Tag: Silly songs

Squirrel Appreciation Day

Dear Liza,

Last Friday was Squirrel Appreciation Day! I know, I hadn’t heard of it, either. But any reason to have a special day in chilly January is good enough for me.

We took some peanuts on our walk to the market and left them along the fences. And for the most special part, we stopped at these small squirrel statues in front of some apartments, and we left more nuts there.

I know some people don’t like squirrels, and with reason. They chew on wires, nest in attics, and have no understanding of personal boundaries. But I’ve never had a problem with them. I’ve even re-written one of my favorite songs from Mary Poppins to honor our nutsy friends.

FEED THE SQUIRRELS

We feed the squirrels, a peanut or two

Though some folks don’t always like what they do.

Yes, we feed the squirrels,

Those fluffy- tailed squires

While overhead they run on the wires

BRIDGE:

All around our great city

They hop and they scamper

They hide behind ev-ry tree

They mate in your attic and nibble your drywall

But they always seem cheerful to me…..

So, feed the squirrels, that’s what I say

Their antics will always brighten my day

Yes, feed the squirrels, that’s what you should do,

Walnuts, or acorns, or a peanut or two.

I hope you enjoy whatever the day brings you.

Love,

Grandma Judy

Our Christmas Tree, Molly

Dear Liza,

There is an old Irish song called ”Molly Malone” about a pretty girl who lived in Dublin. Using the same tune, here is a song for our Christmas tree for 2021.

MOLLY FROM MOLALLA

In Portland’s fair city, Where trees are so pretty

Our Molly stands out, ‘ cause she’s seven feet tall.

She grew in Molalla

Photo from Mollala Retreat

Way down in the holla

And she is the loveliest tree of them all.

She came over the railing, And it was smooth sailing

She got covered with lights

And stands right by the door

She wears memories’ laces

And far away places

The beauty that cannot be had from a store.

***** ****** ********* ****** *******

That’s my Ode to Molly the Nordman Pine, 2021.

I hope you are enjoying your Christmas season!

Love,

Grandma Judy

Dancing in the Leaves

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Auntie Bridgett dancing in the leaves

Dear Liza,

(Another silly song. The original is “Singing in the Rain)

I’m singing in the leaves,

just singing in the leaves,

It’s finally cool and I’m wearing long sleeves.

The fat happy clouds,

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Just waiting for raindrops to plop in my eye.

The purple smell ofIMG_0848.jpg grapes

And sweet Suzette crepes,

Make all of dear Portland a charming landscape

I’ll walk as I please

Through the fresh, chilly breeze

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All of a sudden…

I’m dancing and singing in the leaves!

A Song for Fun

Dear Liza,

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Sunsets

Your Mommy or Daddy can teach you the tune for this silly re-write. The Song is called “My Favorite Things.”

(Read the captions!)

First Verse:

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And artists

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And baseball with Pickles

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Beaches with grandchildren, giggles and tickles

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Kittens in fl’wer pots

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And wrecks by the sea

These are the things Portland’s given to me!

Second Verse:

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Art found on sidewalks and up on a tower

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Hearing the voices of love’s greatest power

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Old friends and new friends

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And pinball for fun

All of these just since the summer’s begun!

Bridge:

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Ghosts and mystery!

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Creepy History!

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Yummy food and wine….

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I’m up to my eyeballs in Portland, my friends,

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And I want to say…

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It’s fine!

Love,

Grandma Judy