Romantic Gals

Do you find yourself yearning for the simpler, slower way of life from days gone by? Do you prefer listening to birds chirping or an IPOD? Do you find yourself wishing for a time when we moved at a slower pace, when politeness and civility were the norm? Did you love The Waltons, Andy and Aunt Bee, Charlie Brown and Lucy? Join with me then and share your thoughts with others who yearn for gentler times in this fast paced world we live in.

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Happy Mothers Day

She wasn't perfect. She had a hard childhood filled with illness and an overbearing father, but she did the best she could when it came to mothering us. I often think in a different place and time, she could have been so much more - she could have let her talents shine. She was artistic and a fantastic cook. When I needed a costume for the various plays I was in during my school years, she came up with the most amazing ideas like the time I played Mrs. Santa Clause in 5th Grade. I had a pretty red " Granny Dress" that was popular in the 60's that served well for Mrs. Santa, complete with a ruffled apron borrowed from Mom. I had the rose colored Granny glasses fashionable at that time that were perfect. I just needed snowy white hair. Mom took a plastic wig of mine, covered it with fluffy cotton balls and like magic, I was transformed into a kindly old lady. I like to think I got my creativity from her. Miss you mom.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: I remember that day quite well. You did a fantastic job setting everything up for Debbie's wedding.; May 13, 2013 at 12:11 AM

Come and Get Your Happiness

What little girl didn't grow up watching Shirley Temple movies? My mom and I would sit and watch them together whenever they were shown. Mom was a little girl the same time Shirley was tapping her way to stardom. She bought me a Shirley doll when I was just three years old and it sat way up on a shelf, only to be played with occasionally under moms supervision. I'm forever grateful that my mother made me be extra careful with her, for as you can see in the picture, she is in fine shape to this day. You can see my mom in her Shirley Temple finest in the framed picture. Mom loved Shirley so much that she bought a record of Shirley singing all her movie songs and I of course learned them all. My all time favorite was from Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm titled "Come and Get Your Happiness". It just oozed optimism and cheerfulness and when I heard recently that Shirley had passed away I found myself searching for her singing it on YouTube. There will never be another Shirley. She was truly one of a kind. Thanks Shirley for bringing my mom and I such happiness!