Friday, August 30, 2013

Come Monday

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 memes, however, and here is today's meme!



Thanks to AuntieM4Cabs for recommending the Buffett theme

1) What will you be doing come Monday (Labor Day)?

2) This song is about a performer who is "heading up to San Francisco for the Labor Day weekend show." When you think of San Francisco, what's the first thing that comes to mind?

3) As he sings, Buffett tells us he's wearing Hush Puppies casual shoes. What's on your feet as you answer these nine questions?

4) So many Jimmy Buffett songs take place on or around the water. When was the last time you were on a boat?

5) Everyone knows Jimmy Buffett can write music, but he also has more than half a dozen books to his credit. What's the last book you read?

6) Jimmy's persona is that of a simple beach bum, but in reality he's a conglomerate, with his own beverage company, more than a dozen restaurants and a couple hotels. He's so successful he has several homes, including a luxury mansion in the Hamptons! If you, like Buffett, could just take off and spend Labor Day weekend anywhere, where would you go? Who would you take along?

7) This weekend may offer a golden opportunity for napping and sleeping in. Do you snore?

8) Labor Day was introduced to celebrate the achievements of the American worker. Yet this Recession has taken its toll on many of us laborers. Sam's brother, a movie projectionist, hasn't worked full-time in his chosen profession in more than a year. Is anyone close to you struggling with unemployment or underemployment? (If so, they are in our thoughts this weekend, too.)

9) Onto something happier ... Labor Day traditionally marks the beginning of the new school year. When she was a kid, Samantha was crazy for her brand new box of 96 Crayola Crayons. It even had a sharpener in the back! What do you remember about preparing to go back to school? If you're a parent with schoolage kids, are they ready?



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Friday, August 23, 2013

Easy Lover

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 memes, however, and here is today's meme!



1) This song is about a heartbreaker who just can't commit. Have you ever fallen for an "easy lover?"

2) This song is one of Crazy Sam's "earwigs." Each time she hears it, it bores in and stays in her head forever! (Hear it here, if you dare!) Do you have a song like that? 


3) Both Phil Collins and Philip Bailey* have stars on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. Have you ever visited Hollywood? 

4) Hollywood is the movie capital of the world. What's the last movie you saw in the theater?

5) Phil Collins was a child actor in his native England, appearing onstage in musicals like Oliver! Can you think of another child performer who went on to entertainment industry success as an adult?
 
6) Philip Bailey joined Earth, Wind & Fire while still in college, so he's been a performer throughout his working life, as well. Have you ever been tempted to try your hand at show biz?

7) Is there a profession that you never, under any circumstances, want to try?

8) What are you looking forward to right now?

9) Do you suffer from trypanophobia (fear of needles/injections)? Or can you bravely donate blood or get a shot, without freaking out? 

*Well, Earth Wind & Fire has a star.





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Friday, August 16, 2013

Cowboy Casanova

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This is for all the country music fans out there

1) The singer tries to warn her friend against a neighborhood Lothario. Do you advise your friends when it comes to love? Or do you stay out of it?


2) This song is about the hot guy "leaning up against the record machine." Does your favorite restaurant or bar still have a juke box?

3) Carrie is an American Idol winner. Have you ever gone online or picked up the phone and voted for a contestant on Dancing with the Stars, American Idol or any similar show?

4) Carrie graduated magna cum laude and majored in journalism, yet instead of being a reporter, she's a country music superstar. How similar are your life/career today to the way you envisioned them when you were 21?

5) Carrie also competed in beauty pageants and was a runner up for Miss NSU (Northeastern State University). If you were a contestant in a pageant, what would you do for the talent competition? 

6) This December, Carrie is scheduled to star in a televised remake of The Sound of Music. Do you have any year-end plans?

7) She is married to NHL player Mike Fisher, center for the Nashville Predators. What's your favorite professional sports team?

8) Hockey is a tough game! Do you currently have an owie or an ouchie or a boo-boo that requires a bandaid?

9) Summer brings a lot of power outages and brown outs. Do you have a flashlight? If so, have you checked the batteries?


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Friday, August 9, 2013

Waking Up in Vegas

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Thanks to Cat for recommending Katy Perry

1) As she sings about her night in Las Vegas, Katy wonders if she "got hitched last night dressed up like Elvis." Tell us about the last wedding you attended.

2) Whenever Crazy Sam visits Las Vegas, she stays at the Paris Hotel and Casino. Have you ever been to Las Vegas, Nevada? What about Paris, France?

3) Do you enjoy gambling? Have you had any success at it?

4) Las Vegas is served by the RTC Bus Service and the Vegas Monorail System connects many of casinos on The Strip. When was the last time you rode a bus or a train?

5) It's not unusual for the mercury to hit 100ยบ in Vegas in August. Which are you more comfortable in -- extreme heat or bone-chilling cold?

6) As a little girl, Katy Perry sang nothing but gospel. Do you remember any church songs from your childhood?

7) She made her film debut as the voice of Smurfette in The Smurfs (2011). Who is your all-time favorite cartoon character?

8) Do you consider yourself a picky eater?
 
9) You receive an invitation to a party that starts at 7:00 PM. When will you arrive?



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Friday, August 2, 2013

I'm a Believer

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Thanks to Cie for recommending the Monkees

1) This song is about a guy who fell in love when he saw her face. Do you believe in love at first sight?

2) "I'm a Believer" is the best-selling Monkees song. Can you name another one?

3) On their TV show, the boys competed for the same girl. Have you and a friend ever been romantic rivals?

4) In another episode, the Monkees visited the circus. If you were confident there was a good strong net beneath you, would you walk across the high wire?

5) The Monkees show originally aired on Monday nights. Do you have a favorite day of the week?

6) Davy Jones guest starred on an episode of The Brady Bunch. The plot revolved around Marcia's efforts to get him to perform at the prom. Share one of your memories from a school dance.
  
7) At the height of their popularity, the Monkees' faces and logo appeared on a lot of merchandise, including lunch boxes. Which would you rather have for lunch -- chicken salad, tuna salad or egg salad?

8) You have an afternoon all to yourself. Would you rather spend it at the mall, checking out what's new in the stores and people watching, or walking through the forest, observing the birds and trees and leaves?

9) Do you have a good memory for names?



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Friday, July 26, 2013

So Much to Say

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Thanks to Kelly for recommending The Dave Matthews Band. (Hear it here.)

1) The lyrics refer to a baby's "one year of crying." When was the last time you cried ... felt weepy ... or at least teared up?

2) Let's lighten it up a little. When was the last time you laughed really hard?

3) Do you have "so much to say" that hasn't been said yet? Tell us if you owe someone a phone call, note, email or text.

4) Earlier this summer, Dave took a bike ride before a show and his tire blew out. He didn't have a cell phone with him and was afraid of missing that night's performance. Fortunately two fans -- driving to see Dave Matthews Band in concert -- recognized him by the side of the road and gave him a ride to the show. Share a recent act of kindness you either did, or received.

5) Before he hit it big, Dave Matthews was a bartender. What job did you have right before the one you have now?

6) The Dave Matthews Band recorded an album live at the Red Rocks Amphitheater, in the mountains near Denver. Is there a trip to the mountains in your future?

7) Do you suffer from hay fever or allergies?


8) What's in your pocket right now?

9) American Express promotes "Small Business Saturday," and encourages us to shop at local, independent retailers. Is there a shop, boutique or restaurant in your town that you're particularly fond of?




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Friday, July 19, 2013

Endless Summer

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Thanks to Kwizgiver for recommending The Beach Boys

1) The best-selling Beach Boys album of all time is this two disc greatest hits compilation. Do you have favorite Beach Boys song?

2) The original members of the group were the Wilson brothers, their cousin Mike and a friend from the neighborhood. Have you ever worked with a family member?

3) Originally released in the mid-1970s, Endless Summer was one of the first fast-selling albums sold on TV. Have you ever picked up the phone and purchased anything directly from TV?

4) The Beach Boys are very popular in Australia. Have you ever been Down Under?

5) Actor John Stamos played bongos on the Beach Boys' hit, "Kokomo." In his younger days, Stamos was Blackie on the daytime drama, General Hospital. Have you ever followed a soap opera?

6) Many Beach Boys songs revolve around the surf. How are you on a surf board?

7) Would you prefer summer to be endless? Or do you enjoy the changing seasons?

8) Do your summer 2013 plans include a trip to a waterpark?

9) Describe your swimsuit.



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Friday, July 12, 2013

Just Give Me a Reason

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Thanks to Carielle for recommending this great song.


1) When she first burst onto the scene, Pink was a self-proclaimed tomboy. Now she's glam. Literally. She was on the cover of the June issue of Glamour and is a spokeswoman for Covergirl cosmetics. Does a celebrity endorsement increase your interest in a product?

2) This song is about a woman who feels her lover slipping away. Do you believe a couple can repair a relationship once it starts to sour?

3) As a little girl, Pink wanted to be an Olympic gymnast. If you could excel (or, if you do excel) at any sport, which one?

4) Pink is married to motorcycle pro Carey Hart. Have you ever ridden really fast on a motorcyle?

5) When she found out she was pregnant, Pink says she gave up whiskey and cigarettes … but admits she misses the whiskey. Do you have a habit you know you should break?

6) In 2010, she fell out of the aerial harness that was supposed to carry her across the stage. Are you afraid of heights?

7) Pink enjoys showing off her tattoos. Do you have any body art?


8) Pink can be very salty in her language. When was the last time you cursed?

9) On her website, Pink sells 10 different t-shirts. Do you have a favorite t-shirt? What does it look like/say?



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Friday, July 5, 2013

Dedicated to the One I Love

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Thanks to Diana for recommending the Mamas and the Papas. (You can listen to the song here.)

1) The lyrics include the line, "Love can never be exactly what we want it to be." Are you happy with your love life?

2) Another lyric is, "Each night before you go to bed, whisper a little prayer for me." Do you say your prayers?

3) Mama Michelle and Papa John were married in real life. It didn't end well -- not for the couple and not for the band. Do you believe you could work successfully with a romantic partner?

4) After the band broke up, Michelle tried her hand at acting and eventually became a regular on the nighttime soap, Knott's Landing. Of course, she could live off of her music royalties while she learned her new craft. If money was no object, what career would like to try?

5) There is a famous rumor -- completely false -- that Mama Cass died while eating a ham sandwich. Can you think of another urban legend?

6) In the 1960s, every high school girl wanted to wear her hair like Michelle and Cass -- long and straight. Can you recall a fashion trend from your school days?


7) With the Fourth of July falling on Thursday, are you able to enjoy a looooong four-day holiday weekend?

8) Many communities have parades to celebrate Independence Day. Have you ever ridden on a float or marched in a parade?

9) In honor of the Fourth of July, name your favorite Founding Father.



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Friday, June 28, 2013

Suit and Tie

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Thanks to Bankerchick for suggesting JT

1) When was the last time that you got dressed up, or to borrow from Mr. Timberlake, "fixed up to the nines?"

2) Justin Timberlake is known for his threads. Do you try to keep up with fashion trends?

3) While on tour, Justin has a cigar roller on call so that he and the band can enjoy a "gentleman's club" atmosphere back stage. Do you enjoy the smell of a good cigar?

4) Justin appeared on Star Search when still in grade school, and he's been working ever since. When Crazy Sam was that age, her only "job" was to load the dishwasher and for this she earned her $1/day allowance. Did you work when you were a kid?

5) JT has appeared several times on Saturday Night Live, a show that premiered before he was born. Who is your most favorite ever SNL castmember of all time?

6) Justin is a very good golfer (6 handicap). Will you play this summer?

7) A round of golf requires hours outside in the elements. Have you ever endured a painful sunburn?

8) When they were young, Justin dated Britney Spears. Obviously, it's been easy for him to keep up with her successes and problems over the years. Do you wonder how one of your exes is doing?

9) Ever since his days with N'Sync, Justin Timberlake has supported music education. Did your grade school offer music classes? If so, do you remember any of the songs you learned then?



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Friday, June 21, 2013

Livin' on a Prayer

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1) This song tells the tale of Tommy, who works on the docks, and Gina, who works in a diner. Where do you work?

2) Jon Bon Jovi has said that he and Frank Sinatra are distant relatives. Tell us about one of your relatives.

3) Jon and his high school sweetheart tied the knot in Vegas at the Graceland Wedding Chapel, and they remain married today. When you were in school, who did you fantasize about marrying? Where is that person today?

4) The Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation is devoted to supplying local food pantries and helping rebuild neighborhoods hit by natural disasters. Here's your opportunity to give a shameless plug to a charity you support.

5) Jon is often complimented on his hair. What's the most recent compliment you've received?

6) Everyone talks about their favorite vacation spots. But, since Sam is crazy, she wants to hear about a place you visited that you wish never to return to.

7) When was the last time you played cards with an actual deck (as opposed to on your computer)? What game was it?

8) Do you bite your nails?

9) Where are you as you answer these 9 questions? What's the view from where you sit?




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Friday, June 14, 2013

Daddy's Back

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If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here.

1) Crazy Sam's dad often traveled for business, and always remembered to bring her the little complimentary soaps or body lotions he got from the hotel. When you travel, do you bring back souvenirs? Send post cards? 

2) When you fly, do you prefer window or aisle? Or doesn't it matter?

3) According to Askmen.com, Jim Anderson (Robert Young) of Father Knows Best is the best TV dad ever. Who is your favorite TV (or movie) dad?

4) Sam's father was the family disciplinarian. What about you? Do you consider yourself a rule maker, a rule follower, or a rule breaker?

5) Sam's father was the one who gave her driving lessons. Think back to your first few times behind the wheel. Were you a naturally good driver?

6) This week's featured artist, Kenny Loggins, was born in Washington state. Have you ever lived in, or traveled to, any of our northern border states? (For those of you not as well versed in geography as Crazy Sam, that's AK, WA, MT, ND, MN, WI, MI PA, NY, VT, and ME.)

7) As part of the duo Loggins and Messina, Loggins performed the song "House at Pooh Corner." Do you have a favorite character from the Winnie the Pooh books/movies?

8) The mercury is going to start rising. How hot is too hot for you? 85ยบ? 95ยบ? Or are you one of those  "the hotter the better" people?


9) To celebrate Father's Day, Sam is giving away her father's favorite candy: LifeSavers. Would you prefer a roll of Wild Cherry, or Butter Rum, or Winter Green or Peppermint? 




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Friday, June 7, 2013

Sweet Caroline

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The idea for this came from Harriet, who suggested the baseball theme.

1) "Sweet Caroline" has been sung during every Boston Red Sox home game since the 1990s. (Click here to watch Neil Diamond lead the fans in the first game after April's bombing.) Do you know the words well enough to sing along?

2) Do you have a favorite major league baseball team?

3) Budweiser is the "official beer of major league baseball." Do you reach for a cold beer on a hot summer day?

4) Every season, more than a million Vienna Beef Hot Dogs are consumed by baseball fans at Chicago's Wrigley Field. When you get a hot dog, what do you put on it?
 
5) The odds of a fan in the stands being hit by a baseball are 300,000 to 1. The odds of winning the lottery are (approximately) 1 in 12,000,000. Do you play the lottery?

6) Though his song has been adopted by faithful Boston Red Sox fans, Neil Diamond was born and raised in New York City. Have you ever visited The Big Apple?

7) Baseball players are notoriously superstitious. For example, the Cubs' Matt Garza eats Popeye's fried chicken every day that he pitches. Joltin' Joe DiMaggio touched second base with his foot every time he ran on or off the field. Do you have any superstitions?

8) A ball signed by Babe Ruth can fetch tens of thousands of dollars at auction. Have you ever asked a celebrity for his/her autograph?

9) Baseball means summer and summer means sun. Are you working on a tan, or do you slather on the sunscreen? 




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