Saturday Nine

 Saturday 9: Good (1995)

Welcome to Saturday: 9. Sometimes there’s a theme and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated.

 

Today’s Questions!

And My Answers😀

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

 

1)   This song begins with a guy realizing he's home alone. Do you enjoy being all by yourself?

I do, it’s a good opportunity to relax and regroup.  Still, I love when the house is full with family or friends.

2)   He watches the sun throwing shadows on the floor. Which room in your home lets in the most sun?

The big window by the kitchen table, it faces west and the afternoon sun loves to dance there.

3)   He sings that he may write a letter to his ex. If you were inspired to send someone a handwritten message, do you have stationery or notecards on hand? What about first-class postage stamps?

Yes and yes, I still love to send cards, and I love to receive them, it’s something you can hold in your hand, (touch & feel) and maybe put in your memory box.

4)   This week's band, Better Than Ezra, got their start in Baton Rouge. All the members attended LSU and played their first gig at Murphy's, a bar near campus. When you were in your early 20's, where did you and your friends go to socialize?

Two spots on Main Street, Zest‑a‑Cup and Trainers Drive‑In, they were the places to be back in the day. If you weren’t hanging out at one of those, you were probably at a house party, and those were always full of laughter and good memories. Both places have been gone for a long time now, but they still live on in the stories we tell.

5)   While the band refuses to disclose the origin of their name, many assume the "Ezra" they refer to is poet Ezra Pound. Do you often read poetry?

I do read poetry but not often.

6)   In 1995, when this song was popular, Michael Jordan "unretired" and returned to the Chicago Bulls. Tell us about a decision you wish you could undo.

I wish we had never downsized to a smaller home. At the time we thought it was the best thing to do and maybe it was.

7)   Also in 1995, Phoebe Buffay first performed "Smelly Cat." Do you recall what show she sang on?

Sorry folks, I don’t remember the song or the artist.

8)   Legendary New York Yankee Mickey Mantle died in 1995. How is your team doing so far this young baseball season?

Love the Houston Astros!!  They won the World Series twice — in 2017 and 2022. So far in the 2026 season, they’re off to a rough start with a 10–16 record, sitting last in the AL West. But they’ll come around, I know they will.

9)   Random question: What's in your garage, besides your car (lawn tools, holiday decorations, old paint cans, etc.)?

We have two comfortable rocking chairs and a table out there; some days we’ll open the garage door and enjoy our afternoon coffee and just enjoy the neighborhood.

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Thank you Sam for hosting!

Always praying for just one more soul.

Remember to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Until Next Time