Mewsic and More

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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 is songs that teach. I could only come up with one, Billy Joel’s We  Didn’t Start the Fire (1989). I remember when I was a tutor that one of the History teachers had the students memorize the song. It covers 100 events from 1949-1989.

We are also joining Comedy Plus’ Awww..Mondays.Joanie is investigating the crocheted vases I made for pussy willows.

One more thing- the winner of our giveaway in one of our loyal readers-Cindyann. She wrote 2 great poems ( one for each giveaway) in the comments which did not affect her chances, but they were a lot of fun. Thank you to all who entered. We will have another giveaway soon.

Although I think Emmy looks cute in the hat
I’ve really got my eye on the mat
I do think she’s an adorable cat
I don’t know what my cats would think about that
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I like the mat the mat is cute
I do like the character Groot
this is my attempt to rhyme
now you know why i don’t do it all the time

Another chance at a Dr Seuss Mat
I really must be a lucky cat (cats??)
I am so happy I got out of bed
to see the photos of Mr & Mrs Potato Head

You may roll your eyes at my rhyme
but I’ll cross my fingers that I win this time

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  1. Hello there girlfriend… I have a horrible headache so I’ll slide on the music for now, but I’ll come back tomorrow and hear it. Hey Girlfriend, I have a giveaway going on too that you might like at least I hope you will. You will see it in my sidebar. It’s the very first one. GOOD LUCK & ENJOY! Have a great week and stay warm!

  2. I love Billy Joel!

    My daughter’s Social Studies teacher gave them a project based on this song. They had to describe all te events in the song.

  5. Ellen,

    That’s a furtastic song choice for this week’s theme. This song popped up on my radar and I thought about using it but then I went the route of teaching English through mewsic.

    I enjoyed the cute poems included in today’s post by some of your readers. Best of luck to those entering!

    Thanks for sharing the dance floor with me, my friend. Have a boogietastic week! 😉

  8. Thank you thank you what a happy day!
    A new mat for my cats to play!
    My Chunky likes to lay on it and roll around
    I find it in different places on the ground!
    My other cat Hallie she likes it too
    but mostly she licks it and I go “ewwww”
    LOL LOL
    ok … it’s 5:30 am and I need my coffee but thank you so much
    you are AWESOME and I can’t wait to have a new fun mat!!

  9. We thought of another song: “Teach the Children Well” by Crosby, Stills & Nash. It’s an older soft rock hit.

  13. What a fun video. I’d have to work a bit to remember some of those events. Well done.

    Joanie is always a welcome sight on Awww Mondays. All your kitties are.

    I love your poems and I hope you win.

    Thank you for joining the Awww Mondays Blog Hop.

    Have a wonderful Awww Monday, and week, Ellen. Scritches to all the kitties. ♥

  17. There sure are a lot of great poets out there, aren’t there?

    Mom loves Billy Joel, and that song is one of her favorites. Thanks for the history fact.

    Woos – Lightning, Misty, and Timber

  18. There are many Billy Joel songs that I sing along to, when they come on the radio! “Come on, Virginia, don’t make me wait! You Catholic girls start much too late!”

  21. conga ratz two cindyann… her poemz bee awesum…N speekin oh awesum, Mr. Joel’s songz all wayz R…… N joanie yur momz vazez bee two ….we still haz R’s….. N like that it never kneadz….. water 😉 ♥♥

    1. Thank you. I am not a big fan of his, but I like a few, this one and Only the Good Die Young.

  25. That song always makes me a bit sad. That’s okay, pictures of your cats and your creative projects always make me smile!

    Congratulations to the winner, she is a good rhymer.

  27. I can’t believe it but I’ve not heard it I don’t think. I’ll listen.

  32. Billy Joel is a favorite and I’ve always loved that song. I also love pussy willows and think your crochet vases are simply adorable.

  33. You know, I have never really paid attention to the lyrics of this song before, but I certainly will now. And I love that you crocheted vases! You are so creative.

  36. Very cool choice for a song, Ellen. I love your crochet vases and pussy willows. I feel very fortunate to have some of your vases and pussy willows. Every time I look at them I think of the Meowing Crew… thank you! Sweet poems and I like Groot, too!

  37. I love Billy Joel, and I started out in college as a history major, so this song had me from its first verse. It’s a rock classic (as is Billy Joel); just perfect for this week’s theme. (Cute poems from your fan, too.)

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