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1) A Greek philosopher said, "There is nothing permanent except change." The New Kids on the Block sang, "I'll be loving you forever." Who do you think is right? Or can both be right?
A. Love takes on many different forms. I think change is a constant that we must all learn to live with, and that doesn't necessarily have to be because of love. Allegedly, a person can change who they are every second of the day, or so I have heard. Love, real love, should not be fleeting, or based upon conditions or score keeping. Love is acceptance. Sometimes that becomes difficult, and turning away is the easier road. It depends on the people involved. There is no right or wrong answer to this question.
2) In this week's song, New Kids lead singer Jordan Knight sings that he can't take a broken heart. What advice would you give someone struggling through the end of a romance?
A. If your heart is broken, then you must feel the feels, perhaps even lean into the sadness with a few tearful songs and then eventually look to the sun. Take long walks, care for yourself first. Only then can one begin to see the truth of what was or what will be.
3) Jordan was invited to join the New Kids on the Block by his friend, Donnie Wahlberg. Has a friend ever gotten you a job?
A. I have obtained jobs with the help of others. They were not good fits for me, though.
4) Donnie began his show business career as a singer/rapper. Now he's probably better known as an actor, appearing for 14 seasons on a popular police show. Can you name it?
A. I have no idea what the question is talking about, so no, I cannot name it. I don't even know who Donnie is.
5) Much of the video for this song was filmed in the gymnasium of Xavier High School in New York City. When is the last time you were in a high school gym?
A. I was last in a high school gym in 2018 to visit a craft show that was set up in there.
6) The video also shows the boys enjoying pizza. What toppings are on your dream pizza?
A. My dream pizza would have onions, green peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, zucchini and slices of tomato on top of the cheese and tomato sauce. I like a good veggie pizza, although I haven't had one in a very long time.
7) The band is back together! The New Kids on the Block will be appearing this summer at the Park MGM in Las Vegas. Do you have any concert plans this year?
A. I have no concert plans for this year.
8) In 1989, when this song was popular, Irish golfer Rory McIlroy was born. He recently won the prestigious Masters Tournament. Tell us about a competition you won. (Yes, your third-grade spelling bee counts.)
A. I have won several writing and poetry contests over the years. In 2009, I won first place in the Sherwood Anderson Short Story Contest for a piece called, "The Last Cutting," which was about a farmer (imagine that). I don't think this contest is held anymore.
9) Random question – On which game show would you do better: Jeopardy! or Wheel of Fortune?
A. I would probably do better on Wheel of Fortune. I feel too ignorant for Jeopardy! these days.
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HAHAH Donnie is one of the boys in the boy band featured today. But like you i had NO idea what tv show he's on. DIdn't even know this guy was an actor.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your answer to 1. I took it to be two separate questions so answered it like that.
Your pizza sounds so similar to mine!! YUMMY. I make a veggie pizza about once a month. SO good.
1) That is so much harder now, a couple that I know, she voter for Harris and he voted for Trump. I keep my fingers crossed that they can get through the next four years.
ReplyDelete3) You don’t want to work where I worked… the first job went bankrupt (The old factory was converted into condos.), the second job got bought out and moved (Now there is a housing development where the factory was.), the third place also got bought out (But it took 28 years this time to be moved overseas.)
4) Ditto…. Donnie who?
Your veggie pizza sounds delicious! I also said Wheel of Fortune for #9 because I think I would freeze on Jeopardy, even though I rock those questions from the comfort of my couch. (PS--I love your new header!)
ReplyDeleteI like most veggies, but can't eat onions and peppers because of heartburn. I don't eat pizza very often because it is so high in carbs. I am not surprised you got all those awards.
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