Saturday 9: God Bless America
Unfamiliar with Deanna Durbin's rendition of week's tune? Hear it here.
Memorial Day is the federal holiday designated to honor American service people who died in battle.
This week's Saturday 9 is from the archives.
1) Memorial Day was introduced after the Civil War. Originally called Decoration Day, this is when memorials, as well as the graves of veterans, are to be decorated with flags and flowers on this day to show our appreciation. Is there a war memorial in your neighborhood?
Not sure. There might be at the cemetery.
2) Andrew Johnson, our 17th President, was in office the first time Memorial/Decoration Day was celebrated. Have you ever met one of our Presidents?
No. I did shake hands with Tipper Gore, though.
3) According to the AAA, more than 30 million Americans will hit the road this weekend and drive more than 50 miles. Will you be traveling far from home this weekend?
I probably won't even go out of the house this weekend!
4) Memorial Day kicks off the summer season. What's your favorite picnic food?
It was always my father's potato salad. How I miss it! I have yet to find anything anywhere near as good as what he made.
5) As you answer these questions, is there an air conditioner or fan on?
No. (I am writing this at 1 a.m.)
6) Though she's belting out one of America's best loved patriotic songs, Deanna Durbin was born in Canada. Is there anyone in your family or circle of friends who wasn't born in the USA?
I don't think there is anybody in my family who wasn't born in the USA, but we have had many, many people from other countries who have become friends.
7) No longer a household name, Ms. Durbin was once one of the biggest stars in the country. One of her most popular films was 1937's One Hundred Men and a Girl, which was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Recommend a movie that you really like, but don't think many Saturday 9ers have seen.
The Frisco Kid, a 1979 Harrison Ford, Gene Wilder movie.
8) Back in 1938, Deanna Durbin had her handprints cemented in front of the TCL Chinese Theater on Hollywood Blvd. Have you ever visited that Los Angeles tourist attraction?
Yes. I had to find Judy Garland's prints.
9) Random question: What food did you hate as a child, but enjoy now?
Mushrooms. I don't know how I hated them. I love them now.
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#3 Sounds like me.
ReplyDelete#7 I remember that movie!
#9 When we were little we were like oil and water, always fighting. Well went we had mushrooms my brother used to elbow me and say “Eat your mushrooms, I picked them just for you!” and that was usually followed by a hideous laugh.
Oh wow, look at all of those guitars! I am glad you found Judy Garland's prints. I know she is your favorite. That's cool.
ReplyDeleteI love mushrooms too. I doubt I ate them as a child either. Loved your answers! Have a Happy Memorial Day! ♥
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I loved The Frisco Kid! Great movie.
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