Things and Stuff

How in the world did it become Friday already. Aren't you finding time speeding on by? Give us a break please. 

Weather :Autumn has come in fully now with trees changing and temperatures going down more and more.

What am I listening to today:  

And here is this week's Saturday 9

 Things (1962)

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

1) In this song, Bobby Darin is sitting beside his window, looking out onto a crowded avenue. What's the view outside your nearest window?

A Pond and autumn trees.    

 

2) He likes to remember the romantic things he and his girl used to do, like walking in the park. When did you most recently go for a leisurely stroll? Did you have a destination in mind, or were you just enjoying the walk for its own sake?

I went for a stroll into the kitchen for a hot cup of coffee.  Sorry but lately the spine is acting up so no walks outdoors for me.

3) He notes a couple holding hands. Are you comfortable displaying affection in public?  It depends on the level of affection. Holding hands is great.

 

4) When Bobby recorded this song, he was married to screen sweetheart Sandra Dee. Today she is best known as the inspiration for the song, "Look at Me, I'm Sandra Dee." Can you name another song from Grease?

"Summer Nights"

5) Bobby loved gadgets. He was enthusiastic about his suitcase telephone, which was one of the first mobile phones. Are you an early adapter, or do you wait for new technology to be around awhile and not so new before you try it?

 I like it to be around so the price goes down first.

6) He was a chess fanatic and always kept a magnetic chess board in his briefcase, just in case he found someone who was willing to play him. Are you a good chess player?

 No, I am not at all.

7) He very much wanted to play Tony in West Side Story, but he didn't the part because the producers didn't think he looked like a romantic leading man. What actor or actress makes your heart skip a beat?

 No one really.  I find that some are good actors, etc. but other than that, no.

8) In 1962, when this song was popular, Jack Nicklaus launched his successful golf career. Do you enjoy playing golf, or watching it on TV?

Neither but I have never played golf.  I always thought I might enjoy it if I tried it.

9) Random question: Which would we find in your kitchen right now -- cookies or ice cream?

You will not find either one.  You will find milk, vegetables, meat, butter, eggs, cheese and that is about it.