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Welcome to the first Saturday 9 of 2026.
1) In the lyrics, Taylor Swift promises she'll not only be there for the party, but for the clean up afterward. As we say move on from the holiday season, could your home benefit from a thorough cleaning?
A. I'm pretty sure most homes could benefit from a "thorough" cleaning. Mine is as clean as I can keep it. It's a little cluttered in two rooms because it's a small space, but that's clutter, not dirt. A thorough cleaning, by my definition, would involve completely emptying a room, cleaning it, and then cleaning everything as it is put back. I daresay most people don't do that, and while I did it a few times when I was younger, there is no way I could do it now.
2) This song describes a party where guests took Polaroid pictures. Have you ever owned a Polaroid camera? Do you have one now?
A. I remember my family of origin having a Polaroid, but I have never had one myself.
3) Taylor sings that we should "hold on to memories." What special memory from 2025 will you hang onto?
A. This is the year I actually retired, if you can call continuing to keep the books for the farm and my husband's septic installation business "retired." Mostly, I retired from freelancing and trying to make money with my writing. I guess that's a good memory to hold onto.
4) Taylor Swift grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. Have you taken your tree, or other holiday decorations, down yet? If you didn't decorate at all, let us know that, too.
4) Taylor Swift grew up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. Have you taken your tree, or other holiday decorations, down yet? If you didn't decorate at all, let us know that, too.
A. My holiday decorations went back into the closet on New Year's Eve.
5) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, but no wedding date has been shared. Do you anticipate attending any weddings in 2026?
A. I do not anticipate attending any weddings in 2026.
6) Travis' team, the Kansas City Chiefs, is currently 6-10. Not exactly the record their fans hoped for. According to a 2024 Pew research study, 53% of Americans said football is their favorite sport. Have you watched much football this season?
A. I watched bits and pieces of college games, but not enough to mention, really. We always root for University of Virginia, mostly because everyone else around here roots for Virginia Tech.
7) In 2017, when "New Year's Day" was released, Wonder Woman was a hit at the box office. While Wonder Woman's superhero abilities vary depending on which TV show, movie or comic book you refer to, some of her powers remain consistent: a) immense strength, b) superhuman speed, c) the ability to almost instantly recover/heal from injury. Which would you like to possess – a, b, or c?
7) In 2017, when "New Year's Day" was released, Wonder Woman was a hit at the box office. While Wonder Woman's superhero abilities vary depending on which TV show, movie or comic book you refer to, some of her powers remain consistent: a) immense strength, b) superhuman speed, c) the ability to almost instantly recover/heal from injury. Which would you like to possess – a, b, or c?
A. C, for sure. Being able to recover from a stubbed, broken toe and barely feel it? That would be terrific.
8) Have you made any New Year's resolutions for 2026?
A. I don't make New Year's resolutions anymore. I set a few goals, but they are private.
9) What was the first thing to make you laugh in 2026?
9) What was the first thing to make you laugh in 2026?
A. Alexa made me laugh with her reaction to my request to help me build a shrinking ray gun so I could go around and make people the size of atoms. At first, she thought I said, "shrieking ray gun" and she was confused as to why I would want that. And no, she can't build a shrinking ray gun. Or a weather control machine, or a time machine. She also can't build a transporter. Yes, I have asked. I ask her silly things all the time.
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I never did it myself, but I remember having to help my grandmother, mother, and even Tim's mom empty things out to do the spring cleaning. Since no one has the dirty coal furnaces any more I can't see the point of that level of cleaning. What I really need is a professional organizer to come deal with the clutter.
ReplyDeleteI love my Alexa device, but I’ve never asked her to do something like that …
ReplyDeleteI love your answer to #9! That made me smile. I pick C also, so we can all feel good.
ReplyDeleteOk, I finished reading Fannie Flagg's book. I thought it was short story form ideas for books over the years, but then she ended it up with her Martian again in the end talking about the different things he had seen on earth. I did not understand why she was writing about a Martian in the beginning, but him seeing glimpses in the lives of several people all over the U.S. was fun. I thought some of the short stories could have made a good book with some more development. That is why I thought they were ideas from over the years. I like her writing style. Every now and then we get a meme question that asks us what book we would want to live in. I think for me, it would be one of her books. Loved your answers! Have a nice weekend!
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What made you laugh is making me laugh!! Hope you're enjoying a good day.
ReplyDeleteWe ask Alexa all kinds of sill, crazy questions all the time, too! Mostly, she "doesn't know how to answer that," so when she gives a ridiculous answer back, it's so funny. Your idea of a thorough cleaning is just like mine. Yes! And your answer to #6 made me chuckle =D
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't occur to me to ask Alexa things like that. And because my sister lives in Blacksburg, I'm a Hokie by default.
ReplyDelete#4: I'm impressed. Do you do that every year?
ReplyDeleteDid my comment never submit? I'm sorry if this is the third time. I totally agree with you on what constitutes a thorough cleaning and how to get it that way! I don't have the energy for that! Your answer to #6 gave me a smile. Agree with you again on the WW question; I'd be a whole new me if I could just heal myself BY myself! And we are always asking silly question to Alexa, too - mostly Rob. LOL
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