Saturday 9: Don't Take Your Love from Me

 

Don't Take Your Love from Me

 

Saturday 9: Don't Take Your Love from Me (1956)

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

1) In this song, Doris Day sings about what happens when you take a petal from a rose. When did you last get or give flowers as a gift?  Karl always takes me out to get flowers for our yard on Mother's Day.

 

2) This song is about a woman who fears losing her love. What's the most recent thing you lost? (Hopefully it's not as consequential as a great love. It could be as small or unimportant as the back of one of your pierced earrings.) I am always losing things.  I lost a pair of pajama pants, but I found them.  They had fallen off the bed (under the bed).

 

3) Doris was known as The All-American Girl Next Door. Who lives next door to you? We have one guy across the road from us and a church, but that is all.  He is a single guy...older, he has kids.  I haven't seen them in a while though.  He is nice.  The other neighbors are down the road.

 

4) As a young girl, Doris Day was passionate about dance. She recalled that concentrating on her lessons helped distract her from the pain and embarrassment of her parents' divorce. When you want to escape from what's troubling you, what do you do?  I watch tv, read, listen to music.  I try to keep my mind busy.  I used to take a nap.  If it is bad enough, I will take a nap.

5) The maitre d' at one of Doris' favorite restaurants wanted to ask her out. Knowing how she loved her dogs, he impressed her by handing her a bag of meat scraps and bones to take home. They began dating and, in 1976, he became her last husband. What's the best way to your heart?  Treat me good...like be nice and respectful.

 

6) Over her long career, Doris received Golden Globe and Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was also inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame, honored for being one of the most celebrated women to have been born there. Name a famous person born in your home state.  John Hamm was born in Missouri, but in the area I live in Brad Pitt was born here in the Springfield area.  I used to go to church with his brother and sister-in-law.  They are really good and nice people.

 

7) She was frank about her financial difficulties, yet some people are uncomfortable discussing money. Are you one of those people?  I guess I am.  I do not really talk about money or lack thereof with anyone except family.

8) In 1956, when Doris released this song, The Wizard of Oz was shown on network TV for the first time. What movie have you seen multiple times?  Grease, Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music and many others.

9) Random question: Would you rather have a chef or a chauffeur?  chef.  I do complain about driving and will always let Karl drive, but if I am being honest, I enjoy driving for the peace of it.  I would pick chef because I would love to have someone put me on a diet that tastes good and helps me lose weight and be healthy.  I think a chef could do that.

Sunday Stealing Goes to Extremes

 

Sunday Stealing Goes to Extremes

                                      



Four Superlatives

1. Your MOST overused word or phrase:  Awesome!

2. Your BIGGEST expense:  My car, but I love it.

3. Your WORST fear:  Josh dying at a young age.

4. Your BEST memory of Summer 26:  The 250th birthday of America.  I enjoyed all of the celebrations and patriotism.  I also enjoyed reading my books, resting and visiting my mom.  It was a good summer.

Saturday 9: Everybody Loves a Clown

 

Everybody Loves a Clown

Saturday 9: Everybody Loves a Clown (1965)

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

1) Not everyone loves clowns. "Coulrophobia" is the irrational fear of clowns. Do you have any fears or phobias?  I am afraid of heights, snakes and mice.

2) This week's featured artist, Gary Lewis, sings that he jokes a lot at parties. In social settings, are you more a talker or a listener? listener, I can be quiet and shy when I first meet someone.

3) He's dreaming of a special girl. Do you often daydream?  Maybe at home when my brain can think.  I am so busy at work and there are so many things going on all of the time that I do not have time to daydream.

4) Gary named his band The Playboys because they were always late to rehearsals and Gary joked that they would rather play than work. Do you tend to be early, late, or exactly on time? Early!  I am at least 30 minutes early to work.  There is aways so much to do.  If it is a party or get-together of some kind, I am on time or just a bit late so the host is able to get ready for the event. 

5) Gary Lewis had first-hand knowledge of clowns. His father was famous funny man Jerry Lewis. Who always makes you laugh? My son Josh.  Tim Conway makes me laugh really hard though.

6) In 2017, Gary was in the news when it became known that Jerry disinherited all six of his sons from his will. Have you ever attended the reading of a will?  No, my grandparents had a will, but my Granie told me what was in it.  I don't think anyone else knew because they were telling me things that they found out in the will and were surprised, but I already knew.  I thought that was interesting.

7) This past summer found Gary Lewis on The My Generation Tour, performing with other acts from the mid-1960s, like The Lovin' Spoonful, The Hollies, and Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. Do you enjoy listening to "the oldies?"  Oh for sure!  I prefer the oldies.

8) In 1965, when this song was popular, Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston to become the heavyweight champion of the world. Have you ever attended a boxing match?  no, but I used to watch on tv a lot.

9) Random question: What color is your toothbrush?  It is a blue and white electric toothbrush.

Tuesday 4 Meme- What Are You Going to Do?

 

What Are You Going to Do?




Welcome to Tuesday 4 continued in the memory of Toni Taddeo, its original author

Here are a few questions for you to consider.



1. What things do you enjoy doing when you have time on your hands?  I like to read or do some blogging and catch up with friends.

2. Last minute company coming tonight for dinner! What do you cook?  Lasagne/bread and salad with cheesecake for dessert.

3. You've got a day to do anything and the weather is perfect outside, how are you going to spend the day?  Honestly, I would probably go see my mom and take her outside for a while.

4. It's morning and you are asked out for breakfast. What are you ordering?  When we went to St. Louis a few years ago, on our way home we stopped at Denny's and I had this.  It is called Moons Over My Hammy Omelet.  It came with orange juice and jelly for my toast.  It was so good.  I have been wanting to go back ever since.

Sunday Stealing Demands the Truth!

 

Sunday Stealing Demands the Truth!

                                       



TRUE OR FALSE

1. I'm married.  TRUE

2. I'm raising a teenager. FALSE, Josh is 28 now.

3. I recently vacationed in California. FALSE

4. I have traveled to Asia. FALSE
 
5. I have a dog. TRUE, Meisha, a black lab mix.

6. I received money from a class action settlement. FALSE

7. I've been in the waiting room when a family member had surgery.  TRUE

8. I have attended a convention.  TRUE, several teacher ones.

9. I subscribe to my local newspaper (either print or online).  FALSE

10. I recently had work done to the exterior of my home.  FALSE

Saturday 9: Devil in the Bottle

 

Devil in the Bottle

Saturday 9: Devil in the Bottle (1974)

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

1) This song begins with T. G. Sheppard taking off his shoes to slip into the house with disturbing his sleeping wife. Are you wearing shoes as you answer these questions?  Yes, I almost always have on shoes unless I am going to bed.

2) His wife hears him anyway. Are you a light sleeper?  Not really, but I used to be so much worse.  When I was young I slept through a fire across the street from our house.  I have always been a good sleeper.

 

3) This is the first of 22 consecutive #1 hits for T. G. Sheppard. Not bad for a high school dropout. What's the last year of education that you completed?  I have graduate hours (9), but I never completed a masters.  I was just trying to get my teacher certification fast so I could teach.  I already had a college degree, so the university put me into a master's program, but some classes were graduate courses and some were regular.  It was about getting it done in the times I had available...nights and summers.  They really worked with me.  Josh was in 2nd grade when I started that.

 

4) He was born William Browder and chose the stage name T. G. Sheppard just because he liked the sound of it. He says "T. G." doesn't stand for anything, and he gets a kick out of fans who insist there's some secret meaning behind the initials. Since most of us didn't choose our names: Is there a story behind your name? Did your parents tell you why they chose it? (If you did choose your name, share what influenced your decision.)  This is so silly, but my mom always told me she had a totally different name picked out for me, a bigger name, but I was such a small baby, she felt like I needed a little name, so Lori Lynn it was.

 

5) It was after hours at a Memphis roller rink when he first met Elvis and his entourage. As T. G. was leaving, Elvis was entering and asked if he wanted to stay and skate longer. T. G. was confused because he knew the place was closing for the night. "Not for me," Elvis replied and T. G. skated with Elvis and his buddies until dawn. Are you good on roller skates?  What a cool story!  I have not heard that one.  When I was younger I roller skated quite a bit and yes, I was pretty good.  I wouldn't dare get on skates now.

6) T. G. loves NASCAR and was an associate sponsor of the Folgers Chevrolet. He enjoyed the collaboration with the coffee company and has performed the familiar jingle – "the best part of waking up is Folgers in your cup" – in concert. Are you loyal to a particular coffee brand?  no, I do not drink coffee.

 

7) T. G. understands the lifestyle of his fans. That's why he named his live country music venue Guitars and Cadillacs. If you were going to name a business after two of your favorite things, what would you call it?  Dogs and Desserts...maybe it could be like a cat cafe, but with dogs and desserts.

 
8) In 1974, when this week's song was on the country charts, Linda Ronstadt was getting a lot of radio airplay with "You're No Good." That song is about a real cad. Let's turn that around: Who is the nicest person you know?  I worked with a teacher a few years ago named Lori.  I worked with her several years and I have never heard her say a bad thing about anyone.  She is also so sweet and giving.  Such a great person.  She retired and I miss her.  She told me she would be subbing this year, but I haven't seen her yet.

 
9) Random question: Have you ever had your palm read?  no

I am sorry I was missing last weekend.  My mom's assisted living called and she was not talking very well and she was not able to take her medicine very well.  I was worried she had a stroke and they sent her to the hospital.  Karl, Josh and I met her at the hospital and as soon as we walked in she was talking and acting normal.  I then thought mini stroke, but they did tests and everything came back good.  She had another UTI.  Thank goodness!  We took her back to assisted living early Saturday morning about 4:30AM.  I saw her tonight (Friday, a week later) and she was doing good.  It scares me to death everytime something like this happens.

Tuesday 4 Meme- Tradition

 

Tradition

 Welcome to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4.
Tradition is an important part of any family or community and so important that people will fight to be sure they are not neglected or done away with.
From the first day of Autumn, to Halloween, All Saints Day, and Thanksgiving autumn brings many different traditions from all around the world.
School kids cut out paper leaves, pumpkins,etc. Homemakers change decor to reflect the new season.
Sweaters come out of storage... the weather is changing.
                                            


1. Why is tradition important to you?  It is important to me so I can remember old times and to teach and remind Josh of things we did as a family when he was a baby and continue to do them. Then if he wishes, he can continue those same traditions. Traditions passed through generations.


2. Have family traditions helped to shape who you are?  I like to think they did.  You know, answering these questions made me realize how much tradition helps us in planning for holidays.


3. Do you believe that tradition helps a community or shapes the unity of family and community?  I do believe that.  Our community has a Christmas parade every year and this is the one time everyone comes out and participates in the same thing.  This is also the one time I get to see my friend Malinda.  She comes and watches the parade at our house.  That has become a tradition too.


4. Are there any traditions you would like to bring back and why?  I think we do all of the traditions that my family did and on Karl's side, we do those at his family's house.  My parents are not able to do traditions anymore.  My dad has passed and my mom is in assisted living.  It is up to me to keep it up.  Karl's family does very similar things as my family.

Toni loved Snoopy, what a perfect graphic for this meme!