01/24/13 - NNHS Newsletter - The Old Lamplighter

“Only the lamplighter of the single street lamp at the North Pole
and his colleague of the single street lamp at the South Pole
led carefree, idle lives: they work twice a year.”

- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince, 1943
(29 June 1900 - 31 July 1944)

The music was written by Nat Simon, the lyrics by Charles Tobias. The song was published in 1946. Several versions of the song made the best-seller charts in 1946-1947:

The most popular recording, by Sammy Kaye, was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-1963. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on November 8, 1946, and lasted 14 weeks on the chart, peaking at number one.^[1]

The recording by Kay Kyser was released by Columbia Records as catalog number 37095. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on November 22, 1946, and lasted 11 weeks on the chart, peaking at number three.^[1]

The recording by Hal Derwin was released by Capitol Records as catalog number 288. It first reached the Billboard Best Seller chart on December 6, 1946, and lasted two weeks on the chart, peaking at number six.^[1] This was Derwin's only charted hit.

It was a major country-pop hit for The Browns in 1960, released as a single in March of that year. It went on to become a major top-ten hit on the US pop singles chart, peaking at number five, and country chart.

The song was performed under the name Luktar-Gvendur, by the icelandic singer Björk on the album Gling-Gló, in 1990. On that album Björk teams up with the jazz trio of Guðmundur Ingólfsson: consisting of Guðmundur Ingólfsson on piano, Guðmundur Steingrímsson on drums and Þórður Högnason on bass. The album has become one of the classics of icelandic contemporary pop music albums.

Thanks.

   Oh, Jean, I'm so sorry to hear this! I know you and Anne have been good friends for many years! Thank you for letting us know. Our prayers will certainly be with her now:

http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html

      Paul's (Harty - Bardolph HS, IL - '61 - of NC) speedy recovery, and for you to have the strength to continue your care for him.  You are both close to all of us, as we all have grown closer to each other over the years through your great efforts in keeping our Typhoon Family together!  We pray for God's Blessings on both of you!  

I can testify to the power of Typhoon Family Prayer, because I truly believe the prayer and support from all you guys plus many other friends and family, is why I am here today!

I also want to thank the many individuals whom I haven't seen or spoken to for nearly fifty years for their phone calls, cards and letters since my hospitalization!  You guys are the greatest, and I thank each of you for your continued prayers and support.  Your encouragement has helped me look beyond the pain and discomfort of today toward what the future holds for me and what I can do as long as I keep a positive attitude!  I look around the rehab unit and realize that I may have some major changes ahead of me for the rest of my life; but there are many with much more serious needs than mine!  With God's Grace and all of the prayers from you guys, my other family and friends, old Butch will succeed and grow stronger!  I am determined to overcome the  barriers ahead.  Thanks Typhoons!

I am expecting to be released to minor home care on Monday, January 28, 2013, but will remain in room 800 until I complete rehab therapy!  My doctors feel I am recovering quicker than expected for an old man with a weak heart, so this makes me feel even better for my continued healing.  

Some of you asked for a phone number which is: (719) 778-2273

   Butch can still be reached at this address, should you want to send him cards and notes: 

Henry Ragland
Room 800
2222 N. Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html

January 24, 1943 - Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill concluded a conference in Casablanca.

Thursday, January 24, 1963 - Boxer Arnold Vanderlyde was born Arnold Petrus Maria Vanderlyde in Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands.

   Thank you so much, Eva! We think we're making some progress; it's just taking longer than we had expected. What's the old joke? "Lord, give me patience - and I want it right NOW!" 

   I've switched your email addy in my files; let me know if you want it posted or kept private!

   Well, wasn't that just special of them?!?   Thanks, Major Madagan! As with your lovely bride, let me know if you'd like your new addy published!

How's this story for a reminder that "We don't know we're alive"?

http://marcysgoldens.com/The-Wedding-Of-A-Lifetime-with-Katie-Kirkpatrick-and-Nick-Cancer-Awareness-Inspiration.html
 

http://craftsbystarlight.blogspot.com/2011/07/crochet-lampshade.html - Esther Leavitt's Crocheted Lampshade - "This Crochet Lamp Shade is a cute little design that can help spruce up your home. If you have scraps of yarn lying around your house then this is a great crochet pattern to follow. Use colors that match your home."

http://www.favecrafts.com/Crochet/Fun-Crocheted-Hanging-Luminaries-from-Red-Heart-Yarn - Kathleen Sams' Hanging Luminaries - "Add something unique to your next outdoor party. Light up the sky with these hanging luminaries. It'll be a magical night if you use this free crochet pattern.":

http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/645459-Appetizer-Ham-and-Cheese-Pie - Appetizer Ham and Cheese Pie - "The “crust” of this savory pie is a round bread slice; the filling is shrinking circles of cheese spread, deviled ham, cucumber slices, caviar or pimiento, and hard-cooked eggs."

http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/22760-Proven-al-Chicken-Stew - Provençal Chicken Stew - "...This simple chicken stew draws on the characteristic flavors of Provence: tomatoes, basil, olives, olive oil, and garlic. This dish was traditionally made in an earthenware casserole such as those produced in the Provençal town of Vallauris, located in the Alpes-Maritimes above Cannes. Vallauris has been home to producers of such casseroles for centuries and has been a pottery center in France since the nineteenth century."

A couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. When they were asked what their secret was to a long lasting marriage they said:

"We take the time to go out to a restaurant two times a week. A candlelight dinner, soft music and a slow walk home. She goes on Tuesdays, and I go on Fridays."