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.
                                             

Saturday 9: London Town

 

Saturday 9: London Town (1978)

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



1) Have you ever visited London? no, but I would love to visit.

2) In this song, Paul sings of encountering a London street musician playing the flute. Are there street musicians in your town? no, I live in a small town.

3) It's raining as he wanders around London. How is the weather where you are today? The weather is sunny and hot...90 degrees.  It was 20 on Monday.  I can't imagine how warm it is in the south.

4) "London Town" is one of a handful of songs credited to Paul McCartney and Denny Laine, his bandmate in Wings from 1971 to 1981. They became fast friends in the mid-60s when Denny was with The Moody Blues, the band who opened for The Beatles on their final UK concert tour. Paul has acknowledged Denny's outstanding vocals and guitar playing, as well as his humor and generosity. Share the good qualities of one of your close friends. She is able to stay calm and in control in crazy situations.

5) Wings broke up in 1981 when Paul decided he was weary of touring. His kids were in school, his Beatle bandmate John Lennon had been murdered, and he simply felt more comfortable staying put and working in the studio, rather than performing live. Denny believed this would mean his role, and his financial compensation, would diminish so he quit Wings. Tell us about why you left one of your jobs. They wanted me to travel a lot and not reimburse me.

6) Linda McCartney also wrote and performed with Wings. In addition to music, she is known for her photography and cookbooks. Of these three – music, photography and cooking – which do you enjoy most? music

7) Paul's first car was a 1964 Aston Martin DB5. He selected it himself before The Beatles went off on their first world tour and it was waiting for him when he got home to London. He drove it when he shouldn't have, as he didn't get his license until spring of 1965. When did you get your driver's license? When I turned 16.

8) Speaking of driver's licenses ... Last year someone bought one of Paul's expired driver's licenses at auction for $20,000. When you get a new license, passport, or state issued ID, what do you do with the old one? I think I still have a few of the ones they gave back to me, they punch a hole in the expired ones so it cannot be used. I think one time they did not give it back, but I may be mistaken. I need to cut them up and get rid of them.

9) Random question – Which do you have more of: dirty dishes in the sink or dirty clothes in the hamper? dirty clothes. It is almost laundry day.

Saturday 9: I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover

I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover

Saturday 9: I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover (2001)

Selected in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

1) This is one of the songs included in Willie Nelson's Rainbow Connection album. He named it after his daughter Amy's favorite song when she was a little girl. She'd been asking him to record "The Rainbow Connection" for 20 years and finally, in 2001, he came through for her. Think of something you had to wait for. Was it worth the wait?  After I left my first teaching job, I started working as a para in the school I am in now.  I did that for a few years until I applied for the job I have now.  It was totally worth it.  I feel like things work out for a reason and me taking a pay cut for a few years allowed me to get out of my teaching funk.  Teacher burnout is real.  It also allowed me to work in classrooms with several veteran teachers, and I learned a lot doing that.

2) Willie can trace his family tree back to the Revolutionary War. Are you interested in genealogy?  I am, it is like a story.

3) Today Willie is legendary performer, but as a child, he was very uncomfortable in front of crowds. He recalled that during his school days, reciting in front of his class made him so uncomfortable he suffered nose bleeds. When did you most recently have a bloody nose?  I don't get them very often.  It has been years.

4) During the 1990s, Willie had problems with the IRS. His management team set up illegal tax shelters and he ended up owing millions in back taxes and penalties. This year's IRS filing deadline is Wednesday, April 15. Will you be early, on time, or will you need an extension?  Mine and Karl's taxes are done and we got our refund already.  I am taking my mom this week to get her taxes done.  I am on Spring Break, so I have lots to do this week.

5) In "I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover," Willie sings about appreciating something he has previously overlooked. Is there anything positive in your life you feel you may take for granted?  Family.  I hate to say I take them for granted, but you just never know what is going to happen and I am sure as hard as I try, I will feel like I should have spent more time with them.  That includes Meisha (my dog).  I try to stay off the computer and my phone when she is near me wanting attention.  She is napping right now.

6) Four leaf clovers and shamrocks are considered good luck. Do you have a lucky charm?  no

7) "The wearing o' the green" is one way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Will you wear something green in honor of the day?  I probably will.  I am taking my mom to get her taxes done that day.

8) According to Irish folklore, if you catch a leprechaun he must either give you his pot o' gold or grant you three wishes. Would you choose the gold or the wishes?  Gold, but I think wishing for good health for me and my family, feeling good and young and being thin might be good wishes for me.  If those wishes would stay good the rest of my life, then I would go with the wishes, but if I only was healthy for a while, then I would take the gold.  I am still healthy for now.  I am excited to read these answers.

   

9) Traditional Irish stew is made with mutton or lamb, though here in the US beef is also very popular. What's your favorite soup/stew?  I enjoy a good beef stew and also potato soup.

Sunday Stealing Is Yummy

 

Sunday Stealing Is Yummy

National Oreo Cookie Day

1. Are you able to pass by a plate of cookies and not take one or are you a bit

 of a "Cookie Monster?" Total cookie monster

2. Tell us about your favorite cookie. Have your tastes changed since you were a kid?

not with sweets.  I like them all.

3. Enquiring minds want to know if you are a dunker and, if so, do you dunk in 

milk, coffee, or tea?  Not a dunker

4. It is that time of year and they are selling them on every corner and in front of 

every store!  Do you buy Girl Scout cookies and if you do, which is your favorite?

I bought some last year, but not this year.  My favorite is thin mints.

5. Raw cookie dough.  Yay or Nay?  Yay!