The Big Three: Crazy Friends

The world can be a crazy place. Sometimes it helps to step back and list a few of the things you’re grateful for. I’m making it a habit each week to list three blessings. Here’s what I’m grateful for this week, July 27 – August 2.

What I’m grateful for:

—Crazy friends who enrich our lives. This goes for even friends of a feather.

—Water in all its many different forms.

—Let the fun get started. A cold drink on a hot day.

What gave me a smile?

Now here’s something to celebrate. On August 1, 1981, MTV came into existence.

The first video to air on MTV was the Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star.” A brief message from MTV VJs Allan Hunter, Martha Quinn, JJ Jackson, Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman followed. They talked about music and television coming together. And then they played “You Better Run” by Pat Benatar.

The first ten videos:

• “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles.
• “You Better Run” by Pat Benatar.
• “She Won’t Dance With Me” by Rod Stewart.
• “You Better You Bet” by The Who..
• “Little Suzi’s on the Up” by Ph.D.
• “We Don’t Talk Anymore” by Cliff Richard.
• “Brass in Pocket” by The Pretenders.
• “Time Heals” by Todd Rundgren.
• “Take It on the Run” by REO Speedwagon.
• “Rockin’ the Paradise” by Styx.

Yes, I miss the old MTV.