Making Each Little Move Count

Here's a great Supremes clip, courtesy of Pags. I find I want to learn more and more about the movement that was midcentury Motown. We grew up with these sounds, and I'm fascinated by both the hit machine that was Hitsville and the "refinement" of soul. Great video, love the tune.

Worth the Click

Thanks, Cormac, for this German link to Simon and Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water." The aspect ratio is a little funky on my machine, but it's refreshing to hear this song and see the performance again. If you click, enjoy!

Christmastime Is Here Again

Christmas ain't about the presents, but here goes. I think I finally have my shopping LIST done, anyway, and I'll be ready for Christmas. Here are a few ideas for Mom and for me:

for Mom

• anything apricot -- jam, dried fruit, even toiletries!
• great country or easy listening tunes, CD format
• anything Christmas -- tunes, eats, ornaments -- you name it
• anything shiny
• COAL (just kidding!)

Oh, and I'm sure she'd crown anybody who bought her laundry soap or coffee, but she sure does go through a lot of both!

for me

• Barnes & Nobles gift cards = fun AND textbooks
• pretty beads of any kind
• love and devotion from my friends and family
• somebody to spot for me while I finish painting the bathroom

And, yes, this simple shiny woman likes simple shiny things, too -- but only from the family and the sweetie. If there's anything else I need, I'm sure Amazon has it!

Just Rattle Your Jewelry

John Lennon, you are missed.

... And Give!

Here's another great opportunity to give, this one centered on a program right in Norristown.

It's Great To Give

With December comes the official season of giving. Please consider starting it off by giving a hand to those who need your help the most.

One easy way to do that is to support WMMR's Camp Out For Hunger. Despite the name, I gather these folks are actually pretty serious about working to end hunger (couldn't resist!) -- and you can help. You can bring nonperishable food items to the Metroplex Shopping Center on Chemical Road in Plymouth Meeeting, buy a prepackaged bag of food from the Giant in that shopping center to donate -- or just point and click to donate on the 'MMR web site. The camp out goes on 'til mid-morning Friday for those who like to do their donating in person.

Whatever you decide to do, please enjoy playing Santa in your own community, and enjoy the impending holidays.