Rita Rose Knihy

When Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse Club debuted on October 3, 1955, the world fell in love with Annette Funicello, the Mouseketeer whose shy smile captivated the show’s young viewers. After she outgrew her Ears, her fans followed her acting and singing career as well as her personal life as a wife and mother. When Annette passed away from complications of multiple sclerosis on April 8, 2013, the world mourned. There have been many testimonials given about Annette from her family and show business associates. In this book, former Annette Fan Club president Rita Rose offers an in-depth look at Annette’s character from the perspectives of lesser-known people in her life, and how her kindness, generosity, and sense of humor impacted them. Several Mouseketeers and other performers offer their insights, too. What you’ll see inside this This unique look at Annette’s relationships behind the scenes is a must-read for all of her fans!

Flower Personalities in Bloom Have you ever wondered what flowers would say if they were able to verbalize their sentiments? My flower poems explore that notion. Many are pantoums poems and some are free verse. To make it more interesting and rooted in fun, I have assigned human temperament to individual flowers; some flowers appear humble and sweet, many are party buds that stay up all night and some are very moody. The unkindest of all blooms are downright mean! Please enjoy my selections and when you happen on a flowery friend please take the time to get to know them.