Saturday 9

Welcome to Saturday 9,

hosted by Sam.

A meme of 9 questions posted every Saturday.

Up the Ladder to the Roof (1970)

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

1)           Many people are uncomfortable with ladders. Some feel unsteady on the steps, others have a fear of heights. Then there's the superstition that warns against walking under ladders. Are you afraid of ladders?

No, but these days I do have respect for them.  I don’t do ladders anymore. As for superstitious, I’m not!

2)         In this song, the Supremes advise us to go up the ladder to the roof to be closer to Heaven. While poetic, that's not really why most homeowners climb onto the roof. They're more likely replacing shingles or cleaning the gutters. Have you ever been on the roof of your building?

No, we had a new roof put on last year and they sent a drone up that sent down a video of their work. I got to see the top of the house, does that count? lol

3)         The record was the Supremes first and biggest hit without Diana Ross. When Jean Terrell replaced Diana as lead singer, the two ladies appeared together at a press event to launch this new iteration of the Supremes. Have you ever met your replacement at a job, or perhaps the person you replaced?

I knew the person I replaced well, when I retired my position wasn’t needed anymore, as the bookkeeping department became off-site in downtown Houston.  My retirement was forced but I was compensated well AND I was ready 

4)         Mary Wilson was a member of the group when it was formed in 1959 and stayed through 1977, when the Supremes officially disbanded. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American stays at a job 3.9 years. Looking over your job history, how long did you typically stick with an employer?

I was at my last job for 30 years.

5)         The third Supreme performing on this record was Cindy Birdsong. After the group broke up for good, Cindy finished nursing school and practiced at UCLA Medical Center. When did you last interact with a nurse or nurse practitioner?

At my last doctor visit a few months ago.  

6) In 1970, when this song was popular, TV shows about doctors like Marcus Welby, MD and Medical Center ranked high in the Nielsen ratings. Medical shows are still popular today, with Grey's Anatomy entering its 22nd season and The Pitt earning critical accolades. Do you have a favorite TV doctor?

I’ll always love Dr. Marcus Welby

Marcus Welby, M.D.

TV series 1969-1976

6)         Also in 1970, when this song was popular, audiences were lining up to see the movie Love Story. Without looking it up, complete the film's most famous line:  "Love means _______________." 

Never having to say I’m sorry  ???

7)         Slumberchums™ were all the rage among pre-teens in 1970. These sleeping bags had attached pillow "heads" that made it look like you slipping into sleep inside a plush bear. When did you most recently sleep in a sleeping bag?

I don’t remember, it’s been a long time.

8)         Random question: Did you take a multivitamin this morning? If yes, did you swallow it or chew it?

I did take my vitamins this morning—swallowed them with a sip of water. I take several supplements each day, so it’s become part of my morning routine.

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Until Next Time

Thankful Thursday

 

It’s a cool winter day with the sun shining bright, just the way I like it!  I caught some movement from the corner of my eye and when I turned I saw a pretty butterfly fluttering around the rose bushes.  Delightful.

The Butterfly

I was sitting on the porch today,

When a butterfly flew up to play.

I watched him flutter his wings up and down,

As he looked at me not making a sound.

I smiled at him and he smiled back,

Then he flew away . . . .

                      Goodbye Butterfly.

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A poem I wrote on a similar day of few years back.

I found a little lizard sunning himself on the back porch and a few birds wishing there was seed in their feeders.  I need to put that on Mr D’s ‘to-do’ list.

He had some high numbers on his last blood test and today he’s off to the doctor to get some things checked out.  I know he would appreciate your prayers.

As for me, I’ll sit here by the big window and work on my diamond art until he’s back home.

Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Life goes on, brah
La-la, how the life goes on
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Life goes on, brah
La-la, how the life goes on

Even with the worries that come with doctor visits and the unknowns we all face, my heart is resting in gratitude today. The sunshine, the butterfly dancing through the roses, the tiny lizard soaking up warmth, even the birds reminding me to refill their feeders—all of it feels like God’s quiet way of saying He’s near. So I’m choosing thankfulness right here by the big windows, trusting that the same God who watches over the smallest creatures is watching over us too. Life goes on, and grace goes with it.

Ephesians 5:20: "Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Until Next Time

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