Another weekend completed, so how did you use your time?
Cincinnati had a warm, but damp weekend. With friends from Texas in town, we passed the ballroom floor to spend an evening with them and others. We stayed home on Saturday – thus didn’t attend the 22nd annual Reindeer Dog Parade (click for photo gallery) – so I worked on picture book of our Baltic cruise because my wife suddenly passed that responsibility onto me. Our handbell choir played Sunday morning, and then we spent Sunday afternoon with friends at our first holiday party of the season.
Have you ever looked for a four-leaf clover? Successful? Well now, today is your lucky day because here’s one I found in an unconventional place – a convenient store! Then again, keep in mind that it’s Philadelphia. But hey – why not sing along! Enjoy and have a good week!
A Frank Angle 
Never heard what sounds like a polka band do an Irish song…
Have a great week, Frank.
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Guapo,
You obviously missed the Mummers on your trip to Philly for the cheesesteak lunch. Mummers are a string band – usually banjos, accordions, and saxophones … oh … and outlandish costumes. Here’s one to the same song, which is my favorite Mummers song. Thanks for commenting.
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Now this started my week off nicely..
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You had a much more exciting and people filled weekend than I did. It sounds very pleasant and not too stressful!
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Seashells,
Pleasant and non-stressful are good descriptors of my weekend. Thanks for commenting.
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Frank, Frank, Frank. I am very Irish and therefore 4-leaf clovers are no stranger to me. I have found dozens of them — they tend to grow together — if you find one you can find many.
But I expected some more info from you, Frank. What do they mean? Are they lucky or are you lucky to find one?
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Elyse … the master of the 4-Leaf Clover!
I don’t think I’ve ever found one … then again … I’m not Irish. Regarding the expected information, nope – not on Monday Morning Entertainment posts. 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
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Thank you dear Frank, in a rainy and dark day, it is so nice to begin a new week with your beautiful Monday wishes and post! You are soooo niceeeeee… Have a nice week, love, nia
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Nia,
Interesting – rainy and gloomy weather for both us. But, both of us stayed positive! 😀 Thanks for commenting.
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I had quite a social weekend, too. Sounds like you had a very nice one! The band is certainly festive, too. Hope your week starts strong and remains so, Frank!
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Debra,
Social and R&R combo made for a nice weekend. Being on the west coast, you may not know that the Mummers are a Philadelphia tradition – and host a New Years Day parade. Mummer bands can be large, and their outfits (uniforms) are always elaborate. Gotta love ’em. Here’s one for you … thanks for visiting.
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My weekend was very, very, quiet. Lots of reading, writing, and arithmetic.: )
Thanks for a great ‘Wake-up! It’s Monday’ song! Hope your week is a good one Frank!
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Alex,
Good Morning one who happens to be up early this morning. Everyone should be so lucky to have arithmetic as part of the weekend summary! Thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds like a lovely weekend, Frank. What a jolly start to my week. 😀
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Paradise,
Starting the week with a smile is a good thing. If you don’t know about Mummer String Bands, see the other videos in the comments. Thanks for stopping by.
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Happy Monday Frank! Quite weekend preparing for a short holiday this coming week.
It is snowing this morning in Dallas
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Val,
Oh no … snow down there? YUK … and have a stretch of glorious weather. Please make sure it slides under me. 😉 Thanks for stopping by.
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sounds like a really nice weekend.
All those dogs wearing costumes.
My weekend was all about washing clothes and cleaning my place.
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Doggy,
I was hoping you would look at that parade!!! A washing and cleaning weekend? Hmmmm … also sounds like a reason for accompanying wine/beer. Thanks for commenting.
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Ok Frank don’t want to rub it in too much our weather high 70’s picture perfect! I know I know …go away! Will be this way until start of June! Then 3 months of HOT!
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Kellie,
I know you don’t want to rub the weather in, but you did anyway! 😉 I couldn’t resist.:D Besides, SoCal weather this time of year is usually … well … awesome! Thanks for visiting.
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🙂 The desert weather is always exceptional with perfect weather and blooming cactus and color every place.
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Some people have such a difficult task, and glad to know that you are ready, willing, and able to meet the challenge!
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To find a four leaf clover today over here is totally impossible. We have full snow storm and 6inc of snow. As a child I always looked for them …. Can’t remember if I ever found one or not.
Great video – anything for a good parade – over there. We don’t have any parades as such except when me demonstrate on 1th of May or our Sankta Lucia … about her you can read 13th of December, the Queen of the light. I bet you had some job to do with all your holiday shots … still working on mine from Chicago.
My weekend was prep of all Christmas cards and wrapping of 4 presents … plus laundry and more laundry, laundry and more laundry.
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VIveka,
Your snows have arrived … and I imagine not the first. Meanwhile, the Mummers enjoy themselves and are a Philadelphia tradition. Very elaborate, and of course, deliver a unique sound. Oh …. thanks for the reminder to get my cards going! Thanks for commenting.
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The first snow arrived while I was in Dublin … but for me is this the first snow for the season .. but I like when winter is winter – so summer can be summer.
I wrote most of my cards during me travel today .. on the bus to my mums. No trains- too much snow on the tracks.
Same story every year. *smile
Good luck with the card writting.
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And I imagine this one won’t be the last in December!
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It sounds like you had a lovely weekend Frank.
I volunteer ushered two off-Broadway plays this weekend. One called “A Civil War Christmas” is being staged right now at New York Theater Workshop. It was terrific — beautifully produced, directed and performed by a very talented ten member ensemble playing multiple roles. The songs were all from 1864, and the history lesson about what this country was like on Christmas Eve during the civil war was very moving. I don’t normally like Chirstmas stories, but this one was exceptional. It was written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Paula Vogel.
The other play I worked, which will remain un-named, was pretentious, quirky dysfunctional family one act drivel, just the type of insipid sitcom-style drek that is an insult to the art of theater.
I have never looked for a four leaf clover, but every so often I do find cash on the street here in NYC — that pleases me even if the origins were very likely drug deal-related — as well as seeing off-Broadway plays for free, even if on occasion they suck.
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Lame,
I recall replying, but I don’t see it … so I’ll try again.
A play about a dysfunction family sounds like a novel idea! 😉 Meanwhile, the one about the Civil War Christmas had to involve much research! … So hey, I would rather find money than a four-leaf clover. Thanks for sharing your weekend … and we like plays too!
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What a great start to the week! I want to go shopping with a band. How nice of you to take up the picture book! I’d love to pass that task on.
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Bumble,
Being on the west coast, don’t know much you know about Philadelphia and their Mummer Bands. I don’t know much (being in Ohio), but recall watching their big parade on New Years Day. Plus, their musical sound is unique! Oh well … happy shopping and glad this was able to start your week — which is my intent with my Monday posts! Thanks for visiting.
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I did once find a 7-leaf clover! Really! Haven’t looked around here, despite a wealth of clover, usually too busy with other stuff.
Not such a great weekend, first dealing with me sick, then the wife, and earlier today, our water-well pump started eating its’ own bearings. Always something. (Sigh.)
Hoping you have a better week than I’m having so far!
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John,
A 7-leaf clover? Wow!!!! … and interesting! Meanwhile, take care of you and the Mrs, thus get better! Ouch on the water pump! Thanks for commenting.
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I’ve been building an ark down here to your south, if you need saving? Jeez! Have you EVER seen so much rain? Sorry to be so behind on my blog reading! Hope you’ll forgive me, my friend!
Hugs,
Kathy
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Kathy,
You had more rain than we did. Only had 2.5 inches at our house over the 3 days. Meanwhile, I appreciate when any visitor gets the chance to visit and comment! … thus many thanks!
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That video is as close as I’m coming to a four leaf clover today. What a funky polka they have going on.
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Cayman,
The Philly string bands are a hoot! … and that song by them is one of my favorites. If you don’t know the string bands, see the videos in the comments. Thanks for visiting.
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I worked. That’s my life.
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Hook,
Your life as a Mummer, searcher of a four-leaf clover, or convenient store aficionado? 😉 Thanks for commenting.
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