George Harrison's Birthday Confusion

Happy 70th Birthday George...

For many years, I've heard that George's birthday was actually on the 24th rather than the 25th but I've learned since that that was, and still is, a load of crap. It was said that George was born 10 minutes before midnight but here's the fact: George was born 10 minutes AFTER midnight. Not before. I do know who was the one who started this ridiculous rumor- it's an author who has written many books about the Beatles, I will even admit as far as owning a few. He may be a pretty good researcher on interview archives but when it comes to facts- especially regarding George's birth- that he's not good at. My mom actually asked the birthday confusion to George's sister Louise who confirmed that George was born on the 25th. NOT the 24th. She said it was a load of rubbish. Now, I don't know about you, but I would rather much believe the SISTER who was there and watched George grow up as a baby till he was a little boy before she moved to America after getting married rather some bullshit author who would change dates around. Poor George, even he got sucked into this whirlwind of rumors and uncertainty.

This same guy that started this sick rumor claimed that George's middle name was Harold. George Harold Harrison. Don't believe that! It's plain George Harrison. No middle name. There was no middle name on the birth certificate as it did with John Winston Lennon and James Paul McCartney. I've seen copies of all their birth certificates and on George's, there was no Harold. The only Harold on the birth certificate was his father. George also has a brother named Harold. Both of his brothers have middle names but not George (weirdly enough). Both George and Ringo do not have middle names.

So to be clear:
Lie: George Harold Harrison was born on February 24, 1943
Truth: George Harrison was born on February 25, 1943

GH vs. OLTL

There's been quite a drama lately on daytime television with a battle between Prospect Park and ABC.
After ABC canceled One Life to Live last year, Prospect Park brought the rights- including the characters- to bring the show back to life but online. However, the project failed when they didn't raise enough money until recently when they did get funds. Now, they've got some actors signed up to return back to their characters (same with All My Children), including new Executive Producers and Head Writers. I believe they even got studios lined up to film and will start production in mid-March. For some reason, Prospect Park seem to think that Todd Manning, Starr Manning, and John McBain (who are currently on General Hospital, as a crossover transplants after One Life to Live bid farewell on ABC) would help publicize the new launch on Itunes or Hulu or Hulu Plus. This is what is causing the drama. While Prospect Park own the characters, ABC have the actors under contract. It's a very unique situation. I've heard that they've been trying to work out a deal so that they can cross over but remain mainly on General Hospital as the actors are very happy to be on the show. I personally think that they are a perfect fit to the cast. Roger Howarth and Michael Easton, in particular, pretty much sizzle with everyone on General Hospital has to offer, great chemistry. Kristen Alderson is not bad herself (Starr has been annoying me lately- she's gotten to be Ms. Goody-Goody Two Shoes. Where's that Cramer/Manning spazz? Where's that girl who used to use her snakes as weapons against Max Holden? I'm thinking that if Starr and Max ever cross paths today, they would have tea and muffins without any tricks). Now, Prospect Park has an idea to recast the roles of Todd, John, and Starr which would possibility mean that ABC/General Hospital has to rename their characters on their show. What? Why? That's stupid. Some actors do come back to the soap opera as a completely different character as before (Sarah Brown is one prime example- she was the original Carly Corinthos and left; few years later she returned as a completely different character as Claudia Zacharra before she was killed off) but there's a few years in between. Not back-to-back. How would you explain the storylines that Todd, Starr, and John have been a part of and then turn around, pulling a Dallas (when Bobby Ewing was thought to be dead but was found showering in the shower instead- turned out to the a dream). That's such a hassle and a big waste of time. Big waste of anything really!

There's another issue I'm carrying on my shoulders: to tell you the truth, as much as I do love One Life to Live and was very heartbroken when it was canceled, I'm over it. I really don't want it to return. It's a little too late if you ask me. Prospect Park had their chance during the first go-around but now, a year later, it feels not right. In fact, I still don't believe that it's a 100% deal, no matter how much confirmation there is from all over the place. I will believe that it's back the day after the show airs. Anything can go wrong from now till the day the actors come to the set for the first day of filming. I've moved on. Another issue: Roger Howarth shouldn't use his talent craft on the computer. He's the TV kind. A High-definition big screen TV kind. He's my eye-candy.
I really hope and pray that whatever Prospect Park/ABC decides, it should make the fans happy. That should be the important thing, right?

Untitled Poems

Untitled 1
The feeling is lust
fading away in dust
Dreams of myths
perfect time to drift
Risking despair
open to the scarlet air

Untitled 2
I don't believe
in myths
in dreams
only in myself
the truth is in
my heart
my thinking
is my key
only me

Both poems were originally written in 2001

She the Gypsy

A lady was walking down the street
with sandals on her feet
Rainbow color robes and scarves were blowing in the wind
on her face, there was a grin
spreading across her cheek
speaking in all kinds of languages of Italian, Spanish, French, and Greek
People were looking at her, either laughing or in silence
they were not at all disturbing her presence
She was lost
in her own thoughts
People around her were so cruel
but she had her own special jewel
Their minds were so full of mean and hate
that is not what is in her wishful fate
Others wonder why her nature is so weird
about her life as it appeared
Her jewelry dangled across her chest
falling down between her breast
Her earrings were long and colorful
yet, she felt so wonderful
Her rings glittered their reflection to the sun
her mind was having fun
Her bracelets sung a delightful song
happy to know where she really belong
she walked for a very long time
crossing fruits of apples, oranges, and limes
passing through all kinds of land
her sandals touching the pure white sand
There was a sudden silence around her human being
a lot of Mother Nature that she was seeing
She's a gypsy
moving to different places to explore and see
she had other gypsies with her
following her believing nature
She knew where they were
waiting for her, so they could continue to go far
But, she knew that she would be there and go wherever that they feel
she can not help but let out a happy squeal
She has everything that she ever wanted
feeling that her dream-come-true was granted
Her own world was filled with lace, velvet, and flowers
with clothes that came out of the mending hours
To the gypsy that she was
to receive her willing kiss

Originally written in 1998

Monthly Holidays

In January, it is the New Year
ringing in everyone's ear

In February, hearts are flying everywhere
that means Valentine's Day is here!

In March, St. Patrick's day is wearing green
it makes a lovely scene

In April, the bunny hides the eggs
it's white, fluffy, and it has big legs

To honor our mothers on a special day
which leads us to the month of May

June is for our father
with plenty of love and honor

In July, we celebrate
to the United States of America, which is great

In August, we take a break
that's enough that we can take!

In September, it is back to school
to learn and operate our important tool

Ghosts and witches come to haunt October
our candy is out-numbered

In November, we eat very much
to gain lots of weight until tomorrow' lunch

In December, we celebrate Jesus's birthday
to open our presents on Christmas day

Originally written in 1998

Sunshine Girl

Riding your horse through the great plain field
galloping your thoughts of life
Sunshine lust drapes your body
crystal blue travel eternity
Running miles away from your territory
ghost of white floating in the sky
golden rays of light feel warm
relaxing from a state of mind

Bluebells and lilies sing their blooms
casting out their skirts toward the sun
your hair flopping from the wind
energy of happiness spreading in your spine
Water dew embracing across the grass
birds chirp with delight of the new day break
Clear air smelling fresh and crisp
your mother nature hugs the welcome

Oh, Sunshine girl, galloping on your horse
willow the shades of freedom
with a grand spell with nature luxury
You found your home
your Heaven is all yours
the dream that caress in your head
came true when you closed your eyes
and went to sleep

Originally written in 2002
Dedicated to Linda Eastman McCartney 1942-1998. 

Broken Heart

How do you nurse a broken heart?
Swollen in pain till it hurts
not knowing how it got started
aching in agony for a long time
not enough time to shine
bleeding through the veins of life
shredding by the slice from the knife

Crawling through the drops of tears
cutting skin with a spear
leaving behind such misery
deep into the stone with no feel
the heart begins to peel
wrenching in cold red liquid
squirming around like a squid

Feeling alone and not secure
fearing that there is no cure
stressed by the pressures of voice
knowing that there is no choice
crying with a broken heart inside
leaving towards the dark side

Originally written in 2002