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Friday, August 29, 2025

Manic Monday.

Autumn has come a month early to the east coast with temperatures in the 50's at night and high to 70s in the daytime.   Weather has been lovely and cool. 


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Manic Monday (1985) 
Unfamiliar with this week's tune?      Hear it here.

1) In this song, Bangles lead singer Susannah Hoffs sings that "it's 6:00 already." What time did you wake up this morning?
5;56AM but went back to sleep until 8:30.

2) She's running late for work and she wishes her bed was already made so she wouldn't have to spend time doing it. Do you ever leave the house without making your bed?
Yes I have.

3) She sings that it would take an airplane to get her to work on time. Are you usually early, on time, or late? 
I was usually always on time but now, being disabled it is not easy for me to get things done on time and getting ready to go hurts.
I get dressed and need to sit down until the pain passes. Taking a shower hurts and so getting ready to go some place is a big deal.  I 'd rather not go after all the garbage of getting ready.

4) Since Monday is the start of her hectic workweek, she wishes it was Sunday because that's her "fun day." What's your favorite day of the week?
It used to be Thursday since it was one day away from Friday, the end of the week.  I hated Tuesday because I had my hardest dance class that day.
Now, I don't mind any of them.

5) "Manic Monday" was written by Prince. What's your favorite Prince song? 
I have no clue what songs are from Prince.  I was not a fan and have no clue about his music.

6) In 1985, when this song was a hit, Sears promoted sleepwear with characters on them in their children's department. GI Joe pajamas were popular. When you were a kid, did you have a favorite pair of pjs?
I have no idea at all.    I recall having baby dolls pajamas made of seersucker in the summer and my mother would buy me long sleeved soft cotton material tops and bottoms with knit cuffs on the bottom in winter.   I can recall one pair that were navy blue and red.  But as far as favorites, I have no idea.


7) A fashion tradition dating back to the early 1900s states that you should put your white slacks, shoes, jackets and belts away after Labor Day. Do you follow that rule?
No , not really.  I have white eyelet keds I wear year round.

8) Traditionally Labor Day marks the moment when fans turn their attention to the NFL and NCAA football. Will you be rooting for a particular football team this season?
No, I won't.  I am not a fan of pro sports.

9) According to the auto insurance industry, the average American spends 52 minutes (26 each way) behind the wheel every day traveling to and from work. How do you while away the time when you're stuck in traffic?
I really never got stuck in traffic.   I always worked close to home.  My longest drive was about 5 minutes.  My shortest commute was walking across the street.

5 comments:

  1. Wow, that is a short commute. I would love that. Glad you got to sleep a little this morning. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.

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  2. I'm just so thankful I'm retired, Annie. Every day of the week can be wonderful. Have a great weekend!

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  3. Pain can certainly be a determent to going out and doing things. I am with you on that one.

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  4. I always had long commutes, but now I work from h9me, my commute is from the bedroom to my home office

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  5. I have always been early to work, invitations and generally obligations of various kinds . As to traffic tie-ups , they will be over when resolved , with no need for taking on unnecessary stress . If the traffic will make me late , I can usually call ahead to alert the ones who are expecting me .

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