If You're Reading This...

Saturday 9: If You're Reading This (2007)

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



Tim McGraw

Memorial Day is the federal holiday designated to honor American service people who died in battle.



1) Memorial Day was introduced after the Civil War. War memorials, as well as graves of veterans, are to be decorated with flags and flowers this weekend in a show appreciation. Is there a war memorial in your neighborhood?
In the neighborhood I grew up in there was.

2) Here at Saturday 9, we regard everyone who served -- veterans and active military -- as heroes. Have you, or has anyone in your family, worn the uniform of our armed forces? We want to hear about them.
Yes. Many of them from the Revolutionary War to the present day.

3) Similarly, we're grateful to those who served on the front lines during the Covid 19 pandemic. Tell us about anyone you know who was an essential worker, a first responder or administered vaccines. They deserve a shout out, too!
Anyone who works for a living is essential. Every human is on the front lines in one way or another in their own life.   When I worked in medicine, I got paid for what I did.. it isn't heroic in any way.   The most heroic thing a health care worker can do is tell the stinking truth and not just keep it amongst ourselves.

4) Memorial Day is the traditional kick off of the summer season. Have you packed away your winter clothes yet?
No. it gets chilly from time to time.. besides, I don't pack anything away. I don't have any place to put things.

5) What's your favorite picnic food?
Submarine sandwhiches and potato salad.

6) As you answer these questions, is there a fan or an air conditioner cooling your room?
No. It is chilly and raining out tonight.

7) This week's song is about a heartbreaking situation. The lyrics are a letter from a soldier to his family, which was only to be sent in the event of his death. What's the saddest song you have ever heard?
Honey by Bobby Goldsboro was sad. Galveston by Glen Campbell is sad too.

8) This week's featured artist, Tim McGraw, has a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. It's near those honoring William Shatner and Julie Andrews. If you could have lunch with one of those luminaries -- Tim McGraw, William Shatner or Julie Andrews -- which would you choose?  I don't think I would want to have lunch with any of them. We'd have nothing to talk about really. 

9) Random Question: Think of the last thing you bought. Was it a wise purchase?

Yes! It was food for the week.