Saturday 9

Saturday 9: Back to December (2010)

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

1) Taylor Swift sings that when her mind wanders, it usually returns to a specific day in December. How about you? Do you often daydream? Or do you focus on what's happening in the moment? My wanders all the freaking time. I wish I could harness it better.

2) She's looking back on December. We're going with a different take: As we enter November, what are you looking forward to this month? Thanksgiving and my birthday.

3) The lyrics recount a casual conversation between two former sweethearts. They talk about their families, their careers and the weather. Are you good at making small talk? Personally, no. But at work -- whether dealing with clients in my previous career or customers at the card shop -- I do just fine. It's my job.

4) This song was rumored to be about her break up with Taylor Lautner, the actor best known for playing a werewolf in the popular Twilight series. In acknowledgement of the Halloween season: Did you ever trick or treat as a werewolf, vampire, witch, ghost or other scary creature? No. My mom always chose my costumes, and she didn't like the scary stuff.

5) Taylor is currently involved with Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, and naturally this is his busy time of year. How's your football team (NFL or NCAA) doing this season? I'm afraid I don't like football.

6) Taylor loves chicken tenders and says she'd eat them every day, if calories weren't a consideration. If you were to enjoy tenders right now, what dipping sauce would you prefer --sweet/sour, barbecue or honey mustard? I like them all. Lately I've been requesting honey mustard.

7) Thinking of food ... Taylor Swift recently donated $5 million to Feeding America with the funds earmarked for those affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Does it make you feel good to do good? If yes, what is something you've done recently to help others? (It may give other Sat-9ers ideas for something they can do.) I carry these blessing bags in my purse. Each zip-lock bag contains lip balm, a breakfast bar, a packet of tissues, some hand sanitizer, and a dollar bill. Since most of the items came from The Dollar Store, these bags cost me very little, and I am happy to share them with those in need. I think it's important to let people know you're thinking of them.

8) Back in 2010, when this week's song was a hit, the iPod Nano was also popular. Did you have an iPod? I'm sure I still have my iPod around here somewhere.

9) Random question: Did you more recently run the dishwasher or the clothes washer? Clothes washer. I don't have a dishwasher.