So hard to believe I am now 70! My mind doesn't feel that old, but my body does remind me I am. But I am trying to take care of myself better. I just can't believe how quickly the days and years go by now. I have been blogging since 2002, first at my website and then here at Blogger since 2021. So now for Friday Faves 5 and Saturday 9
1.Thankful to have lunch with my son Daniel and his wife Melinda last week. They did a great job planning the family birthday party! There were about 45 people and a few missing. It was just great to have the family together! I posted pictures on my previous post, but here is the whole family. I was also happy to see my cousin/bestie at my party and she took this family picture.
2.Thankful for our 51st wedding anniversary. We were going to go to the beach, but we were so tired, we just stayed home until dinner. Then we went to Kings Fish House in our own city.
4. Thankful that my hubby took me to a scrap store and then Olive Garden for lunch. Renee picked up Eddie and Jazzy and took them out for Jazzy's birthday and shopping. I was able to go to Bible study.
5. Thankful to go to senior fellowship on Wednesday morning and a relaxing day in the spa today.
Saturday 9: Colors of the Wind (1995)
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Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
Summer Songs. These will all be records that topped the charts during August.
1) Number 1 on the charts in August 30 years ago, "Colors of the Wind" is from the Disney hit, Pocahontas. Have you seen it? Yes, we saw it at the El Capitan theater in Hollywood/LA when it came out. We bought the VHS when it came out and we have seen it on Disney channel. My daughter got all the Pocahontas things that Christmas. I think I still have some McD toys.
2) This song celebrates the glories of nature. Have you spent much time outdoors this summer? If yes, what have you enjoyed doing? I have not spent much time outside. Just a few times in the spa. I can see the hummingbirds and bees by the flowers. I can see the breeze blow the flags and chimes. It is peaceful out there. Oh, the family party was outside, and the weather was great!
3) Lyricist Stephen Schwartz said he was inspired by the works of Chief Seattle, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Who is your favorite author? Margaret Mitchell who wrote Gone with the Wind, James Michener and the men who wrote The Left Behind Series. Tim LaHaye and Gary Jenkins. His son Dallas Jenkins is the writer/producer of The Chosen.
4) This week's artist, Vanessa Williams, came to national attention as Miss America 1984. In the talent competition she sang "Happy Days Are Here Again." Over the years, contestants have sung, recited original poetry, danced, twirled batons, performed gymnastics and demonstrated martial arts. Which of your talents would wow the judges? Bible journaling.
5) Her family tree includes William A. Fields, who served in the Tennessee House of Representatives in the late 19th century. Are you interested in genealogy? I joined Ancestry.com to learn more about it. But only US information was included in the basic level. I did not want to spend money for the international.
6) Vanessa supports the non-profit Dress for Success, which helps unemployed and underemployed women prepare with career coaching, networking and professional attire. Have you ever gone into a job interview found yourself unprepared? Or, if you prefer, tell us about an interview you confidently aced. It has been a long time since I had a job interview. 1975 for my post office job. The one that was more challenging was to be a day camp counselor in 1979. There were a lot of college applicants, and my sister and I both got in. It was for a 6 weeklong summer program or underprivilege kids. We took a weeklong vacation with the money we made, and the experience was rewarding.
Let's look at the summer of 1995.
7) 1995's best-selling new car was the Ford Taurus. That summer, dealers were promoting a 6.9% APR loan or $1,500 cash back with purchase. This summer, drivers with good credit might get a better deal because the average APR for new car loans is a little lower. Do you keep your eye on fluctuating interest rates? No
8) English yachtswoman Lisa Clayton made history by sailing solo around the world. It took her 10 months. Would you be comfortable spending months and months alone? No, but I would love to take another cruise!
9) Legendary New York Yankee Mickey Mantle died in 1995. How is your baseball team doing this season? The Angels are doing good, and the Dodgers have not done as well so far.
Thanks to Susanne and Sam for the memes. Link are on the left.
