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Few of my Favorite Things

Julie Andrews allegedly sang a parody of the Sound of Music tune My Favorite Things at an AARP benefit to commemorate her 69th birthday. I thought it was fun and interesting, even though there was no confirmation that Julie Andrews did sing it. Thus, 'allegedly' as About.com-Urban Legends put it.


I was thirty-five then, and getting conscious of the fact that in five years my life would begin. I like believing in "life begins at forty." To mark my 40th birthday last year I did my own lyrics revision. And came up with this: 



If you are not familiar with my blog: CJ is my son, Mozart is my fur kid (picture on sidebar), my mother is a soprano, and I am usually her piano accompanist. My father's second wife, RIP Father, was the chess; and my mother beat him in scrabble mercilessly. I grew up watching an uncle's ballroom dances and staring in wonder at his trophies. My pet peeve is internet/computer inaccessibility. I hate a runny nose with fervor and although I am stuck in the city, I am a country girl at heart. And oh, in case you were wondering about the three ***, that is deliberate as I haven't yet found the person who will take the place of those asterisks.


I tried singing my own lyrics to the tune. It was crazy, but fun.


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  1. CarverFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    What a fantastic post for F day. I love your song lyrics. Carver, ABC Wednesday Team

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  2. photowannabeFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    I love this snippet into who you are and your song is so creative.
    It would be nice if you could fill the *** sometime.

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  3. HazelFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Indeed, yes I hope so. Thank you.

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  4. Roger GreenFebruary 22, 2012 at 1:59 AM

    Very clever! I've done this once or twice, but it's harder than it looks.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  5. carolFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    What a fun post. Love your lyrics...and the musical border as well. I wondered about ***...

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  6. EG Wow, CanadaFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    I enjoyed this creative post. Sounds like you have a musical family, including your fur kid. :)

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  7. HazelFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    Oi sis fabulous ka dyan. Ikaw nga tong parating looking young :)

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  8. LeslieFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    Congrats! One of my all-time Favourites, too.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  9. MerylFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    That never gets old for me...Thanks for a lovely respite. Have a great week.

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  10. GattinaFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    What a nice post ! My life started a little later than 40, lol !

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  11. EbieFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Poetry in motion! I so love your lyrics, such hidden talents. A musical family indeed!

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