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1) In this video, Jon Bon Jovi recalls decorating the tree with Cindy Crawford. They took turns wearing a Santa hat. Will anyone in your household be donning a Santa hat this season?
A. Doubtful. We're having trouble getting in the Santa Claus mood around here this year.
2) He sings of the salutations he's received from friends and relatives. Have you received many holiday cards this year?
2) He sings of the salutations he's received from friends and relatives. Have you received many holiday cards this year?
A. Not many so far.
3) Will you wrap many presents? Or do you prefer to use gift bags?
3) Will you wrap many presents? Or do you prefer to use gift bags?
A. I wrap and use gift bags. Some presents are easier in gift bags.
4) Jon Bon Jovi says he and Frank Sinatra are distant relatives. Do you believe that musicality is a genetic gift, or that it can be taught?
4) Jon Bon Jovi says he and Frank Sinatra are distant relatives. Do you believe that musicality is a genetic gift, or that it can be taught?
A. I think you can teach someone to play an instrument and play it well, but they have to feel it to make it be music that grabs your heart.
5) Jon is such a big Star Wars fan that he wrote a carol called "R2-D2: We Wish You a Merry Christmas." There a dozen Star Wars movies. How many have you seen?
A. I am not sure. Maybe eight or nine. I know I haven't seen them all.
6) Jon once guest starred as Carrie's love interest in an episode of Sex and the City, the popular HBO sitcom set in New York. The new reboot, And Just Like That, also centers around NYC life. Where does your favorite TV show take place?
6) Jon once guest starred as Carrie's love interest in an episode of Sex and the City, the popular HBO sitcom set in New York. The new reboot, And Just Like That, also centers around NYC life. Where does your favorite TV show take place?
A. My former favorite TV show took place in National City (Supergirl). I don't have a favorite TV show at the moment. Old favorites took place in mythical worlds, in New York City, in an apartment in what I think was Phoenix, etc.
7) Jon met his wife, Dorothea, when they were still in high school. Do you remember who you wanted to marry when you were in high school?
A. I don't recall wanting to marry anyone when I was in high school. But then I married when I was 20, which is not so far out of high school.
8) At Christmastime 1992, when this song was released, toys that tied into Disney's Little Mermaid were very popular. Have you purchased toys for anyone on your gift list this year?
A. Yes, I have purchased toys for my great niece and great nephew.
9) Jon recorded "Please Come Home for Christmas" to benefit The Special Olympics. Here's your chance to plug a cause or organization that's near and dear to you.
9) Jon recorded "Please Come Home for Christmas" to benefit The Special Olympics. Here's your chance to plug a cause or organization that's near and dear to you.
A. Roanoke Area Ministries (RAM) is an interfaith non-profit that advocates for those facing or are threatened by homelessness and hunger. Founded in 1971, the organization opens its doors to those needing care coordination, day shelter services, meals, and emergency financial assistance.
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#6 I have dinner with Nicole Maines and her mother once.
ReplyDelete#9 -- That charity sounds like it does important work. Especially at Christmas! Everyone should find an open door and somewhere they're welcome at Christmas.
ReplyDeletePeople are not ok. we try to help out the homeless also. The mental health situation is so bad right now too. Our Superintendent does a monthly video to give the community updates on what is going on around the school and he mentioned in the last one that drugs are on the rise at the high school because of the pandemic. I also saw on the news last night a story about a woman who took her life because she tried to get help (counseling) and they are just so overwhelmed with patients that they could not get her in for months and she couldn't take the wait. Such demand. Josh was wanting to quit counseling a few months back and I told him to think about it because if he needed it in the future, it could take a long time to get back in. He ended up staying and needed their help recently. Holidays are hard for him. Thank-you for helping those in need! Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend.
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I also chose a homeless shelter that coordinates multiple services.
ReplyDeleteHomelessness is a huge problem. Your organization is so important
ReplyDeleteLove your answer to #4. Yes, you have to feel it.
ReplyDeleteI used to work at a service center for street people where we gave people a safe address to receive their mail and also counseling, job and shelter applications, etc. It was bad enough then for the homeless in the 80's, and I cannot imagine how bad it is now.