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1) In this song, Patti Labelle sings that she feels good from her hat to her shoes. Do you often wear hats or caps?
A. I used to wear hats and was married in a hat instead of a veil, but I stopped wearing them after I married.
2) The lyrics tell us that Patti's worries are few. Is anything particular bothering you as you answer these questions?
A. I'm having some pain issues tonight; it's not really a worry, as I know what it is, more like an aggravation since there is no way to actually resolve the problem and I must live with it.
3) The video for this song takes place in a high-end boutique. What's the most recent article of new clothing you bought, and where did you buy it?
A. I purchased bras off of the Internet.
4) In 2019, a street in Philadelphia was renamed "Patti LaBelle Way." At the ceremony, she was referred to as "The Godmother of Soul." Do you have godparents? If yes, tell us about them.
A. To the best of my knowledge, I do not have godparents.
5) Patti dropped out of high school during her senior year. When she was in her mid-30s, she went to night school and earned her diploma. Do you have any diplomas or certificates framed and displayed in your home or office?
A. I have my Associates Degree and my Bachelor of Arts degree displayed in my office. I have a frame for my Master's degree but I've never got around to framing the diploma and putting it up.
6) Patti was once engaged to Otis Williams, founder of the Motown super group The Temptations. Who is your favorite Motown recording artist? (Here is a list.)
A. The Commodores/Lionel Richie.
7) A diabetic herself, Patti has volunteered her time to organizations that fight the disease. Do you know anyone currently dealing with diabetes?
A. I know at least three people who have it, probably more that I am unaware of.
8) In 1984, when this song was popular, Angela Lansbury premiered in Murder, She Wrote, a show still seen in reruns today. Were you a fan?
A. I watched it occasionally, but it was not must-see TV for me at that time. I suspect I would like it better now.
9) Random question: What's your secret to a good night's sleep?
A. I use drugs, but eliminating that, then (a) getting off the computer by 7 p.m. (b) listening to calming music before I fall asleep, (c) feeling all of my muscles and forcing them to relax one by one, starting at my feet and working up; and (d) counting backwards.
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I hate buying underwear, so I prefer making those purchases online, too. More painless that way.
ReplyDeleteI purchased a new bra recently too. I forgot about that. It hasn't arrived at my house yet. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend!
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I like that idea of feeling all the muscles. Sleep is so important at our age!
ReplyDeleteI have a couple of meditation apps that I switch between that have great relaxation meditations for sleep. They have made such a difference!
ReplyDeleteI can't sleep without medication, either. Nice to be back, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI do that technique of feeling all your muscles and then relaxing them one by one at times. I remember learning how to do it in 7th grade health class (we also took the hunter safety course in there). Counting backwards never works for me. I concentrate on it too hard and can't relax.
ReplyDeleteWhat you say about chronic pain is spot on. You just learn to live with it, and you create little coping mechanisms to do it. Your falling asleep routine is very good to lay down the burdens of a day.
ReplyDeleteRobert Lewis Stevenson who wrote a poem about trying to sleep with an unsettled mind.
“Anyone can carry his burden, however heavy, until nightfall. Anyone can do his work, however hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly, purely, until the sun goes down. And this is all that life really means.” Mother, who always mourned my little brother, had it in her wallet with a picture of him.