Years ago I worked for the company actor Wilford Brimley used to do commercials for. Some of you may remember his catchphrase: "Call Liberty, They can help ya live a better life!" I worked there for almost ten years and got to meet Wilford, which was a great treat. On one particular Monday, it seemed that nobody anywhere in the building wanted to be there. Worse than just about any Monday ever. I kept overhearing conversations about where they would rather be or what they would prefer doing. It was a very glum day at work. Later that night, I wrote this silly song about the day and the feelings. hope you enjoy it.

Watching yet another news story about all the Hollywood actors and studios leaving for less expensive places to make movies. TV shows as well are making an exit. So I wrote this little silly song about it. It's called: GOODBYE TO HOLLYWOOD. By me: Randy C. Earll 09/21/2026

To most folks, Monday means the abrupt end of weekend freedom and the start of the workweek, bringing a return to routines, responsibilities, and early alarms. People often associate Monday with waking up early, commuting through traffic, and driving back into work or school tasks. A note on Facebook said; "Most people don't wake up excited when they realize that it's Monday again. They wake up thinking about what needs doing, what didn't get done, and how long the week ahead already feels." Others view Monday as a clean slate or a quiet reset. A time to set new goals and get moving forward again. When you are retired, for many, Monday is just another day. It holds no significance unless that is the day you meet with other retired pals for lunch or something. Most of the folks here in our community are indeed retired and look quite relaxed on Mondays, or any day, for that matter. Days kind of blend together, without rigid professional schedules, the distinction between a Tuesday and a Saturday often fades, making Monday feel light and optional. That's kind of the way it is for me now. Monday means that they pick up our recycling and occationally, there is no mail due to a national holiday. I start Monday like every day...First, thanking God for waking me up for another day. Do some light stretching and get my body moving a bit. Hey, it takes a bit longer than it used to, but still needs to be done. I take my meds and supplements and then some quiet time with just me and God. I'm blessed to have a desire to have several projects I work on each day to try to keep my mind working. I won't bore you wuth the deets on all of those here, but let's just say, I can get lost in them...and the next thing I know, it's time for my night time meds. I love the freedom I have to follow my dreans and to put the small talents I have to work in several creative areas. I've used my retirement spare time to write and publish my first book. I finished a Gospel music CD project of my own songs that I had been writing for over 50 years. I wrote a musical that has been produced, and am working on two more as of this writing. To me, now, Monday is just another day to be creative and thankful.

Lyrics to one of my songs. [VERSE 1] They say our kids are priority number one, That's what the politicians claim under the sun, But when it’s time for budget cuts, look away, Education funds vanish, just like the day. They strip funds from programs, the hungry stay sore, While we cry for more teachers, they slam the door. [Chorus] Oh, they claim to care, but the truth’s on the run, With each broken promise, we see what they've done. Our children are lost in the budget debate, They’re taking their futures, isn't that fate? [Verse 2] My daughter pours her heart into what she can earn, A fifth of her paycheck, for blessings to churn, They said the lottery funds were meant for the schools, Well, we’ve learned a lesson, and they’re playing us fools. [Refrain] They lied to us, just like they have before, Said our children are number one, but it’s just a chore. [Bridge] All their clever rhetoric, strategies they use, It doesn’t change the fact, it’s our kids who lose, Thinking they’re being clever with every move, But let me tell you, there’s nothing clever, nothing to prove. [Verse 3] Bureaucratic child abuse, wrapped in red tape, Promises broken, yet they escape, They parade their concern, but behind closed doors, It’s the future of our kids that their greed ignores. [Chorus] Oh, they claim to care, but the truth’s on the run, With each broken promise, we see what they've done. Our children are lost in the budget debate, They’re taking their futures, isn’t that fate? [Verse 4] The boardroom discussions, while the classrooms fall, They spin their tales, but their claims stand tall, Money flowing through political ties, But when it comes to our kids, it's just a disguise. [Refrain] They lied to us, just like they have before, Said our children are number one, but it’s just a chore. [Outro] So let’s rise up, let our voices be heard, For those who are silenced, we’ll be their word, For our kids’ futures, we’ll fight until dawn,

That phrase, "Time flies" is so true. Some days, or weeks, it just flies right past you. That's how the last week or so has been for me. So much going on and to do that it has been difficult to just stop for a moment and write down a thought or two. There is a great quote from Jim Rohn that says; "Time is our most valuable asset, yet we tend to waist it, kill it and spend itr rather than invest it." You know, I've spent a great deal of the years I have lived doing just that. I'm sure I am not alone on that statement. Recently I decided to invest it rather than any of those others. So, I have been busy doing things that are helping me do just that. I'm putting the hours in to make more and better music than I have before. I'm concentrating on the dreams and aspirations that can make a better and more profitable future for my wife and myself. I'm moving forward toward my life-long dreams. In that regard, I just finished a 16 hour (eight hours per day) seminar this weekend with one of the top, if not THE Top mangement agency in the entertaiment industry on how to go from Dreaming to actually Doing the business of being an actor. That's just one of the multitued of activities I have been doing the past week or two. I may, technically be retired in the government's eyes, but I am far from being done!!! Hear me now...One day you will be watching a TV show or movie and say to whomever is with you; "Ya know, I can't recall that actor's name, but I always love his work!" That'll work for me. And by the way, if you remember my name, that's cool too.