Susan's Sayings

 

Saturday 9: Santa Baby (1987)

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

1) In this song, Madonna refers to Santa as "baby," "honey" and "cutie." What's the most recent endearment someone called you? Mema, what my grands call me.

2) At the top of her list are a fur coat, a new convertible and a yacht. If you could receive any of those luxury items, which would you choose? A yacht.

3) She would like to decorate her tree with ornaments from Tiffany's. Do you have a favorite holiday ornament or decoration? I have several. The bell on the top was from a box of ornaments my parents gave me my last Christmas at home as a single woman. My parents addressed the label to my finance and I and we have put these ornaments on our tree for the past 46 years. The drum on the left is one of the first ornaments we had on our first tree in 1974. Then there are the baby's first Christmas ornament for each child. 1981, 1983, 1989. When I go on vacation I collect ornaments. I have multiple trees I put up because of my many ornaments. I am not putting them all up this year. I do love all my Nativity ornaments.

4) "Santa Baby" was written in 1953, before electronic payments. While her wish list includes blank checks, a 2017 survey revealed that 51% of consumers felt check writing was "a pain." Who received the last check your wrote? Who most recently gave you a check? The last check I wrote was in October to medicare. I received a check from Kaiser for partial reimbursement but they over paid me. I had to call them and they will send me the correct amount.

5) Madonna has been a successful singer for decades, and 1985's "Into the Groove" is her top-seller. What's your favorite Madonna song? Papa Don't Preach 

I liked several of her songs. I was at a different place in my life back then. I didn't care for most of the videos, but I liked the beat. 

6) Madonna was born in Bay City, MI, and traveled to New York City to find fame and fortune. When she first arrived, she supported herself by working at Dunkin' Donuts. What's your standard DD order? I don't go to Dunkin' Donuts.

7) The only Christmas card Sam has received so far this year is from her dentist. Have you received many cards this year? No, just a couple and I am behind this year because I have been sick.

8) Will you wrap many presents? Or do you prefer to use gift bags? I have already wrapped around 15 gifts, most of those are for the grand nephews and nieces and a couple of grands.

9) Madonna recorded "Santa Baby" to benefit The Special Olympics. Here's your chance to plug a cause or organization that's near and dear to you. Alzheimer's Association.