his first real snow ever!!!

Saturday 9: Sentimental Journey (1945)


1) Doris sings that she has her bag packed. Tell us about your luggage. Is your bag easy to spot on the luggage carousel?

Yes. I have tied a pink shoelace to the handle.

2) The release of this song coincided with VE Day, and so it meant a great deal to troops returning home from Europe. What song has sentimental value for you? Why?

There are a few that my kids played while in band. I have decided to be grateful and move on.

3) As a young girl, Doris was passionate about dance. Concentrating in the studio and performing on stage helped distract her from heartache and embarrassment over her parents' divorce. When you want to escape from what's troubling you, what do you do?


I walk. I've put a bunch of miles on my feet.

4) Her dancing days came to an end when, at age 15, she was in a car accident and damaged her leg. During her recovery, she discovered how much she enjoyed singing with the radio, and was delighted to find others enjoyed hearing her. Tell us about a time you unexpectedly found happiness or success.

Walking a marathon this past summer aftert being on crutches all last summer.

5) She moved from singer to actress in the late 1940s and was a major movie star for 25 years. She was paired with the most popular leading men of her time -- everyone from Clark Gable to Frank Sinatra to Rock Hudson. If you could share a kiss with any actor or actress, who would you choose?

I'll say it. Brad Pitt. Since Paul Newman died, he's my choice.

6) 1968 was a terrible year for Doris. First, she suddenly became a widow. Then she discovered that her late husband and his business partner had squandered her money and she had to file for bankruptcy. Oh, wait! There's more! She also found that, in his role as her manager, her late husband had, without her knowledge, committed her to a weekly TV series. Do you have a 1968? What year you can point to and say, "Wow, I'm glad that's over"?

What a scumbag! How dare he do that to her!

 

I've been called again to Jury Duty next month. Am I the only available person in this town?? Anyway, like the last time I was called a few years ago. I will be glad when that is over!

7) After retiring from show business, she became an advocate for animal welfare. She has said we should be more sensitive to the loneliness, sadness and guilt people feel when they lose a pet. Think of a time you were grieving. What words or gestures helped you through? Conversely, what's something no one should ever say to someone who is hurting?

Oddly enough, it was Bud- remember him? He was so sad for me and supportive when I lost my parents. 

What ever happened to Bud?

8) Doris' only child was her son, record producer Terry Melcher. Terry had a successful, years-long collaboration with The Beach Boys. Do you have a favorite Beach Boys song?

Hopefully that'll work since the last time I linked through blogger the video did not.

9) Random question: What's one thing you've never done, but have always wanted to try?

Meeting up in Vegas with my S-9 buddies! We've been at this for over 10 years!

He had the time of his life in his first real snow ever!!!

I may be missing next weekend as I am spending the holiday with my son.

Happy Thanksgiving all!!!