Water For Elephants

The story is told as a series of memories by Jacob Jankowski, a "ninety or ninety-three year-old" man who lives in a nursing home. Jacob is told what to eat and what to do.As the memories begin, Jacob Jankowski is a twenty-three year old Polish American preparing for his final exams as a Cornell University veterinary student when he receives the news that his parents were killed in a car accident. Jacob’s father was...

Happy Roald Dahl Day!

It's September 13 and it's Roald Dahl's birthday!I am a huge fan of Roald Dahl's movies like "Matilda" and "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". Unfortunately, I have not been blessed with reading his books during my younger years, though I've listened to the songs of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in 1979. I just happened to learn when I chanced upon a book in a bookshop that the movies were actually stories by...

Music Monday - Too Young

Can't say much why I'm sentimental with this. I need just a little push to get up each day despite an illness that seems to cling to me. Oh no, nothing major just a low resistance to infection I think. You know me, stubborn and won't go to a doctor. The thought of the blood pressure monitor scares me and drives me insane. But I'm well now, thanks to water therapy and music :)I'd like to share this other 1986 favorite...

Classic Christmas Carols

Who can forget the timeless melodies of Christmas. From traditional, to fun, to "cuddle up by the fire" songs, I have a few gathered Christmas music to share. Click to download a few of my favorite Christmas Carols, from the oldies to the recent. Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Nat King Cole)O Holy Night by Perry ComoBlue Christmas by Elvis PresleySilver Bells by Katy Smith Holly...

Filipino Christmas Songs

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