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Was Santa Good to You?

December 26th, 2009

Hope you had a nice Christmas. We had a quiet day, with a few nice gifts and lots of good food. I appreciated the quiet part – I don’t really like a lot of noise and swarms of people. It is much  nicer to have a few good people close by your side.

Around Here, Celebrations, Family

Quiet Thanksgiving

November 26th, 2009

This year we have to stay close to home instead of getting together with the whole family for a big meal. There’s a bit of a tiff underway and I want to part of it. So we are staying home and I’m cooking a small turkey for just us. I think I’ll do sweet potatoes and a couple of side dishes that are my long time favorites, like corn pudding and turnip greens with relish.

Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving – no matter where you are when you sit down to eat. And be sure to kiss and thank the cook!

Celebrations, Family, Foodie

Coconuts

November 17th, 2009

This is another song that my father taught us to perform when we were little girls. It was originally released by Danny Kaye and there are versions by Monty Python, Pinochio and this one, from the Lion King.

Family, Memories, Music

Stereo Demo in 1961

November 16th, 2009

Back in the 60’s, the development of stereo was big news for the music industry. This song was one of the great demonstrations of how cool stereo can sound. It was also a song that my father loved and he taught my two sisters and I how to sing it for that year’s family Christmas party.

Around Here, Celebrations, Family, Just for Fun, Memories, Music

Happy Birthday Sis

October 15th, 2009

My sister is celebrating her birthday today. I suspect because the weather is foul that she will be finding something fun to do at home. Maybe a movie night with her daughters or a dinner together at Red Lobster.

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Love you, sis! Hope your birthday is very happy and this next year is a very happy one for you!

Celebrations, Family