Winter Wonderland
Saturday 9: Winter Wonderland (1968)
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.
From our Hostess: Welcome to the last Saturday 9 of 2018! Thanks for a great year, everyone.
1) This is an unconventional take on an old familiar song. Over the holidays, do you prefer traditional carols? Or do you like to mix it up with more contemporary fare? I prefer the traditional carols but it's okay to throw in a newer song now and then. I don't understand why "My Favorite Things" became a Christmas song, and that also goes for "Baby, It's Cold Outside". Is it just because they talk about cold and snow?
2) Now that Christmas is behind us, are you enjoying a relaxing week? Or do you have socializing/celebrating/chores to do? Not really relaxing because I have to work and have laundry to do and decorations to put away and cleaning to do after that.... maybe next week I can relax a bit! LOL
3) Winter is a time for cocooning. What book or movie did you enjoy in 2018 that you would recommend to your fellow Saturday 9-ers? I always recommend the Outlander series to anyone wanting a good stack of books to read, but I read them several years ago. I'm excited that my sister, Patti, just got the first four for Christmas!! We can talk about them now!
4) Looking back on the past year, what was one of your happiest moments? My entire year was happy after I got over the longest cold ever. It took me three months and two rounds of antibiotics to get rid of it (Jan-Mar).
5) What was the smartest thing you did all this past year? Getting my little part-time job was the smartest thing I did. Hoping I will be able to let it go come summer.
6) As 2018 comes to a close, what are you most grateful for? I am always grateful for Christ in my life, who makes everything possible. Follow Him by my dear family and friends. I am so blessed!
7) This week's featured artist is Herb Alpert. Because of the style he popularized and the name of his band, people assume he's Hispanic. Yet his parents were Jewish immigrants from Romania. What's something we'd be surprised to learn about you? Well, first off, I LOVE Herb Alpert. He was my trumpet-playing hero when I was in my teens. I've mentioned it before so you won't be surprised that I played trumpet in the band when I was in high school. I loved the band and loved my instrument.
2) Now that Christmas is behind us, are you enjoying a relaxing week? Or do you have socializing/celebrating/chores to do? Not really relaxing because I have to work and have laundry to do and decorations to put away and cleaning to do after that.... maybe next week I can relax a bit! LOL
3) Winter is a time for cocooning. What book or movie did you enjoy in 2018 that you would recommend to your fellow Saturday 9-ers? I always recommend the Outlander series to anyone wanting a good stack of books to read, but I read them several years ago. I'm excited that my sister, Patti, just got the first four for Christmas!! We can talk about them now!
4) Looking back on the past year, what was one of your happiest moments? My entire year was happy after I got over the longest cold ever. It took me three months and two rounds of antibiotics to get rid of it (Jan-Mar).
5) What was the smartest thing you did all this past year? Getting my little part-time job was the smartest thing I did. Hoping I will be able to let it go come summer.
6) As 2018 comes to a close, what are you most grateful for? I am always grateful for Christ in my life, who makes everything possible. Follow Him by my dear family and friends. I am so blessed!
7) This week's featured artist is Herb Alpert. Because of the style he popularized and the name of his band, people assume he's Hispanic. Yet his parents were Jewish immigrants from Romania. What's something we'd be surprised to learn about you? Well, first off, I LOVE Herb Alpert. He was my trumpet-playing hero when I was in my teens. I've mentioned it before so you won't be surprised that I played trumpet in the band when I was in high school. I loved the band and loved my instrument.
8) He performed an instrumental version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl XXII. How did your favorite sports teams do in 2018? I am a Philly fan because my husband loves all the Philly sports teams. They did GREAT in 2017, and of course the Eagles won the Super Bowl. Sadly, they are all just doing so-so this year. Building again... Villanova, Flyers, Eagles, Phillies...
9) Random question: When did you last check your social media feed? If that means Facebook and Blogger, I check them several times a day, every day!!
Thanks to Crazy Sam for today's questions!
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Thanks for your visit! Peace & hugs! God bless!!
I always liked Herb Alpert too! Looking back on the year, I am thankful that Jim has gotten better and continues to live a good life. I am thankful for friendships here, especially you, and look foward to 2019 and all it will bring. I need to check out the Outlander series...so many I know enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteWe just heard a Herb Alpert song the other day but I don't remember what it was. My hubby has learning to play trumpet on his bucket list.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
This week was a busy one for me and not at all painless. I had a Root Canal on Thursday and that was sort of the highlight of my week, after Christmas. But, the tooth is better, and once everything heals it will be back to normal!
ReplyDeleteSo, yes, I am thankful for the Endodontist that fixed me!
I'm glad we live in a part of the country where we can get outside in the winter! I'm glad you are enjoying your new job too! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI like your word for the new year.....hmmmmm! I'm thinking about it too!
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing alot about those books/series. I hope you have a lovely day, friend .
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing alot about those books/series. I hope you have a lovely day, friend .
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing alot about those books/series. I hope you have a lovely day, friend .
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing alot about those books/series. I hope you have a lovely day, friend .
ReplyDeleteI'm going to check that Outlander series on Goodreads. Isn't it fun when someone else shares appreciation for something you love? Some of these questions were hard, no? Books and movies are so subjective; plus, my life's pretty much an open book. No surprises. I hope you're making time to relax this weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe Outlander Series sounds interesting. I'll definitely look into it. I, too, loved Herb Alpert. He was awesome!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Terri!
Happy New Year Terri! For myself I love watching the 1996 version of Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth as Mister Darcy. It was odd seeing him as a villain in Mary Poppins!
ReplyDeleteYour reasoning about some of the "Christmas" songs is similar to my thinking about some of the movies considered Christmas movies when the only thing festive about them is that they take place at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your thinking on the rest of the questions, too.
Enjoyed your answers, these are always interesting. Have a wonderful welcome to 2019!!
ReplyDeleteI am following Jesus Christ with you. He makes our lives worth living, puts meaning into everything that comes our way, and loves us even when we mess up.
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