About Patti
Where was Patti Born?
1. Raleigh, North Carolina
2. Charleston, South Carolina
3. Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
What is Patti's favorite color?
1. Green
2. Pink
3. Blue
Blue!
1. 96
2. 88
3. 89
A standard modern piano has 88 keys (52 white keys and 36 black keys), covering just over seven octaves. While 88 is the standard for acoustic and high-quality digital pianos, smaller keyboards may have 61 or 76 keys, and some specialized concert grands (e.g., Bösendorfer) have 97 or more.
Finish the Book Title: "Green Eggs and ......"
Answer: Ham
Green Eggs and Ham is a classic children's book by Dr. Seuss, published in 1960, about the persistent Sam-I-am trying to convince a grumpy, unnamed character to try a plate of green eggs and ham. The story uses a very limited vocabulary of only 50 words, a challenge set by his editor, and features the iconic rhyming style and illustrations that teach a lesson about trying new things before judging them.
What does it mean to find a 4 leaf clover?
Answer: Good Luck!
A four-leaf clover is a universally recognized symbol of exceptional good luck, rarity, and serendipity, with each leaf traditionally representing faith, hope, love, and luck. Rare mutations (approx. 1 in 10,000) of the standard three-leaf clover, they are often associated with Irish folklore, protection, and prosperity.
What is Patti's Husbands Name?
1. Robert
2. Lee
3. John
Lee
What is Patti's favorite holiday?
1. Christmas
2. St. Patrick's Day
3. Easter
Christmas!
Which instrument is part of the string family?
1. Violin
2. Tuba
3. Clarinet
Answer: The Violin
The violin is a string instrument, specifically the smallest and highest-pitched member of the orchestral string family.
Name 5 Green Vegetables
What are the colors of the Irish flag?
1. Red, white, and blue
2. Green, white, and red
3. Green, white, and orange
The Irish national flag is a vertical tricolour of green, white, and orange. It symbolizes peace between Irish Catholics/Nationalists (green) and Protestants/Unionists (orange), with white representing lasting truce and unity. The colors were inspired by the French tricolour in 1848.
How long have Patti and her husband been married?
1. 55 years
2. 60 years
3. 65 years
60 years!
They will celebrate 61 on August 7th :)
What is Patti's favorite flower?
1. Hydrangea
2. Lilly
3. Rose
Rose!
Which instrument is in the brass family?
1. Flute
2. Guitar
3. Trombone
Answer: Trombone
The trombone, originating in the 15th century as the "sackbut," is a unique brass instrument that uses a slide instead of valves to change pitch, allowing it to produce a true glissando. Meaning "big trumpet" in Italian, it was historically considered the "Voice of God" for its use in church music.
Name 5 green animals
Possible answers: turtles, snakes, lizards, frogs, crocodiles, birds and more!
Which is a popular dish eaten on St. Patrick's Day?
1. Shepard's Pie
2. Corn beef and Cabbage
3. Irish Stew
4. All of the above
Answer: all the above
St. Patrick’s Day menus traditionally feature hearty, comforting Irish and Irish-American dishes. Core menu items include corned beef and cabbage, Irish stew (beef or lamb), shepherd’s pie, bangers and mash, and colcannon. Pair these with soda bread, potato pancakes (boxty), and Guinness-infused desserts.
How many children do they have?
1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
Patti and Lee have 2 girls, Leanne and Susan.
What was Patti's profession?
1. Nurse
2. Music Teacher
3. Receptionist
2. Patti was a middle school music teacher
Which instrument is NOT in the percussion family?
1. Bass Drum
2. Maracas
3. Guitar
Answer: The Guitar
Record-Breaking Instruments: The world's largest playable guitar is over 13 meters (40+ feet) long. The smallest, created at Cornell University, is roughly the size of a human cell.
Finish the Song Title: "The Green, Green Grass of...."
Answer: Home
This song was sung by Tom Jones
True or False: St. Patrick was Irish
False: Patrick was not Irish; he was born in Britain and was kidnapped by Irish pirates at age 16.
How many grandchildren do they have?
1. 2
2. 4
3. 7
Patti and Lee have 4 grandchildren: Hannah, William, Sean, and Catherine.
What instrument learn to play at just the age of 12?
1. Piano
2. Organ
3. Violin
Organ!
Patti learned to play piano at age 5, and the organ at 12. Patti played organ in her church for many years. :)
Where is the largest pipe organ located?
1. California
2. New Jersey
3. New York
The largest pipe organ is in Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, featuring 33,114 pipes.
What holiday is associated with the color green?
1. Christmas
2. St. Patrick's Day
3. Easter
St. Patrick's Day!
True or False: St. Patrick's parades began in the United States
True!
His name might be synonymous with Ireland, but Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations are a global phenomenon. In fact, parades in his honor began in the US when Irish soldiers in the British army began marking the day with marches through New York City in 1762. Nowadays, the NYC parade is the biggest in the world, and the city of Chicago goes so crazy for St. Paddy’s Day that it used to dye the Chicago River green — a spectacular sight.