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  • The Most Astounding Fact {"We Are Stardust"}

    • 16 Mar 2012
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    "Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, "What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?" This is his answer."

     

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    "Composed in 1927 by Hoagy Carmichael with lyrics added in 1929 by Mitchell Parish, one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, with over 1,500 total recordings. In 2004, Carmichael's original 1927 recording of the song was one of 50 recordings chosen by the Library of Congress to be added to the National Recording Registry."

    "And now the purple dusk of twilight time 
    Steals across the meadows of my heart
    High up in the sky the little stars climb
    Always reminding me that we're apart

    (You wander down the lane and far away)
    (Leaving me a song that will not die)
    (Love is now the stardust of yesterday)
    (The music of the years gone by)

    Sometimes I wonder why I spend
    The lonely night dreaming of a song
    The melody haunts my reverie
    And I am once again with you
    When our love was new
    And each kiss an inspiration
    But that was long ago
    Now my consolation
    Is in the stardust of a song

    Beside a garden wall
    When stars are bright
    You are in my arms
    The nightingale tells his fairy tale
    of paradise where roses grew
    Though I dream in vain
    In my heart it will remain
    My stardust melody
    The memory of love's refrain"

     

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    • 9 Jun 2011
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    One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim, a short, balding golfer type about 80 years old, came along with them all in all, a pleasant bunch.

    When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Jim who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.

    I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. "Along with heated apple pie," Jim added, completely unabashed.

     We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time. But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine. I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.
     
    The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim. I lunched on white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.
     I smiled. He asked if he amused me.
     
    I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
    How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible?

    He laughed and said "I'm tasting all that is possible.

    I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. 
    But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good."
     
    This year I realized how old I was.
    (He grinned) I haven't been this old before."  
    "So, before I die,
    I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.

     I haven't smelled all the flowers yet.
    There are too many trout streams I haven't fished.
    There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.
    There are too many golf courses I haven't played.

    I've not laughed at all the jokes.
    I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.

    I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face.
    I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace. 
     
     I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast.
    I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

     I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain.
    I need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.
     
    So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall,
    I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing.

    I filled my heart's desire.
    I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.."

    With that, I called the waitress over.. "I've changed my mind, "
    I said. "I want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream!"

    This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day!
    If you get this twice, then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much & laugh often - Be happy.

    Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM SINGS!
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    Sent by Margie...Thanks !

     

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