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Music Monday---Wonderful World

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I love the harmonies in this song. This is "Wonderful World," written by Sam Cooke and sung by Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, and James Taylor. Wonderful World (lyrics) Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't know much about a science book Don't know much about the French I took But I do know that I love you And I know that if you love me too What a wonderful world this would be Don't know much about geography Don't know much trigonometry Don't know much about algebra Don't know what a slide rule is for But I do know that one and one is two And if this one could be with you What a wonderful world this would be Now I don't claim to be an "A" student But I'm trying to be So maybe by being an "A" student baby I can win your love for me Don't know much about history Don't know much biology Don't know much about a science book Don't know much about the French I took But I do know that I ...

Grinchy Weather

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The Grinch arrived in the form of another ice storm for us today. My brother and his family were scheduled to come to my house this morning for a Christmas brunch family get-together. They had traveled about half the way here from their home in Dayton when we got a phone call. The roads were very treacherous, and they had decided to turn around and return to their home rather than risk driving on the ice and continuing to make the trip here. Unfortunately, by the time we got the call, the breakfast casserole was already in baking. The fruit was already prepared and chilling in the refrigerator. The cinnamon rolls had been baked and iced. Nuts and sweets had been set out. The Santa and Elf hats were at the ready for whoever wanted to wear them. Gifts had been bought and wrapped and placed under the tree. So we were all prepared for a party with no guests. Not to fear. My sons called some friends to come over and help us consume some of the extra food. (Teenage boys like to eat!! H...