Rhymes & Jingles of "Edie" Lashley
aka: Anon y Mouse
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INTRODUCTION
My mother’s fun “rhymes” and “jingles” kept the family, as well as her friends, chuckling for many years. My mother’s maiden name was Edna Bailey. However her name changed many times and here is her little rhyme about that:
MY NAME
SOME PEOPLE CALL ME EDNA,
NEVER LIKED THAT NAME A BIT.
A FRIEND RENAMED ME, EDDIE,
SOMEHOW, THAT DIDN’T QUITE FIT.
FRIENDS LATER CHANGED THAT TO EDIE,
THEY THOUGHT IT SOUNDED BEST.
Then her grandchildren came along and first called her “Grand Edie”,
which became “Granny D” and finally mother was stuck with the name “DeeDee” – and that is how I will refer to her in this book. Of course, when she signed her rhymes, she called herself “Anon y Mouse”!!!
Many more rhymes were written, I know, but I have limited my “collection” to those from mother’s own files. There are some repetitions in her rhymes, but nevertheless, when you received your “wish in rhyme”, it was special.
On most occasions, mother would read her rhymes to me before sending them off to someone. She simply sparkled and we both laughed as she would read. I have noted, in brackets, my recollection of the occasion for which a verse was written.
After mother was found to have Alzheimer’s disease and was no longer writing her “fun poetry”, I felt it important for all of us to have her own collection - therefore, I dedicate this book to the memory of my mother, “Edie” Lashley-Hoover, and offer it as a gift to my family, especially my husband, Wiley, son Paul and his wife Kerry, their daughter, Sarah, my sister Sharon, and two nieces, Bailey (Tina) and Lisa.
If ever you have a day when you are “in the dumps”, just pick up this book and let “Anon y Mouse” brighten your day.
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About the Book
This is a super collection of witty rhymes written from the viewpoint of a darling rodent called “Anon y Mouse”.
This little “mouse” tells stories of real events in the author’s life. For instance: “Discussin’ My Concussion”, “Ode to the Jury” and “When the Roof Fell In” to name a few. She also writes birthday greetings, get-well wishes, etc., in rhyme.
This book is clearly a joy to all from the pen of someone with a zest for life and an infectious happy heart – “Edie” Lashley-Hoover.
The perfect book to pick up for light and fun reading in rhyme.
About the Author
“Edie” Lashley-Hoover of Oklahoma City was the eldest daughter of Leonard,
a noted architect, and Mary Bailey. She was an Episcopalian and a member of
She enjoyed life to the fullest and took great pride in sharing her clever rhymes with friends and family.
Besides putting her birthday greetings, get-well wishes, etc. into rhyme, Edie had a unique way of describing events in her life in rhyme! For instance: “Anyone for a Swim?” described the trauma of the night her water pipes broke.
Jan Walker, Edie’s youngest daughter, is also a “cradle” Episcopalian. She put this book together to honor the memory of her mother and to bring joy to others.