Saturday 9: Battle Hymn of the Republic
Memorial Day was introduced to honor the men and women who died while serving the in the United States Armed Forces. We want to make sure that message is not forgotten this weekend.
1) This recording was made live at St. Patrick's Cathedral, during Sen. Robert Kennedy's funeral. While both of Bobby's older brothers were decorated war heroes, he served too -- enlisting in the Navy in 1943. Are you a veteran? Are there veterans in your family? (We are grateful and want to hear about it.) My dad volunteered and proudly served as a corpsman in Korea. My uncle was drafted and exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam. He had terrible health problems and died at age 69. I'm very, very angry about that. My nephew is currently on active duty in the Navy. His ship is afloat somewhere in Southeast Asia.2) Memorial Day also kicks off the summer season. What's your favorite picnic food? Potato salad. I think I've only ever eaten it outdoors.
3) Name a scent that reminds you of someone special in your life. My favorite grandpa used
4) When was the last time you had your hair cut or trimmed? I guess about three weeks ago. I'm getting it cut again next Saturday.
5) Crazy Sam runs on Dunkin'. Are you loyal to a particular brand of coffee? I don't drink coffee. That's a smell I just cannot stand.
6) If money was no object, what home improvement would you like to make this summer? I'd get new living room window treatments, which would require new rods, which would entail replastering and then repainting ... Oh, if only money was no object, what wouldn't I do?
7) What was the last thing you bought purely for your own enjoyment? I just bought the book Cat Daddy by Jackson Galaxy. I can't wait to read it!
8) When was the last time you rode a bike? About 3 or 4 years ago when I was on vacation in The Keys. When I was a kid, I loved riding my bike. At the health club, the stationery bike is my cardio of choice. So I thought I'd enjoy pedaling away in the Southernmost City. I didn't. I felt all awkward and wobbly.
9) Sam worries that many of her song selections reflect her decidedly Baby Boomer sensibilities. Is there a song or a performer that you'd like to see featured in a Saturday 9 this summer? Bon Jovi.
Funny, I don't like the smell of brewing coffee much, but I do love a good cup of iced coffee. Go figure!
ReplyDeleteOne year I had a horrible case of strep throat. I lost my voice for almost a month. I remember those licorice throat discs fondly.
ReplyDeleteI love the smells of coffee but I don't like the smell of black licorice.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the mell of back coffee brewing but can't drink it black. It's funny you should say that about the bike. As I thought how long it'd been for I imagined it would be easy to start right back up whenever, but maybe not.
ReplyDeleteAlas, I can no longer have potato salad. I used to love German potato salad, but they have way too many carbs.
ReplyDeleteIndeed...if money were no object, what wouldn't I do?!? (Love your answer!)
ReplyDeleteMy mom use to always hit the Jewel deli for potato salad and cole slaw. I don't think I've eaten either of those since I've been an adult on my own.
ReplyDeleteGreat answers! LOVE Bon Jovi!!! :)
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