Good Thursday morning dear friend... Let's see if this joke gets a chuckle out of you... The Unforgettable Helicopter Ride: Walter took his wife Ethel to the state fair every year, and every time he would say to her, “Ethel, you know that I’d love to go for a ride in that helicopter.” But Ethel would always reply, “I know that Walter, but that helicopter ride is $50 bucks, and $50 bucks is $50 bucks.” Finally, they went to the fair, and Walter said to Ethel, “Ethel, you know I’m 87 years old now. If I don’t ride that helicopter this year, I may never get another chance.” Once again Ethel replied, “Walter, you know that helicopter is $50 bucks, and $50 bucks is $50 bucks.” This time the helicopter pilot overheard the couple’s conversation and said, “Listen folks, I’ll make a deal with you. I’ll take both of you for a ride; if you can both stay quiet for the entire ride and not say a word, I won’t charge you! But if you say just one word, it’s $50 bucks.” Walter and Ethel agreed and up they went in the helicopter. The pilot performed all kinds of fancy moves and tricks, but not a word was said by either Walter or Ethel.  The pilot did his death-defying tricks over and over again, but still there wasn’t so much as one word said. When they finally landed, the pilot turned to Walter and said, “Wow! I’ve got to hand it to you. I did everything I could to get you to scream or shout out, but you didn’t. I’m really impressed!” Walter replied, “Well to be honest I almost said something when Ethel fell out but, you know, $50 bucks is $50 bucks!”  Have a great day...Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

Good Thursday morning, dear friend, and welcome back to GSOTD. Today, we are going to be adding three songs. One is a brand-new release by Jazz musician Phil Klein ( @philmobet ). So let's dive in and give these songs a bright spot in your day by giving them an ear... Enjoy the music friend. G Major/ Camelot 9B/Classical Jazz: Elegant Woman by Phil Klein.  A piece written exclusively for strings played by members of the SF Symphony. An upbeat blending of classical and film music with a video to match its lively mood. Phil Klein is an established composer and keyboardist from the San Francisco Bay Area. With a unique blend of melodic grooves and infectious rhythms, his music is a must-listen for fans of smooth jazz and fusion. The debut album, "In the Hour of Shadows and Whispers," was a chart-topping success, featuring top-notch musicians from legendary bands like Santana, Doobie Brothers, Tower of Power, and Huey Lewis and the News. The sultry soprano sax of the title track features a dedicated following in Italy. Klein's follow-up, "Cruise Control," released on Bobby Caldwell's Sin-Drome label, has amassed over 4 million streams on Pandora Radio, Spotify, and Apple Music. His music has been featured in hit TV shows like "NCIS" and "Damages,” in Europe with over 10,000 airings on The Weather Channel. His work extends beyond the realm of jazz as he has arranged three orchestral pieces: "Avinu Malkeinu," "Hatikvah," and "Kol Nidre and Variations," showcasing his versatility. He recently collaborated with Brazilian guitar virtuoso, Itaiguara Brandão, creating a fusion of jazz and Latin rhythms on “Sparks and Fascination.” If you're a fan of smooth jazz, fusion, or orchestral music you’ll find the melodies to be infectious and played with impeccable musicianship. Happy listening. Contemporary R&B: Karma by Queen Naija. In the song, Naija directly addresses her ex-lover, who broke her heart. What hurt Naija most was the fact that she loved him and always stood by his side through rough times. However, when the good times came, he wasted no time in dumping her and going for someone else. Naija, apparently got very hurt by the actions of her ex, wishes that life ends up paying him in his coin. Simply put, she prays that the bad things he did to her come back to haunt him. Front Porch Singin'/Country/ Country Gospel: Promised Land by The Oak Ridge Boys.  There were songs that only Joe Bonsall could sing. One of those songs was a song called "Promised Land" which found a home on The Oak Ridge Boys’ 2021 album Front Porch Singin’. The gorgeously worded and delivered song that begins with the line — don't weep for me when I'm dead and gone, for I'll just be going home — now seems to be reverberating in the hearts of those who loved the late tenor vocalist. "'Promised Land' is a great example of Joe Bonsall's ability to capture the message of a great song and communicate that message to the listener," Richard Sterban, 81, tells PEOPLE of the talents of his friend and The Oak Ridge Boys bandmate, who died on July 9 from complications of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). "His performance is unforgettable." Have a great day friend... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

@awaesaeh Thank you dear friend for your support and your friendly reply. I'm also very happy that you like the jokes I have posted... Take care and GOD bless...   ... View more

@philmobet Hello friend, I will add this to GSOTD (Genre Songs Of The Day) and of course, will add behind-the-song info.  Have a blessed day friend... Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

@TannerPandora thank you, dear friend... Thank you for your great support, and your friendly and positive reply... Have a blessed day. Take care and GOD bless. ... View more

@LeonPandora as did I, dear friend... Glad you liked it... Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Wednesday morning friend, today we are going to know what is weird but true about the great state of   Kentucky. Enjoy the read. Kentucky is the 26th most populous and the 37th most extensive of the 50 states of the United States. It lies in the east-south-central region of the United States. Kentucky attained statehood on June 1, 1792, becoming the 15th state to join the union. It shares its border with seven bordering states (Tennessee , Virginia , West Virginia , Illinois , Indiana , Missouri , and Ohio .) See the full list of the 50 states and their borders here.  Kentucky has 120 counties. The state’s capital is Frankfort. The postal abbreviation for the state is KY. With these Kentucky facts, let us explore more about its history, geography, culture, people, economy, and more. 1). Kentucky actually started off as a county in the state of Virginia. The residents did not feel that they were properly being represented by the state though, and in 1792, it became its own state. 2). When KY became the 15th state, it was the first in the western frontier. 3). There is part of KY. that is not attached to the rest of the state. About 17 square miles are located on the Mississippi River, connected to Tennessee. This weird part of the state is due to a surveying error. Known as the Kentucky Bend, just 17 people live in the area, and it is a 40-mile drive to get to the rest of the state. 4). Fort Boonesborough, located in Richmond, was established by Daniel Boone and his men in 1775. This fort became the second settlement in the area that was to become the state of Kentucky. Boone was a pioneer, woodsman, and explorer who became a legendary folk hero in the United States. 5). Roughly half of the state is covered in forests (around 48%), which means over 12.4 million acres of forests. The diverse hardwood strains here are second only to Florida. That makes it one of the largest providers of hardwoods in the United States. 6). Louisville is constantly being pronounced in different ways around the world. The most common way locals say it is “looavull” or “luhvul.” Anything else is going to get weird looks. 7). Kentucky has the highest population of elk in the eastern part of the United States by far. With more than 11,000 elk currently roaming the state, the number is expected to continually increase after only being reintroduced to the state in the 1990s. 8). Mammoth Cave, located in Edmonson, Hart and Barren counties, is more than 400 miles long. The system was declared a World Heritage site on October 27, 1981. It is the longest cave system in the world, pretty much doubling up second place Sac Actun in Mexico. 9).  In Kentucky, it is illegal to go fishing with a bow and arrow. 10). Women living in Owensboro may be fashion experts, but if they find a hat they particularly like, they need to obtain their husband’s permission before making the purchase. 11).  Each citizen of Kentucky is required to shower once each year. (Personal statement: Please revise this law to once a week... Thank you).  12). In Kentucky, it is against the law to release a feral hog back into the wild. (This should be a law throughout every state that has a problem with feral hogs, they cause billions of dollars in agricultural damage every year).  13). In Kentucky, a woman can only marry the same man three times. This is for the best. The poor guy would probably be quite confused after three different times down the aisle to the same bride! 14).  In Kentucky, women in bikinis used to require police protection. Until this law was recently repealed, bikini-wearing women weighing between 90-199 pounds could not walk down a Kentucky highway without an officer or other professional guarding them. The weight restrictions seem a bit odd, but we’re sure lawmakers’ intentions were in the right place and focused on women’s protection. 15). In Kentucky, you can't walk around with an ice cream cone in your pocket. (Source comes from 66 Interesting Facts About Kentucky - The Fact File Have a blessed day friend... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Wednesday morning dear friend, hopefully, this will be the ingredient you need to smack you with a smile.  A young man goes to his father for dating advice, his father says "Son you can see all you want to know about a woman and the course of how the relationship will turn out by what kind of movie she loves, so ask her out to the movies and allow her to choose, then you will know". I asked my date what their favorite movie was. They said “Titanic.” I replied, “That’s a sinking relationship.”  Have a blessed day friend... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Wednesday morning dear friend... As you are well aware my friend we are living in a very advanced tech world today, and now there are over a billion people in this world who are wearing a smartwatch... Just beware my friend's smartwatch counts steps, but it doesn’t count your emotional steps to avoid awkward conversations.  Have a blessed day friend... Take care and GOD bless...    ... View more

Good Wednesday morning dear friend, today we are going to learn the meaning behind the song Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal) by Fergie. This song evokes the feelings of breaking up with someone and remembering what they were like. Fergie sings about shelter and clarity - she needs some time to figure out what she wants and needs. Although she's mature and grown up, she still feels like a child, especially when she is alone and scared. She will miss the person that left, but her tears are not just for her, but also for him. When this hit #1 in the US, it gave Fergie three chart-toppers from The Dutchess. The last female solo artist to do that was Christina Aguilera with her 1999 self-titled first album.  Fergie performed this at the "Concert for Diana" in 2007. She dedicated the song to the memory of Princess Diana on iTunes, this was the most downloaded song of 2007. Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape " was second, and "Hey There Delilah" by Plain White T's was third. In an interview with AOL, Fergie said that this song was written before she joined The Black Eyed Peas and that it is about independence. She also said that all the songs on The Dutchess are true stories. According to Nielsen BDS, which monitors airplay, "Big Girls Don't Cry" was the most-played song on American radio in 2007. Fergie was the top artist for digital sales that year with about 7.5 million. This song was #3 on the year-end digital sales chart, behind "Hey There Delilah" and "Crank That (Soulja Boy) ." (Source comes from Big Girls Don't Cry by Fergie - Songfacts Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...   ... View more

@Big-Red If I were GOD I would know what your accomplishments were... But I'm not GOD so please share and then we could further discuss how good or how great they are, or were... Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless.   ... View more

@AlyssaPandora Good Wednesday morning dear friend... Thank you for your friendly reply and your very kind words... Becoming a member here in the @Pandora community has been a tremendous blessing... I have established some very great friendships here which of course include you @AlyssaPandora, @ErickPandora, @AdamPandora, @TannerPandora, and @MariaPandora, along with some other community members that are here from time to time including a Jazz music artist that I have met through GSOTD (Genre Songs Of The Day) and that is @philmobet (Phil Klein)... It has been a great blessing getting to know all of you through the posts and community boards that we are all a part of...  Have a blessed day dear friends... Take care and GOD bless.. ... View more

Good Tuesday afternoon dear friend, today we are going to learn the weird and true facts about the great state of   Tennessee... 1). The actual word, "Tennessee" comes from the Cherokee Native American word, "Tana-see." This means, "The Meeting Place." 2). Reelfoot Lake is considered the "Turtle Capital of the World." This beautiful oasis is precisely where you'd like to get a little turtle watching in. 3). During Teddy Roosevelt's 1907 visit to Tennessee, he was served Maxwell House coffee and coined the phrase, "Good 'til the last drop." Coffee fans, unite! 4). The Manhattan Project was based in Oak Ridge, where secret research for the creation of the atomic bomb took place The city was known as, "The Secret City" or, "Atomic City." Many of the workers didn't even realize that they were helping to develop the bomb. 5). Tennessee earned its nickname "The Volunteer State" for its participation in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. The state also deployed more National Guard soldiers during than Gulf War than any other state in the nation. 6). Kingston was the state capital for one day, September 21, 1807 This was as a result of a treaty with the Cherokees.  7).  Jack Daniel's made his fortune in Lynchburg. He died after kicking a safe and allowing the wound to get infected. Ouch. 8). The Grand Ole Opry holds the title of the longest radio show in history. It is broadcast on Friday and Saturday evenings as it has been since 1925.  9). Martin Luther King Jr. took his last breath at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. After his death in 1968, the motel became a landmark and now is preserved as the American Civil Rights Museum. 10). Reelfoot Lake came from shaky beginnings - the lake was formed entirely from a series of earthquakes in 1811-1812. Perhaps Quake Lake would have been a better name... 11). Birthplace of Davy Crockett. Davy Crockett was born near Greeneville, TN. You can visit a replica of the log cabin today. 12). Bristol: The REAL birthplace of country music. Nashville may be Music City, but Bristol is the official birthplace. 13). Andrew Johnson: 19th Century Over-Achiever. Not only was Johnson the first president to be impeached, but he also held every single elective office at the local, state, and federal levels. He served as the governor and military governor of Tennessee before taking the title of Vice President, then President of the United States. (Source comes from 20 Facts About Tennessee You Never Knew Were True) Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...   ... View more

Good Tuesday morning dear friend... Today we are going to dive into the meaning behind the song The Dead Don't Die by Sturgill Simpson. Enjoy the song as well as the read. The song delves into themes of mortality and the enduring presence of the dead in our lives, suggesting that they exist within our memories and dreams, even after physical departure.  The lyrics of "The Dead Don’t Die" are rich with imagery and emotion, exploring the complex relationship between the living and the dead. The opening verses set a somber tone, reflecting on the inevitability of death and the feelings of isolation that accompany it. Simpson's poignant lyrics suggest that while the physical bodies of loved ones may be gone, their spirits linger on in our memories, shaping our experiences and emotions. As the song progresses, the chorus emerges as a powerful reminder that the dead are not truly absent; they exist in a different form, haunting our thoughts and dreams. This idea resonates deeply, as it speaks to the universal experience of grief and the struggle to reconcile with loss. The repetition of the phrase "the dead don’t die" serves as a mantra, reinforcing the notion that death is not an end but a transformation. In the subsequent verses, Simpson paints a vivid picture of the loneliness that can accompany life, emphasizing how often we overlook the presence of others, including those who have passed. This disconnection is a poignant commentary on modern existence, where individuals may feel isolated even in a crowded world. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia, inviting listeners to reflect on their relationships with the deceased and the impact those relationships have on their lives. The song's melancholic tone is further enhanced by its instrumentation, which complements the lyrical themes beautifully. The combination of haunting melodies and reflective lyrics creates an atmosphere that encourages introspection. The overall message of the song is one of acceptance and remembrance, urging listeners to acknowledge the presence of the dead in their lives and to cherish the memories that keep them alive in spirit. (Source comes from Meaning of The Dead Don’t Die by Sturgill Simpson) Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless...   ... View more

Good Tuesday morning dear friend, hopefully, this will be a bright spot in your day... A woman gets on a bus with her baby. The bus driver says, “Ugh, that’s the ugliest baby I’ve ever seen!” The woman walks to the bus's rear and sits down, fuming. She tells a man beside her, “The driver just insulted me!” The man says, “You go up there and give him a piece of your mind. Go on, I’ll hold your monkey.” Have a blessed day friend... Take care and GOD bless...   ... View more

@AlyssaPandora thanks dear friend for your reply and your great support as always... My Aunt Annie died in a hospital in Freeport N.J. back in 2016 from liver cancer she was the youngest of my mom's siblings... Have a great day... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Monday afternoon dear friend, today we are going to learn the meaning of a song that I have come to not only enjoy but love because of its beautiful melody, and its metaphorical meaning that could have a million different interpretations... Enjoy the song as well as the read.  Sailing by Christopher Cross.  Sailing is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Christopher Cross. The lyrics of the song are about sailing and the beauty and liberation that come with it. According to Cross, he wrote the song about the fond memories he had while spending the summers of his teenage years sailing in Texas with a very close friend of his. Speaking with the famous American radio and television personality Howard Stern, Cross said of those sailing trips with his friend during his teenage years as trips that brought him total liberation. According to him, those sailing trips were very important to him since they provided him with some sort of escape from all the troubles of life.  The song was written solely by Christopher Cross. According to Cross, the entire writing process of the song took about two years. The song was produced by American singer-songwriter and music producer Michael Omartian, who also sang backing vocals on the song. The song was released on 15th June 1980 as a single from Cross’ debut album Christopher Cross – an album which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1981. Sailing is one of the most famous songs in the yacht rock genre. Sailing is the most successful song of Cross’ musical career. The song not only peaked at the number 1 spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 but also won Cross as many as three Grammy Awards in 1981, including the Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. While accepting his Grammy for the song in 1981, Cross said that despite the song being his favorite on the entire album, it almost wasn’t released as a single. Since its release in 1980, the song has been covered by several artists including Barry Manilow, N’Sync, and Avant. Cross considers the song one of the best songs he has written throughout his entire career. American rapper Sean Combs (also known as Puff Daddy or Diddy) sampled this song in his 1999 track titled Best Friends. (Source comes from Meaning of "Sailing" by Christopher Cross - Song Meanings and Facts Have a blessed day... Take care and GOD bless... P.S. The URL's for the last three songs have been fixed so if you click on the link for the song it will take you there...   ... View more

Good Monday morning friend... Today we are going to see what is weird but true about the 3rd State to join the Union, the state of   New Jersey... Enjoy the read. 1). The state’s name originates from the English Channel Island of Jersey. 2). In October 1858, the world’s first dinosaur statue was discovered in Haddonfield, New Jersey. It was the first complete dinosaur skeleton to be found and the first to be publicly displayed. 3). New Jersey is one of the thirteen original colonies. 4). The Miss America Beauty Pageant is the country’s most famous pageant. It was first held in Atlantic City in 1921 over Labor Day weekend as a scholarship event. 5).  Legendary American musician Bruce Springsteen was born in 1949 in Freehold, New Jersey. He has continued to live there his entire career despite his massive success. 6).  New Jersey is located about halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, on the eastern coast of the United States. 7). New Jersey is also known as the “medicine chest of the world.” New Jersey is a world leader in discovering and developing new medicines, therapies, diagnostics, and technologies to improve the quality of patients’ lives. 8). Some of the most prolific inventions of the 20th century happened right here in New Jersey. One was done by Thomas Edison when he introduced the world to his idea of an electric light bulb. At his laboratory in Menlo Park, Edison built his first high-resistance, incandescent electric light. Edison was born in Ohio on February 11, 1847. 9). The world’s largest light bulb which is 13 feet tall and weighs eight tons stands near Thomas Edison’s old lab in Edison, New Jersey. The light bulb was constructed in 1938 and it is encased by 153 individual pieces of Pyrex. 10). The popular board game Monopoly was created and patented in 1935 and was based on the real streets and locations in Atlantic City. 11). In 1991, New Jersey terminated ocean dumping. To bring about the shift from ocean dumping to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly way of discarding the waste, the state had to spend more than $100 million. 12). While many believe Ellis Island and Liberty Island (named in 1956) are in New York’s waters, they’re actually in New Jersey’s waters.  13). The lighthouse of the sandy hook is in service since June 11, 1764. The lighthouse completed 250 years of service in 2014 and a celebration was held to mark the historic occasion. 14). At least 100 battles were fought in New Jersey during the Revolutionary War. This was primarily due to its location near the center of the thirteen colonies and between New York and Philadelphia. All ten of New Jersey’s largest cities are within 30 miles of New York or Philadelphia. 15). Although the area now known as New Jersey was a territory within the new country since the Revolutionary War ended, it didn’t officially become a state until December 1787 when the Constitution approved it as a state.  Have a blessed day friend... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

@AlyssaPandora good Monday morning dear friend... I said the same thing when I first heard it the other day... I laughed so hard, so I knew this is where I had to share it... Have a blessed day dear friend... Take care and GOD bless... ... View more

Good Sunday evening dear friend... Three elderly men who became friends while living in a nursing home get together in the day room and start talking about how they miss going to the bathroom without having problems. The first gentleman says, "Oh... Yeah... I remember going number one and having no problems at all. As a matter of fact, I remember being able to go so well that it was like a firehose stream...Man, I miss those days." The second gentleman starts talking about how he misses going number two without having any problems, He says to the other two, "Guy's I remember when I had to go number two I could do it on request, I never had to worry about ever having to go when I was out and about, man those were the days". The third gentleman says, "Well, I don't have any problems going number one or number two, I still go just as healthy now as when I was younger".    So the first two gentlemen reply and ask "So, what is your problem if you're still going just as good as you were when you were younger? Well, I go number one at 7:20 am and then 10 minutes later I go number two, the problem is I don't wake up until 9:30 am... have a blessed night friend...Take care and GOD bless... ... View more