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Autumn in New York

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Saturday 9: Autumn in New York (1947)

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

1) In this song, Frank Sinatra sings that autumn in New York is inviting. How are you enjoying fall where you are?  Yes!  Our temps have been in the 70s during the day and it has been wonderful!

2) He tells us the "canyons of steel" (aka skyscrapers) make him feel like he's home. What's something you love about your neighborhood?  That it is safe and the neighbors here care about each other.  

3) Frank Sinatra was self-conscious about the scar on his cheek. The doctor used forceps to deliver him and left a mark. Tell us about one of your scars.  When I was 13, at about this time of year, I was carving a gourd with a 'pumpkin' face and the knife slipped.  I had 11 stitches and just missed the tendon.  It has faded through the years but is always a reminder to be careful with knives!

4) Frank was a creature of habit. Every time he visited Patsy's Italian Restaurant in New York he ordered the same dessert: lemon ricotta torte. Do you enjoy trying new dishes, or do you prefer to stick with your old favorites?  Just Thursday night, out to dinner with Mas Verde friends at Reececliff, I usually take a piece of my favorite coconut custard pie home with me to enjoy later.  For some reason, the chocolate cake with lots of thick icing looked really good to me.  It was not very good and I tossed it after three bites.  Should have stuck with my favorite pie.

5) "Autumn in New York" was written by New Yorker Vernon Duke during a hot summer vacation in Westport, CT. Have you ever been homesick?  I have contemplated this question a few times.  I really don't remember ever being homesick.  I have missed family and friends, but I wouldn't call it homesickness.

6) In 1947, when this recording made the Top 30, Daniel and Patricia were the most popular baby names. Are there any Daniels or Patricias in your life?  My sister is Patricia (Patti) but she wasn't born in 1947.  No Daniels that I can think of.

7) Elton John was born in 1947. When you think of Elton John, what's the first song that comes to mind?  Rocketman.

8) Radio was America's most accessible form of entertainment in 1947 and a mystery, The Adventures of Ellery Queen, was one of the most popular shows. Do you enjoy mysteries?  I do enjoy mysteries.

9) Random question: What were you most excited about when you woke up this morning?  That I was having brunch with my friend, Shirley, at Keke's. (Writing this Friday night.) Now that I'm retired we can meet earlier and enjoy Keke's, which closes at 2:30.  I was there with Anne last week, with Shirley this week, and will go next week with Cheryl.  Yum!!

Peace and Hugs!

For the joy of human love,

Brother, sister, parent, child,

Friends on earth and friends above,

For all gentle thoughts and mild.

Lord of all, to Thee we raise,

This our hymn of grateful praise.