Happy 2019

My last name, which is Norwegian with an Ellis Island twist, invokes the Moon. Happy 2019, may the new year bring us all peace and harmony.

(Swag for this excellent design is here.)

Happy 2018

Lie Down, Roll Over

Happy 2018 from Northern California

Oof.

Did that land below the belt?

Don't Worry Be Happy

Psychology Today, May/June 2005, p. 26.

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Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin is from his 1988 album Simple Pleasures.
The music video above features fallen heroes Robin Williams and Christopher Reeves!

Lyrics below or at the link: laid out for print

Don’t Worry Be Happy

Bobby McFerrin

C - Dm - F - C       (chord progression in a good key for ukulele)

B - C#m - E - B     (chord progression in a good key for guitar)

Here's a little song I wrote

You might want to sing it note for note

Don't worry, be happy

In every life we have some trouble

But when you worry you make it double

Don't worry, be happy

Don't worry, be happy now

Chorus:

(ooooooh melody with:)Don't worry, be happyDon't worry, be happyDon't worry, be happyDon't worry, be happy

Ain't got no place to lay your head

Somebody came and took your bed

Don't worry, be happy

The landlord say your rent is late

He may have to litigate

Repeat Chorus

(Look at me, I'm happy, don't worry, be happyHere I give you my phone number, when you worry, call me, I make you happy, don't worry, be happy)

Ain't got no cash, ain't got no style

Ain't got no gal to make you smile

But don't worry, be happy

'Cause when you worry your face will frown

And that will bring everybody down

Don't worry, be happy

Chorus

Here's a little song I wrote

You might want to sing it note for note

Don't worry, be happy

In every life we have some trouble

But when you worry you make it double

Don't worry, be happy

Don't worry, be happy now

Repeat Chorus with rap over top:

(Don't worry, don't worry, don't do itBe happy, put a smile on your faceDon't bring everybody downDon't worry, it will soon pass, whatever it is

Don't worry, be happy 

I'm not worried, I'm happy)

Pocket Road Atlas in attractive and durable leatherette cover. By Geico.

Pack paper maps into your earthquake kit so you can plan an escape even if your batteries run out. This was only 25¢ at Happy Dragon Thrift Shop. When all else fails, the hard copy prevails!

World of Noise No. 41 - for April Fools

Last Thursday I hosted the April 2013 edition of Doug Lynner's World of Noise on Flashback Alternatives.

This mix is upbeat rock and pop from 60s - 90s. Because frankly, everyone can use a little cheering up.

World of Noise No.41 - for April Fools by Lynnertic on Mixcloud

Tracklist

Rock OnDavid Essex

Ac-cent-tchu-ate the PositiveAretha Franklin

The People That You Wanna Phone YaThe Pipkins

Bad NewsJohnny Winter

Foxy LadyJimi Hendrix

I Want You (She's So Heavy)The Beatles

CoconutHarry Nilsson

50 Ways to Leave Your LoverPaul Simon

EndicottKid Creole And The Coconuts

Season of SilenceInvisible Zoo

Git ItWayne Fontana and The Mindbenders

Goody two shoesAdam Ant

Istanbul (Not Constantinople)They Might be Giants

Jaguar and ThunderbirdWayne Fontana and The Mindbenders

Wipe OutThe Surfaris

Gimme Dat DingThe Pimpkins

CaliforniaJoni mitchell

The Flying Saucer SongHarry Nilsson and John Lennon

Lemon chicken with olives and potatoes

Martha Stewart's September 2011 issue of Living surprised me with this recipe from the feature Easy One-Pan Dinners.

A couple of adjustments to the magazine's recipe results in a much better fusion of flavors, but keeps the process easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

• Use water instead of chicken stock
• Either pierce or slice the potatoes
• Baste the chicken while it bakes.
• Don't overcrowd the pan

This dish is new to me because I hadn't cooked with whole lemons before. Leftover pan gravy over rice or a baked potato makes a quick and satisfying lunch.

Scrapbooked Recipe (PDF)