Quick Facts: Father was a Buddhist Monk. Mother was German nobility Received a Buddhist upbringing. Model: Began at the age of 15. Magazines to her credit Glamour and British Vogue. Actress: In eight grade, she found her love for acting. Has many films to her credit. One being Pulp Fiction. Dropped out of Prep school to pursue acting. Mom of three. Active in several charities.
Our Famous V is: Vanna White (1957- )
Quick Facts: Television personality: Hostess on Wheel of Fortune. Her first appearance in a game show was on the Price Is Right as one of the first four contestants. She did not make it though. She took over the hostess spot as a sub on wheel in 1982. Later in the year she became the full time hostess on Wheel. Still fippin' letters today. In 1992, Guinness Book of World Records recognized Vanna as "televisions most frequent clapper." In 2006, Vanna received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She is mom to two children. Avid knitter and crocheter. Has her own line of yarn.
Our famous W is : Whoopi Goldberg (1955- )
Quick Facts: Actress: Her stage name "Whoopi" came from the Whoopee Cushion" Movies to her credit--The Color Purple, Ghost, Sister Act, Sister Act 2 . She has won an Emmy, a Grammy, A Tony and a an Oscar award. She was the second black woman in the history of the Academy Awards to win an acting Oscar. From 1998-2002, she was the co- producer for the Hollywood Squares. Comedian: Black Comedy, Musical Comedy, Satire and Observational Comedy on a variety of subjects. Author: She has written a number of children's books. Whoopi's Big Book of Manners Sugar Plum Ballerinas Books 1-5 Sugar Plum Ballerinas: Dancing Divas Nonfiction: Book Alice Is it Just Me? Or Is It Nuts Out There? Television Host: Whoopi has been on The View since 2007 when she took over for Rosie O' Donnell.
Our famous Y is: Yvonne De Carlo (1922-2007)
Actress: Internationally famous Hollywood star in the 40's and 50's. Played Sephora in The Ten Commandments. One of her best known characters was Lily Munster, wife of Herman in The Munsters' from 1964-1966. She reprised her role in Munster Go Home! and a role for TV, Munsters' Revenge. For her work in a variety of films she received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Singer: Made several recordings. Genres: Blues, Jazz and Pop. Dancer: Worked in nightclubs. Ms. De Carlo passed away in 2007 from heart failure. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Well, that is it I have completed THE challenge! A little differently but it is complete. I hope you have enjoyed these posts and picked up something interesting from them. I know I have. Thanks to those who have stopped by.! We will resume regular programming next week with "Wednesday Write Up" so pop by! ~Keep on Dreaming~
Quick Facts: Autism Spokesperson Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is seen or discovered in early childhood. Those dealing with Autism have Difficulty with communication-- most are nonverbal and use communication books or devices. Forming relationships--playing or interacting with others They have restricted or repetitive behaviors--some are very regimented in routine, some enjoy repetition of noises, moving their hands, tapping etc. Sensitivity to sensory stimulation--Too loud for some while others prefer swinging, spinning, "saying" gibbersh and or making noises with their mouth and voice. Temple's life: She was never formally diagnosed with Autism as a child or youth. At two, it was said that she had a "brain damage" and corroborated much later at 64. As a child her mother refused to put her in an institution. Instead she found a school that would work with her and Temple so that Temple would have a good school experience.
Middle and High School were tough years. The kids did not understand her different behaviors and they taunted her a lot. When Temple was in her teens, her mother came across an Autism checklist, after going through it, her mother hypothesized that Temple's symptoms/behaviors were explained by Autism. At a private boarding school for children with behavior problems, Temple met a Science teacher who had worked for NASA. He became her mentor and helped her with her self confidence. Followed her after she left school. This teacher suggested she that she build a "hug box"--a deep pressure device designed to calm hypersensitive people. **At school, when our kids get a bit "wound up" we find that the deep pressure helps to calm them. We lightly squeeze their shoulders, arms or hands. Some even like a bit of pressure on their head. Kinda like when we press on our heads when they hurt. In 1970, Temple received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. In 1975, Temple received a Master's Degree in Animal Science. In 1989, Temple received a Doctorate in Animal Science. As we see here, anything can happen, individuals with Autism can go all the way college! Temple is one of the first individuals on the Autism Spectrum to publicly share personal experiences with Autism. She is a highly sought out speaker on Autism and her experiences with it. Professor of animal science Consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. **I did not tough on the animal science part ofher life but after reading some I feel she applies her experiences with Autism to how she handles the animal behaviors. Please read more if interested. Tomorrow will introduce you to Famous U, V, W and Y. There is no X or Z.
Quick Facts: Born of German-American descent. Mother was German, Father was American. Has dual citizenship American-German. In the media, she has been given the nickname "America's Sweet- heart." Because of her friendly, direct and unpretentious nature. Actress: Best known for her films Speed and Blind Side with many more to her credit and has been the recipient of many acting awards. In 2005 received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Producer: Founder of her film company Fortis Films. She has produced several of the films she starred in and She was also the executive producer of the sitcom George Lopez and made several appearances on the show. As a small child, Sandra enjoyed Ballet and Vocal Arts. In high school she was a cheerleader and performed in theatre productions. She graduated from college wit a BFA in Drama. In 1996 and 1999 she was People Magazine's on the 50 Most Beautiful List. In 2010, she was People Magazine's "Women of the Year. Sandra is a busy mom, career woman and is also active with many charities. Later this evening will introduce you to Famous T. ~Keep on Dreaming~
Quick Facts: Activist in the Civil rights Movement Congress called her "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement." Best known for refusing to give up her seat in the "colored section" of the bus she rode to a white passenger. This was expected when the "white section" filled or white passengers were standing. As we remember from our time in History class this happened during the time of segregation. She was arrested for violating the Alabama Segregation Law for civil disobedience. Ms. Parks was tried in a court of law on charges of disorderly conduct. After being found guilty and fined $10 + $ 4 for court costs, she appealed her conviction and formally challenged the legality of racial segregation. And so her many years of work began. After being away from "the movement," she founded the Rosa L. Parks Scholar- ship Foundation for college bound high school seniors. In 1992, she published her auto- biography Rosa Parks: My Story geared toward younger readers. In 1995, she published her memoir: Quiet Strength--focusing on her faith. In 1994 a section of highway near St. Louis was named: Rosa Parks High- way. The KKK had applied to have their name associated with this section at the same time. Mrs. Parks passed away on October 25, 2005 in Detroit. On the evening of October 29, 2005, after lying in repose in her Alabama church her casket was transported to Washington D.C. to lie in honor in the rotunda of the U. S. Capital. Mrs. Parks left a legacy in the History books, she gave the country something to think about.Something we continue to "discuss" today in 2017. Among the many awards she received, Mrs. Parks was awarded: The Presidential Medal of Freedom The Congressional Gold Medal. These awards are given to people who have made an impact on American history. Tomorrow will introduce you to Famous S. ~Keep on Dreaming~
Quick Facts: Elizabeth was born during her Grandfather's rein. She is named after her Mother. Princess Margaret, her younger sister was born four years later. Both were educated at home by the Mother and a Governess. At a young age, Elizabeth was seen as a tidy child who liked orderliness and enjoyed responsibility. She became "heir apparent" after her Grandfather died in 1936 and her Uncle took the throne but after a family scandal her uncle abdicated the throne making her Father the King. Which made her second in line due to not having a male sibling. Elizabeth met her husband in 1934 and 1937. They are second cousins once removed and third cousins through Queen Victoria. After another meeting in 1939, and only 13 years old Elizabeth fell in love with Phillip. She was 21 when their engage- ment was officially announced. Elizabeth and Phillip were married on November 20, 1948. They had four children. Elizabeth became Queen upon the passing of the King (her Father) in February of 1952. She is the Queen of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Her Coronation took place on June 2, 1953. She is world's oldest reining mon- arch as well as Britain's longest lived. Throughout her rein she has seen many things several standouts are: 1952-the passing of her Father. 1992-the breakup of her children's marriage. 1997-Princess Diana's passing 2002-the passing of her Mother and Sister. Proud moments include: 1953--her Coronation 1977--Her Silver Jubilee-25 years 2002--Her Golden Jubilee--50 years 2012--Her Diamond Jubilee--60 years On February 6, 2017, Elizabeth celebrated her Sapphire Jubilee marking 65 years on the throne. She is the first British Monarch to commemorate a Silver Jubilee. In 2015, she surpassed the rein of her great-great-Grandmother. Tomorrow will introduce you to Famous R. ~Keep on Dreaming~
