Five to Nine

3/8/21

Molly Zive, granddaughter of Marty and Monita, got a shoutout Monday from The Financial Times:

Zive says she feels fortunate to have started her business during the pandemic. She even created a podcast called Therapy is Cool. “My business lit something up inside of me I have never felt in my career. I felt stimulated, challenged and effective,” she said. Zive’s decision to start a business alongside her existing work is a classic example of a side hustle, a term that has made its way into pop culture.

The article highlights how Molly and others use the internet to turn the traditional 9-5 job on its ear: 

Squarespace, which develops personal websites, paid Dolly Parton to rewrite the song “9 to 5” for a Super Bowl advert based on the phenomenon. “Working five to nine, you’ve got passion and a vision,” she sang. “It's hustling time, a whole new way to make a living.” 

Molly is having lots of fun with her new business -- see her Instagram posts here, or go directly to the link in her bio here.

The full article is available online if you have a Financial Times account, or here if not (don't tell FT).

A family of hustlers, that's for sure. Go Molly!!!

- D

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LYM, Dan

I'm Liking Lenny

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The biggest name in dragon lizards, our family's own Chef Lenny, was interviewed yesterday by Kelly Clarkson during her segment What I'm Liking -- on YouTube here. Lenny and Valerie make a good team.

I like Valerie's telling of how it all began when "... with all of the extra time that we found we had on our hands ... we started posing him for National days." Could "we" also include middle-schoolers Penny and Carla? It seems ages ago when I first began seeing their weirdly-cute dragon lizard in bizarre kitchen scenes ... 2020 was indeed a long year!

But it's actually remarkable how quickly it all happened, Val. You kept at it, bizarre poses day after day. :) We're happy this clicked for you and your whole family. Stay healthy up there in the snow.

LYM!
Dan

(À la Kelly) PS y'all! Find Cooking for Humans here. Find Lenny aka whosagoodlizard (ahh) here.

Cooking for Humans

Cookbook by Chef Lenny

Kudos to Chef Lenny, employed by Valerie Musser, Michelle's granddaughter, Cindy's daughter, for garnering the attention of NPR for his/her cookbook Cooking for Humans. Click this link to read and listen to Steve Inskeep laud this duo in a short intro to NPR's "Morning Edition" last week.

I'm going to try his Chicken Pot Pie!

Here's a shot of Val with cousins from the late 20th century:

Get your copy via the link under the opening photo.

Oh yeah, Happy New Year!

Dan

The Hills Are Alive

Maria von Trapp

(click link under Maria von Trapp to watch her teach Julie Andrews to yodel)

Prayers please for my big brother Marty

They have rescheduled his surgery while waiting for his heart rate to go down while he's been waiting for them to reschedule his surgery. Meanwhile, he is entertaining old friends in the cardiac area with songs like I'll Take You Home Again Kathleen.

Birthday Shout Out to Maureen a.k.a. Reenie Renden

We have much to be thankful for in these tumultuous times, and Reenie is high on my list. Here are some random memories.

Walt's funeral: Reenie is so family

Crooning with the Seaner

"Last school Halloween as Fraulein Maria & my teammates as the Von Trapps."

Growing up on Porter Hill Rd.

Currently keeping Reenie (in)sane

A shining college student living with her mom at the beach

Teacher of All Time

I join the thousands of your children in thanking you, Reenie, for all you have taught us over the years (like ♭♮♭ The sun'll come up tomorrow ♭♮♭). We're blessed to be part of your spiritual, story-filled Camino!

Love,
Dan

PS: Luke volunteered at a NYC poll station yesterday. He wrote down some thoughts about his experience on Facebook, like "Everyone wore a mask; nearly everyone wore it correctly."... A warming story about a Holocaust survivor who chatted him up. ... And, as always, some history. See at this link: NYC poll site

Your Choice Matters!

This is one of my favorite Bible verses.... simple and to the point!

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Good Morning!

One of the readings for our Bible study this week is: Exodus 17: 8-13. I loved this visual of support: In a battle between the warriors of Amalek and the Israelites, Moses stood at the top of the hill with the rod of God in his hand. "As long as Moses held up the rod in his hand, Israel was winning; but whenever he rested his arms at his side, the soldiers of Amalek were winning. Moses' arms finally became too tired to hold up the rod any longer; so Aaron and Hur rolled a stone for him to sit on, and they stood on each side holding up his hands until sunset."

A teacher friend of mine had lots of wise sayings! Whenever someone would get overwhelmed at work, Debbie would say to them:  "You can hold a glass of water for about 15-20 minutes, but you cannot hold it forever... eventually you have to choose to either put it down or ask someone else for help to take it for a while."

Our family support has been a huge blessing during this pandemic! It continues to be a daily choice to stay positive and supportive of one another, and our communities. Thanks for holding up my arms!

 Lots to pray for right now: within our own families, our nation and and for the whole world!

Birthday Shout Out: November 2 🎂

Today is Brian's birthday! I cannot believe that he is 37! Our birthdays are forever intertwined... Brian arrived a little earlier that his due date; I entered the hospital when I was 29 years old and came out as a 30 year old! Brian came over last night to celebrate with us! He continues to inspire us with his resiliency, sensitivity, kindness, and humor. Brian has made me a better person in so many ways, and still continues to teach me the gifts of love, humility, grace, patience, surrender, and always, always... hope! If you want to text him for his birthday... his number is: (949) 356-8435. He truly cherishes family!

Prayers Please!

Marty is having heart surgery today for a blocked carotid artery. As soon as we have an update from Monita, we will post it. 

Annie  is recovering from another shoulder surgery that she had last week, and would appreciate prayers!

Praise Report

John and Marcie Bryant welcomed another grand-daughter last week; their son, Sean had another baby girl!

A huge shout-out to the brave firefighters that battled the Orange County Silverado Fire last week. It came within 2- 3 miles from our home... I spent the night at Nancy's last Monday (thank you Nancy and Fred for your gracious hospitality!)... it was too close for my comfort! But all is well here now!

Melda and I have been accepted into the Irvine Fine Arts Holiday Faire, being held this Saturday, November 7th at the Great Park in Irvine. We have had so much fun creating new things on her summer porch... we were quite a sight... 2 summer sisters playing with our sea glass! (sometimes 3, and even 4, as Michelle and Chris joined us from time to time).

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

       

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Stay safe everyone!

LYM,

Reenie

Moments Like This

Chicago - Night into Day

Here's a little fun for your Sunday morning: a 4 minute video by Stephen set to the Moments Like This from Will Van De Crommert's "collection of hopeful, cinematic tracks." Looks great on a large monitor. Click this link.

Take care, y'all!

Dan