Mom at Home

Mom has been home from the nursing home for just over a week and it's a challenge for both of us. We're both physically and emotionally drained.
With my rehearsals starting Monday I won't be around to help her much, either. And I know my sister and brother can't be relied upon.
Prayers for the Feagans would be in order. Thank you.

Mom

I'm sorry I haven't blogged in a long time. Mom broke her hip Feb.17th, 2009 and I've been a bit distracted. Your prayers for her gaining strength are greatly appreciated.

Jamie Farr

Jamie Farr, of M*A*S*H fame, sent me this link to more old-time radio shows. Enjoy. http://www.dumb.com/oldtimeradio/

Unemployment compensation

Since receiving my second unemployment extension, I've learned I'm no saver.
Extended my membership to the Disney Collectors Society, bought Legos, went out to eat...a lot. Paid for the daily newspaper and visited Amazon.com.
Yikes! Where did the money go?

2009

Today Mom is thirty years older than me and tomorrow she'll be 29 years older.
The magic of birthdays.
I haven't blogged for awhile because I just got my anti-virused computer back yesterday. So, Happy New Year to all my loyal readers. And, God bless.

Our Menagerie

We had another visitor today. I believe this opossum may have been injured in its hindquarters. It was eating the seed the birds drop from their feeders and I tossed it some banana nut bread and dog biscuits.

Butterfly McQueen and Margaret Hamilton

Shortly after I arrived in New York City and had joined the Screen Actors Guild, a strike was called. I dutifully volunteered to man the phones at 1500 Broadway. I was ushered into a room with tables, chairs and phones and took a seat between two ladies. One of the ladies was Butterfly McQueen and the other was Margaret Hamilton. They had starred in the two biggest films of the late '30s, GONE WITH THE WIND and THE WIZARD OF OZ.

I sat speechless in awe of their presence when Butterfly spoke up in that tiny, high-pitched voice.

"Oh, Miss Hamilton. Miss Hamilton. You're my favorite actress."

"Call me Maggie, honey," was the reply.