My Pets, part 1

I was raised to be an animal lover. I am looking at a picture of my mom and dad before Lenny and I were born. They look so happy. Lol. Growing up, we had three pets. We had a yellow and green parakeet named Peppy….a gray and white cat named Ms Bing….and a white and […]
Make It (song)

Never never……… fake it!
Tell Them Hi

Are you still in contact with people you went to school with? Let them know that we are in touch and that I said Hi!
My Knee, part 2

I had an idea. “I will go to the drugstore and get a knee brace.” It was nude color so maybe no one will notice. Well people noticed …and said, “What’s wrong with your knee?Did you hurt it?” I opened up a can of worms. Doctor S. wanted to have a serious talk with me. […]
Hairdo (song)

Do you need a new hairdo….
My Knee, part 1

It was 2009…I got out of bed and my right knee was hurting. I did all my leg stretches and the pain was still there. I took a warm bath and felt that would do the trick. Well…It didn’t….I went to the kitchen and got my light blue ice bag. I filled it with ice […]
A Favor…

I want to ask you a favor. Jay Leno is a wonderful man. I have known him for decades. Please keep him and his wife Mavis in your prayers. Thank you.
Derrick’s, part 3

The famous composer Henry and Ginny Mancini came in often. They invited me to their home in Malibu for brunch. “Hello my name is Paula. I own a company called Willow Tree. I see you can lose a little weight there Richard.” She handed me her card and I went the next day. I walked […]
Empty Promises (song)

Always keep your promises!
Derrick’s, part 2

When the phone rang, I would answer and say, “Please hold we are very busy.” Then, I would come back and say, “Sorry you were on hold so long… Five people at 7:30? We will see you then.” When we opened, I had to make sure that the tables were in order. Maroon tablecloths and […]