteDo you know this one by my buddy Kermit?
ReplyDeleteIt's not that easy being green
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
When I think it could be nicer being red, or yellow or gold
Or something much more colorful like that
It's not easy being green
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
And people tend to pass you over 'cause you're
Not standing out like flashy sparkles in the water
Or stars in the sky
But green's the color of Spring
And green can be cool and friendly-like
And green can be big like an ocean, or important
Like a mountain, or tall like a tree
When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder why, but why wonder why
Wonder, I am green and it'll do fine, it's beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be
AMazing Sesame Street is still held near and dear after all these years. Probably will be for another 40 years. My kids love the show, as did I when I was a kid.
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Great Maya quote and always a pleasure to see our First Lady. Thank you, Dale!
ReplyDeleteHi there sweet girl! I am laughing with you and Sesame Street is near and dear to my heart. I noticed Google was featuring different characters and could not believe that SS was turning 40!!! I'm 37, so of course I grew up with this show. Let's see, my fav. characters ... Of course Bog Bird, then there is the Cookie Monster, Count Dracula and of course, Oscar the Grouch. Oh, I just love them all! Thanks for post on Sesame Street. Makes me a little homesick for my mom and grandmother now. ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Sesame Street! Such an honor to have the First Lady on!
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