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1) The lyrics tell us the melody is soothing. What calms you when you're upset or anxious? I usually turn to prayer and/or journaling. The journaling often becomes a prayer.
2) There was a lot going on in 1918 – like WWI and the Spanish flu pandemic – that left people upset and anxious. In those days, radio wasn't yet a staple in American homes so people received their news through newspapers. Today with podcasts and 24 hour cable news and social media and other news outlets available, do you ever feel like taking a break from current events? Now and then I will stop watching news for a couple of days just to get some perspective.
3) In addition to newspapers, magazines were a big deal in 1918. Women turned to publications like Ladies Home Journal and McCall's for trends and tips about fashion and housekeeping. Do you have any printed magazines in your home now? I have some decorating magazines and maybe a few cooking ones. I have always loved magazines and am disappointed they have declined so much. Very few of those still around are worth the asking price, which is as much as a book costs in some cases. If they have content to justify it, great! However, so many just don't have much and still charge $12-15.
4) Today schoolchildren often learn "Ja-Da" because it's easy to sing and play. Was music part of your grade school curriculum? If I'm remembering correctly I had to have music class every year until I started high school. I love music, but anything that required singing in front of others was painful. I can't carry a tune in a bucket. One music teacher even pronounced me "tone deaf" on a report card.
5) Composer Bob Carleton published more than 500 songs in his career. He had no songwriting partner, handling the words and lyrics himself. What's your favorite song? Was it written by a single composer or a songwriting team? My favorite song is Piano Man. As far as I know Mr. Joel wrote it himself.
6) Bob got his start in his hometown of St. Louis, playing piano in his parents' saloon. When you think of St. Louis, what comes to mind? I've never been there so I guess the Arch.
7) In 1918, Americans were buying more cars and Studebakers were a familiar sight on the streets and highways. Today that name is mostly forgotten. Can you think of a brand that used to popular but has disappeared? Sears
8) During WWI, Americans were familiar with "Meatless Days." Back then we were encouraged to cut back on the consumption of meat as a patriotic gesture to help the American and Allied troops. Today "Meatless Monday" highlights health and the environment. Think about your diet. Do you try to eat more grains, fruits and vegetables? Not nearly as much as I should and with my husband being a meat and potatoes kind of guy it's hard.
9) Random question: Where did you get the shirt you are wearing right now? Walmart. It's the top of a pair of pajamas. I wear the tops but with leggings to sleep in rather than the paired bottoms.
Thanks to Crazy Sam for the music and questions!
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My issue with most magazines is all of the advertisements. I just don't buy them.
ReplyDeleteIf you ever make it to St. Louis, be sure to go visit the arch and there is a big museum under the arch and eateries too. Then go to The Hill and have some great Italian food...that is where many Italians live from St. Louis. Also, Forest Park. We went a couple of years ago and visited several places. The St. Louis Zoo and many museums and fun places to go. They have great hospitals and sports teams. I have enjoyed going there every time we have visited. We live about 3 hours away, so it isn't all of the time.
It is hard to eat well when you have a meat and potatoes guy.
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I am a huge fan of Mr. William Martin Joel. He does not have a writing partner. Piano Man is all his, and all about his actual experiences play8ng in a Los Angeles bar,
ReplyDeleteYou’re right about the magazines. I get a few of them included in my Kindle subscription. I would not pay the asking price for the print versions.