Saturday:9 Sara Smile

I'm always happy for Saturdays to arrive and the Saturday:9  makes it even more fun!!  Join in, link up and see how others answer the questions!  Thanks Samantha!  I like Hall & Oates and this song is a good one!

Sara Smile

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: Sara Smile (1976)
... Because Kwizgiver suggested Hall & Oates. Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) This was Hall & Oates' first #1 hit. Can you name another of their popular songs?  Rich Girl. Another favorite.....She's Gone

2) Darryl Hall and Sara Allen were a couple for 30 years, and he wrote this at the beginning of their long relationship. That makes this a very public love letter. Are you good at writing love letters? Would you rather tell the person how you feel, face to face? Or do you let your actions speak louder than your words? I'm sorry to say I am not a romantic and have never written a love letter. Much better to say how you feel face-to-face I think. Actions (caring) should always speak louder than words.

3) In the song, Darryl and Sara are waiting for the sunrise. Did you see the sunrise this morning? No. Or did you sleep in? I'm up at 5:00 a.m. Monday through Friday and could see the sunrise if I went outside. By the time I am out the door and on my way to work, it is already light outside.

4) Both Hall & Oates hail from the Philadelphia area. Hall is a native of suburban Pottstown, which was a stop on the Reading/Philadelphia rail line made famous in Monopoly. Do you like playing board games? Yes. We enjoy playing games and did a lot with the grandkids. They rarely come out of the cupboard now though (the games, not the grandkids!).

5) John Oates grew up a few miles away from Pottstown in North Wales. Decades ago, North Wales' biggest employer was a cigar factory. Do you like the smell of a cigar?  Actually it always reminds me of my grandpa so it's not a bad thing. Too much isn't good though and of course the second hand smoke is bad for you.

6) Daryl Hall now hosts a music show, Live from Daryl's House, that you catch free online. Do you typically watch shows from your computer, pad, phone or TV set?  TV.

7) Hall & Oates are currently on tour. Are you seeing/have you seen a concert this summer?  No, we don't go to concerts anymore.

8) Daryl and John have been friends for 50 years, even living together at the beginning of their careers when money was tight. Another successful duo of the rock era, Simon & Garfunkle, also met as teens but they forever seem to be feuding. What do you think makes for a lasting friendship/partnership? Staying in touch, having things in common, cherishing the memories, trusting the friendship and respecting each other.

9) Random question: Are you quick to try new things? Of course there are "depends" - like I wouldn't go skydiving - but I am not afraid to try new things if they don't endanger life and limb. I'm old now and preserving mobility is more important that the thrill.....

Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us on next Saturday for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend!

You can be assured that I am sleeping late today!! We don't have anything planned so far, but who knows what the day will bring!? Thanks, always, for your visit!! Peace & hugs.