saturday 9

Come See About Me

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

1) In this song, Diana Ross sings that she's given up her friends for her boyfriend. Have you ever had a lover your friends disapproved of? Has a friend ever dated someone you didn't care for? yes and yes--actually, my friend married the man I didn't care for, I just couldn't figure out how she didn't see him for who he really was but she was dazzled by him

 

2) Without her man at her side she feels uncertain. Let's be more positive: what's something you're sure of?  I'm confident in my teaching

3) When this song was popular, the Supremes were known for their elegant hair and wardrobe. When was the last time you got dressed up?  hmmm... it's been a long while

 
4) The Supremes went on to have a dozen #1 hits. This must have been hard for Betty McGlown, the fourth Supreme, who left the group before they recorded their first song. Can you think of an opportunity you missed? nothing comes to mind

5) After she left the Supremes, lead singer Diana Ross went on to have a successful solo career. But it hasn't always been easy. She stumbled in her high heels and broke her ankle as she left the stage after a November 2012 concert. Have you taken a tumble recently? thankfully I have not! >knock wood<

6) Ever the trooper, she honored her commitment to perform at a White House-sponsored Christmas concert just weeks later, even though her leg was still in a cast. Tell us about a time when you "played hurt." even with a broken foot, I did not miss a single day of school or a single appointment, meeting, or check-up

7) In 1964, when this song was popular, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was born. What was in your most recent Amazon shipment? the AMSCO Advanced Placement Psychology text

8) Also in 1964, women still routinely wore white gloves to complete a outfit. Short gloves that ended at the wrist were popular for everyday wear. What fashion trend do you wish would come back? it kind of is: mid-rise, boot cut jeans

 

9) Random question: If you were in the witness protection program, what new name and occupation would you choose for yourself? Marion, the librarian