It was almost like a song

When I was a kid (unbelievable as that is) I had this song that I would play over and over again until my brother would threatened to throw the record down the hill from our house in Shady Dale in Holston Hills, Knoxville. My brother didn't but I did eventually stop playing that record over and over again. I moved on to The Statler Brothers- I had 4 of them to play over and over again instead.

The Song: Ronnie Milsap- It was almost like a song.
Now other than being a huge romantic fool that I am, the reason for this was (are you ready for it?)
I could play it on the piano, my first pop song I could actually play!

This also would prove to drive my brother nuts since I played that song on the piano over and over again until 1980-something.

So naturally you are going to ask (yes, even you Larry) Mike what does this have to do with the price of coffee in Starbucks in eastern Bangladesh?
Well I tell it in another way.

Almost is like Close. You know close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. 
So does almost, at least almost always. 

if I were to list the 3 things I have missed in life so far you might get the point of my meandering musings.

1. Love. 

Yep, I never have been in love (well not that I know of) [okay that's not entirely true]

What I am talking about is reciprocal love. I have loved girls (middle school) and I have thought I loved in High School. I could have sworn I was in love in College, and then I wanted to be in love with a woman that I had been friends with in High School. 

I mean I have had flings, flirtations and near misses. But it feels like a lifetime since I looked across a table and recognized love in another persons eyes, Love for me and felt the same way about that person.

2. Kissing

Corny, yes, but when it happened it felt as necessary as breathing. I haven't kissed another person (and I mean real kissing not pecking or that dry crap you reserve for friends, relatives and people you are about to betray.)

At least I got to experience the kiss. It is a feeling I will never forget nor want to.

3. being thin.

ironic and probably not what you were expecting (sex) but in a way more like for me than the other two. I was one of those people I came to hate (well not hate) later. 

"I'm so fat." or "I need to lose weight."

when in truth I was more out of shape or dumpy then plumpy.

Then life, stress, depression and later sleep apnea came along and made my imagined problems reality. Now I am fat and need to lose weight and its hard since none of the causes of the original 200 plus pounds went away. Right now I feel the fat. Makes me want to scream.

The "solution" is easy to say. near impossible to achieve.

So. all three things could be a song or songs.

There are songs. 

But for me they are almost like a song

unless

I think about the horseshoes angle

Falling in love is never something that you plan 

(ask just about anyone who has ever been or still is)

The funny thing is I would have listed Sex until I got to it- then I realized I would sooner live without sex than the other three. Don't get me wrong. SEX is Important. it just not as important otherwise half the population would be jumping off the ship of life for the lack of it or the lack of time for it. How many people complain that even in a serious relationship it takes the backseat to everything else. Also it is important to take note that Sex happens because of love (I could expound on this but that would be another blog on love and sex and sex without feeling).

Take it like this, Love is more important than sex, it ALWAYS IS. You might beg to differ but I ask you this, can you honestly say that it is not for both parties or all parties involved. Take a look at history, books, movies, poetry, music. The end argument has the same result. At least 1 person thought that it was love however sterilized, dirty or brief.

Anyway, these are the things I miss and have missed.

It was almost like a song, (and I will improve on the song) but it was almost to sad to write.

I have just written it.

The argument for love.

in the end it is always about love.

and that is life according to Mike.

It was his Birthday, but it's my blood

"Inconceivable!"

 "I don't think you know just how much that word means"

Ok I concede, I am not Inigo Montoya: their conversation went more like this:

[Vizzini has just cut the rope The Dread Pirate Roberts is climbing up] 
Vizzini: HE DIDN'T FALL? INCONCEIVABLE. 
Inigo Montoya: You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. 

WE are talking about my brother, OF COURSE.
Okay so you are confused.
(get used to it)

^This Guy is my older brother^

He once could have been referred to as my "big" brother but as you can see

that is a little stretch these days.v

That dude in the middle is Vizzini- except of course he is more like Fizzik

not so smart

ok, hang on a second, let's make a visual comparison

Now that's better, the big guy for the uninformed is Fezzik the giant, the old dude (I meant balding- I swear) is Vizzini and the hairy guy is Inigo.

If I were to draw a more accurate comparison, my brother has had hair a lot like Inigo, I am balding and have a meticulous mind like Vizzini and my father (yeah the old guy) is about as funny as Fezzik.

which reminds me of the character dynamic as follows:

Inigo Montoya: That Vizzini, he can *fuss*. 

Fezzik: Fuss, fuss... I think he like to scream at *us*. 

Inigo Montoya: Probably he means no *harm*. 

Fezzik: He's really very short on *charm*. 

Inigo Montoya: You have a great gift for rhyme. 

Fezzik: Yes, yes, some of the time. 

Vizzini: Enough of that. 

Inigo Montoya: Fezzik, are there rocks ahead? 

Fezzik: If there are, we all be dead. 

Vizzini: No more rhymes now, I mean it. 

Fezzik: Anybody want a peanut? 

Vizzini: DYEEAAHHHHHH. 

Anyway, where was I? 

Oh yeah, I was talking about this guy

down

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here 

Stephen not to be confused with Steven or Steve.

He's my brilliant and awesome brother - when he is not being infuriating or annoying

or more like a brother you read about or see in the movies now that I think about it.

After all is said and done

I love him.

(with the possible exception of the toy trauma he caused when I was new to the world that I have blocked out but that's another story entirely)

It's his Birthday today.

This is my favorite picture of him.

He looks thoughtful and at peace which I know must come hard for him.

He, unlike me has found his true calling.

(the double chin, however goes a long way to helping my self-esteem issues)

So Happy Birthday Brother. Wish I had enough money to produce your mega- soon to be blockbuster movie

but

I don't

Instead I will immortalize you in this blog

"Don't lose your head."

amazing things you never knew

Just read the following on a Facebook Post.

I knew some of it, but not as much as I thought

DID YOU KNOW?
What IS The Main Ingredient of WD-40?
Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40?
No Cheating.....

WD-40 ~ Who knew!

I had a neighbor who bought a new pickup.
I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason).
I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.
He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do....
probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.
Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.
It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint job that was on the truck. I was impressed!

WD-40 who knew?
"Water Displacement #40".
The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts.
WD-40 was created in 1953, by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company.
Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'Water Displacement' Compound.
They were finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth attempt, thus WD-40.
The 'Convair Company' bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.
Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.
When you read the 'shower door' part, try it.
It's the first thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door.
If yours is plastic, it works just as well as on glass.
It's a miracle!
Then try it on your stovetop.
It's now shinier than it's ever been.
You'll be amazed.


WD-40 Uses:
1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4. Gives floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters, as well. (Ya gotta love this one!!!)
6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7. Removes lipstick stains.
8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
9. Untangles jewelry chains.
10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12. Keeps ceramic / terracotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicles doors.
18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen flooring.
It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off.
Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19. Remove those nasty Bug guts that will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers...
22. Rids kids rocking chair and swings of squeaky noises.
23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well as vinyl bumpers.
26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31. Removes grease splatters from stovetops.
32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.
37. Florida's favorite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38. The favorite use in the state of New York, it protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose.
Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks and wipe with a clean rag.
42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the moisture, allowing the engine to start.

P.S.
As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
Well.... it's FISH OIL....
Who would have guessed 



and the actual answer is...
maybe.

thanks to my father for not taking the Internet at its word,
he did some "digging" and
found what the current owners of the magic stuff claim/say about their product
link
WD-$0 Speaks