IOTD …. “🇬🇧👑 Image of the Day, Very Special Edition …. Royal Baby Boy 👑🇬🇧 …. “!!

~~April 23, 2018~~ 

ROYAL BABY CAMBRIDGE

💕 👑 🇬🇧 👶 🇬🇧 👑💕

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To start the day …. “Michael Jackson …. Black Or White ….”!

~~September 19, 2016~~ 

BLACK OR WHITE

IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL JACKSON

Michael Jackson had a birthday last month.

We all miss his presence, his music and his talent.

I found this video this morning as I scrolled through my Facebook Timeline.

Even though Michael’s birthday has already passed, this tribute is worth a look.

At the beginning of the video, several current worldwide events are shown.

Black against white, terror attacks, continued wars, military might, police brutality, abuse of power, political status.

Anti-racism is one of the most important.

HortyRex©

~Happy Birthday Michael Jackson~

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, and actor. Called the King of Pop, his contributions to music, dance, and fashion along with his publicized personal life made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades.

~Wikipedia~

Presented By Tobias Ellehammer

Today, August 29, we celebrate the king of pop and everything he did for us. Michael wanted to spread good in our world trying to change the bad and heal the world for some of its problems.

Unfortunately the world is still in a troubling state.

In these times many people look at various links on social media and unfortunately react with fear, hatred and immediately close their arms. Instead we should open up our arms and look to solve the problems together.

There should be room for everyone in this world.

No matter what you look like, what religion you have or where you come from.

We are all one.

That’s the purpose of this video. To remind all of us how incredibly important love and freedom is and to put something good out into this world. Something that will unite people from all around the globe.

The world is beautiful.

We should all enjoy it together.

Humanity should be our race.

Love should be our religion.

Tobias Ellehammer

~~GRAPHIC SOURCE~~ 

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No intention of taking credit.

If anyone knows the owner of any, please advise and it will be corrected immediately.

HortyRex©

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~~Black Or White~~

Presented By Tobias Ellehammer

~~Published on Aug 29, 2016~~

Happy Birthday Michael Jackson.

Humanity should be our race. Love should be our religion.

We ALL are ONE!! 

Bittersweet day …. “My brother’s birthday …. 79th ….”

 

~~July 6, 2016~~ 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BROTHER

Today would have been my brother’s 79th birthday.

There were four main family members in my immediate family, my parents, my brother and myself.

Three of us have birthdays in July.

Today would have been my brother’s.

Wherever you are, please know that I love you and remember you always.

HortyRex©

~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~

Google Images

Ramazing1 Art Work

Personal Photographs

This is a note which I wrote for my brother when I returned home from his burial

My only brother — Jose Tomás Rexach-Rivera

My brother (Jose, Pepo II, Pepito) was born on July 6, 1937. I was born on July 1, 1950. The 13 year difference is obvious but it doesn’t mean that it was the intention of Hortensia & Pepo I (our parents) to have only the two of us. As a matter of fact they were quite busy – Catholic??? …. or the desire to have a big family, like my Dad’s???

Mami had seven pregnancies – 3 after Pepito, one of which produced another son called Jaime Luis. He lived only one day after his birth. Then I came along, the only girl. Luisito was born after me – on July 24, 1951. He lived only 1 year. My Mom found him in his crib – gone with the angels that watched over him.

Hence, only Pepito & I were the offspring of Hortensia & Pepo I.

As a kid, I remember getting into his stuff and, of course, getting in trouble. I also remember riding in Papi’s car arguing about which radio station to listen to – I think he wanted to listen to the American teenage music of the time while I wanted music in Spanish – that I could understand.

How can a teenager really argue with a kid, or vice versa ….?

As the years went by, mostly because of the age difference, each of us went our own merry ways. Pepito – the handsome lady-killer, awesome piano player – went to Mayaguez to study the family trade – engineering/construction. I still was young and stayed at home with my parents.

Eventually, my brother got married in 1964 – I was a bridesmaid – golden dress – (I have a bracelet charm to prove it!!). I grew up and went to study at the Catholic University of Puerto Rico.

Our lives continued in different directions.

There were the usual weekend visits to our parents. He came with his family, I came for the weekend from the West Coast of the Island. I think that that was the major extent of our interactions as adults.

Don’t get me wrong, we were in touch but both belonged to different generations. There were just different interests, wants and needs.

It wasn’t really until Mami and Papi moved to Mayaguez to be near me so that I could help Papi take care of Mami that our adult lives intersected again. I think that at this time, we started getting closer – he visited me when he came to see our parents, had dinners together in Boqueron, watched tv, etc. Vista Bahia Restaurant was a favorite.

We started getting closer as adults. He would stay in the Vista Verde house, which I think he really liked. It was there, in the family room, that he told me that his kidneys were failing. I remember and can visualize the day very clearly …

His kidneys deteriorated and eventually he needed dialysis – a killer treatment for those who go through it. He came out of these treatments drained, complications set in … But, a fighter he was. He never gave up. His faith kept him going.

When I traveled to Puerto Rico after Christmas ’09, I learned many things about my brother that I didn’t know. At the funeral home, people came up to me to tell he was their mentor, he was the best at his job, there was no one like him. He was faithfully religious, read his Bible regularly and lead a life that was ruled, it seems, by the Golden Rule –> Do unto others as they would do unto you.

At the cemetery, Joe, his minister, José, his son (Pepo III), his son Carlos and a Catholic Deacon said beautiful words about him and how he should be remembered and celebrated. At the burial site, friends mentioned funny things that he said and did. His dry humor was always present, his serious face was remembered – he seemed to have a hard shell but inside he was a softie – like our Dad, I think.

I felt like an outsider looking in – into the life of a person that I didn’t know well.

Before he was a husband, father, an engineer and a member of his Church group, he was a son and a brother. The same blood runs through our veins.

It seems as if he lived in two worlds – two worlds connected by his mere existence. That’s the beauty of him – seems that he fit well in both worlds. It was a progression from one to the other.

Looking back, I wish we would have been closer but nothing can be done about that now. The best I can do isl cherish the memories of our growing up and sharing what we shared.

Dear Brother

GO IN PEACE, REST IN PEACE

Know that I will miss you.

I will miss knowing that you are but a phone call away.

My brother – my only brother.

I’m the only one left of the original four.

Bog shoes to fill …

Hortensita

~~GALLERY~~

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~~In the arms of an angel~~

Sarah McLachlan

~~Uploaded on May 22, 2011~~

In the arms of an Angel fly away from here
From this dark, cold hotel room, and the endlessness that you fear
You are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie
You’re in the arms of an Angel; may you find some comfort here

We BOTH are ONE!! 

IOTD …. Images of the day, #519 …. “Connor-Man …. has a birthday”!!

~~May 19, 2016~~ 

CONNOR MICHAEL JOSEPH

This is Connor.

He’s my oldest grandson and also my godchild.

Today he has a birthday.

He’s Angelika’s brother.

This collage was created by an iPhone app called “Timehop”.

We celebrated his birthday last year by taking him to dinner at “Outback“.

That’s the plan for tonight.

He wants to go there again.

Who can deny this “little man” his birthday wish?

Love, Mina

HortRex©

~~GRAPHIC SOURCE~~ 

Personal Photos

Created by the Timehop App

A dear blogger friend taught me this concept.

You can find Michelle here: http://mchelsmusings.wordpress.com/

~IN HER OWN WORDS~

“IOTD” is image of the day, a concept I came up with. I teach visual meditative therapy – or in easy terms – a mini mental holiday. For some people it is very difficult for them to get their image right. I post an image a day for people to use in their mini mental vacay. Some are serious, some are silly, and some are just beautiful!”

#IOTD #ImageOfTheDay #519#DearBloggerFriend #HerOwnWords #Concept #Serious #Silly #JustBeautiful #MiniMentalVacay #Connor #ConnorMan #ConnorMichaelJoseph #HappyBirthday #BirthdayDinner #OutbackRestaurant #Timehop #GettingOlder #GrowingUp

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We ALL are ONE!! 

IOTD …. Image of the day, #513 …. “The Little Girl …. is Growing Up”!!

~~May 9, 2016~~ 

SIX YEARS AGO TODAY

Angelika Theresa Donaldson

Angelika is my oldest grand-daughter.

This picture was taken 6 years ago.

As you can see, it was a Christmas themed photo.

It’s her birthday today. She’s turning eleven.

My how time flies!!

In the picture:

Maryjane (grandmother), Angelika and Shannon (mother).

THREE GENERATIONS!

HortyRex©

~~GRAPHIC SOURCE~

Personal Photograph

A dear blogger friend taught me this concept.

You can find Michelle here: http://mchelsmusings.wordpress.com/

~IN HER OWN WORDS~

“IOTD” is image of the day, a concept I came up with. I teach visual meditative therapy – or in easy terms – a mini mental holiday. For some people it is very difficult for them to get their image right. I post an image a day for people to use in their mini mental vacay. Some are serious, some are silly, and some are just beautiful!”

#IOTD #ImageOfTheDay #513#DearBloggerFriend #HerOwnWords #Concept #Serious #Silly #JustBeautiful #MiniMentalVacay #MotherAndChild #GrandmotherAndChild #ThreeGenerations #HappyBirthday #Maryjane #Angelika #Shannon

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexachwordpress

We ALL are ONE!! 

IOTD …. Images of the day, #499 …. “Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday”!!

~~April 21, 2016~~ 

QUEEN ELIZABETH’S BIRTHDAY

The line of succession

Prince Charles, Queen Elizabeth, Prince George, Prince William

Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; born 21 April 1926) is, and has been since her accession in 1952, Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and Head of the Commonwealth.

She is also Queen of 12 countries that have become independent since her accession: Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

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

~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~

Facebook Timeline

The British Monarchy

https://www.facebook.com/TheBritishMonarchy/?fref=ts

The Queen with her five great-grandchildren and her two youngest grandchildren that was taken in the Green Drawing Room, part of the Castle’s semi-State apartments.

The children are, from bottom left:

Mia Tindall (holding The Queen’s handbag), the two year old daughter of Zara and Mike Tindall
James, Viscount Severn (aged 8) and Lady Louise (12), the children of The Earl and Countess of Wessex and the youngest of The Queen’s eight grandchildren
Savannah (5) and Isla Phillips (3), daughters of The Queen’s eldest grandson Peter Phillips
and his wife Autumn
Prince George (2) and, in The Queen’s arms and in the tradition of Royal portraiture, the youngest great-grandchild, Princess Charlotte (11months), children of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

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We ALL are ONE!! 

To start the day …. “Ellen’s Birthday Video …. Found it”!!

 

~~January 29, 2016~~ 

ELLEN DEGENERES

Happy Birthday, Ellen DeGeneres!!
Wishing this hilarious and inspiring woman the very best today.
We can’t wait for Finding Dory!!

Slidely
Shared publicly – Jan 26, 2016

A few days ago I shared a post about Ellen’s birthday.

The actual date is January 26, 1958.

I wanted to share a video of the celebration on her show for this day but it seems it wasn’t posted until last night.

I found it!!

Watch why Ellen is so beloved by so many people, including me.

She has a heart of gold, a kind nature, her sense of humor is infectious.

Did you know that Ellen even has one of those National Days, like National Pecan Pie Day or National Hug Day?

That’s right: January 26 — which is also DeGeneres’ birthday — has been declared National Ellen DeGeneres Day.

Here’s to Ellen and why!

HortyRex©

~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~ 

Google Images

People’s Choice Awards

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Ellen DeGeneres

https://www.facebook.com/ellentv/?fref=ts

I do not own the images.

No intention of taking credit.

If anyone knows the owner of any, please advise and it will be corrected immediately.

HortyRex©

~~RELATED~~

https://hrexach.wordpress.com/2016/01/27/at-the-end-of-the-day-its-ellens-birthday-today/

https://hrexach.wordpress.com/2016/01/08/kudos-ellen-wins-the-peoples-choice-humanitarian-award/

~~GALLERY~~ 

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~A Birthday Surprise for The People’s Favorite Humanitarian~

~Published on Jan 28, 2016~

Ellen received a very special gift in honor of her birthday and for being named the People’s Favorite Humanitarian.

We ALL are ONE!! 

At the end of the day …. “It’s Ellen’s Birthday …. today”!!

~~January 26, 2016~~ 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLEN

I am very partial to Ellen! I must confess that. I have been a faithful follower since she started her stand up comedy, her own sitcom, her “coming out” episode and her current TV show.

She truly is one exceptional human being.

We need more like her.

“Be Kind to One Another”

HortyRex©

A Mighty Girl

https://www.facebook.com/amightygirl/?fref=photo

By: Lauren Le Vine

At the risk of making a grand proclamation, there are very few people who are generally agreed upon as being universally beloved.

Nevertheless, it’s safe to say that Ellen DeGeneres is one of them. We won’t venture a guess as to any of the others, because that would mean stepping into far murkier and controversial territory. Ellen, however, is a sure bet.

It’s not just the delightful dancing or viral Oscar selfies, nor is it the pranks that she pulls both with and on celebrities like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez.

DeGeneres was making history even before most of America knew her as an extremely successful syndicated talk-show host. She was the first woman ever called to the couch to sit down on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson when she appeared to do stand-up in November 1986. She came out publicly on her eponymous sitcom in 1997.

She’s hosted the Emmys and the Oscars and is a spokesperson for CoverGirl.

Oh, and did you know that Ellen even has one of those National Days, like National Pecan Pie Day or National Hug Day?

That’s right; January 26 — which is also DeGeneres’ birthday — has been declared National Ellen DeGeneres Day.

If that’s not a sign of universal belovedness, we’re not quite sure what is. They don’t just hand out those days to anyone or anything. You have to be a type of baked good, an adorable furry creature, or an intimate action.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

http://www.refinery29.com/2016/01/101780/ellen-degeneres-day-best-moments#slide

~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~ 

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Ellen DeGeneres

https://www.facebook.com/ellentv/?fref=ts

~~GALLERY~~ 

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WHO DOESN’T KNOW THIS?

Ellen Lee DeGeneres (born January 26, 1958) is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, and producer. She starred in the popular sitcom Ellen from 1994 to 1998, and has hosted her syndicated TV talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, since 2003.

Her stand-up career started in the early 1980’s, culminating in a 1986 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Carson likened her to Bob Newhart, and invited her for an onscreen chat after her set. DeGeneres was the first female comedian invited by the iconic host to join him for such a discussion, at a time when such an invitation was widely regarded as one of the most influential endorsements available for a comic.

As a film actress, DeGeneres starred in Mr. Wrong (1996), appeared in EDtv (1999), and The Love Letter (1999), and provided the voice of Dory in the Pixar animated film Finding Nemo (2003), for which she was awarded the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress, the first time an actress won a Saturn Award for a voice performance.

“As it appears in …. full read/full credit”

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

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~~Birthday Messages for Ellen~~

~~Published on Jan 30, 2015~~

There were some very exciting messages for Ellen’s birthday from friends like Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Hart, Drew Barrymore, Reese Witherspoon, Olivia Munn and more!

I haven’t seen today’s show yet. I have it recorded. I haven’t found a YouTube video related to today’s show but I will continue looking.

For now, I will share the messages her friends sent her for 2015.

HortyRex©

We ALL are ONE!! 

Something to think about …. “Only on two occasions ….. Just two”!!

~~August 19, 2015~~ 

TO THE BOTTLE I GO

“Ho! Ho! Ho! To the bottle I go
To heal my heart and drown my woe
Rain may fall, and wind may blow
And many miles be still to go
But under a tall tree will I lie
And let the clouds go sailing by”

~~J.R.R. Tolkien~~

~~GRAPHIC SOURCE~~ 

 A friend’s timeline on Facebook

#SomethingToThinkAbout #Wino #NotAWino #DontDrinkMuch #OnlyTwoOccasions #MyBirthday #ToTheBottleIGo #Poem #Poetry #Poet #Quote #JRRTolkien #FacebookTimeline #HealMyHeart #DrownMyWoe #Clouds #SailingBy

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We ALL are ONE!!

In Memoriam …. “Happy Birthday: Jose T. Rexach-Rivera”!!

~~July 6, 2015~~ 

My brother (Jose, Pepo II, Pepito) was born on July 6, 1937.

Today, we celebrate your coming into this world!

You would have celebrated your 78th birthday.

To this day, I miss you. I miss you terribly.

I wish you could have been here and know what’s going on with my life.

I think you would have been happy for me.

Today, as every day since you passed, you are in the company of Mom & Dad. You are celebrating your special day with them .. and so many others of our family.

Say hello and hug them for me. Know that you are in my heart, in my mind, in my memories and my DNA.

You will always will be.

You ain’t heavy, you are my brother.

I love you as many grains of sand there are in all the beaches of the world.

HortyRex©

~~FOR THE FULL STORY~~ 

https://hrexach.wordpress.com/2013/07/05/my-only-brother-jose-tomas-rexach-rivera/

~~GALLERY~~

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~~He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother~~

The Hollies

~~Published on Oct 6, 2014~~

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We ALL are ONE!!