Friday's Fave 5 & Saturday 9

This has been a good week! 

I got to greet at church this past Sunday and it was good to talk to some of the ladies that are going to Israel with me. We are all hopeful. It was good to hear the Pator's son speak and he is working on his master's in theological degree. We like to hear him at the Riverside campus. After Audrina was through playing the keyboards for 3rd service we left and got lunch. I took her home and we ate lunch. Then I went shopping at Kohls. I found some shoes I like, but they were big. I bought them with my sales and coupons. Then I went home and ordered the size smaller. The sales guy said to bring both in and I would get the same sales price. I also ordered another pair. I got them all on Friday. Now I will return what does not fit. I hope to take them to Israel, but I will also wear now. I don't spend a lot on clothes, but I have got a few things to wear now and on the trip. I don't buy anything unless it is on sale.

I slept in on Monday hubby and I loaded up the car with more things to give away. It gets easier to do and I know it makes hubby happy! 

Tuesday I met several friends for lunch. We had a nice time catching up while our groups are on summer break. I sat next to one of the girls that is going to Israel and we were talking about needing to get a special visa to go to Israel. We both have Kaiser Insurance and we have phone appointments with a person that will go over international travel.  After lunch I was able to get several errands done close by. Hubby was thankful I brought him back some soup. 

The younger grands came over Wednesday with their dogs. We got pizza for dinner and they had fruit and popcorn for snacks. I made them breakfast Thursday late morning. Then their friend's mom picked them up to go swimming. The dogs were sad, but they liked it when hubby and I went out to the backyard with them for awhile. Thankfully the temperature dropped a little. Minnie was happy to see everyone!

Thankful to get my errands over before it gets hot. Supposed to get 105 this weekend! I got Minnie''s medicine and she gets refills until November and then she has to see the vet. I bought some groceries today and noticed some more prices going up. I put one thing back because it was not a food item. Thankful that I can make wise choices!

Minnie being scratched by Audrina in the sun.

Saturday 9: Coconut (1971)

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

This month Saturday 9 will be tasty, featuring songs with food in the title.

1) This song is about a woman who complains of a belly ache. How's your tummy this morning? Good!

2) She responds to this malady by calling the doctor. What if you chose to address the problem yourself? Are there currently any OTC digestive aids in your medicine chest? Pepto Bismal is my go too if my tummy hurts and feels off.

3) Coconut was once a popular ice cream flavor, but no more. It's not on the list of top sellers at Baskin Robbins or Cold Stone. When you last had ice cream, what flavor was it? Pineapple coconut when we were in Las Vegas at the Venetian.

4) Coconut remains popular in baking. It's easy to find recipes for coconut pie, coconut cheesecake, coconut cookies ... you get the idea. Have you recently tried a new recipe? If yes, how did it turn out?

I like to make coconut body scrubs and I need to get some sugar. I mix coconut, sugar and essential oil. Adding lemon or lavender smells so good. Adding Peppermint makes the skin feel tingly.

5) This week's featured artist, Harry Nilsson, was a well known free spirit. He liked to party and had a reputation for not adhering to a schedule. Therefore it's a little surprising that one of his first jobs was in the conservative atmosphere of a small bank. Do you prefer a more structured workplace? When I was working at the Post office, it was very structured.

6) Harry met Micky Dolenz when The Monkees recorded his song, "Cuddly Toy" and they became fast and life-long friends. Can you think of someone you met and quickly "clicked" with? Yes, my friends Linda and Carole. Also my friend Cynthia. I don't see Cynthia often, but when we do meet up, we can just pick up like the old days. Linda and Carole are going to Israel with me.

7) In 1971, when this song was on the radio, detective shows were popular on TV. Mannix, Ironside and Cannon were all in the Top 20. Do you think you'd make a good private investigator? I don't know. I do like to do research. I do not like to be in harm's way. 

8) England's Princess Anne turned 21 in 1971, and the occasion was commemorated with an official portrait taken by fashion photographer Norman Parkinson. Who took the most recent photo of you? My granddaughter.

9) Random question: You can redecorate any one room in your home, money is no object. But only one room. Which room do you pick? The kitchen. I would paint the cabinets white and get new hardware, get a new rangehood, get a new stove and finally, new flooring which would extend to the whole house.

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Fridays Fave 5 & Saturday 9

I am thankful that Minnie is holding steady. Hubby stayed home with her on Sunday, and I was able to go to church after missing it or two weeks. I was able to see my granddaughter sing the National Anthem I am thankful that I can watch service online when I can't be at church. but I do like to see my friends and family there. 

Thankful that the younger grads came down on Monday and on Monday night I had all 4 grands here. It is rare to get pictures with all of them now. The younger grads were supposed to be here through Thursday along with the grand dogs, Plans were changed because of Minnie and their other grandma picked them up on Tuesday. She was able to see Minnie and Minnie was happy to see her too Thankful that our grands have their grandparents to help out. Here are Coco and Daisy.

Thankful to do some shopping on Wednesday after Senior Fellowship. I found a pair of pants and a top I can wear them now and when I go to Israel in October. I was talking to my 3 friends that are going to Israel too. We all want to go know things are in God's hand. But since the US attacked Iran, things have gotten worse. The travel agency says tours are still happening and we will know more as we get closer to October. If is not safe to go. the travel agency will let the Pastor know. Will we be sad? Yes, but like I said, it is in God's hands. I will get my money back and maybe I will get new flooring. But for now, I am still hoping and praying. 

Thankful that we can have dreams and also be realistic when life happens.

Thankful for a better night's rest. I have been turning the tv off and reading before bed. Thankful that I have the AD series of books in my library. I read them back in the early 2000's there was a lot I had forgotten. The series is by Brock and Bodie Thoen. It follows the people that lived during the year of Jesus. It brings Bible people back to life like the bling man that Jesus heals. The character is named Peniel/Penuel which means face of God or to see the face of God or to turn toward the face of God. Many of the correct names of characters are used. Biblical references are also listed. Jacob is from Genesis 32 and wrestled with God and named the place Penuel. Jacob then is known as Israel, one of Biblical hierarchs and the son of Abraham It also gives the historical perspective during that time. The emphasis is on the people that were healed by Jesus. I love historical Christian fiction!  

Saturday 9: There'll Be Some Changes Made (1962)

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

1) In this song, Ann-Margret sings that she's going to change her way of living. If you could simply snap your fingers and change something in your life, what would it be? Better health, good eyesight and increase in muscle mass.

2) She tells us she's going to change her name. Have you ever changed your name, or asked people to refer to you differently? (Example: "Don't call me Betty anymore. I want to be Elizabeth.") I go by Susan or Susie. but do not like Sue. My mom called me Susan and my dad called me Susie. My sisters call me Susie and my brother calls me Susan

3) Ann-Margret was born Ann-Margret Olsson in Sweden and when was 5, her family moved to Winnetka, Illinois. She is fluent in both Swedish and English. When did you last converse in a language other than English? My granddaughter was sharing what she is learning in her Spanish class. We exchanged a few words.

4) Olivia Newton-John was a big Ann-Margret fan. When she was cast in the movie Grease, Olivia asked that her character's name be changed from "Sandy Dumbrowski" to "Sandy Olsson" in tribute. Grease is one of the most profitable movies ever made. Have you seen it more than once? Yes

5) Ann-Margret celebrated her 85th birthday earlier this year. Back in 2024, Ann-Margret told a reporter that she planned to celebrate her 83rd birthday with a spin on her motorcycle, a lavender Harley-Davidson. "I love speed," she explained. Do you always observe the speed limit? Or have you been known to zip along a little faster? I have gone faster in the pass on an open road.

6) This week's song was written in 1921 and over the last 100+ years it's been recorded more than 400 times. Before today, had you heard it? No

7) The lyrics were written by William Weldon Higgins, who was better known as vaudeville comic Billy Higgins. When did you most recently laugh out loud? At Senior Fellowship this past Wednesday. Pastor decided to pop in for a game of Bingo and won!

8) The music was composed by William Overstreet. In addition to writing music, he was a respected director at Chicago's Grand Theater. When did you last see a live performance (concert, play, etc.)?

January 25, several shows on our cruise ship. I saw Cece Winans in concert February of 25 with my granddaughter. My granddaughter and I are going to a musical play on July 11.

9) Random question: Do you have more or less than $20 cash in your wallet right now? Yes, $22

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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 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

Friday's Fave 5 & Saturday 9

It's time to post for the Friday's Fave Five with Living to Tell the Story.

Thankful for my family. So many good things going on. My cell phone fell behind me at church on Sunday and my grandson picked it up and gave it back to me. We went out to lunch after our granddaughter finished singing for 3rd service. Later in the day I found this picture on my phone. This guy will be 12 next month and I can see that change from boy to teen. Thankful that all my grands are doing well.

 

I am thankful that the pain in my back has subsided a bit today. All was going well until Wednesday afternoon. I felt great but I think I twisted while reaching and that was not good. So after a strenuous work out, I should have rested. It is not a new injury, but ongoing bulging disc in my lower back. I have to be careful with lifting and movement that aggravates it. Could be worse!

Thankful that have made progress in the declutter department. A lot of crafts can accumulate in ten years. I plan to donate stuff to our church for the Foster Kids camp this summer. My grands no longer want to craft anymore. That's just a part of life.

Thankful for health insurance. I have the Kaiser Permanente health plan and it has covered a lot of things. They are just so busy now and some appointments take time. I have an eye appointment in 3 weeks and that is fine since I was last seen last June. My right eye is getting worse and will eventually need cataract surgery. I need a mammogram and that is set for May 1st, unless they get a cancellation. Hopefully everything will be okay so I can go on my trip to Israel in the fall. 

Thankful that I was able to meet my friend at the local Christian Coffee House this week. We work on our Bible journals and catch up with each other's life. We are both doing Max Lucado's study In the Footsteps of the Savior. She is one of my friends that I going to Israel. We are both praying the war end soon. The trip is in God's hands. She also treated me to lunch. Avocado, tomatoes, feta and arugula on a piece of thick sourdough bread. I only ate half and saved the rest for the next day.

Saturday 9: Indian Lake (1968)

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

1) In this song, a family gets on a bus and heads off on vacation. Think about the last trip you took. Did you travel by car, bus, train, boat, or plane? We went on a cruise ship to the Mexican Riviera You can see most of the days listed above. I just realized I forgot to finish the last days.

2) Once they get to Indian Lake, they swim, have a picnic and go canoeing. Are you looking forward to any of these activities this summer? Yes, we are going to a big park in June for a family reunion for my husband's side of the family. We can go on boats while there. I hope to get a little pool time. I also have a few more Disney days before June. I am blocked June and July.

3) "Indian Lake" became familiar to TV audiences because it was used in commercials for the Dodge Charger. In the 1960s, most households didn't have remote controls to enable viewers to mute or skip commercials. Today, we do. When a commercial comes on, do you watch or do you turn down the sound or, if possible, fast forward past it? We tend to record most of the things so we can fast forward past the commercials. There is once commercial I like. It is a Progressive insurance one. It is Dr. Rick that is trying to deal with clients that are acting like their parents in a dumb and predictable way. It makes me laugh. I do not like the mayhem commercials.

4) The Cowsills were a family singing group who had four Top 10 hits between 1967 and 1969. The brothers were self-taught musicians who enjoyed playing at church and school events. When their father, Bud Cowsill, became their manager, he insisted his wife Barbara and their youngest, Susan, join the band. He wanted the Cowsills to become "a latter-day Von Trapp family." Without looking it up, do you know who the Von Trapps were? Yes, they made a movie about them called The Sound of Music. 

5) The Cowsills were the inspiration for the sitcom The Partridge Family. It ran for four seasons and the fictional Partridges had three Top 10 hits, were nominated for a Grammy and made David Cassidy a star. Are you familiar with The Partridge Family? Yes. 

6) The Cowsills starred in an advertising campaign for the American Dairy Association. On TV and in magazine ads they proclaimed that "Milk is the lift that lasts." Decades later, oldest brother Bill recalled that he seldom drank milk. How about you? Do you often drink milk? Yes, I drink about 2 glasses a day and have either cottage cheese or yogurt daily. I have osteoporosis and I need the calcium and I don't want to take another pill. I do have to take Magnesium that help the absorption of the calcium.

7) While Bud Cowsill engineered the family band's success, he also contributed to their demise. The Cowsills were scheduled to appear 10 times on the influential Ed Sullivan Show but were fired after the second because Bud was too confrontational backstage. He also had a reputation for being abrasive with record company executives and concert promoters, and this affected the band's ability to find work. Do you have a hard time biting your tongue or controlling your temper? I am pretty good at keeping my self in check. But I do lose it at times with the hubby. But it does not last long. We both say it is from not enough sleep. We talked about this in our married group and we end up laughing about it. Most of us have been married 30 years plus and have learned to deal with emotions.

8) In 1968, when this song was popular, Leonard Bernstein released his award-winning recording of Mahler: Symphony No. 8. Do you enjoy classical music? Yes I do. I played it for several years when I was taking piano lessons.

9) Random question – Here we are in March. If you made any New Year's resolutions, have you kept them? Yes and I made two. Eat more healthy and declutter. I am doing well in both. I could do so much better if my back did not bother me.

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

Friday's Faves 5 & Saturday 9

It is Friday evening and the house is quiet.

I am joining Susanne and Sam for the memes below. 

Links are on the left.

Thankful for a great weekend. Our granddaughter sang again on Sunday. She loves to sing! Also thankful for the kick off to the next women's Bible study on Exodus. It was a good introduction to my Bible journaling for Tuesday.

Thankful for my Bible journaling group that met on Tuesday. All the women brought snacks, and I made roast beef sandwiches while the women had chat time before we started. I recapped last month's study and about talked about the Wise Men and the journey to Egypt. I also went over the 10 Commandments and talked about how Jesus quoted Deuteronomy and tied that to the 10 Commandments. One of the girls made each of us a bracelet. I made myself one to this week.

Thankful for our marriage group that met on Tuesday. We have lots of food there too! I am glad we can discuss the sermon and the verses covered. 

Thankful that the rest of the week was quiet and I didn't have to go anywhere. Especially since it has been in the 90's I got to watch a video for a study I am doing with Max Lucado called In the Footsteps of the Savior. It is through Faithgateway.com. I hope to get caught up this week. I got three books to do with this study. God willing, the war will be over and we can still go to Israel in October!

Thankful for study and rest on Friday. I was supposed to go to Disneyland, but it was just to hot to go and I got a lot of study time and hubby and I caught up with our shows.

Saturday 9: London Town (1978)

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

1) Have you ever visited London? No

2) In this song, Paul sings of encountering a London street musician playing the flute. Are there street musicians in your town? Not that I know of.

3) It's raining as he wanders around London. How is the weather where you are today? Hot! mid 90's.

I didn't get to go to Disneyland on Friday because of the high heat.

4) "London Town" is one of a handful of songs credited to Paul McCartney and Denny Laine, his bandmate in Wings from 1971 to 1981. They became fast friends in the mid-60s when Denny was with The Moody Blues, the band who opened for The Beatles on their final UK concert tour. Paul has acknowledged Denny's outstanding vocals and guitar playing, as well as his humor and generosity. Share the good qualities of one of your close friends. She is very generous, with her time and finances.

5) Wings broke up in 1981 when Paul decided he was weary of touring. His kids were in school, his Beatle bandmate John Lennon had been murdered, and he simply felt more comfortable staying put and working in the studio, rather than performing live. Denny believed this would mean his role, and his financial compensation, would diminish so he quit Wings. Tell us about why you left one of your jobs.

I left my job at the Treasury because I got hired at the postal service.

6) Linda McCartney also wrote and performed with Wings. In addition to music, she is known for her photography and cookbooks. Of these three – music, photography and cooking – which do you enjoy most? Music!

7) Paul's first car was a 1964 Aston Martin DB5. He selected it himself before The Beatles went off on their first world tour and it was waiting for him when he got home to London. He drove it when he shouldn't have, as he didn't get his license until spring of 1965. When did you get your driver's license?

A few weeks after I turned 16 and I am 70 now. I can't drive at night because of cataract.

8) Speaking of driver's licenses ... Last year someone bought one of Paul's expired driver's licenses at auction for $20,000. When you get a new license, passport, or state issued ID, what do you do with the old one? I got a new passport a couple of years ago. My husband had the old one put away.

9) Random question – Which do you have more of: dirty dishes in the sink or dirty clothes in the hamper? Dirty clothes. I only wash clothes once a week. Dishes are washed daily. We wash dishes as we go. If I leave dishes in the sink to get back to, they are usually washed by my hubby. 

Friday Faves 5 & Saturday 9

1. Thankful for a few days to be home and get more things organized.

2. Thankful for another great discussion at our marriage group and the yummy food we had.

3. Thankful for the lady that helped me with my Medicare reimbursement checks. Also, for the lady at the bank that was patient with all the checks I had to deposit back into my savings account.

4. Thankful for being able to watch Bible study online and my crafty group time too. I won some prizes!

5. Thankful for another fun day at Disneyland. The weather was in the 80's so I got to go on the Tiana ride, formerly known as Splash Mountain. I am second from the top and only the corner of my shoe got wet.

I took this in Star Wars Land. Jupiter is to the right of the moon.

We were there 10 hours, and I got just under 18000 steps.

Saturday 9: Big Star (1962)

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

1) Shelley Fabares sings that when she hears her lover's records on the radio, they bring back memories. Do you prefer familiar songs or do you seek out new music? I prefer what I know.

2) Shelley introduced "Big Star" on an episode of The Donna Reed Show, where she played daughter Mary. She remembers the show's star and her TV mom, Donna Reed, as "an extraordinary woman." Who is your favorite TV mom? I liked Donna Reed. I liked The Walton Mom and the Little House on the Praire mom, Carolyn.

3) Speaking of big stars, Shelley made three movies with Elvis, who said she was his favorite leading lady. What qualities do you value in a coworker? Being friendly, kind and respectful. Funny you mention a co worker. I have been retired since 2011, but I saw a coworker at Disneyland on Friday. I mentioned about my work in a couple of post ago and the program I was in charge of. He was one of the techs that serviced the vending machines. He retired after me and got a job at Disneyland.

4) Though best known for comedy, Shelley appeared as Cathy in a made-for-TV adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Have you ever read the Emily Bronte classic? Yes.

 

5) Shelley Fabares' aunt was Broadway, film and TV veteran Nanette Fabray. Do you have a favorite aunt or uncle? I have 3 aunts left. I love them all and the ones I the ones I have lost.

 

6) In the 1990s she was twice nominated for an Emmy Award (Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy) for her work on Coach. She didn't win. Millions of viewers got to see her applaud graciously when Laurie (Roseanne) Metcalf's named was announced both times. If you were nominated for a major award and the ceremony was televised, would you get all dressed up and go? Or would you prefer to watch from home? I think it would be fun to go and get all dresses up.

 

7) In 1962, when this song was first released, Jack Nicklaus launched his legendary golf career. Do you enjoy playing golf? Do you watch golf on TV? I have had fun playing miniature golf, but I don't watch it on tv.

 

8) Also in 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her first home at the age of 36. Up until then she had always been a renter. Marilyn was residing there at the time of her death that August. How long have you lived at your current address? 10 years.

 

9) Random question – According to a survey, the average American will kiss 15 different partners over their lifetime. Do you estimate your personal total is more, less, or right on track? Less.