12/19/07

Chestnuts roasting @ I-musinf



Tri-O's
Oddities, observations, and opinions
By Herb Kandel

Music, especially this time of year, evokes special memories. Here we are in the era of cyberspace where information is a click away. Why not combine the two as a sort of “do it yourself” to start a new a new tradition of music and information, let’s call it “I-musinf”
We all know that Mel Torme and Bob Welles wrote “The Christmas Song” and Nat “King” Cole delivered the classic vocal rendition. Well, now we too can sing along knowing not only the lyrics but also how to grasp the unembellished quintessence of them. As you read, sing, or hum along remember that each link listed is a live one so keep your speakers on as we recall the familiar melody:

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire
How to roast chestnuts: www.ehow.com/how_9918_roast-chestnuts-open.html
Jack Frost nipping at your nose
Frostbite prevention: www.surviveoutdoors.com/reference/frostbite.asp
Yule-tide carols being sung by a choir
Learn choir songs: www.choirsongs.net/
And folks dressed up like Eskimos.
Eskimo costumes: www.yandy.com/Eskimo-Cutie.php
Everybody knows a turkey
Turkey nutrition : www.nebraskapoultry.org/turkey_nutrition.htm
And some mistletoe
How mistletoe works: www.christmas.howstuffworks.com/mistletoe1.htm
Help to make the season bright
Where to get Christmas lights: www.christmaslightsetc.com/
Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow
How eyes shine? www.geocities.com/Area51/Stargate/5103/wildman/eye.htm
Will find it hard to sleep tonight.
Sleeping aids: www.mayoclinic.com/health/sleeping-pills/SL00010

They know that Santa's on his way
Trace Santa’s route: www.earth.google.com/santa/
He's loaded lots of toys
Santa toy factory: www.santafty.com/
And goodies on his sleigh
Jingle bells on a sleigh ride: www.horsesforhire.net/sleigh.htm
And every mother's child is gonna spy
Obtain spy and security items: www.spyitems.com/
To see if reindeer
A guide to reindeer information: www.reindeer.ws/info.htm
Really know how to fly.
Learn to fly: www.beapilot.com/

And so I'm offering this simple phrase
The blue book of grammar and punctuation: www.grammarbook.com/
To kids from one to ninety-two
Child development: www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/
Growing and learning: www.suddenlysenior.com/
Although it's been said
Everyday sayings explained: www.brochuresonline.net/sayings/
Many times, many ways
High frequency words: www.eduplace.com/rdg/res/frequent.html
Merry Christmas to you.
Merry Christmas in over 360 languages: www.flw.com/merry.htm

So, however you may celebrate the Holiday Season we wish it to be safe, joyous, and harmonious .….. as well as informative.
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As a special treat, hear Nat Cole and view a montage of the song:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaxDGfA7evA
To see and hear Nat Cole himself: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oj3jixMGaw

P.S. And, alas, this Christmas stress survival guide may come in handy: www.hubpages.com/hub/Holiday-Stress-Survival-Guide


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