ABSILVER's World

There are roads less taken in this world.  I find, in my life, that has tended to be my path. I sit here this morning in Fort Lauderdale, looking at fogged over windows because I keep the AC on way cold at night, and this is a sign that summer and its humidity is truly here.   Looking around the condo, that started as my home in early 2011 and in a city, I have called home since 1992 I know the dauntless task of packing begins. Except for a few years in the mid 2000’s I have had part of my life and much of my heart in Fort Lauderdale for 27 years and in this building for 25 of those years.  Along the way have shared my home with others, dogs and split lives with New York, New Jersey and Provincetown but always had my foundation here in Fort Lauderdale and in this building. I sit here, with more coffee, after going to Home Depot for moving boxes, tape, and markers to put off the start of packing, and another sign that we are moving away to Austin, TX....

Today is such a serious day, in serious times we live in.  So, I thought I would visit a topic that brings an occasional tear in my eye.  Mamma Mia the movie. You may have heard of it, it is based on a book that brings together ABBA songs into a movie musical.  I confess, as many gay men would, that I love ABBA music.  Always has a beat, good lyrics, and an occasional song like "Winner Takes it All" where it can just sneak into your mind and soul. My other confession, as someone who has experienced some great Broadway Musicals, to never having seen Mamma Mia on Broadway. Now, It isn't because I didn't think it was artistic enough, not some prima donna art lover.  If you have read my blog you know one of my favorite Musicals was "Hair Spray".  Truth be told I don't think I went to see it because, and not sure, and thought it would run for ever. So, what does this have to do with the Movie.  It turns out not too much, other tha...

Celebrating my Mom on Mother's Day! 2023 Update for Mother's Day! It is Mother’s Day 2023… I wrote this a few years ago to share my love and admiration for my mom. This last year has reminded me more of how amazing and strong she is. My father, her husband of sixty-three years, passed away, and her courage and strength through these trying times are a great reminder of why I admire her. Her zest for life, her love of her family, and her inner strength to cope with a new life without my Dad in a new home is amazing and a lesson to her family. Hope all the mothers in the world have a fabulous day! . You start out Mother's Day thinking about your early years of life.   My earliest memories were in Lagrange, GA.  Vaguely remember, but I remember picking pecans from the grove nearby and going to the Struletzes, and they had a candy cabinet,   Not just a shelf but a whole cabinet of candy.  I remember cousins visiting and getting into trouble.  I also remember M...