Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love to answer the questions, however, and here are today's questions!
Saturday 9: At Last (1960)
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1) Etta James sings that "life is like a song." What song reflects how you feel about life these days?
2) She is delighted to have found the love she has always dreamed of. Have you found true love to be the way you imagined it would be? Or has it surprised you?
Oh everything is a surprise.
3) Etta's mother encouraged her to not just sing but perform a song, telling her daughter, "Even if a song has been done a thousand times, you can still bring something of your own to it." Is there a singer whose performances often touch your heart?
Judy Garland's songs always touch my heart. John Denver often does.
4) As a teen, she was considered a gospel prodigy and churches all around Los Angeles requested she "guest" at their services. Do you have a favorite religious song?
It's been so long that I've been in church, I can't remember religious songs.
5) "At Last" is one of the most often requested songs for the newlywed's first dance at the reception. What song reminds you of a sweetheart?
Walt and I always said "Puff the Magic Dragon" was our song. I can't remember why now.
This is the last Saturday 9 before Valentine's Day and so this morning we shall focus on the upcoming holiday.
6) It's been reported that millions of roses are grown specifically for Valentine's Day each year. What's your favorite flower?
I love roses and daisies.
7) The earliest recorded celebration of Valentine's Day was in Paris in the year 1400. Obviously you weren't around for that one. What do you remember from one of your earliest, childhood Valentine's Day celebrations?
I don't know that I've ever had "celebrations" concerning Valentine's day.
8) About 20% of pet owners say they give their dogs, cats, birds or bunnies a Valentine. Is your pet getting something special on February 14?
No.
9) Of all the professions, teachers are #1 when it comes to receiving Valentine cards. Did you ever have a crush on a teacher?
My typing teacher. We later became friends and were friends until her death. My daughter is named for her.
Your daughter is named for one of your teachers? That’s so sweet.
ReplyDeleteHer middle name. I was able to take her to meet Sister Anne when she was about 6 months old. She cried the whole day. :(
Delete#7: We had Valentine's Day parties at school every year back in the 1960s and now that I work in a card shop, I know the tradition continues.
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