1935
He was the president of the United States.
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt or FDR?
Don't try to call or interrupt. It's obviously this time.
What is cocktail hour?
Gar, Nana's father, played this instrument after dinner.
What is the violin?
Honk-Honk! You should do this instead.
What is "Try your brakes; your horn works."?
A cocktail hour appetizer this week or things in a toolbox.
What are Nuts and Bolts?
Number of US States
What is 48?
Poppa's classic response after dinner to Nana's offer of fruit for dessert instead of cookies. (Must be said with an accurate pronunciation)
What is "Brother"?
Eek! Nana's mother never liked this critter, but it eventually turned into a repeated gift for birthdays and Christmas.
What is a mouse?
Don't delay, because this color won't get any more vivid.
What is "It won't get any greener."? (at a stoplight)
Rounds of white flakes in winter or Papa's favorite Christmas present from Nana.
What are snowballs?
This board game made its debut.
What is Monopoly?
Wedding bells were ringing over 60 years ago on this date.
What is August 9, 1958?
Names of the Murphy children (Nana and her siblings) from oldest to youngest.
Who are Frederick, Nancy (or Cici), Mary Lou, Eleanor, and EmmaJane?
This phrase, if her son is accused of any questionable behavior.
What is "My Michael?"?
Name of the town where Nana and Poppa first lived when they got married or the name of the bay where she currently lives.
What is Belmont?
Darn! Dedicated this year, it was originally named Boulder.
What is the Hoover Dam?
Nana and Poppa's first date was a blind date. Maybe that is why she did this to her red tennis shoes.
What is: Did #1 on them?
ICE - When going out she always had one of these in her purse.
What is a nickel for a phone call?
How old is she? She's not old, but if asked, she might give you this answer instead of a number.
What is: "How old do you think I am?" or "How old do I look?"
EJ's favorite mode of travel in Italy or the Muppet Show backstage manager.
Who/what is "Scooter?"
The President signed this act into law creating a retirement and unemployment system.
What is the Social Security Act?
Herb's Herb garden was established here. The location of their home prior to moving to St. Augustine.
What is Cape Cod (more specifically Marston Mills)?
On the State of Connecticut driver's exam, teenage EJ thought that one must do this when coming upon double yellow lines in the middle of the road.
What is "straddle them"?
The proper time to say, "Oops, did I get anything on you?"
What is after a surprise, forceful burp?
She's not a card shark at Acclaim, but rather an ace at this game or the name of the farmer's dog.
What is "Bingo"?