“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…
“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 ……
“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, 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…
“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…