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High Noon
Saturday 9: High Noon (1952)
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) What will you be (or were you) doing at high noon on Saturday? Let's see. I'm writing this before Saturday so hard to say, but based on how I am starting to feel, I've caught Joe's malady and I will probably be laying low. Blech! We share everything. 😞
2) In this song, Tex Ritter sings he doesn't know what fate awaits him. How strong is your sense of intuition? I have pretty good intuition. Tell us about a time you knew what would happen before it occurred. I can't think of a specific thing right now but I always 'trust my gut' and I'm usually right.
3) This song was the theme of a hit movie western by the same name. It starred Gary Cooper as a small-town sheriff. When did you last interact with a member of law enforcement? When our son was visiting a few weeks ago.
4) Grace Kelly co-starred as the "fair-haired beauty" mentioned in this song. Four years later, she gave up films to become Her Serene Highness, Princess Grace of Monaco. Which job seems like more fun -- movie star or royal? I would not want either. I don't think it would be any fun to be in the spotlight all the time with news people surrounding you every time you step out of the door. No thanks to either.
5) Though he cultivated a "just plain folk" persona, this week's featured artist, Tex Ritter, was really cosmopolitan and highly educated, earning a degree in economics from the University of Texas before going on to study pre-law at Northwestern. Do you think the "real you" is consistent with the image you convey? Gosh, I have no idea. I don't try to pretend I'm someone I'm not. I like who I am and it is what it is. I hope that is how I come across.
6) Tex Ritter was the father of Emmy-winning comedic actor, John Ritter. John is remembered fondly as the voice of Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Clifford appeals to children because he is "gentle, friendly, loyal, lovable and clumsy." Do any of those adjectives apply to you? Probably all of them in some ways, including clumsy.
7) Tex is also the grandfather of Jason Ritter, star of ABC-TV's Kevin (Probably) Saves the World. If you followed one of your grandparents into their line of work, what would you be doing? My dad's dad was a farmer. I could do that. My mom's stepdad was a plumber/electrician/handyman. Not bad either. My mom's dad worked in a factory-like business but he could also cut hair and sold shoes for a while. Also not bad. But farmer appeals to me most.
8) In 1952, the year "High Noon" was popular, Stopette, the first antiperspirant deodorant spray, was introduced. Do you use a deodorant spray, stick or roll on? Stick. Degree or Dove. Like them both.
9) Random question: What's something you have always wanted to own, but never have? A pontoon boat. I miss going out on the water. They are expensive and require a good bit of maintenance and upkeep and docking fees are atrocious. Ain't happening, but I still miss it. Pontoon boats are so much fun!
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
1) What will you be (or were you) doing at high noon on Saturday? Let's see. I'm writing this before Saturday so hard to say, but based on how I am starting to feel, I've caught Joe's malady and I will probably be laying low. Blech! We share everything. 😞
2) In this song, Tex Ritter sings he doesn't know what fate awaits him. How strong is your sense of intuition? I have pretty good intuition. Tell us about a time you knew what would happen before it occurred. I can't think of a specific thing right now but I always 'trust my gut' and I'm usually right.
3) This song was the theme of a hit movie western by the same name. It starred Gary Cooper as a small-town sheriff. When did you last interact with a member of law enforcement? When our son was visiting a few weeks ago.
4) Grace Kelly co-starred as the "fair-haired beauty" mentioned in this song. Four years later, she gave up films to become Her Serene Highness, Princess Grace of Monaco. Which job seems like more fun -- movie star or royal? I would not want either. I don't think it would be any fun to be in the spotlight all the time with news people surrounding you every time you step out of the door. No thanks to either.
5) Though he cultivated a "just plain folk" persona, this week's featured artist, Tex Ritter, was really cosmopolitan and highly educated, earning a degree in economics from the University of Texas before going on to study pre-law at Northwestern. Do you think the "real you" is consistent with the image you convey? Gosh, I have no idea. I don't try to pretend I'm someone I'm not. I like who I am and it is what it is. I hope that is how I come across.
6) Tex Ritter was the father of Emmy-winning comedic actor, John Ritter. John is remembered fondly as the voice of Clifford, the Big Red Dog. Clifford appeals to children because he is "gentle, friendly, loyal, lovable and clumsy." Do any of those adjectives apply to you? Probably all of them in some ways, including clumsy.
7) Tex is also the grandfather of Jason Ritter, star of ABC-TV's Kevin (Probably) Saves the World. If you followed one of your grandparents into their line of work, what would you be doing? My dad's dad was a farmer. I could do that. My mom's stepdad was a plumber/electrician/handyman. Not bad either. My mom's dad worked in a factory-like business but he could also cut hair and sold shoes for a while. Also not bad. But farmer appeals to me most.
8) In 1952, the year "High Noon" was popular, Stopette, the first antiperspirant deodorant spray, was introduced. Do you use a deodorant spray, stick or roll on? Stick. Degree or Dove. Like them both.
9) Random question: What's something you have always wanted to own, but never have? A pontoon boat. I miss going out on the water. They are expensive and require a good bit of maintenance and upkeep and docking fees are atrocious. Ain't happening, but I still miss it. Pontoon boats are so much fun!
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#14 Your life in seven years.
In seven years I will be 73 years old. I will most likely be right here in Mas Verde, hopefully still taking care of my sweet husband who will be 87. Doing my best to keep him healthy! Hopefully, my knees will have been replaced and not hurting anymore!!
Happy weekend!! Thanks for stopping by! Peace & hugs.
Blech, Terri...hope you both get to feeling better, smiles.
ReplyDeleteHope you both feel better.
ReplyDeleteAgreeing with you -- I don't want to own a boat, but I'd like to have a good friend who has one and invites me out to enjoy it with them from time to time.
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel much better very soon. Been dealing with some of that stuff myself here. Claritin has helped me.
Interesting questions this week, and always interesting answers. I agree with you on not wanting to be in the lime-light. I try to be who I am, and not 'put on' things. Sure hope you feel better soon....you two need to hide away until the 'crud' leaves for good! lol
ReplyDeleteHi Terri! I found you through Pam-Closed Doors/Open Windows. I am your newest follower and it will be fun getting to know you better. Diana
ReplyDeleteOh, it's nearly High Noon your time and I hope you're not still under the weather!
ReplyDeleteHow I envy your intuition ... in spite of my best intentions, I've been blind-sided more often than not.
Not sure if I'm going to play along today, but your answers and mine to #'s 4 and 5 would be identical.
Sorry you caught that bug! Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't want to be a movie star or royalty either, for the same reason as you.
I think you portray yourself as you are, from everything I've seen. And I think you are a sweetheart!