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A Kiss To Build a Dream On ~ Louis Armstrong

rather up close and personal bedbath from a staff nurse who would have given Attila the Hun a run for her money. Things got worse when a member of the constabulary blocked my way and demanded my name. Now I was well versed in the law having had previous contretemps with the 'thin blue line,' so I wasn't going to take this laying down. 'Do you suspect me of a crime?' I demanded. 'Yes,' replied Constable Bertie E. Bluebottle. This rather took the wind out of my sails. 'And what trumped up crime are you accusing me of?' 'For starters, how about...

Can't Take My Eyes Off You ~ Frankie Valli

piece of sartorial elegance. So I headed home and to keep up my flagging spirits (I'd been through quite an ordeal!) I loudly recited my very own Green Eggs and Ham version. 'And I would wear it in a boat, and I would wear it with a goat. I would wear it on a train and I would wear it in the rain. I would wear it in the house and I would wear it with a mouse. I would wear it here or there, I would wear it ANYWHERE!' 'THERE HE IS!' someone shouted. 'GRAB HIM!' It sounded suspiciously like ...

Message To My Girl ~ Split Enz

a tub of hummus. Catching sight of myself in a window, I got the fright of my life. Not only was I covered in red and purple splotches, but my black and white dyed hair had great clumps missing, making me look like a mange-ridden skunk. I had wondered why people were staring at me with alarm in their eyes and giving me a wide berth. Several children burst into tears and dogs slunk off, tails between legs. I shot back to C&A, grabbed a beanie and decided to ...

Give Me One Reason ~ Tracy Chapman

are closely related and I consider us kindred spirits.' 'Sir, you are nothing but a mountebank, a charlatan! Arrest this scoundrel! Clap him in irons!' It was clear any previous fellow feeling between us had evaporated. To be honest, I had detested the old coot from the first but knowing he was rolling in it, I'd tried flattery at times to get him to open his pockets. But now was not the time for reminiscing, now was the time for ...

Another Park, Another Sunday ~ The Doobie Brothers

Have you tried listening to an audiobook in bed? (just something light). It takes your mind off things. If you use Spotify premium or online library books, they allow you to set a timer. I find I often drift off before the time is up. I hope you start to feel less sad soon

Another Brick In the Wall ~ Pink Floyd

shot, and not a moment too soon. Who should saunter up but the Major and clinging possessively to his arm, the singularly unalluring Madge Mawkish! I bent down behind a table which unfortunately drew rather more attention from fellow patrons than I would have liked. It may have had something to do with the fact I was only wearing a hospital gown, the kind that are open at the back, save for those pathetic little ties. Unbeknownst to me, the cafe manager saw fit to advise the local constabulary that ...

spell of some wannabe Pied Piper. I strongly suspected he was plotting to usurp my place in Rosie's heart, not to mention the affections of my beloved moggies. I bet he doctored the hair dye with some nasty chemical! When I voiced my concerns to Rosie, she said I was getting delirious and called the nurse. Sister Blister came at me with a syringe big enough to take a rhinoceros out. 'Where the hell are you aiming that?' I screeched. 'Just ...

In the Cool, Cool, Cool Of the Evening ~ Frank Sinatra

looking everywhere except at me. 'No, have you got a mirror?' I asked. 'It's probably not a good idea yet,' Rosie pulled a Snickers bar out of her capacious handbag and started munching on that. 'Why not? And have you brought anything for me to eat? All they've given me so far is some kind of gruel that even Oliver Twist wouldn't have requested seconds of.' 'It's probably not a good idea yet,' repeated Rosie. I felt myself getting ...

I've Got You Under My Skin ~ Frank Sinatra

non-starter. 'REGGIE-BABYKINS! Is that you?' she shrieked. 'Madgy? Madgy Mawkish? By joves, Madgy, you little ravishing smasher, you!' They rushed into each others arms and engaged in some very noisy smooching. 'Disgusting! I can feel a relapse coming on,' I groaned. Rosie hustled them out of the room and ...

Fly Me To the Moon ~ Frank Sinatra

yourself!' demanded the Major, throwing the cupboard door open. We all stared in amazement. Who should be lurking there but ...

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic ~ The Police

mankind, I don't think.' Ignoring Rosie, the Major continued, 'Yes, your treatment of myself and my beloved daughter has been nothing short of deplorable. I have been nothing but supportive and helpful right from the beginning. One couldn't ask for a better father-in-law, which, thank the stars, I trust will never happen!' I felt like tearing my hair out. In fact, gripping my head, I discovered great handfuls of the stuff were coming adrift. 'I'm going bald!' I wailed. 'Coo, you'll look like Jason Stratham! I LOVE Jason Stratham! Do you think you could ...

Beautiful craftsmanship ❤️

when I woke, Rosie and her detestable, infernal hell-hound of a father were standing over the bed. Rosie was all sympathy and concern, but I'm sure Daddy was only there in the hope I'd conked it. He had a very disappointed look about him. 'What are you doing here, you old #@*&?' I demanded, glaring at Daddy. 'I drop everything, and I was involved in some very vital important research I might add, and rushed straight to your side, and this is how I'm treated?!' 'But Daddy,' said Rosie, 'you were only ...

Long Cool Woman In a Black Dress ~ The Hollies

wait and began CPR, adding insult to injury. 'Get ... this ... idiot ... off,' I gasped, coming round temporarily, 'feels ... like ... cardiac ... arrest!' Bella, the only one keeping her head, had rung 999 and penetrating my existential crisis I could hear the wail of sirens. 'FIRE! FIRE!' I yelled, before passing out completely. The next thing I remember ...