Norm-isms
This literary device marks any major life event
What is a poem
While sailing, Norm accidentally took his grandson's to a sandy location where not just the tide that’s out.
What is a nude beach
The year Norman turned 50
1980
Where Norm & Ellen were married
Frankfurt, Germany
Norman's sister
Marilyn Powers
His classic rhyming nickname
Stormin' Normin'
Ich lieberdich my dummkopf
What is ILDMD? (I love you my love (or dummy)
Norman's middle name
Sydney
Norm & Michele head here for Astrid's wedding
What is France (La Baule for a bonus)
Norm's father's initials
PEP
No dinner is complete without this discussion
What is politics
Something you shouldn't spend too long gazing at
What is your navel
Norman and Ellen's wedding anniversary
What is either March 22nd or March 23rd ((one with a justice of the peace, one with a rabbi)
Where Norm grew up
Brookline Massachusetts
Norman's only aunt
Who is aunt Rettie. She died at 99!
Four favorite sports
Skiing, sailing, tennis, golf
Norm's definition of life
What is Life is not a dress rehearsal, there are no do-overs
He started his own business doing what
What is a recruiter or headhunter for businesses
These three towns make up most of Norm's adult life
Framingham, Dover/Wilmington, Sarasota
The first born Powers in the U.S.
Who is Samuel Powers, Norm's grandfather
THE martini order
Gin (Tanquary or Bombay)
Up, dirty, extra dry, olives
SHAKER ICE ON THE SIDE
A rare plate prank for entering the "tribe"
What is "Iowassa dum dum" or "Hiawattha dum dum"
Norman's grandfather's military duty in the civil war
What is a drummer boy
The primary region for his favorite wine's grape
Where is Tuscany, Italy (Sangiovese grape)
Norm's "bodyguard" in primary school
Who is Pudgy Brown