1) In Jamaica, "jamming"
means to celebrate. What's going on in your life today that's worth
celebrating? I don't have anything that must be done today!
That makes me happy.
2) The group that became famous as
"The Wailers" originally called themselves "The Teenagers."
What was trendy when you were a teenager (clothes, music, etc.)? Going back
to the year I turned 13, I'll say FRINGE! Both girls and boys wore fringe
vests and I had a shoulder bag that was dripping in fringe.
3) Bunny Wailer and Bob Marley were
very close. In addition to being bandmates, they were friends in elementary
school and later became family (Bunny's dad and Bob's mom had a daughter
together). Who has known you the longest? My longest friendship dates back
to Kindergarten. We're still going strong. In fact, she's flying in from
California in twelve days.
4) Does the person you named in #3,
the one who's known you longest, know you best? I don't know if she knows me
best, but she is the one I'm most comfortable with.
5) Bandmate Peter Tosh became an avid
unicycle rider. What's your favorite form of exercise? Stationary bike.
6) Bob Marley was known for his
signature dreadlocks. When were you last in a stylist’s chair? One week ago
today.
7) Marley's charisma is credited for
popularizing reggae music the world over. Are you a fan? Not really.
8) Mr. Marley is one of the highest-earning
dead celebrities, and manufacturers pay his estate to use his likeness to
sell their merchandise. What dead celebrity have you seen recently on a
t-shirt, mug, poster, etc.? Marilyn is ubiquitous, isn't she? I find it
ironic that the little girl lost who couldn't get enough love during her life has been
discovered and loved by every succeeding generation, now that she's gone
and can't enjoy it.
9) Random question: Have you ever had your palm read? Once,
years ago. I don't remember a thing about it, except I felt it was a waste of
$10.
A day without a "have to" in it is great!
ReplyDeleteI remember having a pocketbook when I was a little girl that was made of a brown/tan suede and it had fringe, too. I ended up leaving it on the city bus and someone took it. I loved that bag!
I hope that you have a great visit with your friend. :)
Have a great weekend!
Fringe is big again. Fringe can be kind of a pain too... Good luck with the happiness month thing with the orange windbag on the tube on a daily basis. :)
ReplyDeleteI finally hit the point in my summer vacation when I have nothing much to do daily. It's such a luxury. I'm trying to store up this moment so I can remember it when I'm swamped at school.
ReplyDeleteOMG Fringe!! I loved that--I had a BANGIN red (orange?) suede jacket with fringe. It would, maybe, go around one leg if I still had it... lol
ReplyDeleteIt's funny to think how long ago Kindergarten was, because sometimes it truly feels like I'm still ready to goof off like we did then....
I remember that time, too. Some men were carrying around bags with fringe as well. They did not have an easy life in a redneck town like ours.
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