saturday 9: Since U Been Gone

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1) In this song, Kelly Clarkson is dissatisfied with her relationship and she’s moving on. What’s something you’ve moved on from lately? It could be anything from a romance to the laundry detergent you’ve been using for years.

Since COVID, it’s been a lot of food-related items. A lot of the stuff we used to have in our commissary here on the island have just never returned. Which sucks, but what can you do?

2) She sings that she can now breathe. Studies have shown that July can be a good month for allergy sufferers because trees and grasses are no longer pollinating. How are your eyes, ears, nose and throat this morning?

Fine. My allergies were AWFUL when I was a kid, but they’ve gotten so much better as an adult.

3) Kelly complains that their romance reminds her of a “stupid love song.” Let’s be more positive: what love song do you associate with positive memories?

Okay, I’m the weird girl. As much as I love music, I’ve never really associated songs with relationships. Positively or negatively. So I got nothing!

4) While Kelly’s first love is music, she’s established herself as a TV personality. In addition to her daytime talk show, she’s been a judge on The Voice and hosted an awards show. Have you ever been on TV?

Many, many moons ago. I was in a few US Army ads back in 2000 or so.

5) She has confessed a weakness for Doritos. Would we find salty snacks in your kitchen right now?

Love me some lightly salted Pringles. And pretzels.

6) Kelly has found her weight the source of public debate. Are you like Kelly, whose weight fluctuates? Or does it stay stable?

In my perimenopausal years? Pretty stable in all the wrong ways.

7) In 2005, when this song was popular, a motorist made news in Texas when he was ticketed for driving over 200 mph in a 75 mph zone. Have you ever been pulled over by the police?

I have the right to remain silent. (In truth, yes. But not for anything exciting.)

8) Also in 2005, Tom Cruise had a pop culture moment when he famously jumped on a sofa. Do you remember where he did this?

Oprah, I believe.

9) Random question: Tell us about a photo you wish you’d taken, but didn’t.

Interesting. I would’ve liked one last photos of my family members before they passed.