Welcome to the first Saturday 9 of 2026.

Saturday 9: New Year's Day (2017)

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Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it HERE!

 

1) In the lyrics, Taylor Swift promises she'll not only be there for the party, but for the clean up afterward. As we say move on from the holiday season, could your home benefit from a thorough cleaning? 

It sure could, bring your mop and broom and I’ll have a cleaning party!

 

2) This song describes a party where guests took Polaroid pictures. Have you ever owned a Polaroid camera? Do you have one now?

I did have a Polaroid once upon a time, I don’t even remember where or when it went away.

3) Taylor sings that we should "hold on to memories." What special memory from 2025 memory will you hang onto?

My middle and youngest daughters are already grandparents, but my oldest has been waiting so patiently for her turn—hoping, praying, and quietly holding space for that special baby news. And finally, it came. When she called to tell me she was going to be a grandmother, her joy spilled through the phone. I’ll never forget the happiness in her voice. Absolutely precious. 

4) Taylor Swift grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. Have you taken your tree, or other holiday decorations, down yet? If you didn't decorate at all, let us know that, too.

Yes, it’s all down and put away.

5) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement but no wedding date has been shared. Do you anticipate attending any weddings in 2026?

None that I know of.

6) Travis' team, the Kansas City Chiefs, is currently 6-10. Not exactly the record their fans hoped for. According to a 2024 Pew research study, 53% of Americans said football is their favorite sport. Have you watched much football this season? 

I don’t watch much football, but I do enjoy the playoffs. And if one of my teams makes it in, I love settling in to cheer them on.

7) In 2017, when "New Year's Day" was released, Wonder Woman was a hit at the box office. While Wonder Woman's superhero abilities vary depending on which TV show, movie or comic book you refer to, some of her powers remain consistent: a) immense strength, b) superhuman speed, c) the ability to almost instantly recover/heal from injury. Which would you like to possess – a, b, or c?

8) Have you made any New Year's resolutions for 2026?

No, I don’t make resolutions anymore.

 
9) What was the first thing to make you laugh in 2026?

Tammy was here today and she said something so funny to her dad, sorry, I can’t share. . .  but it made me laugh out loud.

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Friday turned out to be such a good day. Tracey and Scott came for a visit—and they brought food! They showed up with lunch from El Toro’s, one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, and we all gathered around the table to enjoy a delicious meal and even better conversation.

Afterward, we moved into the living room where the seating is much more comfortable and continued our visit there. By the time they headed out, it was late afternoon, and I could feel the tiredness settling in. I slipped off to our bedroom, stretched out, and spent the rest of the day relaxing and watching a little television.

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May the Lord fill your heart with joy and your days with His peace in this coming year.

Until Next Time