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The Cup Song

January 9, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner 13 Comments

Brianna Powell & May “Babe” Brightwell

For those of you keeping up, here’s another piece of the May Brightwell / Nancy Drew book puzzle. If you’ve been reading, you know what I mean…

If you are behind, here is a super quick recap…

– I bought a vintage Nancy Drew book in Arkansas.
– Inside the cover was the inscription “this book belongs to May Gertrude Brightwell” with her Maryland address.
– Based on other notations, I estimated she owned the book in 1959.
– I blogged about this.
– I blog about everything that happens to me.
– I wondered, “Should I try to contact her?”
– Before I had the chance, her family read the blog and contacted me.
– She still lives in Maryland.
– Now we are all one big happy Facebook family:))

The following is a video of May’s great-great niece, Brianna Powell.  What a talent!!!

Click Here…”The Cup Song”

Had.To.Share.

talya

Part 1 – You Send Me

Part 2 – On That Night

Musical Pairing:
none needed…

Filed Under: Life Tagged With: Nancy Drew

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Comments

  1. Kathy says

    January 9, 2013 at 6:01 am

    Awesome Talya! Great way to start my day!!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 9, 2013 at 6:04 am

      She should be on Idol!

      Reply
  2. TimH says

    January 9, 2013 at 8:29 am

    Good morning, Talya, and thanks for the update on the May Brightwell/Nancy Drew Mystery mystery! I also enjoyed the Cup Song, and I agree with you that Brianna should be on American Idol. She’s definitely got a beautiful voice. Also, I’m not a ‘musical cup aficionado,’ but I’d say talentwise, her cup is full. Thanks for sharing this with us!

    Reply
  3. Kip says

    January 9, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Great Story about May Brightwell. Only a true detective could have tracked her down. Also, that is a very talented young lady who performed the cup song. Great, smoky voice.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 9, 2013 at 9:26 am

      “Smoky voice” Perfect description Kip!

      Reply
  4. deborah says

    January 9, 2013 at 8:57 am

    As the proud Nana of Brianna, my heart is full reading these awesome comments. She’s a most talented young woman with a kind and sensitive soul who, along with her 3 other siblings, rock my world. Thank you all!

    Reply
  5. Colene says

    January 9, 2013 at 9:18 am

    That was so neat! I had to watch it twice and I will be watching it again. WOW! That about sums it up. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    January 9, 2013 at 10:18 am

    I love this story and I loved that young lady singing! She SHOULD be on IDOL! Nana is a most blessed Nana! They should do one of those ‘feel good’ stories about this on an evening news show!
    – Talya’s cousin, Cindy –

    Reply
    • deborah says

      January 9, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      Awww, thanks, Cindy! I count my blessings every day!!

      Reply
  7. Brianna Powell says

    January 9, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    All of you are so awesome! Thank you so much, it’s the best feeling in the world to know I’ve got support ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    January 9, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Cool update on the mystery of the book’s original owner and an awesome video too!

    Reply
  9. brenda says

    January 9, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    That is so very cool. Yes, keep us posted.

    Reply
  10. Katherine says

    June 17, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    I have been trying to find May for many years after she moved. Could you send her my email address?

    Thank you for your help.

    Reply

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