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Subject: Cat's Corner

Posted by: Catreona
Date: Nov 11 20

A virtual blog to post updates on my mother's illness and other thoughts

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Got the ordering rainbow. And, you'll never guess! Terry himself chose "I Will Dry Them All" as an Editor's Choice!

Reply #561. Dec 04 23, 12:36 PM

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Can't beat catching Terry's eye, and approval!

And yes, I've taken the quiz. (I admit to having spent a lot of time researching for my 9/10.) Very interesting, and what a unique subject :-)

Reply #562. Dec 04 23, 1:22 PM
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Thanks, Postie! And the hits keep coming. Just earned the Humanities rainbow for my latest, an Art quiz, if you can believe it:

link https://www.funtrivia.com/quiz/humanities/when-evening-falls-414798.html

On a different subject entirely: Here's a lengthy but very interesting article on a mostly ignored aspect of women's health. It was actually a male friend who brought it to my attention. But, he spent a lifetime working in hospital labs, so is tuned in to medical issues.

link https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/17/millions-of-women-are-suffering-who-dont-have-to-why-its-time-to-end-the-misery-of-utis

Reply #563. Dec 17 23, 3:00 PM

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We got word this evening that my stepbrother Mike died unexpectedly last night. He went in his sleep, which is a blessing, but its a terrible blow. I wouldn't say we were close, but I was very fond of him. Just in shock!

Reply #564. Dec 17 23, 9:42 PM

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I'm sorry, Cat.

Reply #565. Dec 17 23, 10:57 PM
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Thank you, Mira. ♥

Reply #566. Dec 18 23, 3:56 PM

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My condolences, Cat.

And thanks for the article. Any info on women's health, specifically, can be helpful in a world where men's, and dual gender issues are more likely to be researched.

Reply #567. Dec 19 23, 1:32 PM
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Thanks for the condolences, Postie. And, you're welcome for the article.

Now, a very important article indeed!:
link https://www.ksn.com/home-for-the-holidays/norad-ready-to-track-santa-claus-for-68th-year/

Reply #568. Dec 20 23, 3:06 PM

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A little seasonal cheer:

Jim Neighbors: Give Me Your Love for Christmas
link https://youtu.be/iPSjNutOKZg?si=tm78DhpsetaMfr28

A Girl Named Noel
link https://youtu.be/8kkRl3RtYFg?si=odmycSWkUH2izxZH

Michael Feinstein: A Christmas Love Song
link https://youtu.be/igGqVc8vmiA?si=WeQh9Dwdz67_-yFd

Dickie Valentine: Snowbound for Christmas
link https://youtu.be/EvJHj5a8vFw?si=HTCA2qHK5uWmHdja

Reply #569. Dec 21 23, 3:16 PM

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Here's my brother's obituary. It's... well, you'll see.

link https://www.thenewportbuzz.com/obituary-michael-kent-ervin-1962-2023/46053

Reply #570. Dec 21 23, 3:22 PM

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My sister-in-law sent the Christmas card Mike had selected for the family. Now, if he himself had sent a card and it arrived after he died, that would have been sad and poignant and slightly eerie, but for Kathy to say, essentially, "Well, here's the card Mike picked out for you. Merry Christmas." Well, is it just me, or is that weird and just a touch cruel?

On another, if not happier note: Here are two Christmas songs, one secular and one religious, that were favorites of my mother's:

Bing Crosby: I'll Be Home for Christmas
link https://youtu.be/ESppH8SEWOc?si=OkTy4NRps4DLNbRx

Frank Sinatra: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
link https://youtu.be/eFKwlkJbT0Y?si=Djj1nXLASgAaXafa

Reply #571. Dec 22 23, 2:39 PM

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From the obituary, I get the feeling that your step-brother was a gentle soul.

As for the card, give Kathy grace. She lost her husband suddenly, really hasn't had time to process, and now it's 'happy' holiday time. She probably didn't know what to do with it... throw it out? Think of it as a special last 'gift' from Mike.

Thanks for the music :-)

Here's my all-time favorite holiday video:

Bing Crosby and David Bowie, "Peace on Earth" / "Little Drummer Boy"

link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCpXMy5GalI




Reply #572. Dec 22 23, 5:04 PM
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Actually, your point occurred to me some time after I posted. You're right, of course. What was she supposed to do with it?

Mike was a gentle soul. Unfortunately, also quite a troubled one. I hope he's finally at peace.

Thanks for the music!

Reply #573. Dec 22 23, 5:43 PM

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Seasonal fun

Brenda Lee: Rockin' around the Christmas Tree
link https://youtu.be/TFsZy9t-qDc?si=ftI65DzKNIWuIMcC

Engelbert Humperdinck: Jingle Bell Tyme Medley
link https://youtu.be/kydcXhj22TQ?si=EZvGzAg6slEJNr02

Burl Ives: Holly Jolly Christmas
link https://youtu.be/2uZnbzTG1jY?si=XsmXPKkkNrvbtad8

Frank Sinatra: Mistletoe and Holly
link https://youtu.be/DYBQ8ZcAp9I?si=PCej5ECIPGFe4Old

The Osmonds: Pine Cones and Holly Berries/It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas Medley
link https://youtu.be/ebcoKYwICyY?si=TezXTW2QO01xKls7

Reply #574. Dec 23 23, 3:14 PM

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Seasonal Blues:

Engelbert Humperdinck: Blue Christmas
link https://youtu.be/2nBpxVUVDaY?si=kMY6ZuxjETxB-EzC

The Carpenters: Merry Christmas Darling
link https://youtu.be/YR1ujXx2p-I?si=zO-BTf9CsDRFyh4F

Neil Sedaka: A Lonely Christmas in New York
link https://youtu.be/ceOP--3g_Xg?si=bg8R2aWC9uWmosKG

The Carpenters: I'll Be Home for Christmas
link https://youtu.be/L1LiVK1HjDA?si=ZfVQZ7X-RNJhg-kL

Reply #575. Dec 24 23, 1:48 PM

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Karen Carpenter had such a lovely voice.

Merry Christmas, Cat... to you and your family :-)

Reply #576. Dec 24 23, 7:45 PM
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Oh, she did!

Happy Hanukah, Postie!

Reply #577. Dec 24 23, 8:17 PM

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You find all sorts of things by poking around in unlikely corners. For example, it seems yours truly has twelve quizzes in the top 30,000, twelve more than I expected.

Reply #578. Dec 24 23, 9:11 PM

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The reason for the season:

Ella Fitzgerald: The Secret of Christmas
link https://youtu.be/Fe6TUTSctdg?si=nbVcRxhm1gPL_oBw

Elvis Presley: If Every Day Was Like Christmas
link https://youtu.be/aU5_FDZhWwk?si=8wXdXpgBFNb2Ixsr

The Anita Kerr Singers: What Month Was Jesus Born In?
link https://youtu.be/yNXsZUknG7Y?si=R4a7wBC2FcMSwYL4

Jim Neighbors: Go Tell It on the Mountain
link https://youtu.be/ntxL-f3innI?si=L57Dip_QnFGHi-tf

Reply #579. Dec 27 23, 6:21 PM

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At current count, I have fifteen blue stars, ten silver stars and, drum roll please! One red star! Wow! That's quite a way to end the year.

Reply #580. Dec 31 23, 5:17 PM


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