The Rescue Rick Opera

The Rescue Rick Opera © 

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (sm) has written a very short opera to tell his story and express the pain and emotions associated with his lawn mower accident. The opera is a combination of an opera buffa (comedy) and verismo (real story). In an operatic baritone voice, Rescue Rick (sm) belts out the aria “I Cut Off My Big Toe and Some.” Rescue Rick (sm) is truly a renaissance yardman. The libretto (text) is provided below: 

“I Cut Off My Big Toe and Some” 
I cut the grass. 
I slipped. 
I cut off my big toe. 
I mulched my foot. 
My shoe was mulched to shreds. 
My wallet was mulched as well. 
I pushed back the skin on the top of my foot. 
I was in shock. 
I almost lost consciousness. 
My foot was a bloody mess. 
It hurt. 
Ouch. Ouch. Ouch. 
I yelled Help Help Help with no response. 
I became calm and composed. 
I ran instinctively to get help. 
Rescue Rick was rescued. 
Go get my big toe. 
Morphine. 
Antibiotics. 
Surgery. 
Recovery. 
I have a dream also. 
Innovate and create. 
Educate and communicate. 
Entertain and impact. 
Prevent yard accidents. 
Think before you cut. It hurts!™ 

#opera #buffa #verismo #RRtGCM #RescueRickTheGrassCutMan

Richard T. Mudrinich

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man

https://www.rescuerick.com

Lawnmower Accidents

Most lawn mower accidents occur between April and October, with June being the peak accident month. My accident took place on September 21, 2003. Think before you cut. It hurts! Be Yard Safe!

Richard T. Mudrinich
Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man
https://www.rescuerick.com

Happy Father's Day

It is FATHER'S DAY. It is important for FATHERS around the world to teach their children about yard safety. HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

I want to honor the many fathers around the world.  Also, I want to offer my condolences and sympathies to those individuals and families whose fathers have passed away.

In particular, I want to take a moment and reflect and pay tribute to my dad, Robert N. Mudrinich (December 22, 1930 - November 13, 1995). My dad died November 13, 1995. My dad was the greatest man that I have ever known. He was Christ-like in many ways, and he was very resourceful and patient. He reached out to those less fortunate as well as those more fortunate. He was self-taught on many levels. He was an innovative and inventive genius. My dad really was a super hero. Therefore, it is no wonder that I want to save the world from yard accidents. My dad would have been the biggest fan and ingenious supporter of the Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man yard safety advocacy. Now, my dad lives with Jesus; his body rests in Morefield Cemetery located in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. My dad was a saint. He would have worn a Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man T-Shirt around town with pride until it was threads. In many ways, I do not think that my dad would be surprised by my passion to reach out to other people. He would embrace Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man, while some others think I am just an idiot. I wish that he still lived on Earth. I miss my dad. I really loved my dad. He was a great man. Before I die, I want to ride a lawn mower across America and then continue around the world. I want to be buried in my Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man super hero costume.

In short, I want FATHERS to learn about yard safety. I want MOTHERS to learn about yard safety. I want FAMILIES to learn about yard safety. I want CHILDREN to ask their PARENTS about yard safety. Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man is here today to promote yard safety awareness and rescue individuals, families, and institutions from yard accidents.

Richard T. Mudrinich
Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man
https://www.rescuerick.com

Father of Characters

Richard Mudrinich is a father as well - a father and pioneer of various yard safety characters, products, and services. His nickname is Mud. Some people think that he is backwards, yet he is not Dum(b). He is Mud - Man of Unexplained Desire.

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (Richard T. Mudrinich) is the father and inventor of yard (garden grass grounds landscaping lawn mowing turf) safety footwear, including boots, galoshes, overshoes, and shoes. He is the father of yard safety educational concepts, tools, and venues, including apparel, artwork, coloring and activity books, comic books, games, media, software, etc.

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man has given birth to a family of characters to educate and entertain folks on his yard safety awareness message. It all started with Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man after Mud had a severe lawn mower accident that resulted in the partial amputation of his left foot. Next, Tripod the Dog become the faithful sidekick of Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man. Tripod has three legs after experiencing a yard accident as well. Furthermore, MowBoVatar was born as an ambassador to the technology communities and venues as part robot and part avatar programmed with the mission to broadcast the yard safety message. The Twin Blades were introduced to represent the economic, environmental, and humanitarian challenges that exist between commerce, health, and public interest with regards to the fragile balance of saving the people versus saving the company. Army Armadillo was born to highlight the need for personal protective equipment. Toxy Turfy advocates yard chemical safety. Shaky focuses on health and machine vibration concerns. Zilch is a number man who keeps count of yard accidents and dreams of the number zero when the goal of zero yard accidents is finally achieved. There is still work that needs to be done. Moreover, Mud is the father of Yard Safety Crusaders - a growing group of concerned citizens around the world who want to communicate the yard safety message.

In addition, Mud is a serial social adventurer and father of festive informative characters. While in college, Mud created Captain Junk Food and the Four Food Groups to promote healthy nutrition and a balanced diet.

Furthermore, Mud is Richard Mudrinich as well - probably the biggest most complex character of them all. Think. Dream. Think some more. Be whatever character you want to be. Be yourself first. Live.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Richard T. Mudrinich
Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man
https://www.rescuerick.com

YSAD Summer Safety

The First Day of Summer 2020 is Saturday, June 20th. It is another Yard Safety Awareness Day (YSAD). YSAD? I am sad because I am thinking about all of the people who had yard accidents and got hurt or died. I celebrate because I want to create awareness so that other people can be rescued from yard accidents and live safe lives. Actually, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man celebrates Yard Safety Awareness the first day of each season. Yard safety awareness exists everyday all year long across all different seasons throughout the world. Please take a moment and learn more about yard safety. Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man is here today so that yard accidents go away. Think before you cut. It hurts! Be yard safe!

Richard T. Mudrinich
Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man
https://www.rescuerick.com

Yard Safety Trilogy

Rescue Rick Yard Safety Trilogy

Lawn Manicure (Haiku)
By Richard Mudrinich

Growing grass needs cut,
Mowers mulch blades of grass only
Creating beauty.


Birth of Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man (Limerick)
By Richard Mudrinich

There once was a man
Who was a grass-cutting fan.
He cut off his big toe
Screaming oh no!
And hence was born Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man.


Yard Safety Awareness (Rhythmic Poem)
By Richard Mudrinich

Think before you cut. It hurts!
Sometimes even blood spurts.
You go to the emergency room.
You sometimes go to the operating room.

You become dependent on the care of a medical professional.
Sometimes even congressional.
It costs everyone a lot of money.
It is far from funny.

Sometimes you yell ouch
Spending many hours at home on the couch.
After the accident things are not the same.
Life presents you with a new and different game.

Many people want to prevent a yard tragedy.
Many medical professionals work in harmony.
Rescue Rick is here today
So that lawn mower accidents go away.

Think before you cut. It hurts!
Think before you cut. It hurts!

Richard T. Mudrinich
Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man
https://www.rescuerick.com

Graduation 2020

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man attended a virtual high school graduation ceremony recently. After the commencement ceremony, I mentioned to several people that yard safety awareness might be added as a requirement for getting a high school diploma. Then, I mentioned my yard accident and offered to show my reshaped left foot. Later, at a dinner celebration at a local restaurant, I was asked who I am and what I do for a living. In essence, my string was pulled, and Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man provided yet another unique experience of education and entertainment.

Furthermore, I enjoyed hearing the commencement speeches providing perspectives, reflections and visions. Indeed, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man has lived a very unique life. I recognized the opportunity for Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man to speak at graduation ceremonies to impart some education and entertainment to the graduating class, guests, and officials. In short, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man would deliver a great and inspirational speech.

Actually, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man gave a commencement speech to some yard safety crusaders last night. It was a wonderful experience.

Be yard safe! Think before you cut. It hurts! Educate and graduate! Congratulations!

Richard T. Mudrinich
Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man
http://www.rescuerick.com

National Safety Month

Each June, the National Safety Council encourages businesses to get involved and participate in National Safety Month. Each week carries a theme that brings attention to critical safety issues.

(Source:  http://www.nsc.org/nsm/)

Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man applauds the safety awareness generated by the various National Safety Month promotions. Likewise, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man recognizes that many of these weekly themes apply to yard safety as well. Furthermore, Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man is the founder of Yard Safety Awareness Day, which takes place the first day of each season. Summer starts on June 21st, and Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man will celebrating another Yard Safety Awareness Day. Actually, everyday is yard safety awareness day. Safety never sleeps. Accidents can happen in a split second and change lives forever and eternity. Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man recognizes the importance of safety education. He strives to educate and entertain. Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man is a creative innovator who has inspired several individuals and institutions to rethink and advance safety education and awareness.  Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man is here today so that yard accidents go away.

THANK YOU to the National Safety Council for creating and promoting National Safety Month. June is here, and safety is in the air. Think and live safety!

Richard T. Mudrinich
Rescue Rick the Grass Cut Man
http://www.rescuerick.com