HELEN, MOMMY, GRANNY

	A song for Helen Rosenthal on her 60th birthday.

	(to the tune of "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean")


It all started in New York City
Where everyone knew she'd go far
From high school to college and teaching,
Helen was always a star!

  CHORUS:
  Helen, mommy, granny is here, let the fun begin!
  Helen, mommy, granny, we think you're the best!

From New York she moved to Ann Arbor
A student and teacher was she
The first one to join her was Alan
Then Jeffrey and Michael made three!

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Then she settled down in Toronto
Where she would spend most of her life
Head of the household on Mayhill
A cook and a mom and a wife!

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Then as the children got older
At last she could chart her own course
From squash team to senior lecturer
Always a powerful force!

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From salary negotiations
To elections for UTFA Pres
Everyone knows she's a fighter
Everyone fears what she says!

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Imagine when Jeremy and Aaron
Arrived on the scene, clear and loud
Always on their best behaviour
They make their Granny so proud!

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Now Helen is starting a new phase
Retired and happy and free
With more time for music and RALUT
And being with her family!

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