Saturday 9

It's an artic blast here in Western New York with snow. So, let's get the Saturday 9 posted, shall we?

Saturday 9: I'll Always Love My Mama (1973)

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

1) This week's featured artists, The Intruders, sing that they don't know how their mama made it through the week without ever getting a good night's sleep. How did you sleep last night?

Not good. I know most of you were following the Spanish saga on my FB page; bottom line was they (the online college where I was taking the last NY state mandated Spanish class) weren't allowing the IEP documented disability to be used for extra time on the final. I was timed out twice (yep, forced to retake it twice-it was a 8 question essay and fill in the blanks, so in reality it was a 80-100 question exam that had to be done in 1 hr and 25 min.). I finally had enough at 8 pm, emailed the dean at my Univ. and by 9 pm it was emailed back that she would accept the partial exam, grade it and give my final grade based on that (after  a few well placed choice words/emails). She passed me with a C-. I had such a gosh awful headache; probably from crying all day into the evening. My poor husband and son probably thought I was loco.

2) The Intruders performed this song on Soul Train, a syndicated show that ran for more than 3 decades. What show do you try never to miss?

3) On Soul Train, the Intruders wore solid black shirts beneath their brightly colored jackets. Black, white, khaki, navy and gray are considered neutral colors, because they go with everything. If we were to check your closet, which would we find you wear most often: black, white, khaki, navy or gray?

Most? Gray or shades of purple.

4) Especially for Mother's Day: Access Hollywood named Carol Brady of The Brady Bunch TV's #1 mom. Who is your favorite TV mom?

I dont have a favorite TV mom, if I had to guess it would be Aunt Bee.

5) Mother Winters always gave Sam peppermint tea to calm her stomach. Do you have any tried-and-true home remedies to share?

Just aloe vera for sunburns.

6) Sam's mother always tips 15% in restaurants. Sam has worked in food service and is more judgmental, tipping between 10% and 25%, depending on the quality of the service. What's your tipping policy? Are you more like Sam or her mother? How do you handle tips for carry out or delivery during this Covid-19 crisis?

It depends on the service. Since most places are still closed here. Yes, I know, they have to make a living. 

7) When the tip of her shoelace becomes frayed, Sam's mother snips off the end and then paints the tip with clear nail polish. Good as new! Sam thinks that's crazy because you can just buy new laces for less than $2. Are you more frugal like mother or spendthrift like daughter?

Depends. A little of both.

8) Mother Winters loves how french vanilla smells and burns her Yankee Candles all year around. Do you use scented candles or air fresheners?

Scented candles or actually, wax melts My favorite right now is called Pancakes and Syrup.

9) Sam is celebrating Mother's Day with her mother's favorite, Hershey Bars. Would you prefer classic milk chocolate, dark chocolate or chocolate with almonds?

I am allergic to almonds, so I'll take classic milk chocolate or dark chocolate, please.