Hi everyone! We are joining Comedy Plus’ Awww….Mondays and Mewsic Moves Me (hosted by Curious as a Cathy,Xmas Dolly, JAmerican Spice and Stacy Uncorked.) The theme for this week s the word shadow in the title.
I immediately thought of Moon Shadow. I remember Mandy Moore singing it on This is Us so I looked for a video, unfortunately it only shows her signing for the last 30 seconds of the clip, but fans of the show will enjoy the whole thing.
And here is a video of her singing the entire song-
And Joanie is posing with our book choices of the week.We are joining Book Date’s It’s Monday! What Are YOU Reading?
Thanks A Thousand : A Gratitude Journey by A.J.Jacobs is a short book with only about 100 pages to read and several pages of credits at the end. I am a fan of the author’s work and how he immerses himself in a subject. This time he wants to thank everyone that makes his morning cup of coffee possible. Amazingly, that is around 1,000 people. I never put that much thought into all that is involved in buying a cup of coffee. He even goes to the place where the beans were sourced from. Others thanked including the inventor of the plastic top on to-go cups, truck drivers,the barista and so many more. An interesting little read.
Born to Be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey by Mark Dery is one i just started reading. I am not familiar with his work, but he was an illustrator and writer. I decided to read it because he had 6 cats so I immediately decided he was wonderful. He also owned 20,000 books. Sounds like a cool guy.
And in other news, Gremmie got some new clothes.
I bought this garland on clearance at Michael’s and pulled the clothes off for him. The doubles will go to The Great One for her dolls.
You always have so many interesting things in your posts! From Gremmie clothes to what you’re reading to one of my favorite songs from my college days. I was so happy to hear that Cat Stevens has kind of reclaimed his early work and is even performing as “Yusef/Cat Stevens” again and performing his old songs after decades of disowning them. He was (is) such a talent. XOXO to all, Humans & felines too
Aww…thank you 🙂 I like his version too, I should have included it. XO
That’s a nice pullover you’re wearing, Joanie. It really suits you. We also like Grammie’s new clothes. You’re gonna make a purrfect jester?Pawkisses for a Happy Day??
Joanie thanks you 🙂 XO
Cat guys are da best guys. 😉
They are 🙂
The books sound interesting.
We are impressed with the new wardrobe Gremmie got!
He will be looking good!
Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ
Thank you 🙂 XO
Nice sweater Joanie! I bet it’s nice and cozy and I think Gremmie is going to love his “tighty whiteys” (haha) and clothes too.
Hugs, Teddy
Thank you 🙂 I like the underwear the best. XO
1,000 people to make a cup of coffee?! I never thought about all the people involved, either. That’s really amazing!
By the way, we got your Tooth Fairy package in the mail! Thank you!!! We will do a post about it soon 🙂 <3
I am glad it arrived 🙂
Those are two great songs. Great reviews on the books. Joanie, you sure look terrific in your nice sweater. You all have a fabulous day.
Thank you 🙂 We hope you had a great day too. XO
Oh, I so want to read the Gorey book after reading the review in the NY Times. I’ve had no time to read 🙁
You will like it. It is a really big book.
Everyone loves new clothes.
Very true 🙂
EEllen,
‘Moonshadow’ is a lovely song. Speaking of the moon, did you see the super blood moon last night? We were under cloud cover and weren’t able to see this cool phenomenon.
That’s a cute garland! Quick thinking to dismantle it and use it for clothing for Gremmie. 🙂
Thanks for sharing the dance floor with the 4M gang. Have a boogietastic week, my friend!
We did go out in the freezing cold to see it. I hope you have a great week too. XO
She has a beautiful voice. Good choice for today considering the show the moon put on last night!
Gremmie is so lucky!
Thank you 🙂 Gremmie is lucky.
Mandy has a beautiful voice perfect for this song.
I’m reading Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber
Hugs cecilia
She does 🙂 Debbie Macomber sure writes a lot of books. XO
Those were good tunes and the book sounds quite interesting too!
Thank you 🙂
Born to be Posthumous – what a clever title and, you’re right, if Mr. Gorey had six cats, he’s a good guy, plus 20,000 books! Sounds like the housekeeper! – Tom x
Any cat lover is good 🙂
Joanie looks cozy in her sweater. What a clever idea to buy that garland for Gremmie’s wardrobe!
The Florida Furkids
Thank you 🙂
Edward Gorey is one of my favorite illustrators. “Books. Cats. Life is Good.” Is a great quote attributed to him and also to T.S. Eliot, another excellent cat guy. I wonder who actually said it?
xxoo
That is a good quote 🙂 XO
Joanie is such a great poser and model. Huge aw.
Love Moonshadow. Haven’t heard that in years.
Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.
Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week. Scritches to all the kitties. ♥
Thank you 🙂 I agree, Joanie is a good model. XO
Love your kitty surrounded by books ~ ^_^
Happy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Thank you 🙂 I hope you had a happy day too.
We love This is Us, and we really enjoyed those clips. Gremmie’s new clothes are so cute!
Thank you 🙂
Yes, a guy with 6 cats has to be good! I love Mandy Moore on This Is us.
Me too 🙂
Thanks for sharing about what you’re reading. Both those books sound like great ones, and we’ll add them to our list!
Thank you 🙂
Six cats and 20,000 books! Sounds like a goal! I hope you enjoy the biography. Come see my week here. Happy reading!
Yes, I would rather have more cats than books.
Nice tunes! The books sound really interesting. The outfits are adorable!
Thank you 🙂
Nice tightie… er… not ‘whities’. ~grin~ Stripey blues? Heh… I didn’t know anyone but Cat Stephens recorded ‘Moonshadow’. Cool! Be well, my dears.
The underwear is my favorite piece 🙂
Moonshadow is such a great song. I really like the original by Cat Stevens.
I like that version too.
I was inside all weekend, and I barely opened a book! Weird, huh? Shoveling snow only took up maybe a full hour of the weekend, so the rest of the time was spent petting kitties!
I read a lot of books , nothing better to do in the cold. Well, petting kitties is actually better 🙂
Great songs and I enjoyed them all. Very nice.
Thank you 🙂
That’s a great song – we were following that moon last night despite the bitter cold!
Mom and Dad both love This Is Us – all the characters are their favorites if that is even possible:)
Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber
We watched the moon too 🙂
Lovely selection of music, and cute little clothes – especially when they are on clearance – yay!
Thank you 🙂
Thanks for sharing the videos. We love Mandy Moore. You have some of the best posts. Joanie has so good book choices for the week. We are going to check them out. Thanks for the share. Have a wonderful week.
Thank you for visiting. I hope you have a nice week too !
Gremmie needs to stay warm too, right?
Sure does 🙂
Moon Shadow is always a great tune around the campfire too don’t you think? When friends get together it’s a fun song to sing. Thanks for sharing your two versions of a very fun song & thanks for playing along with the 4M’s today! Stay warm & thanks for rockin’ along with us!
Yes, it would be 🙂
Edward Gorey is one of my favorite illustrators. I’ll have to check out the book. My weekly updates
You will enjoy it 🙂
I love that song! I love Gremmie’s new outfit.
Thank you 🙂
That many people just to get us a cup of coffee? Boy, we really are all interdependent.
That garland was a bargain!
We sure are 🙂
Love Gremmie’s new wardrobe. Moonshadow is much a catchy song. TW likes Cat Steven’s original version.
I like that version too.
Mandy Moore is so talented and can make me cry on This Is US in a heartbeat. LOL! Gremmie is going to be quite the fashionista!
Same here 🙂
Great reviews – and love Gremmie’s new clothes!
Thank you 🙂
I didn’t get into This Is Us when it began. Big mistake. Not sure I can catch up now. I love the song and videos! Thanks a Thousand looks like an interesting read. I believe most of us don’t realize what it takes to get items on shelves in the stores for us to buy! Hope your week is going well.
I binge watched the first 2 seasons over the summer because I was late to the party 🙂
What cute clothes for Gremmie – love the underpants!! 🙂
Those are my favorite too 🙂
Joanie looks adorable in her sweater. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
Thank you. I put it on her so she would leave the stitches alone.XO
MOL, I love Gremmie’s new clothes! How cute!
Thank you 🙂
Those clothes are so cute for Gremmie!
Thank you. XO
I might be the only person in the United States never to have watched This is Us. The clip intrigued me, as did Mandy Moore singing “Moonshadow” because that song (for me) will always be identified with Cat Stevens. But, I will say that Mandy has the perfect voice for the song.
I highly recommend the show.
Ohhhh! I’d forgotten about Mandy Moore singing Moon Shadow! Thanks for the reminder, I love it! 🙂 Thanks for the dance – hope you’re having an awesome weekend! 🙂
Thanks.