Saturday 9: Drive My Car (1965)

 

Drive My Car

Saturday 9: Drive My Car (1965)

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

 

1) Who would you allow, without hesitation, to drive your car? My husband Karl.

 

2) When you're riding in the backseat, do you use your seatbelt?  If I am in someone else's car, I definitely do.  I would never want to get them in trouble if we got stopped, but if I am in my car, no.  I always have my seatbelt on in the front.

 

3) In this song, a young girl tells her boyfriend she wants to be a movie star. What were your aspirations when you were in your late teens/early 20's? Did you realize them?  I wanted to do medical research, but I quickly switched majors.  I sometimes wish I would have stayed with it, but I really do love teaching so much.

 
4) The song was reportedly inspired in part by the relationship between popular British singer Cilla Black and her future husband. Cilla wanted him on the record label's payroll, so he became her road manager and driver. Have you ever worked for, or with, someone with whom you were romantically involved?  Oh definitely.  When I was college age, I dated a few different guys I worked with over the years.

 

5) Although this Beatles song is credited to Lennon-McCartney, it was written mostly by Paul. He recalls showing up at John Lennon's house with the tune ready to go, and lyrics they both agreed were "crap." John gave Paul the car theme, and he took it from there. When has someone recently helped you out of a jam?  My husband tends to fix everything for me.

 

6) Paul also handles the lead vocals. When you hear a Beatles record, can you tell which band member is singing lead?  The Beatles are a little before my time.  I like them a lot, but I have not paid that much attention.  I have never tried...I am going to say no though.

7) When it was first released, this record got a lot of attention for the intricate guitar work by Paul and George Harrison. It's got a lot of percussion on it, too, including cowbell and tambourine. Have you ever played either cowbell or tambourine? (Do you think it sounds like fun?)  I have many tambourines in my classroom for the kids to play.  I have played them many times and yes, they are fun.  I have not played cowbell, but I would love to.

8) Lava lamps were already popular in England but they weren't introduced to the United States until 1965. Today Walmart carries more than 20 different lava lamps. Have you ever owned one?  My parents had a lava lamp in the late 70's.  It was red and in our house.  Then when I was teaching ECSE I got a blue one for the kids to watch to relax and they loved it.  However, I had it up high so it would be safe from hurting any kids and an adult did something and knocked it down and broke it.  

 
9) Random question: Do you have a recurring dream?  not really.  I did when I was younger.  It was weird though.  It was girls dressed in different long fancy princess dresses walking around.  I had dreams for a bit in high school about fashion.

Tuesday 4 Meme- Simply the Best!

 

Simply the Best!

 Here is an older Tuesday 4 from Toni with a few changes I've made.   I hope you enjoy.

1.   What was the best thing you have ever bought?  My car
       
2.   What was the best book you have ever read?  I would say The Bible.  There are so many books that I love.

 3.   What is the best trip/vacation/holiday you've ever had?  My favorite trip was Orange Beach, Alabama.  We got to relax at the beach, there was also a pool, we went on a dolphin cruise, climbed up the Pensacola lighthouse.  We saw the Blue Angels.  On day there was a storm, so I got some great pictures of a storm over the ocean, which was beautiful.

4.   What was the best movie or TV series you've ever watched? I really enjoy Heartland

Sunday Stealing – What Don't We Know?

 

Sunday Stealing – What Don't We Know?

                                




Tell Us Something

1. Can you touch your nose with your tongue?  no.  I can curl my tongue though.

2. What foreign language did you study in school? How much of it do you still remember?  I took French and Spanish.  I don't remember a lot.  I use more sign language at school.  You have to use it.

3. What recipe did you most recently prepare? Where did you get the recipe and how did it turn out?  We had a Mexican casserole.  I got the recipe from my sister in law.  It is good.  We enjoyed it.

4. What song have you listened to over and over and over again?  Whatever 80's music is playing on the radio.  They play a lot of Billy Idol, Metallica, Def Leppard, Ozzy Osbourne.  I tend to land on the music like that.  I listen after school on my commute home.  I listen to The Cars too.

5. Are there currently any pets in your household? Are you considering adding another?  Meisha is our only dog left.  I doubt we get another right away when we lose her, but who knows.  The pain hurts so much to lose them.

6. As an adult, have you ever performed with a drama group? (Student productions don't count.)  no

Saturday 9: Leather and Lace

 

Saturday 9: Leather and Lace (1981)

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

1) As you answer these questions, are you wearing leather, lace, or both? There is a little leather on my tennis shoes.  Hahahaha

2) This song is a duet between members of two superstar groups – Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and Don Henley of The Eagles. Which band do you listen to more often, Fleetwood Mac or The Eagles? Fleetwood Mac
 

3) In this duet, "lace" tells us she is stronger than we know and "leather" admits that sometimes he's vulnerable. Do either side of this lyrical equation apply to you? Do you think you're either tougher than people realize, or more sensitive than they know? tougher, but it has taken me a long time to get here.

 
4) Both Stevie and Don are born Westerners. Stevie spent her early childhood in Arizona and Don was born in Texas and stayed there through college. Today Stevie has two homes – one in Pacific Palisades and another in Phoenix – while Don has a beautiful home in Dallas. Do you feel rooted where you are? Or can you see yourself moving to another city or state in the future?  We will likely never leave.  I love it here.

 

5) Stevie and Don were romantically involved in the 1970s, but after they broke up they remained friendly. Not only did they record this song in 1981, they went on tour together in 2005. Have you recently heard from an ex?  no

6) Stevie admits a lifelong passion for Animal Crackers, those little cookies shaped like tigers, bears and elephants. Is your go-to snack sweet, like Stevie's, or is it salty?  I typically grab something salty

7) Don likes Velveeta on his burgers. Describe your ideal cheeseburger.  I like a cheeseburger, medium well with bacon and ketchup...sometimes mustard.  I am very minimal.  I like cheddar or Monterey jack, American or Swiss cheese.  It depends on my mood. 

8) In 1981, when this song was popular, both Maserati and Mercedes Benz introduced luxury convertibles. Have you ever owned a convertible? Would a convertible be practical for your lifestyle?  Yes, I had a red Dodge Shadow convertible right after I graduated from college.  It was about a 1990 or so.  I would not want a convertible now, but I am glad I had the experience.  My car now does have a sunroof, so that is fun. 

 
9) Random question: What are you most looking forward to this week? nothing really.  I will say going to visit my mom.  Everything else will be work.

Sunday Stealing is F.A.B.

 

                             

Sunday Stealing is F.A.B.

F.A.B.

F. Film: What movie or tv show are you watching?  I just finished watching Best Medicine.  I watch on Hulu, but it is on Fox.

A. Audio: What are you listening to?  I am listening to a YouTube video from Bonnie.  She is talking about Bath and Body works.  Her channel is Queen of the Girl Geeks.

B. Book: What are you reading?  Not reading anything right now.  I am waiting for school to be out.  This is a busy time of the year at school.



Happy Easter!

Saturday 9: Easter Parade

 

Easter Parade

Saturday 9: Easter Parade

Revised and revived from the archives

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

1) This song is best known from the 1948 movie of the same name, but it was originally written for a 1933 Broadway play called As Thousands Cheer. In the play, a young man reads about the parade in a New York newspaper and decides to go and show his lady love off to parade goers. What's the most recent parade you attended?  Our town Christmas Parade.  It goes in front of our house and friends come to our house to watch with us.  So that was in December.

2) On Broadway, the song was performed by Clifton Webb. He'd had a busy stage career, appearing in musicals as well as plays by Oscar Wilde and Noel Coward, but when he was in his mid-50s, he was considered too old to be a leading man. Broadway offers stopped coming. He was unexpectedly cast by Otto Preminger for the film noir Laura and a new career was born. He worked steadily in Hollywood for 20 years and earned three Oscar nominations. Tell us about a time you were grateful your life took an unanticipated turn.  When I left my old job as an early childhood special education teacher and went to work at another school district.  It has been so much better for me.

3) Today he's fondly remembered by the students at UCLA who have benefited from The Clifton Webb Scholarship of the Arts. If you could give an endowment to a school or charity, what would you like it to be used for?  Honestly, it would probably be to animals.  There are so many out there that have no home.  

 

4) The biggest chocolate Easter egg was made in Italy, measured 34 feet tall and weighed a staggering 15,000 lbs. Do you think it's possible to have too much chocolate?  oh definitely.  It will make you sick if you eat too much.  Now having too much chocolate in storage is different.  Sometimes when I get chocolate from the kids at school, I save it for a special time.
  

5) After chocolate, the top-selling Easter candy is Peeps Marshmallow Chicks. They're so popular that they were once the subject of a Jeopardy clue. Do you often watch Jeopardy?  no

6) Jelly beans are also popular this time of year. In a 2024 poll, jelly bean fans responded that black licorice is their favorite flavor. It's Crazy Sam's least favorite. How about you? What jelly bean flavor is at the top of your list, and which is at the bottom?  Top would be red or orange and bottom would be black.  I like to get the starburst or jelly belly ones where I can eat any of them and they are delicious.

7) We've been talking a lot about sweets this morning. The only holiday that generates more candy sales is Halloween. When do you eat more candy: Easter or Halloween?  Halloween

 

8) According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are doing more of their holiday shopping this year at discount "dollar stores" than at department stores like Target and Walmart. Do you often make trips to the "dollar store?" If yes, what do you usually pick up there?  Medicine, body soap, gifts, deodorant.  I pick up a little of this and that.

 
 9) Easter is considered the season of rebirth. What makes you feel refreshed or rejuvenated?  a shower

Sunday Stealing Feels Distinctly Adolescent

 

Sunday Stealing Feels Distinctly Adolescent

Have You Ever ...

                                

1) Skipped school? yes, I skipped once in high school.  My dad was a high school teacher, so I actually asked him if I could go home and he said yes.  It was my senior year and school was almost over.  I skipped plenty of times in college.

2) Lettered in a school sport? cheerleading


3) Made a prank phone call? yes, my college roommate and I would do this
voice and call one of our guy friends telling him we were watching him. We
had to tell him it was us after a while, he never figured it out. She sounded like an alien.

4) Paid for a meal with coins? Maybe in college.


5) Laughed until some sort of beverage came out of your nose? oh yes and
that hurts.