10.26.2024

saturday 9


Me and Bobby McGee

1) The song begins with Janis telling us about a trip from Baton Rouge to New Orleans. Have you ever visited Louisiana? If yes, where did you go? I have yet to visit Louisiana

2) She and her boyfriend Bobby hitch a ride with a truck driver and together the three of them sing "every song the driver knew." If you were to begin a singalong with strangers in a bar or at a party, what song would you confident everyone knows? "Sweet Caroline"

3) Janis had a painful time in her Port Arthur, TX, high school. She was ostracized for her looks and her taste in music. If you could give advice to your high school self, what would you say? Be bold, take naps, love who you are

4) She credited the blues and Bessie Smith, specifically, for getting her through her tough adolescence. After she became famous and mentioned Bessie in interviews, Janis learned Ms. Smith had been buried in an unmarked grave back in 1937. Janis rectified the situation by paying for a proper tombstone for Smith in 1970. If money were no object, what's something you would like to do for someone else? a dear friend's dog had surgery Friday and I wish I could pay for it

5) Because of her party girl persona, people were surprised that Janis had a domestic side and enjoyed talking recipes. Thinking of cooking, what dish would you whip up for our Saturday 9 potluck? probably an spinach-artichoke dip or buffalo chicken dip (or both)

6) "Me and Bobby McGee" was written by the late Kris Kristofferson. Kris' life before hitting it big was varied, including time in Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, focused on English literature, and serving as a helicopter pilot in the US Army. Which career path do you think you'd enjoy more: academia or the Army? academia

7) In 1971, when this song was popular, the US Mint introduced the Eisenhower Silver Dollar. Think of the last thing you bought at a store. Did you pay with cash, plastic, or your phone? I was just laughing with my friends that I haven't been in a store since I broke my foot on August 31--so I truly don't remember what it was

8) England's Princess Anne turned 21 in 1971 and in honor of the occasion, she had an official portrait taken by fashion photographer Norman Parkinson. Who took the most recent photo of you? other than an ootd selfie, we had family photos taken by a former student of mine who's a photographer

9) Random question -- There's a knock at your door. Who do you expect it is? my sister or my bestie

3 comments:

Stacy said...

Since August 31? I don't know if I could go that long without going to the store...even if I broke both feet! lol

The Gal Herself said...

I've been lucky that I haven't had to make any decisions about a pet's life based on $$. I can imagine how wrenching that would be.

songbird's crazy world said...

There’s a reason I bought pet ins. The cost of veterinary care is ridiculous