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POPEYE® THE SAILOR MAN DAY

January 17 marks the 95th Birthday of the world’s most famous spinach loving, nautical hero — it’s Popeye the Sailor Man! Today, we are taking epic strides to honor this legendary sailor who is tough and fit with tons of grit, as one of America’s most renown, pop-culture icons. After all, he yam what he yam!

NATIONAL CLASSY DAY

On National Classy Day, we celebrate those who are graced with the ability to live their lives with class, passion, and who are driven to share it with others. On January 17th, honor those class acts and commemorate the birth of one of the most legendary comedians ever to walk the Earth.

Elegant Bloom in Silence
Solitude is the secret garden where the soul blossoms in silence, dancing with the wind without need for any witness but the vast sky.

For any Rod Stewart fan, there is one statistic that we recite with absolute pride whenever someone questions Rod’s global status: 3.5 million people. On New Year’s Eve, 1994, Rod didn’t just play a concert; he orchestrated a human phenomenon on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. To this day, it holds the Guinness World Record for the largest free rock concert in history, a feat that even the biggest modern pop stars have failed to eclipse.
The atmosphere that night was nothing short of spiritual. In Brazilian tradition, New Year’s Eve (Réveillon) sees millions dress in white to honor Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea. Imagine, if you will, a sea of white-clad humanity stretching as far as the eye could see, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the lights of Rio on the other, all waiting for our London boy. When Rod stepped onto that stage, he wasn’t just a singer; he was the conductor of a city-sized choir.
Watching footage of that night still induces goosebumps. The sheer energy when the opening chords rang out was palpable. But the defining moment for us fans was his performance of “Sailing.” It is an anthem that has always held a special place in Rod’s discography, but in Rio, it transformed. With millions of voices singing the chorus back to him, swaying in unison under the fireworks, it transcended rock and roll. Rod later admitted that he was overwhelmed by the magnitude of it all, feeling like a speck in a vast ocean of love.
This concert proved that Rod Stewart’s music has no borders. He wasn’t playing to a niche crowd; he was playing to grandmothers, teenagers, locals, and tourists. It was a celebration of life, music, and the universal appeal of his raspy voice. For us, the Copacabana concert is the ultimate mic drop—an event where Rod Stewart didn’t just conquer a stadium, he conquered a horizon.

@oodiebom,

Good morning I see you are up and at them. Go Oodie do what you have to do. 🎈😎

@sheba2011

I am getting ready to leave for the day. I will be stopping at the Farmer’s Market. Hopefully, will bring homemade soup and maybe a sandwich which hubs can eat without a problem. Later, I will go to Culver’s for chili and salad. Too cold for their homemade ice custard. Monday I will contact the Health Department. Not sure if they will be following up on the meals at the Rehab. From what I’ve read, they will yes me and do absolutely nothing. But will give it a try anyway. I surmise that the patients never read the menu that is posted for the day. I know in hubs case, being in a wheelchair, he would not be able to see it. Patients who can walk and read will be able to see the menu. A Rehab place where some or most patients have no access to what is going on. I think I will be stepping in to see that changes are made. Hubs dinner looked like “gravy train.” There was nothing chewable on his plate. It was ugly. I tried to go out to get some food last night for him, but the road was closed for miles due to an accident. The road was still closed (it is a State Rd) when I left.

Peace Out Peeps enjoy your evening and stay warm. 😎