January 24th: Saturday 9

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Up the Ladder to the Roof

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Saturday 9: Up the Ladder to the Roof (1970)

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

 

1) Many people are uncomfortable with ladders. Some feel unsteady on the steps, and others have a fear of heights. Then there's the superstition that warns against walking under ladders. Are you afraid of ladders?  No.

 

2) In this song, the Supremes advise us to go up the ladder to the roof to be closer to Heaven. While poetic, that's not really why most homeowners climb onto the roof. They're more likely to be replacing shingles or cleaning the gutters. Have you ever been on the roof of your building? No, not this one or any of the houses I've lived in.  My BFF Elaine and I used to sunbathe on my grandma's garage roof, though!  We were 15-16...

 

3) The record was the Supremes' first and biggest hit without Diana Ross. When Jean Terrell replaced Diana as lead singer, the two ladies appeared together at a press event to launch this new iteration of the Supremes. Have you ever met your replacement at a job, or perhaps the person you replaced? Yes to both.

 

4) Mary Wilson was a member of the group when it was formed in 1959 and stayed through 1977, when the Supremes officially disbanded. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American stays at a job 3.9 years. Looking over your job history, how long did you typically stick with an employer?  The longest was 20+ years.  The shortest was 18 months because we decided to move to Florida.

 

5) The third Supreme performing on this record was Cindy Birdsong. After the group broke up for good, Cindy finished nursing school and practiced at UCLA Medical Center. When did you last interact with a nurse or nurse practitioner?  Two of my walking buddies are retired nurses.  Does that count?  It's been a few months since I was at the doctor's office.

 
6) In 1970, when this song was popular, TV shows about doctors like Marcus Welby, MD, and Medical Center ranked high in the Nielsen ratings. Medical shows are still popular today, with Grey's Anatomy entering its 22nd season and The Pitt earning critical accolades. Do you have a favorite TV doctor?  It was Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) on Grey's Anatomy.  He left after season 16, and I haven't watched it since.  Justin Chambers is my 2nd cousin on my mom's side of the family.  His grandpa was my grandma's brother.  I haven't seen him in person since 1994, though.  I am close with his mom and uncle. He has a twin brother, and I remember them in highchairs!

 

7) Also in 1970, when this song was popular, audiences were lining up to see the movie Love Story. Without looking it up, complete the film's most famous line:  "Love means never having to say you're sorry." 

 

8) Slumberchums™ were all the rage among pre-teens in 1970. These sleeping bags had attached pillow "heads" that made it look like you were slipping into sleep inside a plush bear. When did you most recently sleep in a sleeping bag?  So long ago that I can't even remember.

 

9) Random question: Did you take a multivitamin this morning? If yes, did you swallow it or chew it?  Yes, I did, and I swallowed it.

Peace and Hugs!

God is good, all the time!

Writing this last evening, but feeling so much better.

I believe I will be able to go to the prayer workshop this morning!

Thanks to those who have lifted prayers for me!

Update:  Well, I got a little ahead of myself.  This morning was not as good as yesterday morning.  I skipped the workshop and already told my church friends that I won't be there tomorrow.  This better skeedaddle by Monday!!  I feel like I've done 100 sit-ups with the muscles in my midsection.  Will that count toward exercise?  Coughing still hurts.  Whining about a cold.  Sorry!!