I am happily retired. As a career I found myself in the business end of education. Spent most of my working life researching, developing and implementing a broad spectrum of local, state and national education programs. Other than some travel, my focus now is Il Volo and the Flight Crew. How lucky am I to have found such joy? I'm having the time of my life!
Oh, and I'll be a vegetarian when bacon grows on trees.
“YOU REMEMBER WHERE I’VE BEEN, RESPECT WHO I’VE BECOME AND ENCOURAGE ME WHERE I’M GOING…”
Brothers and sisters…best friends…a confidant…someone always there for you…someone you look up to…trust…respect…devoted to…supports you, and loves you like no one else can. Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca, you are blessed in so many ways. The love you have for your siblings and they in return, is a gift beyond compare.
~Jane
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PRINCE GIANLUCA! Does he not look like the Prince of Abruzzo? As the word prince is defined in the dictionary: A person of high standing. YES, he fits the bill here. The love, respect, admiration and highest regard he is held in…
Gianluca – in our eyes you are one mighty fine Prince!
~Jane
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THEIR HAIR
Did you see the picture of Piero in the barbers’ chair with Ignazio holding a pair of scissors next to his forehead? I’m still chuckling over that one. Piero is holding his hands in a praying position, and probably saying something like, “Please God, don’t let Ignazio cut my hair.” It got me to thinking about Il Volo hair. Let me say right at the start that whatever I say about the boys’ hair is said in love, not criticism. We’ve all had our “bad hair” days and come out of the salon thinking, “what has he/she done to me?” So we know how it goes. And their hair is not what we love—doesn’t really matter what it looks like. It’s the guy underneath that we care about. Now, having said that, let’s take a look at some of the hair-dos of the past.
Remember Piero in the pre-ear tuck stage? He was so adorable with his crazy hair sticking out all over his head like a bramble bush. I fell in love with him when I first saw that hair and the cute guy underneath it . When the ears were unveiled, Soonie got a little wild with the clippers and the sides were waaay short with a thatch on top. Then there was the “leaning tower of Pisa look with the pointy top leaning over to the right like it was saying, “go this way.”
That soon gave way to what I call the “Arizona Mesa” look—straight up and high with lots of gel.
It seems that lately it has been tamed to a shorter style, thank goodness. Actually, my favorite look is when he has been swimming, and the sun has dried his hair into a soft natural frame for his beautiful face
….and that’s what I love, regardless of the hair style.
Now for Gianluca….oooh, his gorgeous curls.
Too bad they only get let out occasionally.
Remember when he won the contest how sweet he looked with the curly tendrils caressing his neck? Of course he has always had an angelic face and the curls just accentuate that look. I know they make him look younger, and he is trying to have a more mature look, but please, Gianluca, give us the curls. His more recent styles have been more conventional than the other guys, and let’s face it….those “bedroom eyes” and the million dollar smile are enough to set anyone swooning over him like the women did over his idol, Frank Sinatra. Remember how the term”swooning” got started with him? Anyway, Gianluca, we love you and your hair, whatever.
Now Ignazio probably has the most challenging hair. I really think it has a mind of its own. Like it’s saying, “I’m crazy, and I’ll do whatever I want, so just stand back and let it happen.”
Sometimes Ignazio tries to tame it with a ponytail (not my favorite look) but usually it is leaping down with a swirl around his cheek or standing up in a cloud of swirling busyness. This guy has a lot of hair, and we never know what it is going to do next. That makes it interesting, and we always know that his sweet face will be there underneath it.
Thinking about the guys and their hair styles makes me think of the Joe Cocker/Ray Charles song….It says it all:
Il Volo shares their love in many different ways, not the least of which is sharing smiles.. Kibbles, is meant to be a different, lighter way to share those smiles here, with each other. Honoring their homelands a bit, and also tapping into a bit of “funny” seems like a perfect Il Volo way to bring us closer together, while still “SHARING THE LOVE”.
GIAN’S ITALY: is a Southern European country, a peninsula bordered on three sides, and shares borders with 4 other countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, and Slovenia. It’s longest border is with Switzerland. It is home to 2 micro states, San Marino (25 sq miles), and Vatican City 108.7 acres. Vatican is the only nation in the world that can lock it’s own gates at night. It has it’s own phone company, radio and TV stations, money, and stamps: also it’s own Army, the historic Swiss Guard. DIDYOU KNOW? When McDonald’s opened in 1986 in Rome, food purists outside the restaurant gave away free spaghetti, to remind people of their cultural heritage!
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JUST FOR FUN: * Wordy definitions not found in any dictionary, but should be? *
WRINKLES: Something other people have, similar to my character lines. BEAUTY PARLOR: A place where women curl up and dye. ziti.biz
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SENIOR MUSINGS:
Commas save lives ie. let’s eat Grandma, or – let’s eat, Grandma!
Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are XL. (we won’t go any further,okay? Shhhh!)
Today, I was in a store that sells sunglasses, and only sunglasses. A young lady walks over to me and asks, “what brings you in today?” I just looked at her, and I said, “I’m interested in buying a refrigerator.” She didn’t quite know how to respond. Am I getting to be that age?
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JUST FOR A SMILE: COMPUTER LADIES BEWARE:
“COMPUTER SWALLOWED GRANDMA”
The computer swallowed Grandma. Yes, honestly it’s true. She pressed “control” and “enter”, and disappeared from view. It devoured her completely, the thought just makes me squirm, She must have caught a virus, or been eaten by a worm. I’ve searched through the recycle bin, and files of every kind. I’ve even used the Internet, but nothing did I find. In desperation, I asked “Jeeves”, my searches to refine. The reply from him was negative, not a thing was found “online”, So, if inside your “inbox”, my Grandma you should see, Please, “copy, “scan” and “paste” her, and send her back to me.
Author Unknown
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??? QUESTION: Ladies,
If you had 30 minutes to ask one of the guys a question, what would you ask, and who would you pick? CAREFUL MARIE!!
Can’t wait for your answers! Till next time, here’s something that always makes me smile……Gianluca Ginoble sings Sinatra
Here’s the “Who’s Going Where” List so far. Please update me, in comments, if I have it wrong or your name is missing. It will live over there on your right under “Topics” I will also repost it here from time to time.
Now for that necessary disclaimer: It is not our intent to make any connections with this list. It is merely to show you where people will be attending. As always, use common sense.
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Here are ticket sales coming soon.Check Back on this post for updates. None include M&G.
For the most reliable dates and times, I STRONGLY urge you to call your local Ticketmaster, Venue or PBS station.
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UPDATE 8/26 – Thanks Gina:
Ticket information as of Aug 26th: Atlantic City: on sale 10 am 8/28 Chicago: Presale 10 am 8/27 Coral Gables: On sale
San Antonio: Presale 10 am 8/26 Dallas: Presale 10 am 8/27
San Jose: Presale 10am 8/27
San Diego: On sale
Tampa: on sale
Ft Myers: On sale
Jacksonville, FL: On Sale
Detroit: On Sale
Mesa AZ – On Sale 10am 8/26
Nashville – On Sale
Boston – On Sale
Hershey PA – On Sale
Las Vegas – Presale begins 10 am on 8/26
San Antonio, TX: Presale begins 10 am on 8/26
Majestic Theatre Dallas Presale starts: Thursday, August 27 at10AM Presale ends:Thursday, August 27 at 10PM Use Password: CROWDSURF
Il Volo U.S./Canada Tour Dates 2016
Fri, Feb 05, 2016 Buffalo, NY Kleinhans Music Hall ~Jill ~Jill’s Student Sun, Feb 07, 2016 Orillia, ONCasino Rama Entertainment Center ~Penina Honig Tue, Feb 09, 2016 Montreal, QCSalle Wilfrid Pelletier Place des Arts Wed, Feb 10, 2016 Boston, MAWang Center ~Simone ~Mary M. ~Julie Bernache Fri, Feb 12, 2016 Wallingford, CTToyota Presents Oakdale Theatre Sat, Feb 13, 2016 Atlantic City, NJEvent Center at the Borgata ~Maria Leps ~Donna Cunnane Tue, Feb 16, 2016 Albany, NYPalace Theatre ~Lynn Keough Wed, Feb 17, 2016 New York, NYBarclays Center Fri, Feb 19, 2016 Washington, DCJohn F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ~Eileen ~Randomilvolofan ~Miu ~Maria Leps Sun, Feb 21, 2016 Easton, PAState Theatre Center for the Arts ~Maria Leps ~Donna Cunnane ~Margaret Ladolcetta Tue, Feb 23, 2016 Hershey, PAThe Hershey Theatre ~Donna Cunnane Wed, Feb 24, 2016 Cleveland, OHPlayhouse Square Theatre/State Theatre ~Isabel Fri, Feb 26, 2016 Chicago, ILChicago Theatre ~Ann Scavo (anncruise) ~Harriet Eckberg ~Donna McKune ~Lois Hartwig Sat, Feb 27, 2016 Detroit, MIFox Theatre ~Jana ~Chris Gapski
~Susan
~Barbara Dixon
~Jeanie ~Mr. Jeanie Tue, Mar 01, 2016 Nashville, TNRyman Auditorium ~Anna Breeding ~Charles Breeding ~Susan ~Paula Elkins ~Chris Pegnato Thu, Mar 03, 2016 Jacksonville, FLFlorida Theatre Sat, Mar 05, 2016 Miami, FLThe Bank United Center- University of Miami ~Marie Crider ~Ineke Poisson ~Leelee ~Tippy ~Joaniefl2
~Vivian Liebgold Sun, Mar 06, 2016 Tampa, FLTampa Bay Performing Arts Center ~Dorothy Tue, Mar 08, 2016 Fort Myers, FLBarbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall ~Marie Crider ~Ineke Poisson ~Leelee
~Julie Bernache ~Joaniefl2 ~Kate Antico ~Mary Strickler ~Bob Strickler ~Alice White Thu, Mar 10, 2016 Orlando, FLWalt Disney Theater ~Joaniefl2 Fri, Mar 11, 2016 Atlanta, GAAtlanta Symphony Hall Mon, Mar 14, 2016 New Orleans, LASaenger Theatre ~Lynn ~Vicki V. Wed, Mar 16, 2016 Austin, TXBass Concert Hall ~Sandra Schmidt
~Emilia Thu, Mar 17, 2016 San Antonio, TXMajestic Theatre ~Dorothy Henderson Sat, Mar 19, 2016 Dallas, TXMajestic Theatre ~Gina
~Kim ~AotLiz644 ~LindaP Sun, Mar 20, 2016 Oklahoma City, OKCivic Center Music Hall ~Gale Wall ~Dory
~Gale Cramer Tue, Mar 22, 2016 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre Thu, Mar 24, 2016 Mesa, AZMesa Arts Center (MAC) ~Kitty ~Barbara Walther
~Sheryl ~Terry ~Barbara in AZ ~Susan Fri, Mar 25, 2016 Las Vegas, NVPearl Concert Theater ~Myron ~Kelly ~Marie Crider ~Ineke Poisson ~Jeannette Giglio ~Jane Caminsky ~Mary Bohling ~Ann (Bohling) ~Suzy Rust ~Allene Shipman ~Bonnie ~Joyce ~Audrey ~Jeanine DuBois ~Anne Quinto ~Micheal (gr. son) ~Elizabeth (daught) ~Carol Coates ~Joanie Guyon (2nd tier No 202) ~Joanie’s Guest ~Miu ~Ann Scavo (anncruise) ~Loretta Foley ~Steve Peacock ~Stefan ~Anna Breeding ~Charles Breeding ~Prese Pasco
~Norma Noel
~Linda Dawson
~Jana Vandelaare
~Donna
~LindaP
~Joaniefl2
~Jenny Newman
~Barbara Dixon
~Barbara’s Husband
~Julie Bernache ~Lucky Lady
~Linda Hoen
~Donna McKune
~Dorothy V.
~Chris Pegnato
~Laura Parish
~Christa Owen
~Chris (cmgapski) ~Antoinette Surma ~Sister ~Brother-in-law
~John Kraus
~Bill McIntosh
~Beverly Olson
~Judy Thurman
~Ann
Sat, Mar 26, 2016 Los Angeles, CA Dolby Theatre ~Anne Quinto ~Victoria (Nazio1) ~Myron Heaton ~Jeannette Tue, Mar 29, 2016 San Jose, CACity National Civic ~Anne Quinto
~Anne’s guest
~Dan
~Nancy
~Janet Pilkington ~Antoinette Surma
~Sister
~Brother-in-law ~Alejandra
~Gerri
~Helen
Wed, Mar 30, 2016 San Diego, CASan Diego Civic Theatre ~Piratesorka (Connie) Fri, Apr 01, 2016 Temecula, CAPechanga Resort & Casino ~Joanie Guyon
~Anna Breeding
~Charles Breeding
Do you think that music can open up people’s hearts? Can music make the world better and more beautiful place in the world? I think, yes.Beautiful music coming from the higher spheres, that our hearts and souls healed, and filled them with love, hope, beauty, faith in goodness, opened our closed hearts and make us to be able to experience our true, pure emotion ...Music creates in us beautiful but also sad memories of people, situations, love, friendships, memories of childhood, experiences of youth…. we can remember feelings, touches, smells and tastes that make up our world. I believe that angels brought us – humans the gift of all kinds of art that can elevate and ennoble the soul. Music is a language of both the mind and the heart. Yes, music truly is a gift from God. Music has been special to human beings through all cultures and for all time. People have a music “instinct” Very youngchildren can enjoy music and tell us about its harmony. Music not only has all the ingredients of beauty, harmony that we find in creation, but it makes a powerful emotional and spiritual connection with us. Most people have experienced a sudden rush of emotion on hearing a particular piece of music – a thrill, a chill, a sense of excitement or exhilaration, a feeling of being swept away. We may be moved to tears without being able to tell why. Music can have a truly powerful reach and influence on people. Martin Luther said :“Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise. The gift of language combined with the gift of song was given to man that he should proclaim the Word of God through Music.” Music inspires different thoughts and activities, is a great way to relax and balm for our souls. I’m very happy when I can meditate with musicand I use my favorite minerals to gain new positive energies and vibrations. At this activity I often listen to music. I listen to such music, what I have described as an instrument of God, which came into the world to spread the love, goodness, beauty of life and it is MUSIC OF IL VOLO.
I often think about that …people today are unfortunately often cruel, heartless, and are happy when someone is unsuccessful and when they could embarrass and insult another person. No one is allowed to insult the dignity of another person. It is sad to read about the disasters that destroying countries and possessions of people. I feel as if Mother Earth thus manifested anger, which has on people,because we destroy nature, some people are at war… and often suffer just innocent and good people. Maybe it is a test that is supposed to show that human hearts are still full of love, respect, tolerance and empathy for others and nature. In any case, only God knows the answer why people must go through such an unfortunatedestructions. Also it is a test of character. It’s nice to think on these people and help them. 🙂 Good deed is always returned in good deed. 🙂 The Angels have all love and they are generous to give this love to all of us on Earth. We need to change the way we look at the planet and the way it is being destroyed. We need the belief, that Angels will not let us finally destroy this beautiful planet. They want to work with all of mankind to return the planet to how it was. People often say that they can’t do this work on their own and their work won’t make a difference. This is wrong as the Angels are talking to many people and asking them to help as well. With everyone helping the planet will change! One person can change himself and thus the whole world. One drop is added to the otherand together they will form the sea of good deeds. 🙂
I wish people on the whole world, that we humans still maintain pure and good hearts and souls full of love and light and many blessings from heaven flown into our life as a pure crystal source and let beautiful rainbow shines on us every day !
Do you know this little story ? I love it . 🙂
A baby asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?” “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.” The child further inquired , “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.” God said, “Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel’s love and be very happy.” Again the child asked, “And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don’t know the language?” God said, “Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.” “And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?” God said, “Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.” “Who will protect me?” God said, “Your angel will defend you even if it means risking it’s life.” “But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.” God said, “Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.” At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, “God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel’s name.” “You will simply call her, ‘Mom.’”
My thoughts wander to different places. Not all kind of music can enrapture us and bring to us the beautiful gifts of emotions that are evoked in our minds and hearts through listening to it. But Il Volo can do it ! 🙂 Their music comes from their hearts, from the souls,we can hear their enthusiasm, passion, harmony and pure love of singing ! I am feeling from them their respect, humility and gratitude for music, successful career, fans and all things which music brings to them. It’s great, that they got the opportunity to develop their talent and musical taste, and show the world the beauty of their music. 🙂 Many celebrities today are not a good example for young people and a lot of music that is created today is trash, provoking negative feelings, anger and aggression, itpromotes immoral things, so it is rare when idols are found for youth who spread positive thoughts, true talent, beauty, goodness and promote values that are, regardless of age, important and is basis of fair character – family, our roots, knowledge, esteem, respect for others, kindness, decency, feelings with whom we want to bring others joy, kindly nice moments and experiences,..how Il Volo do it through their music. 🙂 The boys are a good example for young people, to follow their dreams, never give up, and especially not to change their character and remain true to yourself. Because Il Volo is making music which they truly love and which is close to their heart and soul, they do not become next in line pop boy band, whichoriginated as a pure marketing product in order to make banal, hackneyed music that is popular on radio and will bring money….Their strength, believability and success lies in the fact that they are not together just for the money, but they are really friends and they love each other and have a sincere respect to each other, because without these things, they would not be able to create such perfect harmony of souls and votes !
I look forward to their new album, and I wish them , wholeheartedly, good luck, success and fulfillment of all their dreams and to stay still such good, honest and gentle people, what they are now. 🙂
I love crystals and among other things I love creating from them pictures, it is something like when the monks in Tibet create mandalas from sand and then they destroy them, it is great relaxation!
Il Volo fans are very good in making different pictures for the boys, but I have no talent for drawing and spontaneously while I was listening to the albums We Are Love and Grande Amore – Sanremo, I got the idea, that I can combine my love for music by Il Volo with my love for minerals and hearts and make some picture from them. 🙂 I used rose quartz, stone of love, but I did not have a sufficient number of pieces of rose quartz, so last letter in the word amore is made by the amethyst. Il Volo sing about love and a symbol of love is heart, I love hearts made of precious stones, therefore, I used them. 🙂 But the heart from the Slovak crystal is created by nature itself, as I wrote, and expresses the beauty of friendship, because I received it from my good friend who found it by herself in nature,she collects minerals and knows where to find them. 🙂
I listened to Il Volo and I spontaneously created, what you see in the pictures. And the heart of the natural crystal created nature itself, and I am sending it as a greeting to all Il Volo fans and Piero, Ignazio and Gianluca. 🙂
With Love from Lydka♥♥♥
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