Foods
These tiny red capsule shake up some noice; they leave your teeth sticky and your breath fresh
What are Hot Tamales
Antonio Stradivari was an Italian luthier and a craftsman wooden instruments. The Latinized form of his surname, Stradivarius, is often used to refer to his instruments. Bragging rights to first chair, Patrica plucked and bowed across this instrument creating beautiful music.
What is a violin
Patricia spent time in "The Longhorn State" where she spoke with a southern twang. This town is where she went to school. Also the name of the front man for the band Aerosmith.
What is Tyler, Texas
Created in 1946 by Earl Tupper, this invention allowed the conveniency of storing leftovers
What is Tupperware
Equally as important to the words she's written inside a card, what iconic items can be found on the envelope that denote it's a birthday card from Patricia
What is confetti and balloons
Contrary to popular belief, the pilgrims did not have this at the first Thanksgiving in 1621. However, Patricia commonly makes 2-6 varieties of these on the 3rd Thursday of November
What are pies
Watch out Jane Fonda, Patricia lead women in stripped leotards and terrycloth headbands at this studio
What is Dolly Madison
A vast, untouched frontier of snow-capped mountains, breathtaking fjords, and extraordinary wildlife. Patricia visited here and brought back her favorite blanket.
What is Alaska
New on the market in 1946, this fortune telling tool made its way into popular culture as a game or novelty item.
HINT: You don't want to get behind it.
What is The Magic 8 Ball
Bananas, the sun, Big Bird, lemons, school busses, and a song from Coldplay all have this in common
What is they are all yellow
Sodium Cloride is it's scientific name but more commonly know to Patricia as her favorite seasoning
What is salt
While dancing in front of the mirror, Patrica slipped and ended up with this injury
What is a broken arm
One of Patricia's favorite sites enjoying many campfires and serene ocean cove views. Also the site of her second toe break and ride on Sean's back
What is Pretty Marsh
This candy released in 1946 was introduced by the Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing Company; later it's slogan read "Sometimes you feel like a nut..."
What is Almond Joy
In our family, what is changed in the original Nestles Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe; requires adding this ingredient to the wet ingredients
What is dissolving the baking soda in hot water
This brand of lunch meat made by Hormel Foods Corporation, was introduced 9 years before Patricia was born. Often cubed or fried it was served with mac n' cheese and was a midweek favorite made with love. Thanks mom!
What is SPAM
Besides the most important rolls as wife and mother, name 2 jobs that Patricia has worked
Office Manager
Preschool Teacher
Secretary
Ballroom Dance Teacher
The second floor apartment above Nana and Papa was Patricia's home for a short stint. If you were to send her a letter, what street address would you use?
HINT: a direction on a compass and a type of beer, you have to remember the number.
What is 69 South Porter Street
Still going strong as an iconic and well loved movie, this film released in 1946, nostalgically reminds viewers that "Every time a bell rings an angel gets his wings."
What is A Wonderful Life
Back in 2005, Patricia traveled to Alpharetta, Georgia. Recovering from this surgery, Patricia spent a lot of the time on crutches or crawling up the stairs.
What is bunion surgery
Before Patricia made vats of clam chowders or french onion soups, she used giant pots to brine vegetables to make this toping that paired well with sandwiches; not too sour or too sweet
What is piccalilly
Ginger Rogers had nothing on Patricia. Adult singles and couples filled rooms to get dance lessons from Patricia at this studio owned by Nana and Papa Hughes. Or bright spots glowing in the dark night.
What is Starlite Dance Studio
In 2006, Patrica visited here.
Commonly known as Puʻu ʻUlaʻula, it is located at an elevation of 10,023 feet above sea level. As the highest peak in Maui, this summit is a popular destination for sunrise viewing.
What is Mount Haleakalā.
Born in 1946, this British rock singer/songwriter whose flamboyant showmanship and powerfully agile vocals, most famously for the band Queen, made him one of rock's most dynamic front men
Who is Freddy Mercury
Oh this one got away, but good things come to those who wait (we love you David Thomas).
This beau stole mom's heart back in her teen years.
HINT: Also a place to bulk up, at a not so far away place.
Who is Jim McNeary
(Gym Nearby)