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Flashback Friday: Donny and Marie

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I’m so excited about tonight’s Donny & Marie Osmond Christmas concert! 😀 I know they probably won’t sing the following songs, but they’re still great and are helping me reminisce about my childhood. ❤

One of my many favorite D&M tunes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0tNGmS6POk&app=desktop

My brother often sang me this song, which is from the Goin’ Coconuts film soundtrack.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASzxOAPJeZo

Born On This Day: Donny Osmond

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Happy Birthday to one of my favorite singers, Donny Osmond!

Ironically, a week from today, I’m seeing Donny and Marie perform live!

A little trivia: The Donny & Marie Show was my first television memory and Donny was my first celebrity crush. My very first concert was at age 13, when I saw Donny and Marie perform at the same venue where I’ll be seeing them perform Dec. 16th! In fact, my older brother (he and I basically have the same relationship Donny has with Marie…along with some witty banter) took me to this show and as I recall, Donny ran around the entire venue during the concert. My brother then told me to pull out my hand–which I did–and as Donny ran by us, he shook it. After this moment, I literally didn’t wash my right hand for the next three days! 😀

At the top of my bucket list is to meet these down-to-earth, talented siblings, who I’ve always felt a connection with and whose humor, and music have inspired me throughout my life. 🙂 ❤

On This Day In History: Natalie Wood Dies

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It was 35 years ago today that actress Natalie Wood was found dead, believed to have drowned after she fell off a 60-foot yacht while on vacation on Catalina Island with her husband, actor Robert Wagner, and her Brainstorm costar, Christopher Walken.

Several theories have been discussed as to how Wood died. She may have fallen into the harbor after attempting to secure the ship’s dinghy. Wood had a lifelong fear of dark water and being helpless in it. Three decades later, her death still remains a mystery.

To read more about Wood’s death, click here.