Green is not one of my favorite colors but I do love my green plants. I brought this bamboo into my bedroom so I can keep it watered and enjoy it from my bed. Dick gave this to me years ago and it continues to thrive.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Green is not one of my favorite colors but I do love my green plants. I brought this bamboo into my bedroom so I can keep it watered and enjoy it from my bed. Dick gave this to me years ago and it continues to thrive.
Monday, March 11, 2024
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
March certainly did not come in like a lion in Plano, TX. Instead it was more like a frisky kitten who loves to chase anything that moves when not lying out in the sunshine. We have had plenty of sun and wind. The only weather that affects my emotions is a storm. Bad weather seems to feed my soul and I feel very content. I don't remember when I last felt 'under the weather'. Even two weeks post surgery, I have not felt bad at all.
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
2) This record was a big hit for Eydie Gorme, which surprised her. When she first heard the song, she disliked it and had to be convinced to her record it. Tell us about a pleasant surprise you had recently.
A friend sent me a huge gorgeous bouquet of roses as a get-well-soon gift. An hour later I received another one exactly like the first. Come to find out, the first was supposed to be delivered the day before, and when it wasn't they delivered a second one. Needless to say we loved having twice the beauty and the house smelled divine.
3) "Blame It on the Bossa Nova" is about love at first sight on the dance floor. Eydie's husband Steve Lawrence maintained he fell in love with her the first time he heard her sing. Have you ever felt a sudden, powerful attraction to someone? If yes, did you act on it?
Yes, in fact, my husband and I met on a blind date and had an immediate attraction to each other. We met on Feb 6, 1965 and were married on Sept. 4 of that same year. We acted on it pretty quickly.
4) While this was a solo success for Eydie, she was also known for recording and performing with Steve Lawrence. He was just 22 and she was 29 when they married. Eydie admitted she was self-conscious about the difference in their ages. Do you think age matters in a romantic relationship?
There is no blanket answer for this question. I have known couples who were several years apart in age whose marriage lasted until death parted them. One couple I know, the woman is considerably older than her husband and they are a perfect match. For a couple months each year my husband is five years older than me and I think its great.
5) Eydie was fluent in Spanish, which enabled her to pay for her classes at City College by working as an interpreter. Tell us about one of your early jobs.
My first job was gift wrapping during the Christmas holidays at a large department store. I actually did this for three Christmas seasons and enjoyed it.
6) In 1963, when this song was popular, The Rambler was Motor Trend's car of the year. It was a 9-passenger station wagon, perfect for families. What do you remember about your childhood family car?
7) Also in 1963, President Kennedy made a state trip to Ireland. Have you visited the land of your ancestors?
Most of my ancestors hark from England and Scotland, but no I have not visited these countries.
8) The pilot for Gilligan's Island was filmed in 1963. Were you a fan of the show?
Oh yes, I suppose most households watched that show during its run. I eventually got tired of it but in 1963, it would have been a must see each week.
9) Random question: Crunchy, smooth or organic peanut butter?
It depends on how I'm using it. For a PBJ sandwich, I prefer smooth. For a favorite PB snack, I prefer crunchy and being organic is not important to me.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The carousel seems to fit what's going on with me right now. It was one week ago as I'm writing this that I had my left hip replaced. My surgeon has a regime to accomplish maximum healing but it isn't overnight.
Since my lap is my desk right now, my view is this large beautiful piece of furniture that holds a TV I rarely watch, a glass vase I enjoy seeing and all the printed copies of my yearly blog posts. On top are two favorite pieces that were purchased in Greece many years ago. There also is a tiny picture from my dad's last driver's license. Normally, those doors would be closed, but I enjoy the view.
- Sitting in my sunroom on a bright sunshiny morning
- Walking outside on a brisk cool morning
- Doing Facetime with a great grandson
- A good nights sleep
- Waking up alongside my beloved
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