How My Early Years Shaped My Life

In this video, ….How My Early Childhood Shapes My Life, …Nanny expresses her gratitude and appreciation to all you wonderful friends for addressing her questions and expressing your opinions on their channel….and it seems you like us just the way we are and what we’re doing! Śo they have taken a chance and decided to begin with the topic of what makes Nanny “tick” and how all her life experiences and role models have and still are affecting her (and their) life and inspiring her to live the best life that she can possibly do..We hope you will enjoy her stories as she and Moose are so renewed with your great input and forge ahead. The next video will begin with Moose and Nanny becoming engaged and they will both talk about marriage, children, places they lived , travels and a life together for many years before retirement and a whole new challenge.. Thank you all once again for the encouragement and support❤️❤️

[@cia7746]

One of my favorite things is hearing people's stories, especially how they met. This was my favorite 'episode'. Loved it! It was the fastest 32 minutes ever. Didn't want it to be over. More stories please!

[@sharondevries1985]

First of all Nanny, it is we, your viewers, who are blessed to have you and Moose in our lives. You teach us about so many things. I have always said that it is our past that defines who we are today. Even something that happened yesterday could influence the rest of our lives. I was raised to be a good girl. A “little lady” then a “young lady”. The rules that my mother taught me still ring in my ears. I can relate to what you said since I was married in 1960. Things were so very different back then. A wife usually looked to her husband as the head of the family. I envy your large family. That is what I wanted however God ultimately blessed us with two children. I never smoked. My parents smoked heavily and as a result my father suffered from emphysema. I enjoy a glass of wine once in a while, my husband never smoked or drank. I am the person who celebrated every little occasion. I loved holidays and special occasions. What a romantic proposal. You both made the right choice. Do you have old photos from each of your families that you could share? Yes Nanny, everyone IS interested in your channel. We love to see the variety of topics that you bring to us. By the way, your winter white sweater is beautiful. I love the popcorn stitch detailing. I am looking forward to the continuation of your story. Blessings to you both, love, Sharon

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

We sound more and more like soul sisters, Sharon, …the more you share…I love it! thank you…Hugs. 😘💕❤️

[@Swim136]

My 60s life the same, although different so many similar… Southern gal here…different but similar to the time.

[@sharondevries1985]

@@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose yes we are definitely soul sisters 🌷💕🌸

[@MercyUS]

Omgosh! I’m recalling my parents smoking in car. We children were in the back seat begging for open windows because the smoke was so thick! Parents responded with: “… it’s winter! We’ve got the car heater on… we can’t let the heat out!” 🤦🏻‍♀️ This was crazy, & parents quit smoking eventually for health reasons. Thanking God so often because my parents were the very best parents; so generous with few resources. We were loved & I miss them so much! Nostalgia!🦋💕☕️

[@judivandeveer207]

Oh Nanny, can you please please tell me how Moosie came to be Moosie???

[@maureenkenney1005]

Wonderful video, Mary Ellen, I'm a 77 yr. old born into a Roman Catholic family with 12 yrs. of Catholic Schooling and didn't dare to miss behave either at home or in school. We have a lot in common. Don't you think that that's the way it was back then? Please continue with your story. You're not going down the rabbit hole. Until the next episode, stay well.

[@susansalvucci4281]

I so enjoyed hearing your life story. So much is familiar … I, too, was raised in an Irish catholic family. When your mom sent you to talk to your priest about your desire to marry Moose, I had to giggle. Back then, the priest’s input carried a lot of weight. Thank goodness Father gave his blessing! ☘️❤️☘️

[@boycealr]

Hi Nanny. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about you and how you came to be the lovely lady you are today. I look forward to hearing the next installment. Audrey (Whittier, CA)

[@annmartin9996]

You know Nanny, you are a perfect example of how important it is for children to grow up in the right atmosphere with both parents, and the right kind of training about everything. It saddens me to see all the children that don't get to have a balanced, loving, attentive, creative and disciplined family. And another thing I think, if you are going to have children, have more than one. Only children that I know all say they have missed out on life in a lot of ways because they had no siblings. Thanks so much for sharing all your videos with us. I wish I could have had a teacher like you when I was in school.

[@helen4206]

Just give us your authentic self...as you are. You do not have to be a makeup artist, hair stylist, wardrobe stylist....just you and Moose. You seem to have had incredibly unusual and interesting and meaningful lives. So your memories and wisdom are so refreshing and welcome. Love you both.

[@bernicearaujo3922]

Loved hearing about how you were brought up and how you meet (Moose) Bill. I also like that you are your own person with a mind of your own!! I am looking forward to Part Two!

[@marylynngottler7055]

Listening to you is like hearing my Mother in law, God bless her. I miss her so, so much. She had nine children. I married number eight and the baby boy! My father in law was a tail gunner in WW2 and was shot down three times, taken prisoner twice. He was a soft spoken, prayerful Nd hard working man. They were a big Catholic family and although I wasn’t Catholic, she was always available to answer any questions I ever had and so two years after we married, I became a Catholic too. I love my faith and I credit my in laws for sharing their strong faith and firm roots with me. Can’t tell you what a consolation and strength it has been in my life as a wife and a mother and now a grandmother!

[@joanmaxine1]

So nice to hear your story which has many similarities to ours. So sad to see how today’s young people are so confused and afraid of marriage and long term commitments. Human nature hasn’t changed. We still need the same comfort of a solid family. Our country needs this too.

[@annasmith5406]

Hello Nanny and Moosie blessings to you and your family! Yes we love you and don't want you to change anything you do for us. You light up my life and are my substitute family. God bless you again and thankyou for all you do. Anna (Queensland Australia)XOXO

[@catparker2078]

Mary Ellen, this was very interesting! It is amazing to me how at a very young age you knew exactly the kind of life you wanted! I loved hearing that you were a bit of a "renegade" in that you always listened to yourself and your own wisdom. "To thine own self be true" was a great motto then - and now! Will look forward to more stories. Dont ever think for a minute we don't want to hear them!

[@kiwiang983]

Nanny, I could listen to you for hours… your stories are a joy…. I wish you could put a video out every day……. have you ever thought of writing an autobiography, even if it’s just in a note book for your family to keep down the line… you are such a good story teller….. your family are truly blessed to have you and Moose. You are a lovely human being , and joy of life radiates from you to all of us…. Can’t wait to see next instalment

[@digicat6389]

I really enjoyed hearing about your childhood and how you met Moose. I'm in my 50's with 1 kid still at home. I've found myself getting anxious about what's to come and that so many of the people who were important to me are passing away. Life is changing. Watching you and Moose and hearing your stories really helps to calm my spirit, so thank you for sharing yourselves with us.

[@cynthiaurtz4921]

I smiled the whole time listening to you. I love learning about you and your life. I too am the oldest. You look beautiful in Winter White and the beret. You are a beautiful woman inside and out. 🥰

[@barbararodgers3101]

I couldn’t think of a thing for you to change. I always look forward to watching you. Your up bringing is so similar to mine. Family was so important growing up. Sundays were spent going to church and visiting grandparents. Like you my brother and I went to weddings as well as funerals with our parents. It was just part of life. I was fortunate to have my one grandmother live in the city and was a business owner. My other grandparents lived on a farm in the country outside of Philadelphia. The nice thing was I got to experience both city and country life growing up. Such wonderful memories. The hardest thing now at my age (I just turned 70 on the 29th of December) is missing everyone because they have all passed on. And, yes I like you from your very first video. Thank you for being you and your kindness. Please take care.. All the best to you and Moose. ❤️

[@bettyvann5499]

I loved this video Nannie! Keep them coming....and I agree with you about our past does have a big effect on us. I'm so thankful and proud of my raisin'. I just love listening to your talks. My moma and daddy took care of all the older folks and as a child we would sit and listen to their stories. I just loved that! We were taught to respect our elders. Many blessings to yall!

[@randyebastian8186]

Nanny, you and Moose are such delights. Never change.

[@gigidemara5720]

Oh I loved this. No worries. I love story telling. Your Precious 💕

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

You are never boring, Nanny!!!

[@patriciasales8812]

From one Jersey girl to the other e are just delightful. I loved to hear about your trip to Seton Hall. That is where I went to grad school. I can't wait for part 2 and 3 and so on. Please take any trip down that rabbit hol e. I would love to go with you.

[@annapolvino9322]

YES, We do love you!! And you win the award just like Sally Fields. Your videos are so uplifting and show so much love you have to give us all. Tell Moosie, you can go down that rabbit hole anytime you want because we love hearing all you have to tell us!!

[@Drycreek995]

Not to worry,Loved learning more about the person you are and how you were Influenced by your upbringing. So was I. I always considered my family and extended family such a blessing. Hugs and Blessings to you both

[@trudyramgren8817]

Nanny, you are darling and I love listening to you about your life. Not boring at all!!! I love to hear about other people's lives. It says alot about them and to me you are very blessed to be raised by wonderful parents and have a very fulfilling life! Hugs, Nanny!! XXX

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Thank you ,Trudy…❤️

[@lanajackson3730]

First Nanny, thank you for reply to my comment. I listened to your early stories and knew that you had a wonderful family, with good values. You did make the right decision of marrying Moosie! God bless you and your family!🙏🏻👍🏻

[@margaretroberts8736]

You bet we like you,thank you for sharing y’all’s life,can’t wait to hear more

[@pamdietrich8628]

I love getting to know you, I thank you for sharing.I can't wait for the next video. I love your style of dress, so very classy. I went to Catholic school I so remember the the Catechism book.... God Bless you both. Sending hugs from Orange County Calif. xoxo

[@richbernato]

I am 71 and still learning from your words and life….you may be 84 but we could all learn so much by listening to one another’s life experiences…….arlene

[@LoisLoves]

I love hearing your story and about how you were raised. It really does shape us as adults. Please don't apologize. Trust me, no one is bored. We love you. I want to hear more!

[@charleneh8374]

Thank you for sharing your lives with us, Nanny. It sounds like the quintessential American life of the 1940's and 1950's. My husband and I are in our mid-70's. We, too, have had many benefits of growing up in that period of time. We are both third generation Japanese-Americans. Our parents were teenagers/young adults during the WWII internment camps. They also sought the American dream life as did our grandparents. Our generation was blessed with hard-working parents who pushed us to excel in our school work. My husband became a community college administrator and I taught in secondary schools. Our two sons also completed graduate schools and are now married with children of their own. In this season of retirement, it is good to look back and see the blessings, benefits, and challenges of our lives. It gives understanding, perspective, and, most importantly, appreciation of our lives and life in general. We are thankful for how God has worked in our family. It’s not perfect…but good. With Gratitude from Ventura County…

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Your story is so interesting, Charlene…and it’s such a huge part of our country’s history..especially of your parents’ internment. I always have so admired the strong work ethics of many of my Asian-American friends and of our oldest son’s wife ..Bonnie..from the Philippines…whose grandpa was Japanese. When I was teaching , I was always amazed by the Asian-American parents of many of my students who put the educational support of their children on such a high pedestal. Thank you for sharing, Charlene.. Hugs, nanny😘💕❤️

[@jeanjacobs9965]

Greetings Nanny! Oh I so enjoyed hearing all about your life and upbringing! Thank you so much for sharing with us! I truly love and appreciate you and Moose. Love and blessings ❤ 🙏

[@suerhea2620]

Thank you for sharing about your life. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing about your journey. I love your channel. You are very inspiring to me in many ways. I must say, you don’t look 84. Your skin and complexion is beautiful! 💕💕💕

[@conniefeltman4561]

That’s Right! We Really Really Like You Both! 😘😘🌈🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@marylynngottler7055]

God bless you and thanks so much for being your REAL self, Nanny. What an inspiration and mentor you are! Love your channel. You make me feel like my Mom in Law is still with me somehow, speaking her heart through you. What a blessing you are! Can’t wait for more!!!!

[@juliepomp5843]

You've just told the story of my life, same time frame, upbringing, college, marriage, ROTC, etc. It was a great time, wasn't it? My Bill and I had 3 daughters, not the large family you and Moose have. We now number 18 with 2 great grands. Sadly cancer took my Bill in 2006. Treasure your time with Moose. Each year is a blessing. I enjoy your life stories. Thank you for sharing.

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

So sorry you lost your Bill so early in life, Julie….yes, those were the days…😘💕❤️🙏

[@juliepomp5843]

@@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose ❤️

[@ElizabethNoelleK]

Hi Nanny! What a wonderful story time! I loved hearing about how you and Moose came together. You definitely did well thinking things through. I can see I still need to learn a few things from you! I think you and Moose have a great relationship and wonderful children. This vlog was so cheery!!! I am so happy for you. Hugs, Elizabeth ❤️😘🌺🙏

[@mavep2855]

You were blessed to have been born to loving parents, they raised you well and were good roll models to follow. Lovely to hear about your history and learn how you and Moose created your own loving family. Thanks Nanny🙏🏻❤️

[@wolvesarebeast2]

Its amazing to me how your early life was so much like mine !! I was a "good" girl and loved my parents so much. They were frugal and conservative as am I now. Your video brought back so many memories for me and I thank you.

[@dianedavies6399]

Your life is so interesting! It reminds me of a movie. Can’t wait for the next chapter of your life!

[@sarahdoyle6313]

Hey Nanny, just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. I’m 27 and find them super interesting. Loved hearing about your beginnings, you and Moose seem like such lovely people! I hope I’m as positive as you are when I’m 84. Much love from the UK ❤️

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Hello, Sarah… We are more alike than you could imagine! When I was your age, I adored an 85 year old woman who lived alone down the road from us in a 100 year old farmhouse with a big barn out in the back… I would walk down to visit her some mornings and she and I would sit in her kitchen around a pot-bellied stove that warmed the room. Her stories fascinated me and I have never forgotten them nor the wisdom that came with the stories….age gaps mean nothing between women who have similar interests and aspirations. Thanks for being here, Sarah! 😘big hugs and love, Nanny💕😘❤️

[@snowdrop191]

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful life story with us Nanny. It was like starting a new book that is so exciting you can’t put it down. I am eagerly awaiting the next chapter. Loved the video didn’t want it to end. X❤️

[@jasbegs1258]

Nanny at the end you mentioned gratitude and I think that is the key. Do you know while I was only born in 1967 when Doris Day was almost wrapping up her showbiz career- I discovered her and she is my idol and [to me] Doris Day was everything that is fabulous about America. The look, the voice, the spunk, the attitude , the positivity, the kindness, the talent... all of it, and you have that too Nanny and above all Doris Day said ''gratitude is riches, complaint is poverty" and she said in an interview you can't truly complain and at the same time be grateful - learn to appreciate the little things, we all have so much to be grateful for. So Nanny your videos are [for me] pure joy and positivity and getting things done, and choosing to stay and be relevant and be fabulous. So anyhow Nanny - I have to start work but i had to say all of this to you -hope it is not too much of a ramble. Stay fabulous colleen- Jas x

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

I loved her, too, Jas…thank you so much for your lovely comments…again! Gratitude is most certainly what it’s all about now!❤️

[@janeskarosi1508]

Love it! 10 years younger but the story parallels mine. Catholic girls college, dated a lot but knew he was the one. Married 54 years and like your Moosie my guy is still the one! Love that our love stories are what the whole world should be! Love 💕your story and your way of talking about it!

[@sadiehearn4250]

Loved learning about your life story Nanny! Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s I can relate to so many of your experiences. Never boring and always informative please keep up these wonderful videos. God Bless you and your beloved Moosie! Hello from Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦

[@susanjackson9582]

You’ve become my soul sister. Thank you for your vulnerability and genuine heart. I you are an inspiration!! God Bless you and Moose and your sweet family.

[@nancylorenz5082]

Hi Nanny! We loved hearing about your early years. Every Thursday, my best friend Jane and I get together. One of our favorite things to do is watch your programs. It feels almost like you are here with us, except we can’t talk back. We enjoy you and Moose, so much! ❤️😁😘

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Hi Nancy and Jane…what a great thing to do,… setting aside special time for a day each week with your best friend. …lovely….Thank you for including me, Gals!hugs, 💕😘❤️

[@deedeesmith3073]

Not getting tired of this . Love hearing life stories.

[@nancykirk8913]

Nanny, what a glorious and wonderful story you told us about your early life through your engagement to Moose!!! I was spellbound!!!! No wonder that you are who you are today....a woman whom so many admire, love and respect, and I'd like to say I must be at the top of that list!!!! Please don't ever think telling about yourself as you just have is something we don't want to hear, or that we find boring!!!! Oh heavens NO!!!! I and I know 'we' who adore you were thrilled to hear every word you had to say!!!! Loved it, and it was very inspirational too. Hopefully, a lot of the younger admirers of yours will gain insight to how to grow into their 'golden years' with joy hearing your beautiful story!!! Thank you for opening your heart to us....it is so much appreciated and I will hold the information I learned today from you in deep and earnest respect for ever. You and Moose are the perfect example of living the best life one can live and can't wait to hear more. Your mother and father are so proud of you I know as they keep up with their one and only daughter and are beaming with delight as they know they raised one special daughter!!!! Can't wait for more stories and don't be afraid to go down the rabbit hole if only you want to. We are here to listen to whatever you care to tell us...thank you and Moose for what you do for us. For me, at 78 (going on 79) you will never know how much you warm my heart!!! Much love and blessings....Nancy!

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Beautiful., Nancy…thank you..,🙏😘💕❤️

[@TonyaApplegate]

Nanny. You could never bore me. I could sit and listen to you all day. You truly have a wonderful life. Thanks for sharing.

[@carolladd9847]

Just loved this video. I closed my eyes and listened to your wonderful story!! Can't wait for the next one!! You are an amazing woman . God bless you!

[@imahick5723]

Yes, such different times! Wonderful memories and great advice. Your wonderful family, strong faith, and good decisions are great foundations for your life. I think it's wonderful that you've shared how early life impacted all of your life. I think sometimes today people don't see the relationship and think that they can do whatever they want when they're young and everything will fall into place. You've shown that it's a matter of building a life based on good values and decisions

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Loved hearing about your history. I can relate to a lot of it. It kind of makes me think about my past. A good thing to do once in awhile. Oh, I love your white beret. Yes, I am inspired by your videos and stories and how you live your life.

[@debbieroberts600]

Love to hear about your Growing up Years! Enjoyed this Video Ms. Nanny ! You & Moose have A Blessed Day! ❤️❤️

[@smkgt391]

Hi Nanny, I can't begin to tell you how much I am enjoying your stories!! keep it coming in.........thank you, its so therapeutic for me!!!

[@ferniejackson8300]

I always loved hearing peoples experiences in life. -So interesting and inspirering, to hear about your upbringing as a member of an irish catholic family.

[@nancywood3478]

I love and appreciate your story of your childhood, education and your reason for choosing Moise as your husband. You are a beautiful woman, both inside and out!!! Keep up the stories and daily inspirations of your life!!!❤❤😂🎉😊😊

[@teresafendley5491]

Love hearing about you and Moose. Folks in our age bracket enjoy remembering the past. Yours is a good story. Continue being genuine and bring us your enthusiasm. When you are alone you rely on KZbin friends for guidance and encouragement. Luv ya!

[@lydiahinojosa6450]

I just love your story Nanny. I was the apple of my Daddy's eye. I still tell him I miss him and ask him to wait for me in heaven💜💜💜

[@wendyweeks9624]

Nanny, I loved hearing your stories so much. You definitely didn’t “go down the rabbit hole” and I could have listened to you for hours.

[@miavos3610]

Your biography is fascinating!!!!! You've got such a brilliant mind. I still can't believe you're into your 85th year!

[@grny28]

I love your stories....I used to listen to my Grandmother & my Aunt for hours on family history stories. I can hardly wait for the next chapter.

[@jenmidwest2432]

You had a wonderful childhood...what a blessing. Nanny, sadly...I was never able to remember much about my childhood. I am 70 years old. Love your channel. :-)

[@patriciakoutelakis4142]

Hi Nanny! This was absolutely wonderful! I enjoyed every word. So much was very familiar. I believe those of us who were raised back then had it pretty great. Family and church were everything. Sunday at grandma’s house with all the aunts,uncles and cousins…..what fun we had! Thank you so,so much for this. Best to you and Moose always. lol xx

[@terrypelletti8535]

Love ❤️ you and Moose. I’m 61 and you inspire me with every video from Ct.

[@shannonholland5568]

Oh yes!!! I love hearing people's stories and I am soooo interested in your story too!! ❤ ❤ ❤ Waiting expectantly for the next "episode" !

[@susansmith8602]

Absolutely loved this!! Reminded me so much if my family! My parents, who are deceased now, were married in 1956. They were married 50 years the month before my mother died suddenly. She was like you! She gave up her career when I was born and stayed home with me and my brother. My father was from up north and my mother was a southerner. She always let my father think he was the leader of the family but my mother always managed to have her wishes known and many times he changed direction as a result of her subtle influence! I was 41 when she passed, and I never heard them have a cross word in my presence. They discussed any differences privately and got back to us. More often than not, my father’s decision had definitely been tempered! Thank you for being so open and blessings to you both!❤️

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

I enjoyed your story, Susan…thank you…😘💕❤️

[@lyndam6640]

This was my FAVORITE video!! Starting from the beginning was so informative. Your story telling is spot on! If you have pictures of your family (mother, father and brothers) I would love seeing them as well as early pictures of you and the Moose. YES, we really do love you ….you have become my favorite You Tuber……you are precious. We are close in age so I can relate to so many things of which you speak. Go ahead and chase all those rabbits down the rabbit hole. You just being you and not pretentious is what I enjoy it is as if I have found a hidden treasure. Anxiously awaiting your next video. Tell Moose hello!

[@barbarabraue4087]

I loved hearing about your beautiful life. It is so important to be raised with love from a great set of parents who always showed you and your brothers the way to live with love and respect for each other and the world around you always putting God first. The rest fell into place. Thank you for sharing, excited to hear the rest.🥰

[@SnippetsBB]

Thanks, Nanny, for your warmth in sharing Stage 1--your early years. Nothing you said surprised me because your present really reflects your past and stolid foundation and values. It's not just what you say, but your grace in how you share it. Yet, it is nice to hear my thoughts affirmed. Can't wait for Stage 2 (marriage ) and Stage 3 (retirement). ..and Moosie's own rabbit hole/s!

[@lynnecatcott7030]

Nanny i just recently discovered you and enjoy you and your husband so very much. I grew up much like you and am so very very grateful for my faith and family and values. I believe we grew up at the best time in all of history where things were simple and morals were extremely important and practiced. Please continue to share, love it all.. God bless you and moose ❤

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Welcome, Lynne…and thank you for being here with us on our channel…and for the blessings..Yes..our generation was a great time to be a part of!🙏❤️

[@lynettecoleman73]

I love your foundation in the "Baltimore Catachism" you have surely built your life on solid rock. Your life is a great Example, of "doing life" 🌹🌹🌹🌅

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Thank you, Lynette , for commenting and enjoying. ❤️

[@lionheart830]

Hi Nanny, Please don't forget your recipes in future videos! Ioved hearing your life and love stories and look forward to all future chapters. You inspire me to put on a happy face when I watch your videos. Thanks yoy for sharing Nanny!

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

I will still do our normal daily routine, Lion Heart , with the recipes, etc…wish I had filmed our pea soup…it was delicious… and last night I made fish tacos with my own aoli sauce_”yummy! 😘💕❤️

[@charleneblock5316]

I enjoyed so much hearing about your life! You and Moosie are a joy to listen to. Please keep doing what you are doing. I look forward to your videos. Stay well!

[@donnastandefer9361]

Enjoyed today's video! You look very pretty in your winter white.

[@charliewhiskerspicou933]

Hello Nanny, Just viewed this for the first time. I just loved listening to you recounting your wonderful upbringing and family, You are a very special lady with so many talents. No doubt your upbringing played a very important role in helping to stear you in the right direction And your mom sounds like a wonderful person who fortunately could stay home and be the best a mom could be for her children and who did take the time to teach and be with you, And also your fahter sounds like he too was a good father and husband. That is so important for the well being of the children. And your Moose -Bill- also seems to have come from a good and decent family. These things make the difference in shaping and molding the children. And from this, one can see the continuation you and Bill have brought to your own children and now their own children.Good values make a big difference in so many ways . I appreciate you and your videos, they are good examples to see and hear about and also bringing hope and teach by example good ideas in making the best of life.🍃 God Bless! 🍃🌹🍃

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Thanks so much, CPW, for your very nice comments…❤️

[@maureenjurmann1916]

Hi Nanny, What fun it was to listen to the stories of your early years. It sounds like you had a wonderful childhood and one that you are very proud of. Please know that it wasn't boring whatsoever. You are a wonderful storyteller and it was so great of you to share your early years with us. I look forward to more stories in future videos. I hope Moosie is doing well along with the rest of your family. Take good care of yourself and see you soon! Maureen

[@patriciapisano2950]

This was one of my favorite videos.I feel your appeal is your sincerity and your wisdom, sharing wisdom is timeless. We have very different family backgrounds I was an orphan and lived in many foster homes. I was fortunate enough to have a good religious background. Like you I was a good girl and always obeyed the rules. At this stage of my life I have raised four children, I have ten grands and three great grands. All the children are successful. I never finished college but I worked for a doctor for 46 years and enjoyed a good life. I was divorced after ten years due to abuse. I went on to remarry and I still am at 82. I came from New England and now just moved permanently to Naples. It’s been a wonderful life considering were I started from. Even though are journeys were different we still have similar experiences. Thank you for sharing 💕

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

I was just telling another friend, Patricia, that I love hearing stories like yours…of women who did not have all the advantages of happy childhoods …..but have built beautiful lives because of their own courage, Survival skills, Choices and strength… you are the real heroes of life, Patricia… and I so admire you. Thanks for sharing your story…love and big hugs, Nanny😘💕❤️

[@joycejones4526]

This is wonderful. You do so good. Love you and Moose life. Keep them coming. Love you!🤗

[@64kaimuki]

I relate so much to your life experiences. From my life in the 40’s until now. Baltimore Catechism in Massachusetts, teaching my many younger siblings, college life, social work and then becoming a teacher, marriage, kids and now getting old together. I was considered a free spirit by my peers and an independent thinker. Sometimes rough for the old man. We are close to giving up traveling which may be rough for a free spirit. Judy.

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Now I see your name, Judy…yes we seem to be soul sisters with very similar life experiences and backgrounds….I do miss the traveling, though…❤️

[@reddragonfly1788]

Nanny, you are not boring at all! You are such a sweet special lady and you look so pretty in this video ❤️

[@Esther-1914]

I L-O-V-E-D hearing about your childhood upbringing and early life experiences! Wonderful how supported and loved you were as a child. That certainly shaped your healthy choices and made you who you are. Thank you for sharing. I didn't detect any rabbit holes. They're all in my life, I'm afraid. 😉 Just one small example: I quit smoking at 20 when I got pregnant. I asked my hubby at the time if he'd quit drinking and smoking along with me. He said no. I was basically on my own raising two children - three if you count hubby.🤐🤐

[@pamcostamagna3229]

Charming. The world needs more of this spirit and beliefs.

[@gloriaspau8994]

Loved to hear about your wonderful life, mine was very different, but like you I always knew what was right and wrong. I am 81 now, have two wonderful sons and their families. Thankful for everything. Gloria from Indiana

[@judithbarranco6260]

Hi Nanny, haven't checked in for awhile, but wanted to let you know how much hope and joy you bring to me. I am 72 and have felt pretty despairing these past months. I had 5 falls that were impartial to my health, up til then I had been pretty proud of my good health. My mom was paralyzed after 4 strokes, and being an only child, I took care of her for 6 yrs, plus raised my 4 kids as a basically single mom. I swore I would never do that to my kids, but now I am so very afraid of becoming a burden to them. I feel like I am falling apart lately. I t comforts me !it's than I can say to hear your words of enccouragement, I feel like I have a person who really shares some of the same issues and fears that I do. Thanks so much. From Judy B in Michigan

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Oh, Judy…I am so sorry your falls have sent you into a downslide…I have taken some bad falls, too, and TG, have not seriously injured myself…Moose’s falls have been a lot worse. BUT Iam much more cautious now and more aware of my age… please know that you are strong…put your mental strength to work and overcome these physical setbacks…you have helped so many…your children, your mom…now do it for YOU! Love and hugs, 🙏😘💕❤️

[@judivandeveer207]

Not at all boring Nanny!! Love that you are comfortable in your own skin!! You are definitely an inspiration to me,i turned 72 in May and no one believes I am. I have great DNa on both sides of my family,parents, grandparents lived to be in their nineties. What I love most about your videos is how you demonstrate how to get the most out of every day, you put enthusiasm joy and passion in all that you do! Just love it.I'm seriously considering starting a KZbin channel, i"ve downloaded quite a few " how to's" but i would love it ,if you would do a few videos on how you started,maybe a few tips? Love you and Moosie,continued blessings dear lady❤

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

It’s been three and a half years since we started, Judi…and I still watch tutorials for tips….there are hundreds! Still trying to figure out the KZbin algorithms… thanks for being here..❤️

[@rosebroadway2093]

Wasn't bored for a second! It sounds like you had such a wonderful upbringing with wonderful parents. You are very fortunate and I love all your videos! I'm soon to be 82, so we can be sisters since I always wanted one, but turned out to be an only child!

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

Thank you, Rose…😘💕❤️

[@annehayden8455]

I’m really enjoying your life story,your a woman after my own heart looking forward to your next video love. Anne

[@patriciahowell7913]

Nanny, love, love your video! It’s so interesting to hear about your family and life! Can’t wait for your next video! Hugs, Nannie Patty ❤️

[@deborahmitchell1595]

I just loved this so so much. Mary Ellen please don’t get in a hurry with details. I’m a lover of rabbit holes. Just get a cup of tea and a comfy chair and pretend like your talking to your best friend because you are.

[@denisethibert9232]

I love your videos and we're not changing for the world you and Lucy have a wonderful life it's very nice to hear all your stories I just love them you take care and God bless you both and a happy healthy New Year

[@candyboyer]

Loved hearing about your growing up years. I can see how my rebellious nature as a kid definitely affected my life & made it much harder. But it all comes together for all of us regardless and hopefully we learn from it all. Looking forward to the next installment...❤

[@albertinadebeer4309]

Yes...we really really like you...and Moosy❤❤

[@deborahr9237]

You described rules...norms if we dare say...and people respected you for them. In all of the old photos of you and Moose, I thought you had a beautiful figure - throughout your life and now. Your Dad was the principal - what a sweet dad. It's always amazing to me when people know from a very young age what their vocation will be in life...a born teacher. You have so much wisdom to share...I'm listening w/gratitude. This was such a nice video! Your makeup and winter white beret look so great, too. Would love to hear about the beginning of your love of antiques and your own business...thx xo

[@carolineblack7385]

I love your stories! My own parents have passed away and I look forward to all your videos as they remind me of my daily phone calls with my mom. 🥰 My husband and I have a 13, 11, and 7 year old. We’re always talking about how dating used to be when our parents and grandparents were young and we hope it comes back into style again! Definitely going to show them this video. 🤗

[@jmjanacek4335]

What a wonderful video!💗🕊️ I so love listening to you my dear Nanny!

[@lisamcgovern6495]

I watch you on my tv or iPad, but comment here. I love your rabbit holes, as Moose would say. No worries about them! God bless and keep you and your family.

[@patriciaake5935]

Loved every moment! …. Can’t wait to hear more. I graduated high school in 1964 so I recognized the eras your life’s journey covered. I was not blessed with engaged parents, so I had a different life and the gift of a long life is that wisdom comes if one gets what was missed in childhood as an adult, it compensates. It took me longer to find who I am in this world, but I did it! I learn a lot from every video you do - your introspection is wonderful. You ARE a great teacher, still. Can’t wait to hear more❣️Patricia

[@crushingtheir80snannyandmoose]

I love hearing stories like yours, Patricia, because those of you who have made a success of your own lives…. with not much help…. are the real heroes of life. Thank you for sharing..Big warm hugs and love, 😘💕❤️

[@beatricemillar6802]

Thank you Nanny, I love hearing anything about the fifty’s. I think it was the best of times, also my favourite books were biographies, so I loved listening to your story, can’t wait until the next instalment. Hugs Bea

[@valerijohnson2839]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ You are an inspiration! I love hearing about your history.

[@juanitagibbs2100]

Oh! Nanny I am so happy, there are so many things on youtube none like yours, blessings to you both looking forward to your next video.