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Friday, July 26, 2024

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

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? Not that I can think of.

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 had moved to the city (Kansas City). I always wanted to live in the big city when I was a kid. I did love it there, but it was too expensive for me to live alone (I was single), so I moved to Springfield, MO...medium city. I am glad I was able to do that because now I am totally happy in the country and I do not have to think "what if". I worked with the mentally handicapped in a group home setting. I loved it. I stopped working with the mentally handicapped when I got married...I wanted to work daytime hours. That is how I started working in schools and later went back to school for my education hours.

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 buy it? I ordered some clothes for school and home too from Bloom Chic.

4) Liza says she always has apple juice in her refrigerator. What's something you're certain to have in your frig? Pepsi and water.

5) Liza's favorite card game is poker. What's yours? Poker, maybe I should say Uno..I haven't played Poker since college.

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? no, but I can guarantee you Josh has and it is probably a favorite. Please say a little prayer or send good thoughts for him if you would. He LOVES Sandy Posey and she passed away early this week from complications of Alzheimer's and he has taken it kind of hard. He watched my dad go through that too, it is rough. He didn't know Sandy was sick until last week...he is friends on facebook with her husband Wade and that is how he found out. He shared his love for her music with Wade over the years and Wade shared with Sandy.

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 hope not. I have been home a lot this week.

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? none

9) Random question: Do you believe talking to plants helps them grow? I believe that!

Friday, July 19, 2024

Saturday 9: Disco Duck

Saturday 9: Disco Duck (1976)

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

1) In this song, Rick Dees begins by describing a party where he can't resist that disco beat. What's the last party you attended? Was there dancing? I am guessing it was a party at school with staff, but no dancing.

2) While this record was a massive international hit in 1976, it got off to an inauspicious start. Rick Dees said it took him less than a day to write the song, and more than three months to convince anyone to let him record it. Tell us about a time you were tempted to give up, but were glad you didn't. I almost gave up on teaching, but I am so glad I didn't.

3) In the hit movie Saturday Night Fever, students are briefly seen learning to dance to "Disco Duck." Can you name another song from Saturday Night Fever? no, I don't even think I have seen that movie.

4) Dees was already a top disc jockey in Memphis when "Disco Duck" was released. With the record's success, his radio career soared and he got a better job reaching a greater audience at a radio station in Los Angeles. Are there any disc jockeys you loyally listened to every day? When I was young, the local DJ here was Woody P. Snow. I listened to him or America's Top 40 on the weekend with Casey Kasem .

5) After more than 20 years, Rick lost his regular radio slot to Ryan Seacrest. But he still shares "the hottest music on the planet" through the Rick Dees Hit Music app (available at the Apple App Store or Google Play). What app have you recently downloaded to your phone? Google Classroom ( I usually just look online, but decided why not have it on my phone). There is a lot of information in there for school from our administrators. I also have google drive, this gives me access to work stuff.

6) He used his favorite radio format to create a cookbook called Rick Dees All-Time Top 40 Greatest Desserts. If you could finish a delicious meal with the dessert of your choice, anything at all, what would you order? There is a little tea house here that has homemade desserts. She makes the best cake I have ever had. I would choose some of her cake. The one I had last was coconut cake.

7) In 1976, when "Disco Duck" was a hit, The Bionic Woman premiered on ABC. Because of her "bionic parts," Jamie Summers could run super fast, had super-sensitive hearing, and super-human strength. If you could have one of those qualities enhanced -- speed, hearing or strength -- which would you choose? I think I would choose strength. I feel as I age, I am getting weaker. I do not need to be that fast and I can hear really well.

8) Also in 1976, like this year, the world got together for The Summer Olympics. Will you be following the international competition? Absolutely! I love the Olympics!

9) Random question: You're bone tired, exhausted, and you have an early day tomorrow. As you wash your face and brush your teeth before bed, one of the two bulbs in the bathroom fixture goes out. Do you 1) change the bulb before bed or 2) promise yourself to do it in a hurry tomorrow as you're rushing around in the morning or 3) decide you can live with one bulb for a while, go to bed, and replace the burned-out bulb when you get around it? #3..I would do it later.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Tuesday 4 Meme- Trouble Right here in River City

Trouble Right here in River City

Welcome to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4 where we strive to interest you with 4 questions each week.

"ya got trouble my friend, right here I say trouble right here in River City..." the music man

Problems come to us all and you don't even need to live in River City!

Some you can solve, some you can't. Some scare you. For instance, on Facebook I lost a lot of people from my friends list and I have no idea why. It was enough people to make me think it was a glitch but then I was too shy to ask people if they had gotten rid of me because they just don't like me....so I did nothing. What about your problems?

1. Do you think that you handle problems well over all? I do the best I can. I think I do a pretty good job.

2. What kinds of problems send you into a tizzy or downright scare you? Maybe some just exasperate you? medical/health. I worry every single time I have to go to the doctor that something is going to be very wrong. So far so good though. I went to the doctor today and just a medication adjustment for my thyroid, other than that he said I looked good.

3. We always have God in our corner but besides him do you have a reliable back up system to go to for help with car trouble, home repairs and maintenance, or any troubles that may arise for you? My husband takes care of that stuff.

4 I love the idea that a lovely cupcake can fix anything at all. "Oh, you are sick? Just eat a dozen of these delicious cupcakes and you will be right as rain!" What foods, places, music or whatever can make a problem seem easier to handle? I guess we are talking about what brings you comfort in the way of material things. I have never had a "comfort food", but music can help take my mind off things and being at home, even taking a nap helps.

Saturday, July 13, 2024

Sunday Stealling - Summer

Stolen from SwapBot

1. What is the hottest temperature you've seen this summer so far? mid 90's F

2. What is your favorite summer beverage? Sweet Tea

3. Have you seen any fireflies/lightning bugs yet? Cicadas? yes to fireflies. I never did see the

cicadas or hear them. My husband heard them when he was out.

4. What are the last 3 things you bought online? lesson plan book, paper mate felt tip pens for

work, pajama shirt.

5. Where do locals go to cool off? the lake, pools or a water park called White Water. Many

just stay in out of the heat or go to the movies.

6. Where did you buy your last postcard and what was on the pc? We do not travel much, but I think

we picked up a post car when we went to Disney World, but that was 20 years ago, so I don't

remember what it looked like.

7. What's your favorite summertime scent? Fresh Linen from B&B

8. What kind of a/c do you have - central, room, fans only, chillers, none and what temperature do you set it to?

We have central heat and air and we have ceiling fans. The temperature is set at 72º.

9. Do you have a summer vacation planned and if so, where are you really going?? no plans

10. What are your favorite summer activities? swimming/tanning, but I don't do that much anymore.

11. What's your favorite summertime food? BLT

12. Did you ever go to summer school? no, they didn't offer it when I was a kid...I don't think they

did anyway. I would have wanted to go. I loved school.

13. What's your favorite summertime memory? We just had this question...probably our trip to

Orange Beach, Alabama.

14. Do you like fireworks? Love them, but they scare my dog.

15. How do you feel about the longer days of summer? I love long days!

Friday, July 12, 2024

Saturday 9: Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer

Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer

Saturday 9: Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer (1963)

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

1) In this song, Nat King Cole sings about enjoying "soda and pretzels and beer." Which of those three would we find in your kitchen right now? soda

2) The lyrics mention a romantic movie. Which movie couple do you believe had onscreen chemistry? Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

3) He wishes "summer could always be here." How has your summer been so far? busy

4) According to the song, a great warm weather meal includes sandwiches and weinies. Tell us about your perfect sandwich or, if you prefer, what you believe is the ideal way to dress a hot dog. I am not much of a sandwich fan, but when I do have one, I prefer a warm sandwich. I like a warm Club sandwich.

5) Nat was a big baseball fan. Growing up in Chicago he played sandlot games and listened to Cubs games on the radio. As an adult he was a season ticket holder at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Do you enjoy playing/watching baseball or softball? I am currently watching the Cubs/Cardinals game. I haven't been watching baseball much this summer, but I do enjoy the Cubs and Cardinals. Tomorrow night the game will be called by Joe Buck and Chip Caray. I am so excited. They tried to do this earlier in the season and it rained, I grabbed a picture last time. I hope we get to listen to them Saturday. ♥ It is of course a throw back to Jack Buck and Harry Carey.

6) The lyrics of this week's song were written by Charlie Tobias, who wanted to create a sense of nostalgia for summers gone by. Share one of your special summer memories. Probably my favorite summer memory was when my sisters-in-law and I and our boys all went to Orange Beach, Alabama. We had so much fun. We went to San Antonio a different year.

7) In 1963, one of the best-selling books was Happiness Is a Warm Puppy by Charles Schultz. The cover showed Lucy giving Snoopy a big hug. Name another character from the Peanuts comic strip. Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty, Woodstock, Schroeder. I love Peanuts.

8) Also in 1963, men were wearing thin, solid-color ties. Later in the decade, ties would become wider, patterned and more colorful. Where do you turn to keep up with fashion trends? I watch what the trendy people at work wear. I look for things that I would like and be comfortable in.

9) Random question: Would you rather be a cowboy or a pirate? cowboy...I am watching Heartland this summer on Netflix. I love it.

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Tuesday 4 Meme- Roses

Roses

Here is another of Tuesday 4 invented by Toni Taddeo and kept alive in her memory. White June is the month of roses, they do bloom all summer long and well past September in many places.

1. What is your favorite color of roses? Do you have a favorite kind of rose? I love any natural color for roses. I am not a fan of the ones that have been dyed. My Grandma had a rosebush, and the roses were kind of orange/red and smelled really good. They were beautiful. I am not sure what kind they were. Sort of like this one.

2. Do you ever buy flowers for your home? Karl buys flowers sometimes for me and every now and then the kids at school will bring me a bouquet. Usually wild flowers or carnations. Karl gets roses. I buy flowers for our yard.

3. Are there any roses in your yard or neighborhood? If not what kind of things grow around you? We have a miniature red rose bush. They are hard to grow here in Missouri, well they are hard for me to grow anyway. We have a lot of rocks in our soil from all of the caves.

4. What do you see when you look out your front door? How about out your kitchen window or back door? front door- trees/flowers the road and neighbors' home. Kitchen window-back yard/privacy fence. Back door- side of yard and privacy fence. Here is the view from the front of the house.