Spiders and Snakes ~ Jim Stafford | Nancy’s Blog

 “I don’t like Spiders and Snakes & that ain’t what it takes to love me …” From the time I was a very small child, I was so frightened of things that crept, crawled and flew. I was afraid of anything that didn’t have fur, and some things that did … like mice and, dare …

Short People ~ Randy Newman

 “Don’t want no short people … don’t want no short people, ’round me”   When Randy Newman released this song, he was vilified.  How dare he be so insensitive … so politically incorrect?? Radio stations banned the song, state legislatures tried to pass legislation against it. He was accused of discriminating against short people … …

I Can’t Stay Mad At You! ~ Part One ~ Skeeter Davis

 “You can make me cry, you can break my heart, but I’ll never say we’re through. Even when I try, I can’t stay mad at you.” There aren’t enough pages in this blog or any other to describe the many times I was just so furious with the boys. They were always into mischief, and …

Sally Go ‘Round the Roses ~ The Jaynettes | Nancy’s Blog

“Sally, baby cry, let your hair hang down. Sally, baby, cry, let your hair hang down. Sit and cry where the roses grow. Sit and cry, not a soul will know.” An amazing and wonderful little West Highland White Terrier came into our lives in 1997. She was Brian’s ninth birthday present, but she was …

Someone Saved My Life Tonight ~ Elton John

“You’re a Butterfly and Butterflies are Free to Fly … Fly Away …” Cheryl and I are Facebook friends … we don’t know each other personally. I live in Florida, USA, and she lives “down under”. Still, though oceans separated us, I came to know her as a strong and courageous woman with two beautiful …