Saturday 9~ Consider Me Gone

Consider Me Gone

Welcome to Saturday: 9. Hosted by Sam.

Saturday 9: Consider Me Gone (2009)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. 

 

1) In this song, poor Reba McEntire confronts a lover who makes her feel like she's not good enough. Let's go in a more positive direction: Who in your life makes you feel happy and secure?   My sweetheart and   hubby  of  53 years!

 

2) Reba hopes her lover will look back on her as someone who used to make him laugh. Who did you most recently laugh with?  We  have our  grand daughters age 9 and 11 here.   we are always  belly laughing around here!

 

3) She was director James Cameron's first choice to play Molly Brown in the 1997  blockbuster Titanic, but she had to turn down the role because she was committed to a concert tour. Think of the last invitation you received. Did you say yes or no? The very last  invitation I had    I had to  decline because I knew  our kids would be here and  nothing    disturbs our time together.  I just do not get to see them that much here in our home..  

4) Reba comes from a rodeo family: both her father and grandfather were champion steer ropers and her mother was a barrel racer. Have you ever been to a rodeo? Nope!

5) She loves game nights with family and friends because she says she's "a competitive person." When you play friendly board or card games, do you always play to win? Absolutely. I  am pretty competitive1  I love board games!

 

6) Reba wears tall boots all the time, even in summer, and has more than 100 pairs. Do you often wear boots?  Only in winter.. I will wear snow boots.  but I also have a comfy pair of  English  ankle boots  I like to wear with slacks!

 

7) In 2009, when this song was popular, Mark Zuckerberg tried unsuccessfully to buy Twitter. Elon Musk acquired it in 2022 and renamed it X. Do you often post to Twitter/X?  Never!

 
8) Back in 2009, DuPont announced that silver and black were the most popular vehicle colors, accounting for half the cars the world over. What color is your ride?  White trimmed in black.  An outback Subaru!

 

9) Random question: Have you ever had a job that required you to wear a hairnet?  Not thank goodness.  I think it would drive me nuts!!

 

Saturday 9

Hold On 

Welcome to Saturday: 9. 
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Saturday 9: Hold On (1990)

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1) This song gives encouragement to someone who is enduring heartache. Have you more recently given support, or received it?I'd have to say  I've given it to a friend who  was going through a rough patch!

 

2) "Hold On" is featured prominently in the 2011 movie Bridesmaids. It's an anthem for the friends in the film and they love to sing it together. Is there a song that reminds you of good times with a good friend? well, the rfirst thing taht came to mind is my best friend and I travel  from Virginia to Boston  regularly to see our kids.  My husband does the driving and I work the  music. we have created a playlist of all the  music we loved to listen to and sing along with  when we were dating  back in the early   70's.  We love to sing along with our Oldies and Goldies..and  surprisingly we  still know all the  words to sing. That makes  traveling fun!

 

3) The video for this song finds Wilson Phillips outdoors on a snowy mountainside and then on a sandy beach. What's the view outside your window?  The early flowers of summer..  birds coming to the feeders!

 

4) The mountain segments were filmed in California's San Gabriel Mountains. The girls were flown to the set by helicopter. Have you ever been in a helicopter?  Nope, and do not wish to!

 

5) The members of Wilson Phillips are authentic "California Girls." Wendy and Carnie Wilson's father is Brian Wilson, who wrote the Beach Boys hit. Chynna Phillips is the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas, who sang "California Dreamin'." Have you been to California? If yes, where did you visit?  No,  I  have been all up and down the east coast,  but not the west..  not much interest there, either!

 

6) Another generation of the Wilson family has entered the music business. Carnie's daughter/Brian Wilson's granddaughter, Lola Bonfiglio, participated in the current season of American Idol. Has a family member followed you in your chosen profession?     Not a direct    descendant,  but I have several  cousins who followed  the teaching  field  after their parents.  I'd have to say  we come from a teaching clan. All of maternal aunts were teachers... But my grands  aren't  old enough to  be working and  our daughter  was  a cancer researcher  ..  a bit over my head!!!

 

7) In 1990, when this song was popular, satellite radio was in its infancy and streaming was unheard of. Our cars gave us a choice of AM/FM and maybe CD player/tape deck. When you're driving and a favorite song comes on, are you more likely to sing along if you're alone? Or don't you care if anyone hears you?As I said  above  my husband and I love to sing..  we started singing   our faves  when  we  were  parking out at the airport  in the late 60's  But, yes, we sang  and  smooched just a bit.  but nothing   unseemly!

 
8) Also in 1990, actor Alan Hale Jr. died. He was "the skipper" on Gilligan's Island. Without looking it up, can you name the other six castaways? (If not the actors, then their characters.)Not my favorite show.. I can see  their faces,,  but  really have no idea their names!

 

9) Random question: What superhero would you like to have as your best friend?  I suppose it would have to be  Christopher Reeve, Superman..  

 I  think everyone had a crush on him  back in the day! 

Saturday 9- Michale Buble'

Saturday 9: My Baby Just Cares for Me (2016)

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Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

1) Michael Buble sings that his lover doesn't care much about the theater or new clothes. Which have you done more recently -- attended a play or movie or added to your wardrobe? I Have added to my wardrobe.. As I have lost weight, I have  donated all my old clothing and  am gradually adding to my current wardrobe.. I prefer  J Jill which fits perfectly and even though it can be pricy, I wait until  the  big sales  come along which is quite often.  I recently purchased a really adorable red    pull over sweater for the holidays!

2) This song was first performed in 1930, 45 years before Buble was born. What pop song do you love that is far older than you are?  Since it is  the holidays the first that came to mind was White Christmas..  and I never  tire  of watching the movie!!!

3) The video for this song features a spinning vinyl record. Do you still have a turntable?  We have  gone through the whole gambit of  stereophonic  sound  elements..  we recently    donated our   most recent component setup  and  bought an all in one  stereo  unit that looks like an antique radio.  I am so pleased it has a turntable because I love to  listen to our  old lp's  ever so often.

4) Michael is currently appearing on The Voice. Are you watching this season?No.

5) Of all his albums, Michael Buble's Christmas CD is his top seller. Now that we're in the month of November it's time for you to weigh in: When do you think it's appropriate to start playing holiday songs?  I started in mid November..  but I will say not the really Christmassy cd's  but the more  classical and old English  ones that I, also, love so much!!!

6) He unwinds by fishing, and he's very good at it. Fishing is a sport that requires lots of gear. Is there anyone in your life that has a hobby or passion that makes them easy to shop for?  My precious granddaughters age 9 and 11  are getting into hobbies  which  I love to buy for!  Viv  is  into cooking  and  Leila is  getting into sewing! I cannot wait to take her to the  Joanne's and  buy her  items for her new sewing kit!!!  I think she will enjoy going with grandma  and picking them out herself!

7) Michael is a good cook and enjoys whipping up spaghetti bolognese. What's on the menu at your home this weekend?  For Thanksgiving, I am over all the turkey and the  usual  dishes..  we are hungry for a lovely  beef stew made in the crock pot.   and  some  non  thanksgiving  items  like perhaps Mac and cheese..  No pumpkin pie for me..  just a bit of chocolate peanut ice cream  from Breyers, carb smart  style!  Yum!

8) In 2016, when Michael Buble released this song, the United States Postal Service posthumously honored child star Shirley Temple with a postage stamp. Decades after leaving Hollywood, she served as US Ambassador to Ghana. Could you find Ghana on a map or globe?  Absolutely!   I was a teacher, you know!

9) Random question -- You neglected that soft drink and now it's gone flat. Do you drink it anyway or dump it down the drain?  Well,  I don't drink them anymore, but it would definitely go down the drain.. I much prefer  iced water  and  occasionally I will add  the powdered lemonade mix or  tea with lemonade  powder into  the water  .  it is low cal and delicious!!

Saturday 9

Summer in the City

Welcome to Saturday 9. 

    Hosted by Sam!

What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. 

Saturday 9: Summer in the City (1966)

Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

1) Now that Labor Day has passed and kids have returned to school, summer is unofficially over. Looking back, share a highlight from Summer 2024.

I am cheating a bit  and going back to the first of May when our daughter and grands flew down to Cherry Grove Beach to join us in a week of fabulous  frivolity....

2) Though this week's song is about summer, it was recorded in the spring, March to be exact. What's your favorite season?I love the cooler seasons..  It is a toss up between Spring and Autumn!!

3) Lovin' Spoonful lead singer John Sebastian sings that he's going to meet his lover on the rooftop. When were you last on the roof of your building? Never... are you kidding?!?!?

But in college our dorm window looked right out on the roof of the  lobby downstairs and we used to climb out on the roof and lay out  on sunny days!

4) The lyrics refer to sidewalks that are "hotter than a match head." What's the last thing you lit with a match?

 IN the last few days.. I love to light scented candles in autumn.  I love those  caramel, apple scents!!

5) The Lovin' Spoonful was founded by John B. Sebastian and Zal Yanovsky. When the band broke up, Zal opened a restaurant. Tell us about the restaurant you most recently dined at.

Last Sunday after church  we and  our  buddies dined at Olive Garden!!!

6) John went on to have a solo career. His biggest hit was "Welcome Back," the theme to a popular 70's sitcom. The first line: "Welcome back, your dreams were your ticket out ...". Do you recall what show used "Welcome Back" as its theme?   Did it  have a Cotter in it.. I never watched it  but I reminds me of going back to school!

7) In 1964, when "Summer in the City" was popular, Americans were tuned in to Bewitched. The show centered around Samantha, a witch married to a mortal. Among her supernatural powers were flight, time travel and telekinesis (being able to move objects by twitching her nose). If you could have one of those powers, which would you choose?

Well, I believe  once the Millenium comes  and I am with the Lord, I will be about to flit from here to there.  Much better than anything    they can dream up on a Witch sitcom!!

8) In 1964, AJ Foyt earned the second of his four Indy 500 victories. Do you watch car racing?  Absolutely,  and I remember  Foyt  and all the gang from his era!  Those were the days!!!

9) Random question: Is your big toe your longest toe?
Yep!

Saturday 9

Sh-boom

Welcome to Saturday: 9. 

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Saturday 9: Sh-Boom (1954)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) 70 years ago this month, the Crew Cuts were singing that life could be a dream. When you awaken, can you recall your dreams?  I   do dream  most every  night,  and I do try to remember them,  but it comes in bits and pieces!!!..  Then  they dissipate into the atmosphere!

2) The lead singer refers to his girl as "darling," "sweetheart" and "baby." Have you used an affectionate endearment lately? If yes, who were you speaking to?  Hubby doesn't like  that too much,  so  I  speak    endearments to my precious toy golden doodle!!  Yes,  he's  a toy alright!

3) Two members of this Canadian quartet are brothers, born 15 months apart. Do you have siblings? If yes, how close in age are you?  NO, no siblings..  I do have a  premature  brother in heaven  that I so look forward to  meeting!!!

4) A hit in Toronto, the Crew Cuts traveled by car to appear on TV in New York. How are your wheels? Would you give your vehicle a tune up before embarking on a 1,000 mile (500 miles each way) road trip?  I love our  beautiful and  so comfy Subaru! It is  3 years old  and  probably  have it checked out just to be sure  it was running tip top!! 

5) In 54 and 55, they had five Top 10 hits. Then the Crew Cuts fell off the charts. Founding member Rudi Maugeri suspects it's because they were a "teen act" and teenage music tastes can change fast. Who did you listen to when you were in high school? 

I was in high school from 1965-68.  too many to name   I loved    it all. I would lie in bed at night and listen to Casey Kasem  from WLS, Chicago!  (Thanks to The Gal.. I   can correct  the spelling on my favorite DJ!  I think the  misspell was a combination of me and the computer.  I  do need to  recheck  better!!!)

6) A well-maintained crew cut should be trimmed every 2-4 weeks. Is there an appointment with a hairstylist on your calendar?  No, I just  had a haircut last week..  And  I  really love my new stylist!.  I am trying to get over a bad permanent,    the quality of my hair changed so much.. I look like granny!!   Well, I am  a granny,  but I don't really want to  look like the grannies of the 1950's!  But   Pam is a treasure and she is a Christian.. We have  wonderful conversations!

Let's look at the summer of 1954.

7) 70 years ago, Chicago Bears great Walter Payton was born. Today more than 1200 students are enrolled in Chicago's Walter Payton College Preparatory High School. Was your high school named after anyone?  Yes,  Colonel William Fleming..Colonel William Fleming (February 18, 1727 – August 5, 1795) was an American physician, soldier, politician, and planter who served as a local justice of the peace in the mountains of southwestern Virginia and Kentucky, as well as in the Senate of Virginia and briefly acted as the Governor of Virginia during the American Revolutionary War.

I didn't know  any of this until this moment!  HUH!

8) J.R.R. Tolkien's Fellowship of the Rings was published. It's the first of three volumes in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Have you read the books and/or seen the movies?I have seen the movies and everytime I see them on tv I have to watch.. I love those stories!!!!

9) Sports Illustrated was first published. As a special promotion, the premier issue included baseball cards. With the introduction of online communities and trading apps, collecting baseball cards continues to grow in popularity. Are there any card collectors in your life? No.

Saturday 9

Saturday 9  by Sam!

Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You)

Welcome to Saturday 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You) 1969

Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Liza Minnelli acknowledges that she may be "taking a terrible chance." Have you done anything risky lately?  I  am way too careful these days to think about risky!

2) In 1969, when Liza recorded this song, she was 23 and her career was really beginning to take off. She was a sought-after guest on TV talk and variety shows and received her first Oscar nomination. Give us a quick overview of your life at 23.

I was married for one year, and had jsut returned from a year in Germany living on the economy with my new hubby who was in the military.  I put off teaching for that year and  had just returned home   to live with  my parents  a couple of months while I sought  my first year as a fourth grade teacher. When school started I lived alone in our new apartment while I awaited hubs  to be discharged and join me   in the fall of 73.  It was definitely a   big year in my life..    Mainly as I had never lived on my own  as I don't call  college living alone at all!.. So  I learned to be a big girl!

3) Also in 1969, the first Gap store was opened in San Francisco. What have you recently added to your wardrobe? If yes, where did you b buy it?I recently ordered a  few items from J Jill  that were on sale for  70 % off.  They are still in the bag .. I do need to try them on,  but actually they are  fall items!. A dress, a sweater, and  a pair of slacks!

4) Liza says she always has apple juice in her refrigerator. What's something you're certain to have in your frig? We always have yogurt, strawberries and blueberries, as that is my  everyday breakfast!

5) Liza's favorite card game is poker. What's yours?  I enjoy games on my tablet. I play spider solitaire, mahjong,   and do puzzles.  Hubby  will not play games with me  so I  have to pay on my own!

6) Though Liza recorded the song in 1969, "Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You)" was written way back in 1931. It has been recorded more than 50 times by artists as diverse as Bing Crosby, Andy Gibb and Bob Dylan. Before today, had you heard it?  Nope!

7) "Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You)" is credited to Bert Kalmer and his partner, Harry Ruby. Another one of their hits was "Who's Sorry Now?" Do you owe anyone an apology?  I try to stay apologized up, so no, I dont think I do!

8) Together they also wrote "Hooray for Captain Spaulding," sung onscreen by Groucho Marx in the movie Animal Crackers. There were five Marx Brothers in all. How many can you name?I am grimacing on this one.. Groucho,   off, I can see  them,  but alas, I cannot think of their names..  I really  loved the one who   was on   on Lucy's show in California  and the mirror   act!.  But  I can't think!

9) Random question: Do you believe talking to plants helps them grow? I do.  I think plants love tender loving care and  sweet talk as much as any living thing!!!

Saturday 9

 The Star Spangled Banner

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Welcome to Saturday: 9

Unfamiliar  with this Whitney's rendition? Hear it here.

1) Whitney Houston originally performed this in front of over 73,000 at the 1991 Super Bowl. What's the biggest crowd you have ever been in?  I do not know how many, but I suppose it was the concert for the Moody Blues at the Virginia Tech coliseum in 1971. 

2) Whitney's version of The National Anthem was released 10 years later, after 9/11, and the proceeds went to support New York's first responders. It was her last Top Ten single. What's your favorite Whitney Houston song?  She was so fabulous,  it is hard to pick, but the one resonating in my mind is I Will Always Love You, from The Bodyguard.

3) Whitney's friends recall she loved lavender -- both the color and the scent.What's your favorite color? What's your favorite scent.  My favorite color is blue, I guess.. as five rooms in the house are blue. It is such a cool and calming color. And actually, I hadn’t thought of it, but I wear a lot of blue.  When I purchase a scented candle it is usually a warm scent like cinnamon.

4) Whitney had a sweet tooth and loved Fruity Pebbles. If you reached for a snack right now, would it be sweet or salty?  probably salty

5) Whitney's grave marker bears the words, "I Will Always Love You," so clearly her family is proud of her best-selling recording. How would you like to be remembered?

As a dear friend and lover of Jesus.

6) Going back to 1991, when this recording was first popular, consumers who had a cell phones likely had flip phones. Technology has come a long way, hasn't it? What did you most recently use your cell phone for? (Calling, texting, looking something up, taking a photo, posting on your blog or social media ...). I used it to look something up and to check messenger to see if our daughter’s family had actually purchased the mini golden doodle.  They want to but haven’t decided if they should. But it is so adorable!

7) In 1777, Colonists celebrated July 4 with the firing of cannons and muskets, followed by a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. What did your neighborhood do to celebrate the 4th of July? We had a powerful thunderstorm late in the afternoon and a couple inches of rain so I am sure many families ‘ plans for the afternoon had to be changed. Also, the three closest families to us are at the beach this week, so it was relatively quiet here, until around 9 when the neighborhood fire works started and then at 9:20 the fairgrounds started their display. I was reading in bed, but enjoyed the popping and booming! If that doesn’t sound  like an old fuddy duddy, I don’t know what does!

8) The Revolutionary War still raged during that summer of 1777. General George Washington allowed his soldiers to celebrate with a double ration of rum on July 4. Do you know anyone who is serving in the military this 4th of July? Our great friend, Nita, helps lead our Friday night prayer group and her grandson who is just 17 enlisted this month. He hopes to be a Ranger. 

9) Celebrity chef Rachael Ray says she considers mini-hamburgers, or "sliders," the All-American food. What will/did you dine on to celebrate the 4th of July? Instead of making the hamburgers we’d planned I made a pot of chili, which was better as I am counting points for Weight Watchers. 

Saturday 9

I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive

Hosted by Sam!

Welcome to Saturday 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive (1952)

Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here. 

1) In this song, Hank Williams sings that his fishing pole is broke and the creek is full of sand. OK, so he can't spend his Saturday fishing. What are your Saturday plans?  We are driving up to the country where my parents were from  to my cousin's daughter's wedding! I  really look forward to seeing everyone,  and  it is such cooler there!!

2) He regrets how shabby his shoes are. Do you shop for shoes online, or do you prefer going to the store and trying them on?  I am wearing a pair of sandals I  got on line from Land's End.  But I usually  like to  try them on first.  I have  rather difficult feet to fit!

3) This was the last Hank Williams song to be released during his lifetime. Though he was only 29 when he died, he left an enduring mark on American music and is considered one of country music's greatest singer/songwriters. Who is your favorite country music performer? Do I have to have one..  I am NOT into country music!

4) Elvis was a big fan and his favorite Hank Williams song was "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry." What's your favorite Elvis song?I like many of his songs..but I really like Kentucky Rain!

5) Johnny Cash was a big Hank Williams fan, too. He performed Hank's gospel song, "I Saw the Light" often in concert and during his guest starring role in a 1974 episode of Columbo. Did you watch Columbo, or do you stream it or catch it in reruns?  I used to  but not anymore~

6) Hank was a prolific songwriter, composing songs on his guitar and then printing the lyrics by hand on notepaper. He never learned to read music. Can you read music? I took piano lessons  from the age of 7 to 21.

7) When he was a teen, Hank sang and played his guitar on the sidewalk in front of a local radio station, making a little money and hoping to be discovered. His plan worked and he was occasionally invited in to play with the radio station's house band. Were you a hard-working teen?I did  school  work  and worked retail on school breaks   and summer  vacations  from school.

8) Hank suffered from a congenital spinal condition and began self-medicating with alcohol during his teen years. He was warned against this early on by country superstar Ray Acuff, but Hank was unable to deal with the pain without liquor. Can you recall wise advise you wish you'd taken, but didn't?  I wish I could have controlled my weight during my teaching years.. Finally at  now in my 70's I have lost  the weight!

9) Random question: What's your favorite Mexican food?  I love  quesadilla deliciosa from   our  new  Mexican  restaurant,  Pueblo Chico~

Saturday 9

 Saturday 9 hosted by Samantha

Young Girl

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love to answer the questions, however, and here is today's questions!


Saturday 9: Young Girl (1968)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) The song is about a girl who is too young for romance. How old were you when your parents allowed you to date?I was about 15  when Barry came to the house..16 when we when out.

2) Lead singer Gary Puckett mentions the girl's perfume. What scent do you wear most often? I have had many favorite scents, but now I prefer  the fresh scent of Jean Nate spray.

3) "Young Girl" reached #2 on the charts and stayed there for three weeks, but it never hit #1. It was stuck behind Otis Redding's "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay." Are you competitive by nature? Or would you be satisfied doing well, but not being #1?I have never been competitive.  I think satisfied is a good word! 

4) The Union Gap got together in San Diego, California's second most populated city. Have you ever visited California? If yes, where did you go? No. I have never been further west than Indiana. 

5) The Union Gap performed at a White House state dinner for special guests Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Some in attendance that night maintain that President Nixon seemed to be playing matchmaker that night between the Prince and his daughter, Tricia. Have you ever tried to fix people up? If yes, did romance result? I did “fix up”a very sweet girl in my dorm, on my hall, I barely knew her, with my fiancées’ best friend,  at a neighboring college, and last I heard they got hitched! My fiancée was in the army over seas at the time. We have often wondered what became of them. On a side note, Lynn’s friend, took me to see the Moody Blues concert at his college because he knew I loved them so, and my sweetheart was unavailable. I always thought that was so dear of John.  W have tried to look him up, but to no avail! 

6) After six Top 20 hits in three years, the Union Gap disbanded. Today Gary Puckett tours as a solo artist on the "oldies circuit" with Peter Noone of the Herman's Hermits. Without looking it up, can you name any of the Herman's Hermits hits?

So long ago!

7) In 1968, when "Young Girl" was a hit, Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis. Think about the last wedding you attended. Were you closer to the bride or groom?I was closer to the groom.. he was the son of my cousin. 

8) Also in 1968, the most popular movie in theaters was Funny Girl, starring Barbra Streisand. What's the last movie you watched? At the theater, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day..  

9) Random question -- Come clean: Right now are there more dishes in your sink or clothes in your hamper?clothes in my hamper.

Something More

Something More

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love to answer questions, however, and here are today's questions!

Hosted by Samantha!

Saturday 9: Something More (2005)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

 

1) Sugarland's lead singer Jennifer Nettles describes a busy morning that begins with a cup of coffee. Do you start your day with a cup of joe? Absolutely, at least one cuppa  Joe!

2) When she gets home from work, she sings that her house is dirty but says housework can wait until she has a glass of wine. Is there a particular chore on your "to-do" list that you keep putting off? You might notice that on Mondays as I share my things to do each day, it often mentions organized the guest room closet which is actually where my clothing is.  It always needs a bit of pick me up! 

3) The lyrics tell us happiness is something we can create. Do you agree?  If we don’t create it, then life would be terribly dull and senseless. 

4) In the video of this week's song, the members of Sugarland ride along in a vintage Cadillac. Are you one of those drivers who has a nickname for your car?  Well, hubs calls his truck “Blackie” and the Subbie is our “Baby”!

5) The group hitches a ride in a red truck. The auto insurance industry tells us that Americans favor vehicles in the grayscale colors. Nearly 80% of cars on the road today are white, black, gray or silver. What color is your vehicle?  White! 

6) Nettles achieved her dream of performing on Broadway when she took over the role of Roxy in Chicago. What's your fantasy job?

It would be the one I am living.   The carefree housewife!

7) She wrote a cookbook with her mom called Sweet, Savory and Simple. When it was originally published, it was spiral bound. That way, it could be laid flat on the counter as the cook tries one of the recipes. How many cookbooks do you own?oh, my , I do have quite a collection and sad to say .I rarely really cook anymore,  oh, I was quite the collector back in my 30’s and 40’s!  I am giving some of them away to my granddaughters this Christmas.  Our youngest us quite the lil chef!

 

8) In 2005, when "Something More" was topping the country charts, Paul McCartney won a People's Choice Award for his concert tour. Do you have any plans to enjoy music performed live between now and the end of the year? A Christmas Cantata or two, I should think!

9) Random question: Who received the most recent compliment you gave?our daughter.  She surely deserves many compliments. She is quite a gal, friend, daughter,and mother!