A New Attitude

Weekends to me mean the sound of private planes overhead,  sounds of boats in  summer ,4 wheelers in the wood, in winter the sound of snow being shoveled. It is amazing how much sounds, scenes songs and scents can influence our memories and feelings.

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love to answer the questions, however, and here is today's questions!

Saturday 9: New Attitude (1984)

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

1) In this song, Patti Labelle sings that she feels good from her hat to her shoes. Do you often wear hats or caps?

I have a lovely dressy hat that I bought in a hat shop in Niagara on the Lake for several hundred dollars.  It's gorgeous.  I will take a  picture of it some time.   Yes, real ladies hand made hats are expensive but lovely.    I have a collection of baseball caps I wear and many winter caps and hats as well.   I really like hats.

 

2) The lyrics tell us that Patti's worries are few. Is anything particular bothering you as you answer these questions?

Not right now but I have some things on my mind.   I try to not think of them too much.  Most things pass.

 

3) The video for this song takes place in a high-end boutique. What's the most recent article of new clothing you bought, and where did you buy it?

I have not bought clothing in a few years actually.   I wear things until they are rags really.  My winter coat is 25 years old and one pair of my shoes is about the same age.  I buy quality that lasts.

4) In 2019, a street in Philadelphia was renamed "Patti LaBelle Way." At the ceremony, she was referred to as "The Godmother of Soul." Do you have godparents?     If yes, tell us about them.

No.

5) Patti dropped out of high school during her senior year. When she was in her mid-30s, she went to night school and earned her diploma. Do you have any diplomas or certificates framed and displayed in your home or office?

 No.  I am not sure where they are.

6) Patti was once engaged to Otis Williams, founder of the Motown super group The Temptations. Who is your favorite Motown recording artist? (Here is a list.)

 Bobby Darin, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Michael McDonald.. many more.

 

7) A diabetic herself, Patti has volunteered her time to organizations that fight the disease. Do you know anyone currently dealing with diabetes?

Yes. 

 

8) In 1984, when this song was popular, Angela Lansbury premiered in Murder, She Wrote, a show still seen in reruns today. Were you a fan?

Not a fan but I watched it sometimes.

9) Random question: What's your secret to a good night's sleep?     Being sleepy! Works like a charm.