Saturday 9

 

Manic Monday

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! 

Manic Monday (1985) 

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

I absolutely love this song.  In 1985 I had my first professional job, working full time in lower Manhattan, I had just moved into an apartment in Brooklyn, and Drew and I were seriously dating.  I’d hear this song on Z-100, the morning DJ was Scott Shannon.  A really great time in my life.

1) In this song, Bangles lead singer Susannah Hoffs sings that "it's 6:00 already." What time did you wake up this morning?

I usually get up around 7:30.

2) She's running late for work and she wishes her bed was already made so she wouldn't have to spend time doing it. Do you ever leave the house without making your bed?

Wait, what?  You’re actually supposed to make your bed every day?

 

3) She sings that it would take an airplane to get her to work on time. Are you usually early, on time, or late?  

Early. Always early.  

4) Since Monday is the start of her hectic workweek, she wishes it was Sunday because that's her "fun day." What's your favorite day of the week?

Saturday.

5) "Manic Monday" was written by Prince. What's your favorite Prince song?

6) In 1985, when this song was a hit, Sears promoted sleepwear with characters on them in their children's department. GI Joe pajamas were popular. When you were a kid, did you have a favorite pair of pjs?

No.

7) A fashion tradition dating back to the early 1900s states that you should put your white slacks, shoes, jackets and belts away after Labor Day. Do you follow that rule?

No. I don’t really own anything white, and I  do wear my summer clothes in September if the weather permits.

Oh, yeah …I’ve got winter white boots … 

 

8) Traditionally Labor Day marks the moment when fans turn their attention to the NFL and NCAA football. Will you be rooting for a particular football team this season?

I’m a baseball fan, not a football fan.  My daughter Jen loves the Jets, so I hope they do well. 

9) According to the auto insurance industry, the average American spends 52 minutes (26 each way) behind the wheel every day traveling to and from work. How do you while away the time when you're stuck in traffic?

I do mostly local driving and seldom get stuck in bad traffic.  I’ll turn the radio on if things get bad.  If I’m in Drew’s car and we get stuck, I play around with my iPad. He doesn’t like to talk when he’s navigating bad traffic.

Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us on next Saturday for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend!