Smiley Anders for Sept. 30, 2008
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When I took note of Fran Spain’s 94th birthday in June, I mentioned, as I often did, that (1) she was the best speaker I ever heard and (2) I had a long-standing crush on her (my wife, who knew Fran, approved).
I didn’t realize that it would be the last birthday greeting to her that I would run.
Over the years Fran and I took part in several benefit roasts, and she roasted me on two occasions. (Believe me, when Fran roasted you, you emerged well-done!)
Fran looked like your favorite aunt, the mischievous one with the twinkle in her eyes who always got you in trouble with your parents.
There are many ways to remember this life-loving lady, but here’s a favorite, from a 1999 column:
“Brenda Hodge says this happened during the Neville Brothers concert at Bonne Fete.
“When the older folks around her didn’t seem inclined to wave handkerchiefs to the Mardi Gras music, Fran pulled paper tissues out of her purse and distributed them. Then she opened her umbrella and led an impromptu second line.
“You gotta love that lady. …”
I never knew anyone who didn’t.
A new Smiley
I was immensely flattered when Randy Deville of Prairie Ronde told me that “when we received an addition to our family, a name had to be bestowed on him. With a bit of urging on my part, the children agreed to name him Smiley!
“Natalie, Brandon, and Bradley are very happy with the new addition.”
But my joy was short-lived when I checked out the photo he sent of Bradley with the “new addition.”
Although I have to say, as jackasses go, it’s a fairly attractive one. …
Don’t sing along
My Worst Song Contest ends at midnight tonight, so get your entries in.
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