Saturday 9: Purple Snowflakes

Saturday 9: Purple Snowflakes (2018)

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

1) The lyrics ask where the snowflakes go. Sam can answer that: she shovels them! Do you shovel or use a snow blower? Or do you live in a warmer climate with no snow?

A. We shovel. Or rather, my husband does. If I catch it early enough, I sweep it away if it's a dry snow, but sometimes I couldn't keep up. I am lucky I have my husband to help me with such chores. He also uses a tractor and a plow for the driveway and the farm.

2) This week's artist, John Legend, recalls his Christmases growing up, singing carols with his family around the piano. Do you have a piano, or any other musical instruments, in your home?

A. I have 6 guitars, a guitelele (a combination of a guitar and ukulele), a ukulele, a folding electric piano, an harmonica, an ocarina, a dulcimer, and a new present, a Kalamba, which I will have to learn to play now. (It's a thumb piano.) I like making music.

 
3) This song is from John Legend's first Christmas album, A Legendary Christmas. It was a massive hit. Did you add any new music to your holiday collection this year?

A. I did not, but I listened to new music through Alexa.

4) John and his wife Chrissy Teigen go caroling with friends. What's the last song that you sang?

A. I was whistling Jingle Bells when I sat down to work on this blog entry. It is blowing snow outside; we woke to a white Christmas and I'm writing this on Christmas Day.

5) Chrissy's hobby is cooking. While she likes experimenting with new recipes, her young children prefer their familiar favorites, like mashed potatoes. She tosses a bay leaf into the water as the potatoes boil to add enhance the flavor. Do you have a dish that's considered your specialty?

A. I do not, although I make good fudge.

6) John prefers to unwind with a good book and loves comparing reading recommendations with friends. Did you discover any books in 2020 that you'd like to recommend to our Sat 9ers?

A. I discovered Melissa Caruso, a new fantasy author. I like her books. I also recommend Laini Taylor if fantasy is your genre.

7) This song was written by Motown powerhouse Marvin Gaye. Who is your favorite Motown artist?

A. Gosh, there are so many. I will go with the Commodores/Lionel Richie tied with Aretha Franklin.

8) In 1972, Marvin wrote another Christmas song, "I Want to Come Home for Christmas." He dedicated it to the troops then serving in Vietnam. Do you know anyone who is protecting us this holiday season? Tell us about him or her. Whether they are in the armed forces, the police or fire department, or the ER, we want to say thank you!

A. I know many firefighters who are on duty. My husband has retired after serving for 37 years, so he is home, but I spent many Christmas Days and other holidays without him when we were younger. Matt is a young firefighter who helps us out occasionally on the farm. I think he was proposing to his girl on Christmas Eve! We haven't heard if she said yes.

9) Random question: You go into the kitchen to make your perfect sandwich. What fixings do you need?

A. Two pieces of bread and egg salad. That's my perfect sandwich. Or if egg salad isn't available, then two pieces of bread, Miracle Whip, and a scrambled egg.

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