Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys ~ Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson | Nancy’s Blog

“Don’t let ’em pick guitar or drive them old trucks, make ’em be doctors and lawyers and such …”

So, I know that’s what Waylon and Willie said, but sometimes cowboys are just born, and in spite of a Mama’s best efforts, that’s how they grow up. I have two cowboy sons and one “and such…”! Allyn made it clear from the outset that he was going to be a part of the elite and his tastes were such that cowboyhood never entered his mind. He isn’t a doctor or lawyer, but rather a very successful executive whose talents are in high demand. That’s good … that makes me smile!

Brand New Key ~ Melanie | Nancy’s Blog

“I ride my bike, I roller skate don’t drive no car. Don’t go too fast, but I go pretty far …” Jeff and Brian loved anything with wheels! When they were babies they would scoot around in their walkers, racing around the room on a collision course with just about everything, including each other and me! …

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 …

“The Day the Music Died” ~ Don McLean

I named this blog “A Song for Everything …” for a couple of reasons. I’ve just always so loved to sing! Don’t misunderstand, I’m not a good singer, not even close. In fact, there are those who would say I can barely carry a tune. Still, I’ve always loved music and I always sang. Our …