I can't even begin to count the number of times I heard my dad sing
that song during my childhood. I remember Uncle Tom used to show up
unexpectedly every now and then (when we lived in Nab) and him and dad would just sing till the wee hours. I used to sit up in my room and think I was listening to the Everly Brothers, they sounded so good together. That audio clip made me think that I should post this picture. I saw it at Joan & Earl's house the day of Joan's funeral and asked Scott if he would scan it and send it to me, which he did promptly - thanks so much Scott. It's probably one of the last times (if not THE last) that we sang together - I just love the expression on Joan's face - she got so much genuine enjoyment from music that she made everyone around her feel the same joy... you had no choice. This has been the screen saver on my computer for the past several months. Sometimes it brings me to tears, but they're always tears of joy for time spent together.
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without DOUG & DEB to make us sound good it wouldnt have been half as much fun!
love you all
Tag
If that's not the picture of pure happiness from deep within, I don't know what is! I thank Mom, and the whole Vennard clan, for openly sharing their love of music which has infused the next generation with that passion, in a cycle never to be broken. Like Doug said, "you had no choice". There wasn't a birthday party or other get together at my house that Mom didn't eventually get on the piano and gather up who she could and "do music". So many memories........
Speaking of memories, it's near time to make some new ones. We're looking at a couple of dates for the cookout - July 19 or Aug 2 (both Saturday) - and will try to go with the one that most could make, so I'd appreciate some feedback so we can save the date which is quickly approaching.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Love,
Donna (djschena@verizon.net)
Tag & Karen can only come on Aug 2.
we have something else on that july date.
luv
Tag & Karen
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