Friday Faves 5 & Saturday 9

Thankful for another great week ! Joining Susanne for:

Friday, a fun day at Disneyland and a mostly restful day on Saturday. I wanted to go to Daiso so I suggested dinner at Chilis after Daiso. I had not bought any crafts since before Christmas. We each had the 3 for $10.99 at Chilis and we had enough left over for Sunday!

Sunday was a nice day too. We went to church and I was able to talk to a few people about our trip to Israel. We stopped at Aldi for a couple of things end up getting more. Not good to take the hubby with you! But we did need more than I thought. I printed some things for the party my daughter in law had to make vision boards and I shared that on Tuesday at lifegroup. I liked what I did so much, that I also did it in my faith journal that I am keeping this year.  Sure glad Monday was a rest day!

Thankful for our marriage group on Wednesday. We talked about grace and how the enemy does everything to keep us believing that God loved us when we trip up. I shared how I went through a deep period of depression and anxiety. How I needed to get help for it and went through counseling and see a doctor. God used me in spite of it and then I was able to counsel with women going through depression. I had issues I had to deal with and was going through perimenopause too. 

Thankful that my plans for today were canceled on Thursday because I needed the extra sleep. Plus the weather dropped from a sunny 79 on Tuesday to a cool and cloudy 62 with some rain.

Saturday 9: Up the Ladder to the Roof (1970)

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

1) Many people are uncomfortable with ladders. Some feel unsteady on the steps, others have a fear of heights. Then there's the superstition that warns against walking under ladders. Are you afraid of ladders? No, and I still use them as safely as possible. Not afraid of heights either.

 

2) In this song, the Supremes advise us to go up the ladder to the roof to be closer to Heaven. While poetic, that's not really why most homeowners climb onto the roof. They're more likely replacing shingles or cleaning the gutters. Have you ever been on the roof of your building? Not this house, but I was at my previous home. Probably before I knew I had osteoporosis.

 

3) The record was the Supremes first and biggest hit without Diana Ross. When Jean Terrell replaced Diana as lead singer, the two ladies appeared together at a press event to launch this new iteration of the Supremes. Have you ever met your replacement at a job, or perhaps the person you replaced? Yes, I had to train the girl to take over my place since I was being moved out. She kept calling me and interrupting my work and the supervisor told the Postmaster and he told them to stop calling me. The marketing manager went above the postmaster and I was brought back. I was the coordinator of the vending machines. Those were the machines you could put money in and choose the stamps you wanted. There were 16 choices. The program was being closed down in 2010. So I was in charge of closing the program down and there were over 400 machines in our district. We were number 1 in the nation for revenue. One of our locations was number 2 in sales and fell under Grand Central station in NY. Unfortunately, I had to leave after the program was closed down. They changed my hours and I could not car pool with my husband so I decided it was time to retire. I used all my vacation and sick time and then submitted my paperwork.

 

Skagway Post office, 2006

4) Mary Wilson was a member of the group when it was formed in 1959 and stayed through 1977, when the Supremes officially disbanded. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American stays at a job 3.9 years. Looking over your job history, how long did you typically stick with an employer? I was with the postal service for 36 years,

 

5) The third Supreme performing on this record was Cindy Birdsong. After the group broke up for good, Cindy finished nursing school and practiced at UCLA Medical Center. When did you last interact with a nurse or nurse practitioner? At my last appointment on Dec. 19th.

 

6) In 1970, when this song was popular, TV shows about doctors like Marcus Welby, MD and Medical Center ranked high in the Nielsen ratings. Medical shows are still popular today, with Grey's Anatomy entering its 22nd season and The Pitt earning critical accolades. Do you have a favorite TV doctor? I love medical shows and watched them all. I have watched Grey's since it started. I don't have HBO, so I don't watch the Pitt. I thought George Clooney was good looking in ER. I like all the doctors, but I have enjoyed watching the Chief of Grey's Anatomy. He has been there since the beginning and now is being treated for prostate cancer on the show and In real life.

 

7) Also in 1970, when this song was popular, audiences were lining up to see the movie  Love Story. Without looking it up, complete the film's most famous line:  "Love means never having to say you are sorry.." I was not much of a crier back then, but that movie made me cry. I ran into the actress Ali MacGraw sunbathing on the beach in Malibu and she was topless. We were visiting a friend that was a few houses down on the beach and my little boys were running her way. I had to grab them. She looked up at me and held her top to her body and smiled. I just told her sorry and left. On a side not, our friend we visited was Maria Florio and her mom Ida. Maria won an Oscar for a documentary called Broken Rainbow. in 1986. My boys were 3 & 5, so they probably don't remember the lady on the beach.

 

8) Slumberchums™ were all the rage among pre-teens in 1970. These sleeping bags had 

attached pillow "heads" that made it look like you slipping into sleep inside a plush bear. 

When did you most recently sleep in a sleeping bag? I can't remember but I know I did not like them!

 

9) Random question: Did you take a multivitamin this morning? If yes, did you swallow it or chew it?

I take a vitamin D3K2 every morning after breakfast. It is a gummy, so I chew it.

Thanks to Susanne and Sam for the meme. Link list is on the left.

Previous post, pictures from 2016

Friday Faves 5 & Saturday 9

1. Thankful for FB memories. A  day at Disneyland back in 2017

2.The view from my bedroom window. The brown thing behind the plants is the jacuzzi. This is where I do most of my Bible journaling and crafting. I love to see the birds at the birdbath. 

3.Thankful cooler weather. it was high 80's this week and better than 90's. It will be in the low 80's next week. We have just a touch of humidity, but we also have a breeze.

4.Thankful for the Wednesday night book study on the 12 strong women of the Bible. Also for the paint party and potluck at my friend's house and our lifegroup girls.

5. Thankful for my Minnie Mouse/Minnie Monster

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

1) In this song, Shirley Bassey sings that she could be happy or sad. As you answer these questions, do lean more toward happy or sad? I was sad last night. I feel better today.

 

2) She tells us that she can save money or spend it. Do you try to stick to a budget? I try. I don't buy as many craft supplies because I don't really need more. Also because prices have gone up because of the tariffs.

 

3) By the time Shirley Bassey recorded "It All Depends on You," it was already an oldie, written back in 1926. Can you think of a song, book, or movie that you enjoy today that you believe audiences will relate to 2125? Gone With the Wind. A nation divided.

 

4) Though she has risen to the title Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE), her childhood allowed her little education. She dropped out at 15 and got a factory job to help her family. How old were you when you got your first full-time job? What was it? When I was 14, I got to spend one summer working at Toy City. I had to get a student work permit. My mom was the manager of 9 stores. She would drop me off and visit the other stores. Harriet was the manager of the Santa Ana store. I worked 8 hours some day and the day went fast. I especially liked eating at Woolworths across the street. The only time I had a full time job was for 6 weeks in the summer of 1979. My sister and I got hired by the city to be day camp counselors. We were outside most of the time. I was already working part time for the postal service. I chose part time so I would be home with my kids during the day. I worked a lot of hours the last few years at the postal service. I was hired for 20 hours, but I would work 30-36 hours, but never 40 because I was not fulltime.

5) A favorite of the Royal Family, Shirley performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Party at Buckingham Palace. How would you like to celebrate your next anniversary or birthday? Are you in the mood for a big blow out, or would you prefer something low key? I will be 70 next month. My kids asked me what I wanted. 

 

6) Madame Tussaud's has two wax figurines of Shirley – one in London and a second in Las Vegas. Do you enjoy wax museums, or do you think they're creepy? I have been to one in San Francisco. This was taken in 2018 by Fisherman's Wharf,  with "Carlos Santana".

7) In 1959, when this song was popular, most women wore nylons on a daily basis and the average price per pair was $1. What socks or leg wear – if any – do you have on right now? I had short ankle socks earlier that I wore with my Sketcher's. I am barefoot as I write this Friday evening.

8) Also in 1959, Alaska became our 49th state. Today, cruise lines showcase Alaska on 4- or 7-night cruises. What do you consider the perfect length for a vacation trip? Is a 3-day weekend too short? Are two weeks away from home too long? What's your ideal? I have been on three 7 day trips and I would love to go on a 10 day. My link to my Alaska cruise is linked at the bottom.

 

9) Random question: Which cable channel would you watch more often – one that shows nothing but classic sitcoms, or one that shows nothing but new movies? New movies.

Happy Birthday Loki!

Alaska Cruise 2006

Click on the links on the left and the pictures will show in the middle of the page.

New England Cruise 2008

Mexican Riviera linked at the top under the header.

I still have to do day 6.

Friday Faves 5 & Saturday 9

                                                                     

Thankful that I stayed healthy through the holidays.

Thankful that we had a week to get ready for our Princess cruise. We leave Saturday the 4th.

Thankful that I got money for Christmas, and I finally got my hair cut and colored.

Thankful that I was able to get my nails done today and the lady was careful with my thumb.

Thankful that I am all packed. When I am through here, I will back up my computer to take on the cruise. We have mini suite that gives up plenty of desk space and we have a wi-fi packaged

 Saturday 9: Something New (2017)

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

Welcome to the first Saturday 9 of 2025.

1) We're beginning the year with a song about new beginnings. What is something new you'd like to try in 2025?  A Zumba class for senior women.

2) The lyrics recall what was said "in the mist of the midnight hour." Where were you when the new year dawned? Watching tv and taking down so Christmas things. I did not get a lot done. I have been busy getting ready for the cruise. 

 

3) The Axwell of Axwell and Ingrosso is Axel Hedfors. He began as a drummer and moved on to experimenting musically on the computer, eventually mastering music sequencer software. Do you consider yourself more a technophile like Axwell, who loves technology and digital devices, or more a technophobe, anxious about learning new programs? Somewhere in between.

4) His musical partner is Sebastian Ingrosso. Sebastian became interested in dance music when he accompanied his father, a choreographer, to the studio. When you were young, did you ever go to work with either of your parents? Yes, I did. When I was 14, I got to work at Toy City for a summer and Christmas season. My mom was the head manager of 9 stores. She would drop me off before visiting the other stores. Harriet, the store manager kept me busy, but I loved it! I visited my dad at his work a few times. I liked the view he had since he was in a tall building.

5) Axwell & Ingrosso gave their premiere performance at the 2014 Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City and their last concert at the 2017 Ultra Music Fest in Miami. Looking back on 2024, did you attend any outdoor music or theater performances? Not this year.

6) In 2017, when "Something New" was released, we lost the TV star who could "turn the world on with her smile." Without looking it up, do you know who that is? Mary Tyler Moore.

7) Also in 2017, Today Show anchor Hoda Kotb announced she had adopted her first child. Do you know anyone who is adding to their family in 2025? Not anyone in my family. 

8) Have you made any New Year's resolutions for 2025? Read the Bible again using the 

Bible Recap program. To continue to my physical therapy and eat better.

 

9) What was the first thing to make you laugh in 2025? Minnie playing with her new toys.

We don't get snow where I live. It will be cold Saturday, high 63, low 41. That is for So. CA

So I like to decorate with winter here.