When I instituted Monday as Tarot Day on my blog, my first post with this little missive about how the Page of Cups (or, in this specific case, the Princess of Hearts) reminded me of former Mouseketeer Annette Funicello. To honor her memory, I'm re-posting it today. Rest in Peace, Annette. Please know you've positively influenced generations of young girls:
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Just like on the "Mickey Mouse Club", I've decided to assign
something to the days of the week. Well, okay, I actually don't want to
pen myself in for every day of the week, but Mondays need some help
with their image. Bob Geldoff hated Mondays. The Mamas and the Papas
didn't trust them. But I like them; they help to put me in motion, like
a guiding hand that gently sets down my wind-up week, turns the key,
and gives it a push.
From now on, Monday will be Tarot
Day on my odd little blog. So my wondering mind asked, "Which
Mouseketeer quickly brings to mind a tarot card first? No thinking -
gut reaction!" That would be Annette Funicello.
And
the card which embodies her perky, optimistic nature would be the Page
(or in this case, the Princess) of Cups (or Hearts). Alright - the
Princess of Hearts it is.
Emotional, sensitive and
caring, this Princess (and let's face it: Annette was a TRUE Disney
princess - no tiara, magical carriages or frogs needing kissing
required) took us into a world filled with wonder, surprises and,
eventually, romance. Because as she matured, Annette became a Teen
Princess who all the boys swooned over. Annette was the Miley Cyrus of
her day, with many a hit record to her name. Here's a link to one of
her first rockin' tunes, "Tall Paul":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne2yFQPYYmU&feature=fvst
In
film, her star still shined brightly, full of perkiness and dimples
while she maintained a coating of child-like innocence in the many beach
party movies she starred in (most often opposite Frankie Avalon, who
most certainly qualifies as a Prince of Hearts.)
"Goin'
steady" with your "dream boat", the twist and frug, warm summer days,
clam bakes, and soda pop. A true Princess of Hearts.
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