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09/16/15
- NNHS Newsletter - “If you are ever in doubt as to whether to kiss a pretty girl, always give her the benefit of the doubt.”
- Thomas
Carlyle |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Ah, Gwen
Stefani - one of my favorites!
BONUS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHzOOQfhPFg - Just a Girl - No Doubt
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_a_Girl:
"Just a Girl" is a song written by
Gwen Stefani and
Tom
Dumont for
No
Doubt's third album
Tragic Kingdom. The song was
released in 1995 as the album's
lead single and helped the band break into mainstream music, peaking
at number 23 on the
U.S.
Billboard Hot 100. Upon release in the UK in 1996 the song only reached number 38.[1] However, after the massive success of Don't Speak the song was re-released and managed a peak of number 3...[2] The song itself is written about Gwen Stefani's exasperation over female stereotypes, portraying women as weak and in need of a man to look after them. This is evident from lyrics such as "Don't you think I know / Exactly where I stand? / This world is forcing me / To hold your hand." She explained her inspiration in an interview for BAM Magazine: "I wrote that because my dad got mad at me for going to Tony [Kanal, No Doubt bassist]'s house and driving home late at night. I mean, c'mon, I'm, like, going on 30 here! I wouldn't trade [being female], but I really don't think guys understand what a burden it can be sometimes...[5]" |
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday
today to
The late
Tena Goodson Hensel
(June '39) (deceased
06/09/15)
AND
The
late Mr. John Huller
('43) (deceased 07/29/09)
AND
Brian Cooper of SC!
Happy Birthday
tomorrow to
The
late
Mr. George McIntosh (deceased - 05/04/05)
AND Hugh McLawhorne ('57) AND
Ed Nichols ('62) of Northern VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
18 - Bobby Bell ('57)
AND
Gloria Woolard Price (Hampton HS - '65) of FL
AND
The United States Air
Force - 1947;
20 - Barry Stutt ('57);
21 - Maxine Petty Ramey ('57);
22 -
Curt Overman ('59) of
VA
AND
Lola Babb Hallman ('63) of NC;
23 -
Fred Fox ('63) AND
My
Oldest Grandson, Andrew Harty (Collinsville HS, IL - '10) of IL!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
Many Happy
Returns, One and All!
THIS DAY IN WWII:
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THIS DAY IN 1965:
Thursday, September 16, 1965 -
Actress
Katy Kurtzman was born in
Washington, D.C.. Thursday, September 16, 1965 - Footballer and manager Karl-Heinz Riedle was born in Weiler im Allgäu, West Germany. Thursday, September 16, 1965 - Composer and conductor Ahn Eak-tai (안익태) (b. 05 Dec 1906 in Pyongyang, Korea) was stricken by a sudden illness and died while staying on the island of Majorca. Thursday, September 16, 1965 - Animator and producer Fred Quimby (b. Frederick Clinton Quimby on 31 July 1886 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) died in Santa Monica, California at the age of 79. |
“Our worth is determined by the good deeds we do,
rather than by the fine emotions we feel.”
-
Elias L.
Magoon |
SAD NEWS AND PRAYER REQUEST:
From Fred Mays ('60) of VA - 09/15/15, 5:26 PM - "N.N.H.S. class of 1957 wants
everyone to know.":
Hi Miss Carol:
I received a call this
afternoon from
Additionally,
One other thing, I will be doing a memorabilia display for the class of 1965 reunion on Saturday night, October 17. I certainly hope you will be there. I would love to see you. I am so sorry about the
loss of one of your classmates recently,
Dr. Charles Braslow, M.D.
He died on August 28th. I know nothing other than the fact he died while
here in Newport News. He was at Peninsula Funeral Home. Also, I observed
that
Oh, Fred, I'm very
sorry to learn this! Thank you both so much for
letting me know!
The three Memorial Editions were finished on time, actually!
http://www.nnhs65.com/09-16-15-NNHS-CT-Elliott.html
I've now added
Raymond's name to our prayer roll, plus posted that information on
Facebook.
http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html
I am sure my
classmates are looking forward to seeing your magnificent display; I
know I always did!
Now as for me..... I've tried to be subtle before, but I don't think anyone seems to be catching my drift, so I shall speak more bluntly. I am broken. I give new meaning to the word in-valid. The arthritic condition in both my knees and both my hips has advanced to such a degree that I am left with bone on bone, which not only (shall we say) hurts, but sometimes simply makes movement itself nigh on to impossible.
I leave home to go
to church once a week. I visit physicians as needed, but precious few
other times do I venture outside. To leave home means that I must endure
more pain and exhaustion just to descend (and re-ascend) the FOUR (count
them, 1-2-3-4) steps leading down to the sidewalk than I would prefer,
and I want no witnesses to that scene (yes, that's a pride issue, I know
I do no housework whatsoever, and my contributions to cooking are generally limited to sitting in the kitchen and issuing instructions to whoever else is preparing the meals, and that is usually no more than once a week, because the kitchen is at the other end of the house.
Even staying at my
keyboard as I did before is difficult for me now, which is hampering my
work, as y'all have no doubt noticed.
People keep encouraging me to have my knees and hips replaced. This is not going to happen for two reasons. For one, I have no additional medical insurance beyond Medicare, and it covers only 80% of the cost. Even if I were independently wealthy (and last time I checked, I was not), there is one overriding issue.
Sooo, whereas I shall greatly miss seeing everyone, as Tony Soprano would say, "Fuggedaboutit!" |
From My Friend, Chloe, of KY -
09/15/15:
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From Paul's Niece, Celesta, of
MO -
09/15/15:
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“In middle school I used to draw letters of the alphabet out of
contorted torsos, bodies, arms, legs. A rigid torso with one arm and one
leg extended at straight angles out would form a 'K,' for example. But
then I realized how silly that was. People aren’t letters, I thought,
they’re whole words. Words like 'Bob,' or 'Dad.' (By the way, Bob is NOT
my dad).” - Jarod Kintz(b. 05 Mar 1982) |
BONUS LITTLE GIRL CROCHET PATTERNS: |
http://lisaauch1.hubpages.com/hub/crochet-cardigan-free-patterns - Lisa Auch's Crochet Patterns - "Crochet this great pattern for her birthday, it's perfect for little girls."
BONUS JUST A GIRL RECIPES:
http://justagirlfromaamchimumbai.com/?page_id=6364 - "Just a Girl from Aamchi Mumbai - An Indian Food Blog Down Under!" |
FINALLY:
From www.ajokeaday.com - 09/15/15:
The choir had just
come out of rehearsal. “Am I to assume that you do a lot of singing at home?” Mr. Coulter asked a fellow choir member, Golda. “Yes, I sing a lot. I use my voice just to kill time,” said Golda. Mr. Coulter nodded, “You certainly have a fine weapon.” |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1.
Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, 2015 - The Warwick HS Class of 1960
will hold its 55-Year Reunion. Friday night: at the Warwick Yacht Club; Saturday
night: James River Country Club. DETAILS:
WWW.WARWICKFARMERS.COM.
2 . Friday and Saturday, October 9, 10 and 11, 2015 - The NNHS Class of 1965 will hold its 55-Year Reunion. CONTACT: Karen Weinstein Witte at Kwwitte@gmail.com.3 . Friday and Saturday, October 16 and 17, 2015 - The NNHS Class of 1965 will hold its 50-Year Reunion at the Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News. Friday night will be open to all graduates of NNHS; Saturday night will be reserved for 1965 Class members and their guests.SEE: http://.www.nnhs1965typhoon.myevent.com/; http://nnhs65.com/reunion-class-of-1965/50-Year-Reunion-Letter-2015.docx CONTACT: Lynn Walker Brothers @ brothersbc@msn.com or Pauline Collins Shofner @ pcshofner@verizon.net. 4. Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations. |
PRAYER
ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 09/16/15 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
Love to all, Carol |
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Carol Buckley Harty 7020 Lure Court Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309 910-854-8802 ![]() |
1. Visit the main page (http://www.nnhs65.com), scroll halfway down, and click on the Pay Pal Donate Button (nnhs65@gmail.com); 2. Go to www.PayPal.com, log in, select "Send Money (Services) to nnhs65@gmail.com; or
3.
Just mail it directly to my home. Thanks!
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Written by Gwen Stefani (b. 03 Oct 1969) and Tom Dumont (b. 11 Jan 1968)
Recorded by No Doubt, 1995
Take this pink ribbon off my eyes
I'm exposed
And it's no big surprise
Don't you think I know
Exactly where I stand
This world is forcing me
To hold your hand
'Cause I'm just a girl, little ol' me
Don't let me out of your sight
I'm just a girl, all pretty and petite
So don't let me have any rights
Oh... I've had it up to here!
The moment that I step outside
So many reasons
For me to run and hide
I can't do the little things
I hold so dear
'Cause it's all those little things
That I fear
'Cause I'm just a girl,
I'd rather not be
'Cause they won't let me drive
Late at night
I'm just a girl,
Guess I'm some kind of freak
'Cause they all sit and stare
With their eyes
I'm just a girl,
Take a good look at me
Just your typical prototype
Oh... I've had it up to here!
Oh... am I making myself clear?
I'm just a girl
I'm just a girl in the world...
That's all that you'll let me be!
I'm just a girl, living in captivity
Your rule of thumb
Makes me worry some
I'm just a girl, what's my destiny?
What I've succumbed to
Is making me numb
I'm just a girl, my apologies
What I've become is so burdensome
I'm just a girl, lucky me
Twiddle-dum there's no comparison
Oh... I've had it up to!
Oh... I've had it up to!
Oh... I've had it up to here.
"Just a Girl" midi courtesy of http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/newbonham/27/index.html - 09/17/05
"Just a Girl" lyrics courtesy of http://www.nodoubt.com/lyrics/JustAGrl.html - 09/17/05
"Little Girl" Image courtesy of http://www.peevish.co.uk/gwyn/workpages/littlegirl.htm - 09/17/05
Flower Bar 22 clip art courtesy of - hmm, I cannot seem to find that information at the moment...
Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05Animated Army, Navy, and Air Force Flags clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/
- 10/02/05
Replaced courtesy of
http://www.hamptonhigh1964.com - 02/17/09
Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06
Collinsville High School (IL) Logo courtesy of http://www.kahoks.org/chs/ - 09/22/07
John Marshall High School's Justice Scale clip art courtesy of
Cheryl White Wilson (JMHS - '64) of VA - 10/13/05 (replaced 02/23/09)
Thanks, Cheryl!
Animated Dancing Elephant courtesy of Sandi Bateman Chestnut ('65) of VA -
03/08/11
Thanks, Sandi!
Animated Laughing Jerry courtesy
of Cookie Phillips Tyndall ('64) of VA - 06/14/06
Thanks, Cookie!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06