Ice Cream Sundae - With Cherry

Favorite Things

Grandmommy would often exclaim, “I love you with a cherry on top!” That felt pretty darn wonderful since we all knew how much she loved hot fudge sundaes!

She had a zest for life and took great pleasure in embracing it to the fullest! John Denver wrote a beautiful song titled “You Fill Up My Senses” and that’s exactly what Grandmommy did everyday. She filled her senses to the brim and continuously engaged us in sharing experiences with her. Yes, she may have been diminutive in size, but not in spirit.

Here is just a sampling of some of her favorite things. We know there’s much more so please feel free to share by contacting us at info@wsbydesign.com We look forward to hearing from you!

                Music

  • Impossible Dream (Man of La Mancha)
  • Sunrise Sunset (Fiddler on the Roof)
  • Because of You (Frankie Lane)
  • Oh Danny Boy (Bing Crosby)
  • Mack the Knife (Bobby Darrin)
  • Springtime in the Rockies (Sons of the Pioneers)
  • How Much is That Doggie in the Window (Patti Page)
  • You Are My Sunshine (Soggy Bottom Boys)
  • Moments To Remember (The Four Lads)
  • If I Were A Rich Man (Fiddler on the Roof)
  • El Paso (Marty Robbins)
  • Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel)
  • As Time Goes By (Casablanca)
  • Summertime (Porgy & Bess)
  • Moon River (Andy Williams)
  • Oh My Papa (Eddie Fisher)
  • Tammy (Debbie Reynolds)

Enjoy listening to

“Moments to Remember”

and watching

“How Much is that Doggie in the Window”

“Oh, Danny Boy”

                                              And So Much More!

  • Driving on a lonely scenic highway
  • Eating a hot fudge sundae
  • Family Time
  • Sing-a-longs
  • Dancing with Dad
  • Preparing Passover and Thanksgiving meals
  • Concerts and stage plays
  • Train rides
  • Swing music
  • Square Dancing
  • Lively conversation
  • Coffee and…
  • Jack Daniels and snacks
  • Visiting fascinating places
  • The ocean and the desert
  • Pea or Lima Bean soup
  • Ghiradelli and Bavarian chocolate
  • Playing along with Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy

Grandmommy-isms

  • Your brother and I don’t eat cheese.
  • Let’s go for coffee and…
  • I’m kvelling. (German for “feeling proud”)
  • That’s o.k. I’ll do it all.
  • I’m on shpilkes.
  • Eggs and such.
  • You’re turning my food to poison.
  • You got me Pal!
  • They’re out in full force.
  • Do you want to die right now?
  • Zis sheyn foygl (Yiddish for “pretty little bird” pronounced “zee-sa shay-na fay-gala”)
  • The best I ever ate.
  • Not even in jest!
  • You haven’t lived.
  • I wouldn’t insult my stomach.
  • Never!
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