The other day I was bitching about Taylor Swift and her new influence on the NFL. Last night after the channel two news I was caught up doing something and couldn't turn to the “Wheel.”
I was in the kitchen putting dishes away and I heard the “Entertainment Tonight” theme song coming from the living room. Now this isn’t my show anymore. Long gone are the days of Mary Hart’s gorgeous legs reporting about the new John Hughes movie.
Hazel is sitting on the couch, So I politely yell from the kitchen to turn to channel seven.
…and she replies,
“No way Dad! I’m watching Taylor Swift!”
The story is about the dad of the football player dating Taylor Swift. He is really excited about getting to know more about his son’s latest girlfriend.
At one point during the segment Taylor is heard saying today’s quote. Hazel then insists that I use it on the Chalkboard.
Actually she didn’t insist…. She demanded!
I have this rule about quoting pop stars and democrats on the Morning Chalkboard. You will never see a quote from a Kennedy, Kevin Bacon, Obama or Oprah. Though don’t worry, I won’t quote Trump or Rush Limbaugh either.
But because my fifth grade influencer demanded, I mean asked…
…today is a historical day on the Chalkboard.
The other day at work when the conversation turned to Ms. Swift, my colleague said that she is worth more than any person that I liked.
“Oh yeah…. Mick Jagger! She isn’t worth more than Mick!”
So I go to the magic source of information,
“Hey Siri, who is worth more? Mick Jagger or Taylor Swift?”
The answer is on the bottom right hand corner of the chalkboard. I gave in to Hazel and the Morning Chalkboard is a Swifty today!
I’ll be damned if I’m ever forced to right down a JFK quote. You might get an Eleanor Roosevelt quote. In fact I think I have quoted the former First Lady.
You know I turned to my controlling daughter and told her that she better take this advice to heart.
Never be ashamed of trying!
It’s raining today and I’m taking the second day off in 2023 from work today. I have to go over to Rush and get an oil change. I think afterwards I’ll drive past my parents house and then over to Parky's for a hotdog.
I’ll just leave you with this…
…you cannot always get what you desire. Though, if you put in the effort, you will receive what you are able to utilize.
