Saturday 9: Linger

 

Linger

Saturday 9: Linger (1993)

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

1) In this song, Dolores O'Riordan of the Cranberries sings that her lover has her wrapped around his finger. Do you feel that anyone has you wrapped around their finger? My son Josh of course.

2) This was one of the first songs Delores and Noel Hogan wrote together. They performed it often live and perfected it before going into the studio to record it approximately two years later. Because they had polished the performance and arrangement, it's not a surprise that it was the biggest hit off their debut album. Tell us about a time when your preparation paid off.  I am really prepared at school for my job.  I like to have fun things for my kids to do, so I am always looking for fun things to add to our regular day.

3) The Cranberries believed the moody black-and-white video (linked above) playing on MTV contributed to the song's popularity. MTV and VH1 were highly influential when they showed music videos and interviews 24/7 during the 1980s and 1990s. Do you recall watching music videos on MTV and/or VH1? Oh yes, it was so new and we did not get MTV at our house, so when I would visit my Grandparents, I would watch during the day some while my Papa was gardening and my Granie was cooking.  I only watched for a while because I always wanted to spend time with them.

4) The Cranberries were founded by brothers Noel and Mike Hogan in their hometown in Limerick, Ireland. The River Shannon runs through Limerick. Do you live near a river?   Yes, but we do not go to the river.  I am scared of snakes and we have a lot of snakes (poisonous) that drop out of trees.  I have never liked rivers.  I like the lake better.

5) Fergal Lawler soon joined the brothers and became the Cranberries drummer. Today he says he enjoys listening to his early work with the group because, "Songs are like a snapshot in time." Do you often flip through photo albums and look at snapshots?  Yes, I look on my phone.  Sadly, I have several photo albums and I do not look at those very often.

6) Dolores O'Riordan showed up for her Cranberries audition dressed casually in a black tracksuit with her own Casio electronic keyboard tucked under her arm. The Hogans were impressed not only by her vocals but her no-nonsense, "let's get to work" attitude. Share a memory from one of your job interviews.  The interview for my current job was fun.  Teachers fill out an online application and if the school wants to interview you, they have you record an online portion that asks questions.  Then if you get chosen you get to move on to the in person interviews.  I had been working in the district for a while and I was interviewing for the pre-K teacher job.  Teachers have to go in and do a lesson with a class, so you prepare a lesson and do it with the class while the interview team watches.  I had so much fun doing that.  Then you go to your question and answer portion.  I was prepared for the questions, because I had been working there and was familiar with the curriculum and had some training.  I am part of the interview team now and I love that too.  We are still interviewing for a teacher.  Hopefully after Spring Break we can hold some more interviews.

7) In 1993, when "Linger" was released, The Nanny premiered on CBS. It's remembered today for it's catchy theme song, which tells the story of "the nanny named Fran." Can you recall the lyrics to theme of one of your favorite shows?  I remember a lot of lyrics to tv shows and commercials too.  Music sticks with you.

8) In 1993, gas was $1.11/gallon. Could your vehicle use a fill-up right now?  no, I just filled it up.

9) Random question: How many pairs of shoes do you own?  I have several, but not as many as most women.

Sunday Stealing Loves Sunday Stealing

 

Sunday Stealing Loves Sunday Stealing

Things I Love Beginning with S 

1.  Sunshine (will lift my mood immediately)

2.  Snow  (pure magic for me)

3.  Snacks

4.  Sleep

5.  Summer (off work)

6. Sunday Stealing, of course! 

Saturday 9: Won't You Be My Valentine?

 

Won't You Be My Valentine?

Saturday 9: Won't You Be My Valentine? (1961)

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

 

1) Dore Alpert sings that while he considered asking others to be his Valentine, he's sure that this is the girl he wants to love "forever more." What do you think is the secret of a long-lasting romantic relationship? Spending time and doing things together.  Going on dates.

2) Dore is better known as Herb Alpert. He used the name "Dore" early in his career because he thought it was more befitting a teen idol than "Herb." Who made you swoon when you were a teenager? Keifer Sutherland

 
3) Herb found he was a better trumpeter than singer. Between 1962 and 1969, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, had 12 consecutive gold albums. They were so popular that in 1966, they sold more records than Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Of those artists (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, The Beatles and the Rolling Stones), which is your favorite?  The Beatles

4) He found his greatest success as an executive. Herb and partner Jerry Moss founded A&M Records and signed an array of talented artists including Cheech and Chong, The Carpenters, and Cat Stevens. Herb was happy to step away from performing and run the record label. Are you comfortable in front of an audience or crowd? Or would you prefer to be behind the scenes?  I would much rather be behind the scenes.

5) Karen admitted that when The Carpenters were first signed by A&M, she had a crush on Herb and liked his aftershave lotion. Do you usually wear a fragrance?  I wear lotion or body spray from Victoria's Secret.  I wear Pure Seduction or Bare Vanilla.

This is our Valentine's Day Saturday 9 and so this morning we shall focus on the holiday. 

6) The holiday is also known as The Feast of St. Valentine. Do you have a special meal planned for February 14?  no, not yet

7) Thames River Cruises offers special dinner cruises for Valentine's Day that give lovers a view of London. Some cruises offer live jazz, others classical music. Which would you prefer: jazz or classical?  It truly depends on my mood.  I think I prefer listening to classical overall.  We listen to soft jazz sometimes in my classroom before school starts.

 
8) Women buy and send more Valentines than men do. Who received the last greeting card you sent?  I gave my kids Valentine's.

9) Men buy and send more roses at Valentine's Day than women do. What's your favorite flower?  I like all flowers.  One of my students gave me a bouquet of carnations and roses.  They are beautiful.

Tuesday 4 Meme- Watching TV

 

Watching TV

It's time again for Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4

1. Do you own a TV or do you have more than one? Is it old fashioned or one of the new wide screens?  We have 3 tv's and they are the widescreen ones.  

2. Which progams do you like to watch ?  I like medical shows and a few comedies as far as what is on the main channels.  The rest I stream are all kinds of shows, but mostly family shows like Heartland.

3. Were you ever a soap opera or serial  My favorite soap opera was As The World Turns.

I watched it with my Granie and my mom.

4. Is there a TV character that stands out in your mind and if so what makes them special

or noteworthy?  I don't really think about them

Sunday Stealing Gets Strict

 

Sunday Stealing Gets Strict

One Word Answers ONLY

1. Where is your cell phone? couch

2. Tell us about your hair. curly

3. What's your favorite thing? son

4. What room are you in? living

5. Where did you grow up? Missouri

6. What aren't you good at? sports

7.  Your favorite drink? Pepsi

8. Where do you want to be in 10 years? retired

9. Your mood. happy

10. Last time you cried. Monday

Saturday 9: You Make Me Feel So Young (1956)

 

You Make Me Feel So Young

Saturday 9: You Make Me Feel So Young (1956)

 

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

1) This morning, do you feel younger or older than your years?  I almost always feel older than I am (pain).  I might feel better if I would lose weight.  My mind feels young.

 

2) In this song, Frank Sinatra tells us that every time he sees his lover's grin, he's happy. What's something you can reliably count on to lift your spirits?  Talks with Josh.  I also watch this lady on YouTube from Ohio...her channel is about Bath and Body and other brands of candles.  She makes me laugh so much.  Her channel is Queen of the Girl Geeks and her name is Bonnie.

 

3) The lyrics mention hide-and-seek. What games did you play when you were young?  My dad and cousins played games with me...Monopoly, Yahtzee, cards.

4) Frank Sinatra was a fan of Campbell's chicken and rice soup, believing it helped his throat feel better after an evening of performing. Is Campbell's soup in your kitchen right now?  We keep chicken noodle soup on hand (just in case) all of the time.  We also have cream of chicken and cream of mushroom for cooking dishes.

 

5) Frank's favorite dessert was a slice of lemon ricotta torte. He believed every meal should include "a final flourish." Do you more often indulge in or skip dessert?  I typically have some sort of dessert a little while after dinner.

 

6) At Sinatra's home in Palm Springs, CA, you'd find a less sophisticated dessert. He always kept Entenmann's Crumb Cake on hand for his young granddaughters. Share a memory of your grandparents.  When I was little and out of school for the summer, my mom would take me to Oklahoma so I could stay with my Grandparents for a while.  My parents both worked, so I stayed with my Grandparents.  It was so much fun for me.  They had so many neighbors that were my age and we had fun every summer.  I would help my papa pick strawberries and help him in the garden.  My Granie would take me shopping and to the library...she taught me about money (the value of a dollar).  Those were such good times in my life.

 

7) In 1956, when this song was popular, Frank was tooling around Southern California in a blue Continental Mark II. That model was known for its interior of hand-stitched imported Scottish leather. 70 years later, Scottish leather is still used in luxury cars because it's both soft and durable and the production methods minimize environmental impact. If you could splurge on something right now, what would it be? A luxury car, jewelry, travel, clothes, something else? (No responsible answers allowed!) Probably some travel.  We never go anywhere.

 
8) Also in 1956, The Invasion of the Body Snatchers and Forbidden Planet were popular at the box office. Do you have a favorite sci-fi movie?  I do not watch a lot of Sci-fi.  I have enjoyed a few shows here and there...I will say E.T. though.  I was pretty young when it came out and I really enjoyed it.

 

9) Random question: What were you doing three hours ago?  I was eating dinner and watching Bonnie on YouTube.

Saturday 9: Big Star (1962)

 

Big Star

Saturday 9: Big Star (1962)

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

1) Shelley Fabares sings that when she hears her lover's records on the radio, they bring back memories. Do you prefer familiar songs or do you seek out new music?  I guess I prefer familiar.  I listen to music from my youth (70's, 80's and 90's).  However, I do have a few stations I will listen to occasionally to hear new music.  Chappell Roan is from here really close to where I live and I get so proud of her when I see her name on the radio.  I don't know her, but good for her.

2) Shelley introduced "Big Star" on an episode of The Donna Reed Show, where she played daughter Mary. She remembers the show's star and her TV mom, Donna Reed, as "an extraordinary woman." Who is your favorite TV mom?   I will go with Caroline Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie.

3) Speaking of big stars, Shelley made three movies with Elvis, who said she was his favorite leading lady. What qualities do you value in a coworker?  I value trust, integrity, competent, reliability.

4) Though best known for comedy, Shelley appeared as Cathy in a made-for-TV adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Have you ever read the Emily Bronte classic? Yes!  I had a summer that I read several Bronte books and that was one.
 
5) Shelley Fabares' aunt was Broadway, film and TV veteran Nanette Fabray. Do you have a favorite aunt or uncle?  My dad's brother (Joe) and his wife Mildred.  I had so much fun with them.  Mildred and I bought matching shirts on one of our shopping adventures.  They both loved Josh so much.  Sadly, they passed away years ago.  We miss them.
 
6) In the 1990s she was twice nominated for an Emmy Award (Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy) for her work on Coach. She didn't win. Millions of viewers got to see her applaud graciously when Laurie (Roseanne) Metcalf's named was announced both times. If you were nominated for a major award and the ceremony was televised, would you get all dressed up and go? Or would you prefer to watch from home?  I would want to watch from home, but I might actually dress up and go to that.
 
7) In 1962, when this song was first released, Jack Nicklaus launched his legendary golf career. Do you enjoy playing golf? Do you watch golf on TV?  no and no.  I am really terrible at golf.  I have a bad back too, so I would not even try now.
 
8) Also in 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her first home at the age of 36. Up until then she had always been a renter. Marilyn was residing there at the time of her death that August. How long have you lived at your current address?  almost 30 years.  Our house will be paid off next month.
 
9) Random question – According to a survey, the average American will kiss 15 different partners over their lifetime. Do you estimate your personal total is more, less, or right on track?  I am not sure, I would say less.