Saturday 9: If You're Reading This

Saturday 9: If You're Reading This (2007)

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

Memorial Day is the federal holiday designated to honor American service people who died in battle. 

1) Memorial Day was introduced after the Civil War. War memorials, as well as graves of veterans, are to be decorated with flags and flowers this weekend in a show appreciation. Is there a war memorial in your neighborhood?

A. Yes.

2) Here at Saturday 9, we regard everyone who served -- veterans and active military -- as heroes. Have you, or has anyone in your family, worn the uniform of our armed forces? We want to hear about them.

A. My father and his two brothers all served in the Army either as the Korean War ended or after it had ended. My paternal grandfather served in WWII. One of my maternal uncles served in Vietnam and another served in the Air Force.

3) Similarly, we're grateful to those who served on the front lines during the Covid 19 pandemic. Tell us about anyone you know who was an essential worker, a first responder or administered vaccines. They deserve a shout out, too!

A. I know many firefighters and first responders who served during the pandemic, too many to name, since my husband is a retired battalion chief.

4) Memorial Day is the traditional kick off of the summer season. Have you packed away your winter clothes yet?

A. Yes.

5) What's your favorite picnic food?

A. Watermelon.

6) As you answer these questions, is there a fan or an air conditioner cooling your room?

A. The heat pump is on today as it is very hot outside.

7) This week's song is about a heartbreaking situation. The lyrics are a letter from a soldier to his family, which was only to be sent in the event of his death. What's the saddest song you have ever heard?

A. I have always thought Vincent (Starry Night), by Don McLean, was a sad song, but so is Seasons in the Sun, by Terry Jacks. I would chose one of those two. 

8) This week's featured artist, Tim McGraw, has a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. It's near those honoring William Shatner and Julie Andrews. If you could have lunch with one of those luminaries -- Tim McGraw, William Shatner or Julie Andrews -- which would you choose?

A. William Shatner, because of Star Trek.

9) Random Question: Think of the last thing you bought. Was it a wise purchase?

A. I bought groceries. Everything was wise except I tried a new berry flavor of Tic Tacs and they are awful. So that was not a wise purchase but I don't know how else one would find out they taste terrible without making the purchase. So I learned something from the purchase (i.e., don't eat this flavor of Tic Tac) so maybe it was wise after all. (I am making my head hurt with that.)

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