Hello my friends and welcome to Monday's Music Moves Me. All this month our very own Cathy is co-hosting. However, today is a freebie day so I get to choose. Let's get started. Make sure you sign the linky below. ~Michelle
Since it is Labor Day here in the states, I thought I would start with an oldie from Loretta Lynn who sang about being a "Coal Miner's Daughter".
Next up: This next one could almost be dedicated to the workers who lost their jobs this year since the pandemic started. It was no different back when Bing sang about being in the food lines or begging for a dime.
Finally: Dolly Parton sang it well in the movie and boy does it hold up.
When I think of Labor Day, my mind will always go the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. It was a staple of the weekend and yes, I donated for years. I watched Ed McMahon announce the newest total and it was always a rush.
I marveled at the many stars that passed through but the most memorable for me is when Dean Martin showed up with Frank Sinatra. It had been years since Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin had been on the same stage. It was not only a surprise for Jerry Lewis but a truly magical moment that would go down in history.
I think when Jerry Lewis was asked to leave it put a hole in me and others that could not ever be filled again. It was just one of those things where life moved on and only left the memory. It is missed and I truly think those of his "kids" and us miss him. Thanks for the memories.
~Michelle
Addendum: Tonight I ran across the telethon still being held in St. Louis. I was surprised as I did not know it was still going. This leg of the telethon was always broadcast in sync with the major overall telethon and outlets around the country. It too had stories to tell and memories I will not forget. eg. When the original host, Bob the weather guy, died previous months before in a helicopter crash, people flooded the telethon with notes and donations in his name. Mike Bush, his friend, had co-hosted with him and since then has been the host to this day.
Here it is almost the end of Labor Day in the states. For years this meant me being semi-attached to a TV watching the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon hosted by Jerry Lewis. I simply could not help myself. I loved his movies and I loved him.
I was such a fan that I even once wrote him hoping some day to meet him in person. Yeah, I was that enthralled!
He was just as much a part of Labor Day for me than any bbq I actually attended. He was a hero to me and a hero to so many children and adults with MD. Even when 911 happened, he was amazing and still raised the funds BUT helped promote raising funds for another charity that was helping with that awful event. He knew too that the USA needed him to say something and he did. It was classy and the country responded.
I cannot even fathom now the millions of dollars he helped MDA raise over the years that he was the host.
And then...
He wasn't. After he left as host, I left too and my donations with it. Maybe that is something I should not admit, but I did. (For the record, I donate to others) I know what has been said and I know he was not in good health and all of that BUT he was the face of MDA and my childhood.
I think the world lost another great this year and that truly makes me sad.
Hey there! Welcome back to another Monday and Monday's Music Moves Me. You know us, Xmas Dolly,the hostess with the mostess, the ever lovely, Colette, the fabulous Stacy and yours truly of course. Stacy decided to take off to Hawaii last week without us (uh hm) so she may not be around but please drop by and say hi to her as all of us.
I want to congratulate all the winners from our 5 year celebration. Xmas Dolly has listed all of those on her page if you want to take a gander.
This week we are going theme again, I know, it usually would be a freebie but please hear me out. This week we are celebrating here in the U.S. Labor Day. It is a day to give homage to our working class who helps us make our country great. Now, I know that we have friends outside of the U.S. so, I say celebrate your working class too. Celebrate what makes your country great!
Let's hit the dance floor now!
First up:These guys have been working their tales off since 1937. You would think that they would have shared their wealth by now. lol
ok, ok, a little humor aside let me move on to the next song. When ever I think of the working class I can not help to think of this great and funny movie.
Finally, although I am no country music guru, I am going to wrap this day up with this song. Happy Labor Day to all. ~Naila Moon
Since I dropped Tamirisc off at work this morning I have been at my Mom's house. She has not been here all morning, which is good because I get things done! hee hee
You see, I am her personal assistant for the church she is pastor of. I use her computer to do her church stuff. When she is home, I inevitably get in to debate with her about using it. It is amazing to me that she always seems to "need" to be on it right when I am getting ready to do something for her. --------------------------------------------- Anyway, it has been so unbelievably hot this week. We have had 100+ temps in my fair city of Po Dunk. The grass is now a lovely shade of brownish-green. The trees are totally confused because they are beginning to turn for Autumn.
I am truly begging, pleading, whining, to Mother Nature to throw us a bone and let it rain. Seriously! I could even care less if that means our planned BBQ tomorrow gets wet. We need rain!------------------------------------
Obviously, I am taking a break from the church stuff and blogging away. I have also been listening to the hits of the 70's on YouTube in preparation for tomorrow's post. Oh, you have got to come check that one out! Well, enjoy the rest of the weekend...all the BBQ's and such.
All day today I have been taking care of my grand-daughter while my son and daughter-in-law are off on an adventure.
This morning we hung out with my Mother and drove up to St. Louis. They were having some veteran's thing in conjunction with Labor Day events and we wanted to check it out.
This was part of a bigger display but I love the shot I took.
The only problem for us was three-fold: we forgot Izabella's stroller, it was hot (again for the 3rd day in a row), and we got there way too early.
At least we got to see this fun hot air balloon and a police horse. Izabella was not too sure about that but she petted the horse anyway.
Never forgotten!
The officer told us he rides and trains everyday with his horse.
My mom and Izabella (guy got in my photo shot)
We also saw the beginnings of the National Wheel Chair Tennis Tournament. I was so amazed at watching this one guy practice. I'm telling you, I would not play well standing up more less this guy who was in his chair. All I can say is wow!
This guy was good!
Mom then took us over to the Boat House for lunch. As many times that I have been in Forest Park, I had never been there. It was so lovely and right next to the lake...such the name because they have paddle boats to rent.
To the Boat House
Finally, as it was unbelievably hot, we got in the car and toured around a little bit of the park. This park has been in existence since the 1904 World's Fair that took place there. Many of the buildings and features from then still exist. It is an exquisite park, well taken care of and well used.
After that most exciting morning and early afternoon, we came home and watched Sesame Street, sang, danced and read books. Finally, Izabella has laid back down for a nap and her grandma gets to blog about the day. :)
As unbelievable as it may sound, this is post #2 for me tonight. I simply could not let Thursday go by and not join Beth in her Top 10 of the week. So, without further adu...this week is: The Top 10 Things You Would Like to Do On Labor Day (drum roll please)
1. BBQ! Who doesn't want to heat up the grill on Labor Day Weekend. Actually, my family is getting together on Monday for that.
2. Relax! Honestly, if I had a hammock, I would be in it all weekend.
3. Plant flowers. This is really something my Mom wants me to do for her but I love planting flowers.
4. Homework. I am in a mythology class this semester and if I want to keep up with it and pass well, I have to read the pages. 5. Read. I have four or five books that I am currently reading. I would like to at least finish one of them. 6. Watch the MDA telethon. I used to watch this EVERY year. This is Jerry Lewis' last year so, I really do want to watch it this year.
7. Blogging. 30 days baby! 8. Babysitting. I am hanging out with my grand-daughter on Saturday while her parents take off for the day.
9. Hubby time. Spend some time with Tamirisc, maybe play Scrabble or something. 10. Prayer time. Got to always have time with the Creator!
