Afternoon Delight

"Every one had something to do and some place to be."
-as heard on the TV show,
KYLE XY, Season I

I am back from my European Birthday escape. It amazes me how much there is to do when you return home. Phew! And so many new stories to share...

I came home to a delightful email from my dear friend, Brenda Timmons, that inspired me. It was as simple as the lyrics to a song (Afternoon Delight):
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Gonna find my baby, gonna hold her tight
gonna grab some afternoon delight.
My motto's always been; when it's right, it's right.
Why wait until the middle of a cold dark night.
When everything's a little clearer in the light of day.
And you know the night is always gonna be there any way.

Sky rockets in flight. Afternoon delight. Afternoon delight.

Thinkin' of you's workin' up my appetite
looking forward to a little afternoon delight.
Rubbin' sticks and stones together makes the sparks ingite
and the thought of rubbin' you is getting so exciting.

Sky rockets in flight. Afternoon delight. Afternoon delight.

Started out this morning feeling so polite
I always though a fish could not be caught who wouldn't bite
But you've got some bait a waitin' and I think I might try nibbling
a little afternoon delight.

Sky rockets in flight. Afternoon delight. Afternoon delight.

Please be waiting for me baby when I come around.
We could make a lot of lovin' 'for the sun goes down.

Sky rockets in flight. Afternoon delight. Afternoon delight.


Twenty-five years ago today:

June 9, 1984,
Saturday

I woke up and went to see my niece, Ashley. I also delivered John his birthday gift (two shirts). Ashley is getting bigger each day. She’s a cutie pie.

I telephoned Suzy Miller and suggested she accompany me to Steve’s BBQ but I never got a definite reply back from her.

When I telephoned Chris Cordellos he said, “I can come over.”
And so, when I returned from John’s house Chris had arrived. We decided to go to Ole’s Waffle Shop on Park Street in Central Alameda. We happened to bump into Renee Miller, Suzy Miller and Ron. We ended up joining them at their table. It was fun.

I learned the big scoop on Renee’s wedding date. It will be on August 4th. We always have a great meal at Ole’s. It was hilarious as we started talking about the ‘Gremlins’ movie and Renee’s possible future divorce.

PHOTO: Gremlins, 1984

Chris and I eventually left Ole’s for the Alameda Flea Market. I bought an hour glass brass item and lotion while at the Flea Market. I freaked out when a fifteen year old black girl pinched my ass, too! That was crazy! We were so tired from walking all around there that we ended up going for an Orange Julius at the South Shore Shopping Center.

I bought two new ties (for work) at the World of Pants. I am obsessed with ties lately.

Chris and I went to Steve’s BBQ. Michael Miller joined us for a while. He left early to go to Merritt Hospital to see his mother.

Chris was bummed out about his forthcoming drive to Eureka. I suggested he take a flight instead. I ended up going with him to Concord. He needed to gather his things. Then we got in my car in Alameda and I drove him to the San Francisco Airport.


The Hagen Daz liqueur I had at the airport was delicious. Chris left rather abruptly after that ‘last call’ announcement for his flight. Eventually I simply drove back home and hung out with ma & pa. I hit the sack by 11pm.