Saturday 9/Sweet City Woman

Hello, dear friends.  How is your weekend going so far?  I found that I have a little extra time on my hands, so I decided to link up with Sam over at Saturday 9.  The theme of the day is the song Sweet City Woman which was released in 1971.  

If you are too young to remember 1971 clearly or not at all, my condolences. 
It must be tough being so young.

Sweet City Woman

1) The lyrics tell us the singer is on his way to catch a train and he really wants to be on time. When is the last time you were late for something?

I'm one of those people who hates to be late for anything.  Usually, I leave hours in advance to avoid it.  Ask my family. When I am running late, it's most likely because of the frustrating Boston traffic.

2) He sings he's on his way to meet a woman known for her macaroons. What's your favorite cookie?

The Cooking Actress

I never met a cookie that I didn't like.  If I had to choose, it would be Panera's Everything But The Kitchen Sink cookie, which is a combo of sweet and salty.  Here is the knockoff recipe.

3) His girlfriend's face is so pretty she lights up the city night. How many lights are in the room you're in? How many are switched on?

Right now, it's 6:04AM and I have three lights on.  

Side note:  All my lights are on dimmers because they make me look ten years younger.

At least I think so. 

4) This is the rare top 40 tune that prominently features a banjo. Sam has always been crazy about the sound of a banjo. What sound makes you smile? (It doesn't have to be a musical instrument. Think bacon sizzling, church bells, etc.)

I know this sounds corny, but the best sound in the world to me is hearing my two girls laugh together. I don't even care if I am the butt of their joke, which is usually the case.

5) 47 years after their record was a hit, The Stampeders still tour every summer, playing festivals across the US and their native Canada. Do you enjoy live music under the stars? Or would you prefer to be seated in a theater?

freepik

I'm more of a theater girl, myself.

If you're wondering if that's a pic of me, it is.  

In my dreams. 

6) In 1971, when this song was popular on the radio, detective shows were popular on TV. Mannix, Ironside, and Cannon were all in the Top 20. Who is your favorite TV detective?

The first one that popped into my mind is the late handsome Robert Urich in Spenser For Hire.  

If you don't remember it, I won't hold it against you.

7) Also in 1971, the Post Office Department was disbanded as a Cabinet department and became The United States Postal Service. When did you last go to the post office? Were you mailing something? Buying stamps? Picking up a package? Renewing your passport? 

I visit our local Post Office five to six days a week because mail service is not available on my street. Also, the Mister likes to look at the mail every day.  If it were up to me, I would only make a pick-up on Fridays because that is the day my People magazine arrives. 

8) Race car legend Jeff Gordon was born in 1971. Do you watch NASCAR?

No, I can honestly say that I have never watched NASCAR.

Although after seeing this pic, I may reconsider.
I wonder how many times he would ask his wife to go to the Post Office.

9) Random question -- Do you have a vaccination scar? If so, where is it?

Ballinger Athletic Performance

I used to have a scar on my arm.  It isn't noticeable these days due to an increase in fat muscle.

If you're wondering if that is my arm, it is not.

Mine has the Burger King logo.

Until next time...

Punchy the Great