March 14th: The Saturday 9

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I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover

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: I'm Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover (2001)

Selected in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

1) This is one of the songs included in Willie Nelson's Rainbow Connection album. He named it after his daughter Amy's favorite song when she was a little girl. She'd been asking him to record "The Rainbow Connection" for 20 years, and finally, in 2001, he came through for her. Think of something you had to wait for. Was it worth the wait?  I had to wait to have Joe in my life. Definitely worth it!  I had to wait to get my college degree. Definitely worth it. 

2) Willie can trace his family tree back to the Revolutionary War. Are you interested in genealogy?  I am!!  I did my DNA through Ancestry and have a family tree listed there with nearly 700 people in it.  I am a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution.  I've proven one Revolutionary ancestor and believe I have four more Patriots in my family tree.

3) Today, Willie is a legendary performer, but as a child, he was very uncomfortable in front of crowds. He recalled that during his school days, reciting in front of his class made him so uncomfortable that he suffered nosebleeds. When did you most recently have a bloody nose?  It's been so long, I don't even remember.

4) During the 1990s, Willie had problems with the IRS. His management team set up illegal tax shelters, and he ended up owing millions in back taxes and penalties. This year's IRS filing deadline is Wednesday, April 15. Will you be early, on time, or will you need an extension?  My tax return has been filed, according to my son, who does it every year for me.

5) In "I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover," Willie sings about appreciating something he has previously overlooked. Is there anything positive in your life you feel you may take for granted?  My life is so blessed.  I do not take any of it for granted.  God has been so good, and all glory goes to Him.

6) Four-leaf clovers and shamrocks are considered good luck. Do you have a lucky charm?  No.  I don't believe in good luck charms.

7) "The wearing o' the green" is one way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Will you wear something green in honor of the day?  My maiden name is Kelly, even though I am more Scottish (Cameron & Anderson) than Irish (according to my DNA).  So yes, I will wear green on the 17th.

8) According to Irish folklore, if you catch a leprechaun, he must either give you his pot o' gold or grant you three wishes. Would you choose the gold or the wishes?  I might be devious and ask for the three wishes, which would include a pot of gold!  LOL

   

9) Traditional Irish stew is made with mutton or lamb, though here in the US, beef is also very popular. What's your favorite soup/stew?  Definitely beef stew!

Peace and Hugs!

Unto Jesus be all glory,

Let us worship and adore,

Unto Jesus, our Messiah,

Let our words and voices soar!

Precious Jesus, we are longing,

Just to worship at Your feet.

You are worthy beyond measure,

And Your Name to us is sweet.