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Give a Little Love

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Saturday 9: Give a Little Love (1988)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

In memory of Naomi Judd (1946-2022)

1) In this week's song, the Judds tell us they aren't impressed by diamonds or foreign travel. If you had your choice, would you prefer a $1,500 diamond pendant or a $1,500 voucher from United Airlines?  I'll take the voucher for travel. I've never been a diamonds kind of girl.

2) In the video for this song, the Judds are shown having fun on the beach. Do you have any trips to the beach planned for the upcoming summer months?  Nope.  Nothing planned but I am close enough to go most any time I feel like it.  The beach doesn't hold the same attraction that it used to, though.  The sun isn't nice to me and it takes too much trouble carrying all the paraphernalia from the car...

3) Early in their career, this mother-daughter duo performed in clubs and venues around San Francisco, where they called themselves The Hillbilly Women. Have you recently been to a bar or restaurant with live music?  It has been a while, but there is live music at our local brewery and I have been there with friends a few times.

4) They moved to Nashville in 1979 in search of greater success. During the three years it took them to score a record contract, Naomi supported the family as a part-time nurse and occasional model. She enjoyed the flexibility so her schedule could accommodate auditions. Do you like having a pre-planned schedule? Or would you rather keep things loose?  It kind of depends on what and where but I really prefer keeping things loose these days.

5) Wynona sang the Elvis classic "Burning Love" in the 2002 Disney movie Lilo and Stitch. What's the most recent Disney movie you've seen?  I can't even remember the last time I saw a Disney movie.

 

6) In 2011, Wynona wrote her first novel, Restless Heart, about a country singer struggling with the price of fame. Have you ever tried your hand at writing fiction?  Nope.

7) Kid sister Ashley Judd is the only woman in her immediate family to not change her first name. Naomi was born Diana, and Wynona was originally Christina. Do you like your first name?  For some reason, my folks named all of us with a more "formal" name and a nickname, knowing they would rarely use the "real" name. I am Teresa but have always been Terri.  I do not like Teresa but it is what it is.  My brother was Paul Randall, called Randy.  My sisters are Patricia (Patti) and Tamara (Tammy).  Maybe it was a thing back in the 50s.

 
8) In 1988, the year this song was popular, Sonny Bono went from entertainer to politician when he was elected Mayor of Palm Springs. Have you met the mayor of your town?  Yes!!  The current one and the last two. The museum, where I worked for 20 years, was a community hub.  We even had fashion shows for a few years with local celebrities modeling (including the Mayor and the Police Chief).

9) Random question: Were you a member of the Columbia House Record Club?  No, but I used to belong to 5 or 6 book clubs and also a couple of VCR/DVD clubs but never a record club that I remember.

Peace & hugs!

Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!

PS:  Thanks for all the advice about Helen in yesterday's blog.  Helen is in memory care, not assisted living.  All of the patients have a private room.  Helen is rarely in her room.  They do take her to the TV room where there are always other patients.  They try to engage her in crafts and music but she isn't interested. None of the patients there can converse. They are all basically in their own worlds.  No friendships can be born. Helen pretty much ignores the other people.  Two of the women are constantly walking into Helen's room (and others) and she acts like she doesn't even see them.  If I am visiting Helen, they walk up to us and just stand there. I acknowledge them and they stare or smile or stand for a while and then just walk away.  Memory care is tough. 

Sometimes Helen talks and talks (nonsense) and other times she is withdrawn and 'somewhere' else.  She has been under hospice care since last Fall. She is 94 years old.  She was using a walker until a few weeks ago.  She would walk around and around and they had trouble getting her to stop and sit down.  She was falling. Now she is in a wheelchair (and is safer). It is so very sad. I will speak with Amy when she calls again and will try the companion on a trial basis. I really don't think it will be beneficial, but I am willing to try it.  

She is well cared for there.  Her room is clean, her clothing is clean, and her body is clean.  I go once a week, on different days.  She gets three meals a day in the dining room with other residents.  She sees the doctor as scheduled and the nurses and aides are always there.  Helen's niece, Cheryl, is still in Lakeland but she works full time in the school system. When school is out, she will be more attentive and will visit her aunt more often. Cheryl is taking lunch to Helen for Memorial Day and they will eat together. I have to work, so am glad Cheryl has that planned.  I hope this answers all of your questions and concerns from yesterday. Thanks again.