THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, March 28, 2025 Page 7 next day. Chances are you won’t send it. But you will be the better person for it. Q: What one bit of advice would you give your younger self? A: Make mistakes, ask lots of questions and aim big. Q: What’s the one thing that keeps you motivated? A: An eagerness to keep learning. Whether it is through reading or conversation with others, I am a lifelong learner. Q: What’s the one thing you want to be remembered for? A: Honesty/hard work. Q: Most admired or most inspirational mentor in Malden? A: I would like to change that question to “working in Malden.” My mentor in that case was the late David Brickman, longtime owner and publisher of the Malden Evening News, Medford Daily Mercury and Melrose Evening News who insisted on reporters getting the facts straight and truth in reporting. He is also known for working for the passage of the Open Meeting Law. I was a big fan! Fun fact, he and his wife Estelle and me and my husband Phil share the same anniversary date – Day: June 6. Q: Malden has long been known for its outstanding restaurants, delis and bakeries. Working in Malden for all these years, what were your favorite places to grab a slice of pizza, a sub or a burger? A: From my days working at the MEN (1977-1986) lunches at Malden Deli and Gloria’s were a must and Friday night pizza dinners at the Highland Café were at the top of the list. Fast forward to today’s great Malden dining scene with its vast array of foods to satisfy everyone’s appetites, I am proud of the work I did some twenty years ago working as a member of a team that helped convince restaurants like Hugh O’Neill’s, Exchange St. Bistro and All Seasons Table to take a chance on Downtown Malden. So glad they did. It is said in “Malden Musings”... • Congratulations and hot diggity dog to one of Malden’s best and brightest, Malden High School’s James Hyppolite! James recently announced to the world that he will be matriculating next year at Bridgewater State University, where he will follow in the footsteps of many a celebrated Maldonian. Let’s hear from the man himself: “I am blessed and extremely grateful to announce I will be committing to Bridgewater State to continue my academic and athletic career. I would like to thank my family, friends, and coaches for being there for me through the whole process. Last but not least I would like to thank the man above that’s given me the strength to put myself in a position to win!! Go Bears!” Best of luck, James, Malden’s got your back. • Speaking of said celebrated Maldonians who traveled down to Plymouth County to “study” at Bridgewater State: David “The Pride of Public Facilities” Angelo, Bert Cioffi, Tommy Stein, Mike Carey, Eddie Cannon, Kenny “Miz” Mierzykowski, Tommy “Stiddles” Littlewood, Bobby “Pao” Paolini and pretty (1974) MHS grads Cheryl Freker and Cathy Winslow. A little night music please... “Malden Musings” Top 10 songs – rescued from obscurity – involving Malden-based artists: • Norman Greenbaum – “Petaluma” from his 1972 album “Petaluma” (Norm and his gal pal Bonnie have a podcast, try it – you’ll like it!) • Extreme – “Watching and Waiting” from their (sadly) long neglected (brilliant) first EP, the self-titled banger “Extreme.” • Phil Bynoe – “For the Love of God” – an instrumental from the live album “G3: Live in Concert”; Stevie Vai on guitar, Phil on bass. Phil is an MHS Alumni Hall of Famer, a monster on bass guitar and a wicked good kid, as we say in Edgeworth. Nuff ced. • Marc Phaneuf – “The Lady Is a Tramp” – “Tony Bennett: Duets II”; vocals by Mr. Bennett and Lady Gaga, tenor sax by Marc Phaneuf. Not bad for a kid that grew up on Greystone Road. Just an FYI but Marc’s parents were socially aware warriors before socially aware was allowed to be. More on them later. • The Ames Brothers – “It Only Hurts for a Little While” – a greatest hits classic from the pride of Suffolk Square! • Charlie Farren – “East Coast, West Coast” from his time with the Joe Perry Project (1981) from the record “I’ve Got the Rock ’n’ Rolls Again.” Charlie performs to this very day, and this ain’t no lie, he still got chops! • Ed Ames – “Kind of Hush” from his solo album “Time, Time.” Ed branches out from the brothers and from being Fess Parker’s Daniel Boone sidekick. • Boy’s Life – “Two Doors Down” – a song reportedly written about a Presley Street neighbor (Billy Murphy) two doors down from where John (Surette) and his family grew up. A local classic by these garage rock legends. FYI, John goes down in the Levine Family playbook as a courageous trendsetter who wasn’t afraid to take chances with his music and culture at large. Helps when you have older siblings like Steve, Dave and Paula. Hey, his parents weren’t too shabby either, but that is story for another article. • Chet Cahill – “Don’t Stop Me from Crying” – bassist and (sometimes) vocalist with the Boston-based band Berlin Airlift – from the album “Berlin Airlift,” leader Rick Berlin’s eponymous debut with Airlift. • Joe Bucci – “Splanky” – internationally famous Malden organist, from his album “Wild About Basie!” – very, VERY cool “bachelor pad” music! I know very little about Mr. Bucci – so, if you have info, let me know. • Slapshot with Malden’s Mark McKay on drums – “Step on It.” FYI, Mark’s older brother Matt was a renowned guitarist/shredder MUSINGS| SEE PAGE 18 STYLE MEETS COMFORT, AT THE TOP OF THE HILL. Discover The Delaney® at The Vale, where modern design, bold living, and welcoming spaces come together in Greater Boston. Get it all, with access to on-site care, and the added luxury of fi nancial fl exibility. LEARN MORE AND SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY BY CALLING 781-512-6801. 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