Tag: singing
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Photos by J. M. Shafer, Altoona Mirror staff photographer, 1940
These nine photos were among my grandmother’s photos of her time as a trouper with Egyptian Follies. I searched the Internet for information about J. M. Shafer and found mention of his time as a staff photographer with the Altoona Mirror in an obituary.
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Here’s to the lady who launched
Here’s to the late, great Elaine Stritch, the lady who launched– one of Broadway’s most fabulous songs. (I sing a parody of Ladies Who Lunch about a TTY.)
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Singing “We’ll Meet Again” at neighbor’s funeral
Sang this WWII-era song at my neighbor Elva’s memorial service because her husband served in WWII, and for all we know, we all may meet again some sunny day.
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Singing “It’s Christmas Eve,” a song I wrote
I wrote this song as a sort of rollicking sea shanty. It’s just one of those things that spontaneously came forth! Our kitty, Callie, makes an entrance at the end.
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Singing “Some Other Time” in memory of Mom
My mom, Jonni Greene, died two weeks ago. She was a singer, and singing was something we shared with love. This song came into my head yesterday, and it’s no wonder. The sad thing is, there is no other time after a person is gone. Still, we did spend quality time together before she died, […]
Daniel Greene 