saturday 9

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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? yes!

2) He watches the sun throwing shadows on the floor. Which room in your home lets in the most sun? a toss-up between the spare bedroom and my bedroom--both have southern exposure (one east one west) 

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? I have blank notecards and stamps

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? we called it the Barmuda Triangle--the Mai Tai lounge, Champs (a sports bar), and Coppers (a wanna-be upscale lounge)

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? fairly often--a few times per week

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. nothing comes to mind

7) Also in 1995, Phoebe Buffay first performed "Smelly Cat." Do you recall what show she sang on? Friends (one of my comfort shows)

8) Legendary New York Yankee Mickey Mantle died in 1995. How is your team doing so far this young baseball season? they played their first game of the season today and I haven't heard how they did--they won't return to school for a few more hours

9) Random question: What's in your garage, besides your car (lawn tools, holiday decorations, old paint cans, etc.)? sadly, I do not have a garage