Friday's Fave Five & Saturday 9

We left to Las Vegas las Saturday. I am thankful that we were able to rent a nice SUV that has heated, massaging seats. It was nice that it was a six-seater so that my son's family could fit in ours when we had to drive places. It takes 3 1/2 hours to drive there and I took my crafts to work on during the drive.

It was nice to be able to enjoy our son's timeshare at the Grand Chateau Marriott Resort. We stayed in a family unit. When you walk through the door at the end of the hall, you can go right into a 1-bedroom condo. Or you can go straight into the 2-bedroom condo. We have gone before with more family and used the couches that turn into a bed too. I was able to use our small table to craft on. Meals were eaten on the large 8 seat table in the larger unit. Once we got settled we went out for dinner and walked around. Later I was able to work on my Faith Journal.

It was nice to enjoy the pool on the 5th floor. We ordered lunch a breakfast and a lunch at the pool grill. I had two eggs over avocado toast with bacon, and it was so good. The cauliflower crust pizza was really good too! I used lots of sunblock was there. Thankful that many things were walking distance. I had bought sunblock but left it at home. I found what I needed at a Target and Walgreens. 

2017 and 2026. Eijah was trying to recreate the look!

Thankful that my granddaughter and I got to enjoy a few hours at Disneyland on Thursday. She enjoyed sitting at the front of the monorail. She went on it as a baby but did not remember that. The monorail was closed last time we went. We went on the carrousel too which we had not been on all year. We enjoyed lunch at the Plaza Inn and share the fried chicken meal. It came with a breast, thigh and drumstick, mash potatoes and gravy, green beans an a roll. She ate the potatoes and I ate the green beans. It was plenty for both of us.

Today I am thankful to have a pajama day after a busy week!

9: Mystical Magical (2025)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) This week's song is about a new love affair, and Benson Boone bounces between frustration and optimism when he thinks about it. Does anything inspire your mixed emotions these days? My faith and my family. 

2) The lyrics mention "moonbeam ice cream," which is something Benson just made up. Last summer, when this week's song became popular, ice cream shops were inspired to create flavors with that name. What's your favorite ice cream flavor, and will you take that in a cup or cone? I just had some ice cream/gelato in a plastic cup at the Venetian Las Vegas. It was passion fruit and pineapple and reminds me of Hawaii. I kept the small cup to use when I watercolor.

 

3) He sings that "once you know" about a love like this, "you know." Tell us about something you had to experience to fully understand. Lots of things! Isn't that what life is about. Pregnancy and Labor and mothering. Being a grandma-Mema.

 

4) He composed this song at the piano. Do you play piano? I used to but I have not played in years.

5) He first sang in public at a high school talent show, which he only entered on a dare. Can you recall any dares from your junior high or high school days? I can't think of anything.

6) Benson was a good high school athlete and competed in diving at the state level. Can you execute a dive off the diving board? I used to be able too. But I would not try now with all my back issues.

7) When he was 18, Boone auditioned for American Idol. What were you up to when you were 18? I was dating, going to UCI, got engaged and got married two days before I turned 19.  

  

8) Benson has a dog named Max. He's not alone in this. "Max" is one of the most popular pet names in the US today. Have you ever known anyone (furry or otherwise) named Max? My pastor had a dog named Max.

 

9) Random question: If we knocked on your door on one of your lazy, stay-at-home days, what would we likely find you wearing? if it is morning, I would still be in pajamas.

Thanks to Susanne and Sam for the memes. Links are on the left side.

Friday's Fave Five & Saturday 9

Another week has flown by! This week I am thankful for

1The grands spent Friday night and we had a lazy day. Ampa bought McDonalds for breakfast. Audrina and I did some Bible journaling. They got picked up early so we did not have to worry about dinner. Hubby and I had leftovers and I worked on my Bible journaling kits. Church at the Riverside Campus because Audrina was singing. Afterwards we went to lunch at one of our favorite places. Once we got home, I worked on my Bible journaling kits.

2. I got to sleep in on Monday, and I am always grateful for that! I watched my craft show online and then got ready for the final Women's Bible study. We met at the home of one of the women. The event was in the backyard and we had s picnic style dinner. After Pastor Erin spoke, they had a few drawings and games and I won a $10.00 Starbucks card. 

3.Thankful that all my women could make it to the last Bible study and we break for two months. I made a large kit so the women could work on pages the next two months. I took tuna sandwiches and all the women brought something to share. Several of our verses had to do with crowns. So I took a crown and took a picture of each lady with a crown. I need to print them out so they can put them in their Bible.

4. Thankful to be able to go to my grandson's Volleyball banquet. They had a taco man and they had lots of food. All the kids got awards. Eddie got 3, one for having a 4.2 grade point average. Each Senior got a custom cupcake with the school logo were they were accepted. University of California at Riverside.

5, We didn't make it do our married group this week. I needed the extra sleep and hubby was getting over a stomach bug. We also stayed home on Thursday and moved our Disney day to next week. Thankful that we can rest when we need to.

I am writing this Thursday evening because I will be packing Friday. We are going to Las Vegas for 5 days and staying at our time share. I am taking my Bible journaling and Faith journal. I don't gamble, but I will do some shopping and enjoy a few nice lunches. We make breakfast and dinner at the timeshare. We play games and watch Netflix. I like to relax around the pool. I have to get a new bathing suit and maybe a new blouse. 

Saturday 9: Soldier (2016)

Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors men and women who served and died in the United States Armed Forces. We want to make sure that message is not lost this weekend.

1) Are you a veteran? Are there veterans in your family? My dad and my aunt were veterans and served in the Navy.  Do you know anyone who is active military? We are grateful and want to hear about it.

2) This song is about the courage it takes for soldiers to march into battle. Gen. Patton said, "The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers." He was emphasizing that each individual's dedication is essential to the unit's success. Do you work well as part of a team? Or are you better on your own? I think I am good at both. There is a lot of behind the scenes things I have done as a part of a team. I have also been the leader of a team and thought I did well there too. Knowing when to do something is what makes a good team member. A good teal member wants to make the whole team look good and work together for the whole.

 

3) As of 2025, California is the state with the most military bases. Have you ever visited or lived on a base? I visited El Toro Marine base in the 1960's. My friends' dad would go to the commissary, and I was invited to go with them. I have been to Peal Harbor 4 times and met 2 Pearl Harbor survivors.

 

4) At the turn of the of the 20th century, wristwatches were considered non-essential jewelry items, with pocket watches preferred for everyday timekeeping. During WWI, soldiers in the trenches needed to both synchronize actions across the battlefield and keep their hands on their weapons, so the wristwatch went from "fashion item" to "standard issue." Do you often wear a watch, or do you depend on your phone for the time? I use my cell phone. I like to wear bracelets and I have made several of them.

 

5) Jeeps were originated by the US Army during WWII. Back then they were specifically for soldiers deployed to the European Theater, today there are more than 18 million Jeep-branded vehicles on the road all over the world. Have you ever driven a Jeep? Yes, my son has a Cherokee Jeep. in 2004 we went to the Grand Canyon and went on a tour in a large off the road tour jeep.

 

6) While Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses are a timeless symbol of cool, they were designed during WWII for a specific purpose: to give American flyers relief from glare at high altitudes. Tell us about your sunglasses. They are regular sunglasses that I wear over my regular glasses.

 

7) Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. What's your favorite picnic food? Watermelon.

8) This marks the weekend when Americans traditionally step up their outdoor activity and do things they may not have been able to do during the cold winter months. For example, when is the last time you worked in the garden or tended the lawn? Last year. I can't anymore because of all my back problems.

9) As you answer these questions, is there an air conditioner or fan on? Yes, air conditioner is one. It is 86 outside now.

Thanks to Susanne and Sam for the memes, links are on the left.

Friday's Faves Five & Saturday 9

It is almost midnight so I am going to get my Friday's Faves 5.

1. Thankful that hubby and I could go my hometown and leave flowers at our mom's graves. We also stopped at a stationery store in the same city. Then we went back to our city and met my son and grandkids for Chinese food at our favorite place. 

2. Thankful to be able to go to first service to hear my granddaughter sing. They passed out really nice keychains to all the mothers'. I need to take a picture of it. Then we headed to my daughter's church and we enjoyed the worship there too! Hubby wanted to take me out, but I just wanted to go home and eat my Chinese food leftovers and be with Minnie our furbaby.

The grands got to spend the day with their moms, and I got to relax and watch tv with the hubs.

3. Thankful that I could sleep in on Monday. Monday was Women's study on Exodus and that teaching will be on Monday at a home where we will enjoy the final lesson and dinner.

4 My daughter took me to the movies on Tuesday, and we saw the Michael Jackson movie and it was pretty good. Took me back to my youth young adult hood.  Later my hubby and I met our other son and his wife at Olive Garden to celebrate Mother's Day. They gave us some gifts from their vacation in Japan. I am blessed that each of my kids took time to celebrate and make Mother's Day special.

5. Thankful to have our younger grands here for the day and they are spending the night so that their parents can celebrate their 21st anniversary at the beach.  It has been a busy day and now they are in bed. I am blessed to have my family close bye.

Saturday 9: Fun, Fun, Fun (1964)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) This song is about a girl who borrows her father's Ford Thunderbird. When is the last time you drove someone else's car? I can't remember. Do the cars at Disneyland count? Last fall.

2) The teen in question is well known for ability to drive "like an ace." If we were to ask your high school classmates what they remember most about you, what do you think they'd say? My friends would remember me being in a lot of service clubs and GAA-Girls Athletic Association.

3) She told her father she needed the car to go to the library but used it instead to meet friends. Can you recall a time your parents caught you in a fib? No.

4) For this girl and her friends, fun centered on cars and fast food. What did you and your friends do for fun during your teen years? The thing I remember the most was being active in my church youth group. We did a lot of fun things year round. I remember football games and going to Bob's Big Boy for hot fudge Sundays.  ushering the school plays and special events in the auditorium. I liked going to the beach in the summer. I liked buying 45's when I could and mostly listening to music. I loved to watch American Bandstand and Soul Train. Here we are dancing at a summer youth group party. I am in the back right and I made my outfit.  I am dancing with the Helmut, a foreign exchange student from Germany. Clean fun, no alcohol.

5) Legend has it songwriters Brian Wilson and Mike Love got the idea for this song from a Salt Lake City disc jockey. He told them he'd lent his T-bird to his daughter so she could go to class at the community college but discovered her deception when the car was ticketed in front of a fast food restaurant. Can you think of another song inspired by true events? 1967 White Rabbit, Go Ask Alice a song by Jefferson Airplane, about teens and the drug culture. They made a movie about it. I never did drugs. The movie opened my eyes to the struggles of teens and drugs. I could list lots of songs, but this post would be too long. This was one of the songs and movies discussed in my Psychological literature class in high school. 

6) As in the song, the disc jockey punished his daughter by taking her driving privileges away. Were your parents strict when you were growing up? My mom was stricter than my dad. They were strict about a few things. I was a pretty good kid, and for the most part, I followed the rules.

7) This song was recorded on January 1, 1964. The Beach Boys had to work on the holiday because they were under pressure to meet a February release date. How did you spend New Year's Day 2026? We stayed home, watched the Rose Parade, had left overs and just relaxed. I probably crafted.

 

8) 1964 was a great year for Capitol Records. They had chart-topping hits by the Beach Boys, Barbra Streisand and, most spectacularly, The Beatles. The Capitol Records Building in Los Angeles is considered iconic and it's a stop on tourist bus tours. Have you ever been to Southern California? If yes, what did you do?

I have lived in So CA all my life. I have done many things. The beach is less than an hour

away. I have been to most of the amusement parks like Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, Universal Studios, Marineland. I have been to San Diego many times and visited all the fun things there. I am 1-2 hours for local mountains and an hour to Palm Springs and Los Angeles. A couple of years ago, I got to see the Hollywood stars walk of fame, I have been up the coast and the 395 along the high mountain ranges.  I have been to several museums, including the Richard Nixon and Ronald Regan library. That is just So California. Lots of places in Central and Northen CA.

 

9) Random question: What's the last compliment you received? Wednesday at marriage group,

I was thanked for sharing something.

Thanks to Susanne and Sam for the memes, links are on the left.

Fridays Fave 5 & Saturday 9

I am looking back this week to some of special blessings. I am lining with 

1. Thankful that I was able to go to breakfast and the movies with some of my friends. We saw The Devil Wears Prada and we enjoyed it. Later I went to our Women's Bible study and it went well.

2. Thankful that I have a hot tub because I sure needed it this week. Also, thankful that I am still going to physical therapy. I see my primary on the first and I will go over the back issues I am dealing with. So again, I am thankful for good health insurance.

3. Thankful that I still have my website. I must have over 200 pages with a lot of memories, holidays and more. I need to print the things I have written and put them in a album. I pay for my website and it will be gone after I am gone. 

4. Thankful for my married group. It is great being able to share the things we deal with and what we have gone through. It is special to share our faith and the importance of being there for our families. We met for our regular meeting on Wednesday, and we met for lunch today. Thankful that a friend in my married group will be able to help me with my luggage.

5. Thankful that I was able to return some graduation things I got at Hobby Lobby and then rebuy them at the 40% off sale. Thankful that I was able to make a big payment on my trip to Israel in the fall.  

Saturday 9: Like My Mother Does (2011)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Lauren Alaina tells us she knows she's beautiful and strong because she sees herself as her mother does. Who in your life consistently sees the best in you? My sister Terry.

 

2) She sings that her mother is her "rock." In this context, what do you think that means? My mom was very protective of us. I don't think I really appreciated her until I had kids of my own. I knew she was a strong woman and did a lot for everyone.  I am a lot like her and my dad.  

 

3) When Lauren performed this song in concert, she brought her mother Kristy up on stage and held her hand as she sang. Kristy said she was touched, but also embarrassed because her daughter was the entertainer, not her. Do you get shy when all eyes turn to you? Depends on who I am with. I felt that way when I first started working in the marketing department at work. I was clerk doing a higher-level job. I had to report to a lot of higher-level people. I was like my mom; I didn't show it. Once I had to give an explanation of the program I was working on for the Retail Specialist. She actually prayed for me before it began. I was in with the District Manager, Postmaster and several other areas for the district office. I knew my job and explained it well. I attribute this to both my parents.

 

4) Lauren began reading in pre-school and always read well above grade level. As a child, were you a big reader? Are you a big reader today? I had a hard time reading until 4th grade. Then I realized the enjoyment of books and the library. I became an avid reader like my parents. The computer changed that for many years. But I have gone back to daily reading, and I love Christian Historical fiction. I usually read at night when the house is quiet.

   

5) According to the National Restaurant Association, we like to eat out on Mother's Day, and brunch is especially popular. If you could have whatever you want for brunch, what would you order? Brunches are usually all you can eat, so I could have what I wanted. Depends on where I would go. We usually go to a Mexican restaurant and they have everything. From waffles to posole. Plans have not been made yet. We are going to Las Vegas in a few weeks and we will hit the buffets there.

6) Mother's Day is the third biggest card-sending holiday in the US, just after Christmas and Valentine's Day. Who received the last card you purchased? My daughter and grandson. They both had birthdays in April.

 

7) While flowers are the most popular Mother's Day gift, jewelry comes in second. Are you wearing any jewelry as you answer these questions? If yes, did you receive it as a gift or buy it yourself? I am wearing some bracelets I made. I am wearing an multi-faceted diamond ring my mom gave me years ago before she got Alzheimer's. I am wearing a cross that my husband bought me in Mexico while we were on a cruise.

 

8) According to the National Retail Federation, more and more of us are celebrating our mothers by taking her to a paint and sip event, a pottery class, or candle or soap making. Which of those four options do you think you'd enjoy the most? My mom passed in 2010 from Alzheimer's. We took her to a concert a year before she died. She loved music. If I had to choose, from the four, it would be the sip and paint.

9) While there's a spike in phone traffic on Mother's Day, these days it seems the trend is texting. On holidays, do you receive more calls or texts? texts.

I did a tribute page to my mom at my website and you can find it here.

Me with my kids

Tuesday 4 & Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. May’s First Glimpse — What is the very first thing you notice or feel when May arrives each year?

Lots of flowers and birds. This May first, I had to have a mamo and ultrasound after waiting a month for it! Thanking God that no lump was found! May is usually when I start using the spa.

It sure helped with the back this weekend!

2. Simple May Joys — What small pleasures do you look forward to in May — flowers, breezes, routines, or traditions? All my roses are blooming and the leaves on my plumeria plants are growing. The birds have been singing loudly. Thankfully no mosquitos yet. 

3. May Memories — Do you have a favorite May memory from childhood, family life, or recent years?

There are several May birthdays and Mother's Day! One of my favorite memories is celebrating Mother's Day at my grandparents home. They had tons of trees in a large backyard. Grandma had 3 aviary's that grandpa built here and we loved hearing the birds sing. She had canaries, parakeets and finches. The flowers were blooming. Grandpa had fuchsia baskets that looked so nice. My uncle would get my grandpa's sit down mower and attach a wagon to it. Then he would take us on a ride around the backyard. It was so much fun and there was lots of food and laughter!

4. May Intentions — What gentle goals or hopes do you carry into this new month? Trying to stay healthy and my whole back is not being kind. Seems like every time I go to the garage I get hurt while I am going through boxes. I have osteoporosis and I think it is getting worse. Guess I have to give up some more rides at Disneyland! But I am staying positive and using my heating pad and Motrin. My husband and I usually go to the cemetery close to Mother's Day. 

Our married group is going out to lunch at one of our favorite Mexican food places this Friday.

1. What's something you may do this month? Mother's Day Celebration, one more time at Disneyland and a few days in Las Vegas.

2. Hola! Hodgepodge Day lands just after Cinco de Mayo... how do you feel about Mexican food? What's your favorite dish? Do you make it at home or is it a strictly dine out option? I love Mexican food! I have fond memories of my grandma Louisa making beans and homemade tortilla. Dad always stopped at her house and brought some home. We ate Mexican food about 3-4 times a week when I was growing up. My mom was an excellent cook, and she made great pot roast, soups and stroganoff and spaghetti. But her tacos were the best and she taught me how to make them when I was 12. She cooked ground beef and small cubes of potatoes for the filling. I cooked the first 19 years of our married life and made most of the things my mom did. But kids get picky and they were happy with beans, tacos and sopas. We get fast food from Miguel's about once a week. We like a place called Eduardo's and we will be going on Friday with our married group. You can go here to see some of our Mexican food recipes.

Adding a note: After 19 years I was on the same schedule as hubby, so we cooked together. Then when he retired, he started cooking more. 

3. When the children of today grow up what do you think they'll say about this time period? What do you most hope they remember? Every generation goes through things. Kids adapt. I think the saddest thing I heard this year was from my grandson. He was taking Government as a senior this year. He said he and his friends could see that the 3 branches were not working the way the constitution was written. My grandson has been driving for a year now and can't believe how high gas prices have gone up. He also took economics this year and knows this war is one of the reasons the price has gone up. I told him I remember having to wait in long lines for gas. That the prices would come back down after the war ended and I am hoping that it will happen soon. As a person that remembers the draft, I pray that does not ever happen again! The grandson I mentioned made me a grandma first. 4 generations.

I hope they remember that they are Christians and to trust in God in spite of the evils of this world. I hope they can focus on the positive and know that our family and faith keep us strong.

4. What advice would you give a new mother? Love on your baby. Rest when you can. Dust can wait. Get a calendar or journal and document the moments because they go by to fast! Ask for help when you need it. Eat as healthy as you can and take time for yourself when you can.

5. What's a phrase your mother often said to you? If you're a mom do you say it to your own children? 

"Don't forget to say your prayers" "If you see that something needs to be done, do it. Don't wait to be asked." "I love you."

6. Insert your own random thought here. I miss my mom and my grandmas. I am thankful for the memories I have. I wish I would have asked more questions. I miss my grandpas too, but since the focus is on Mother's Day, I mentioned them.

Thanks to Annie and Joyce for the memes. Links are on the left.

Fridays Fave Five & Saturday 9

I am joining Susanne for the 

It is always nice to look back to see what I was thankful for the past week. Sorry that it is so long and 

I added a #6 which was the thing that meant the most to me.

1. Church was nice on Sunday and our granddaughter sang again. Hubby and I tried a new place to eat after church. I got to do some crafting while hubby and I watched a couple of shows we had recorded. Later I watched Call the Midwife, the Forsythe's and The Count of Montecristo, all on PBS.

2. I slept in a bit on Monday and I needed that sleep. I wasn't having as much pain in my arm, but my back was bothering me. The weather was cool and overcast so I asked hubby to open up the spa. I soaked for an hour and it really felt good! After, I watched a video on Right Now Media. I saw part 3 of the story of Exodus. My friend picked me up and we went to our women's Bible study which is on Exodus. After the Women's pastor gave us the highlights of the weeks study, I met with my group that was back to 9 which was good. As a facilitator, you always wonder what happens when the original number drops. But life happens and women can't come. We have two more sessions. When I came home I watched American Idol while I crafted. They sang songs from Taylor Swift and I didn't know any of the songs. I really enjoyed some of the other nights when they sang songs from Disney and their Faith night when Carrie Underwood sang How Great Thou Art.

3. I slept in on Tuesday morning and worked on my faith journaling. I went to Bible study and Pastor Jim finished Revelation. We had been in the verse-by-verse study for a year! There was a lot of cross references to prophetic verves from the old and new Testaments. 

4. I went to Physical Therapy on Wednesday, and I did my exercises and the PT had me lay on my belly so we could massage the pressure points on my back. I could tell him what hurt and though I still have numbness, I am also getting more muscle strength, but not a lot of muscle in the rear where I need it the most. I am not sure if he will put in for another referral to my doctor. I see her on June 1, When I got home, I had dinner and then I colored my hair. When I was done, hubby and I started Survivor, but did not finish it.

 5. Thursday was another Disneyland Day. We picked up our grands at 10am. We got on the Rise of the Resistance Ride in Star Wars Land. It was a 55-minute wait. We also went on Star Tours and my back bothered me a little after that. Then my granddaughter's friend and Nanny showed up and we went to get some beignets and then headed to Pirates of the Caribbean. Then we went to get on the Jungle Cruise but it was temporarily closed. The kids wanted Dole Whips, so we got those and then left to the California Adventure Park. It was a beautiful day, 75 and sunny. We got on the Incredicoaster and then the kids got inline for Soaring over California. We had lunch and then the kids went on the Little Mermaid. My son joined us and we went back to the Disney side and the kids went on Thunder Mountain. I went on the Mark Twain to give my back a rest.

Mickey beignet. I only took a bite of the ear.

The Dole Whip I shared with my grandson.

My son and grandson were tired so we did some shopping and then my son took me home. It was a nice day, but I was a bit sore. Thank goodness for Motrin! A long shower helped me relax and sleep through the night. I guess 15,000 steps helped too! (picture found on the net.)

6. A few weeks ago, I mentioned I asked for prayer on a possible health issue. I got my answer today. I am okay! A few weeks ago, I went in for pain in my armpit, but the doctor felt a lump and referred me to Radiology. It was a long 5 week wait. My daily scripture verses were on faith. I had a few friends praying for me but I did not tell my kids. I was going to wait until after my grandson graduated. But what I was most concerned was my trip to Israel. I have to have my final payment in by June 7. If I was going to need a biopsy/treatment/surgery, I only had a few weeks to decided and pull out before making the final payments. I was also worried about my friend/roommate. If she could not get another roomie, she would have to pay $1000 more! I had the mammogram first and told the tech about Israel. She wanted to know why Israel and I told her I was going with my church. Then I went for my ultrasound and told her about my trip. Then she did my ultrasound and spent a long time with it. The had me get dressed while the radiologist looked at my results. When she came back she said the radiologist said everything looked okay and the tech said to have a nice trip to Israel. I said "Praise God!" and thank you to her. I walked out and started crying but I had my sunglasses on. What a relief! Thank You Lord!

 

Saturday 9: I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) – 1944

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) "I'll Get By" was very popular song in the 1940s, and we're taking a look at the recording by Dick Haymes and Harry James because it got the most airplay. Can you think of another song that has been

recorded by more than one artist? A lot of Carole King songs that she wrote were sung by other artist

and she put some of them on her Tapestry album. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? You Make Me Fill Like a Natural Woman and You've Got a Friend.

2) In this week's song, vocalist Dick Haymes sings that he won't complain about the rain. Do you have any complaints about the weather this morning? No complaints, Sunny in the 70's.

3) Dick was briefly married to movie queen Rita Hayworth. Known as The Love Goddess and The Strawberry Blonde, Rita was famous for her magnificent mane. She dyed her dark brown hair red to get attention and it worked. Have you ever experimented with a different color? If yes, were you happy with the results? I put streaks in it once. But I have used the same colors for years. I was a dark brown. I use a light auburn brown hair color that I have used for years. My hair grows quickly and so do the grey hairs.

4) Dick was the lead vocalist of the Harry James orchestra. Like Dick, Harry had a movie star wife. Betty Grable was famous for her legs. Her bathing suit poster inspired hosiery manufacturers to single out her perfectly proportioned thighs, calves and ankles. Betty herself joked, "I'm a star for two reasons, and I'm standing on them." What do you think is your best (physical) trait? I would say my good skin. I always put sunblock and wore hats and still got skin cancer. The dermatologist said I had good skin. I rarely got acne. So most of you know I had to have the cancer removed and I have an inch scar that has healed well and will get lighter.

5) Betty's weren't the only legs that fascinated Harry. He was known for his stable of thoroughbred racehorses. Have you ever been to the races? No.

6) Teenaged Harry played trumpet with The Beaumont High School Royal Purple Band. Did you belong to groups or clubs while you were in high school? Yes, several. Girls League, Spinsters, Usherettes, Student Relations, Honor Society and Girls Athletics.

7) In addition to "I'll Get By," Judy Garland's "Trolley Song" topped the charts in 1944. When did you most recently take public transportation? The trams at Disneyland.

8) Also in 1944, Diana Ross was born. First with the Supremes, then as a solo artist, she has sold more than 100 millions records, making her one of America's most successful female singers. Who is your all-time favorite "girl singer?" Amy Grant and Carole King and I have scene them both in concert.

9) Random question – Last week we asked about the garage. Let's turn our attention to the glove compartment (aka glove box). What have you got in there? Car insurance things, receipts for the most recent tune ups. Envelope of receipts and eyeglass cleaner kit. There might be a few face mask. 

Thanks to Sam for the meme and meme links are on the left side.