Month: August 2017

Night Court ~~ The Freaks Come Out at Night

On By dancingpalmtreesIn comedy, Night Court, TV Show, Uncategorized, Whodini - Freaks Come Out at Night9 Comments

 

Night Court

 

As some of you may already know I work the night shift as a Museum Security Guard. Even though there are no visitors after hours my workplace has security staff 24/7/365.

Evening/Night Shifts attract an interesting group of people. The dynamic at my museum workplace brought to mind that old TV Comedy show Night Court which aired from 1984 to 1992.  Degrees of weirdness that you can only experience after dark. There is a lot of truth to the Whodini song “The Freaks come out at Night.”

 

I am the only Woman Security Officer on the Shift.

  • The Nosy Parker
  • The Didactic Historian expert on every political and social event that has happened since mankind came out of the caves.
  • The Whiner/Complainer Elitist as in I should be in a better paying more glamorous job
  • The Guy who thinks he is Super Guard and constantly brings up his past military service and officer training aka Mr. Know-It-All
  • The Lost Cause aka Mr. Timid.

Then there are several co-workers who serve as comic relief.  I suppose I fall into this category as sometimes I feel like the Narrator to a Drama/Comedy.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086770/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_Court

 

For those of your not fortunate enough to remember or had the opportunity to see Night Court here are a few short clips from this hilarious TV show.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When My Queen Left the Earth

On By dancingpalmtreesIn DeBorah, DeBorah Ann Palmer, Mable Elizabeth Palmer, Mable Palmer, Stephen, Stephen Vincent Palmer, Uncategorized

 

 

May 2, 1930 — August 2, 1998

 

When My Queen Left the Earth but Never My Heart.

I see you within me.  Our souls are one.

 

Missing you always.  We Love You Mommy. Looking forward to being reunited with you for that will be a Glorious Day.

Your Loving Children,

DeBorah and Stephen

 

The number #1 Woman in my Life was and still is my Beloved Mother Mable Elizabeth Palmer. Sunrise: May 2, 1930 ~~ Sunset: August 2, 1998.

Because of You Mommy I am.  You were the Living Biblical example of the Proverbs 31 Virtuous Woman for truly your price is far above rubies. And now you wear your Heavenly Crown.

 

 

Why I Call

On By dancingpalmtreesIn Autism, Autism Activism, Autism Activism Advocate, Stephen, Stephen Vincent Palmer, Uncategorized4 Comments

 

 

Yesterday I Spoke with Dixie from OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities) in Albany. OPWDD Falls under the domain and jurisdiction of the New York State Governors office. I learned that services and programs for Autism/Developmentally/Intellectually Disabled New York State citizens is funded through the state but they get the bulk of their money from the Federal Govt.
The Federal Govt determines what and how much funding these programs and services receive. So for those of you who don’t believe that decisions the government makes won’t affect you. Well Think again. Today it is my brother Stephen and the people who reside at QCP Bellerose or go to the AABR Day Treatment Center.
Tomorrow even though you might not have a family member with Autism either you or someone you Love may get into an accident, suffer TBI Traumatic Brain Injury or you could have an illness that affects your cognitive and/or physical abilities. Truthfully the aging process will affect you in some way. The Bible says that the Outward man perishes day by day.Being a Christian will not protect you from illness or injury so that’s why you need to participate in the government process so you can get the benefits, services and programs you will need should your health decline. Barring death by injury or accident you will get older and your body will change as will your physical abilities.
November 2008 I had a minor stroke which affected the vision in my left eye. High Blood Pressure. I became a Pre-Existing condition. Fortunately for me I belong to a Union DC 37 and my workplace provides me with health benefits. Even the Health Insurance did not pay for everything but Thank God filing for bankruptcy got me out from under all those debts. Bankruptcy is a Blessing. As are Unemployment, Food Stamps, Soup kitchens and Food pantries. I know because I’ve had to make use of all these government programs. My brother Stephen receives SSI and Medicaid. One day if I live to be 65 I will receive Medicare. Yes we do need all these Blessings & Benefits and Yes it is the job of the United States Government to care for the citizens!  Don’t get it twisted!
So that’s why I call.  Don’t wait until it is too late and suddenly you or your family need the benefits and find they no longer exist.
If the benefits/Government Assistance don’t exist never will you after a while!