Saturday 9...

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Diamond Girl

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Saturday 9: Diamond Girl (1973)

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

1) This week's song is by Seals and Crofts, a pair of Texas boys who met when they both joined a local band called The Crew Cats. Have you ever visited The Lone Star State? If yes, where did you go?  I have never been to Texas but I would like to go someday.  I love this song, by the way.

2) Lead singer Jim Seals compliments his girl by comparing her to a precious stone. What's the nicest compliment you have ever received? Who was it from?  I've had a couple of people tell me I remind them of my mom.  That is the best compliment anyone could give me.

3) Diamonds are birthstones for people born in April. What's your birthstone? Do you wear it often?  My birthstone (December) is blue zircon or turquoise. I don't wear either of those often but do have a few pieces of jewelry with those stones.

4) In ancient times, Hindus believed diamonds brought good luck. Do you have a good luck charm?  No, I don't put any stock in luck.

5) On the other hand, some believe that one of the world's most famous gems, The Hope Diamond, is cursed. 14 of its owners have died from unnatural causes. Those who possessed the diamond committed suicide, were murdered, tortured to death in prison, and even torn apart by dogs! If you received a beautiful piece of jewelry that was rumored to be cursed, would you be concerned? Or do you think curses are silly?  I think curses are silly and that it's all mind over matter.  If you think something bad will happen, it probably will.  Be positive and trust God.

6) Rare diamonds share an element with the common pencil. Both contain graphite. Sam is crazy about pencils, pens, and felt-tip markers. Do you enjoy shopping for office supplies?  Not so much.  Art supplies are much more fun!

7) In 1973, the year this record was popular, Shelley Hack was a hard-working and well-paid model. She regularly appeared on the pages of catalogs, and on magazine covers, and then launched Revlon's popular Charlie cologne in print and on TV. What commercial have you seen recently? Did you watch it on TV, online, or on your phone?  I stream TV now and don't have cable anymore.  The beauty of that is, there are not many commercials.  I don't even remember the last one I saw.

8) Also in 1973, Motown great Stevie Wonder was in a car accident that left him with a scar on his nose. Tell us about how you got one of your scars.  When I was 12 or 13, I was cutting a Halloween face into a gourd, and the Exacto blade I was using slipped and cut my hand, just below my thumb.  It just missed the tendon and I had 11 stitches.  I should not have been using that blade that I got from my dad's toolbox.  I got in trouble for that, too.  My BFF Elaine can vouch for me.  She was there when it happened.

9) Random question: What's your perfect day -- weatherwise?  72-75 degrees and no humidity.  Winter in Florida!!

Peace and hugs!!

Who else could rescue me from my failing? 

Who else would offer His only Son? 

Who else invites me to call Him Father? 

Only a Holy God Only my Holy God