Saturday 9: Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows (1965) Unfamiliar with this week’s tune? See the video and watch it below! I haven’t heard this song in YEARS! Nostalgia, for sure! 1. In this song, Lesley Gore sings that sunshine is wonderful. It’s hard to argue with that. Is it sunny where you are today? For the […]
As a writer, I do lots of research on a lot of things. One of the most fun parts of that is stumbling on interesting places that I can visit virtually. Here are 13 places you can jetset to for free!
Saturday 9: New Attitude (1984) side note: I love me some Patti LaBelle!! This is a great side! Unfamiliar with this week’s tune? See the video and watch it below! 1) In this song, Patti Labelle sings that she feels good from her hat to her shoes. Do you often wear hats or caps? All […]
play along here 1. When have you recently had to correct one of your errors? Well, I totally missed a plot point in one of the books I’m writing, which meant a huge rewrite. For the better, however! 2. When did you last break something you wish you hadn’t? I can’t think of anything I’ve […]
The front page of the online Merriam-Websters has a top lookup list that refreshes every thirty seconds. These are the first thirteen words I saw this morning. It’s interesting, some of the choices on this list.
play along here 1. What do you have mixed feelings about? The book world, at least from the author side of it. It can be so cliquey that sometimes it feels very high school. 2. What blended drinks do you enjoy? I love a good smoothie! 3. At social or professional gatherings (when it’s safe […]
My version of a tribute to Betty White, Sidney Poitier, and Bob Saget… 1. May 8, 2010: when Betty hosted SNL 2. Lilies of the Field (1963): when Sidney’s character leads the nuns to sing Amen 3. May 2, 2013: when Bob shared his filthy comedic mind with Conan 4. January 23, 2010: when Betty […]
play along here 1. What do you have mixed feelings about? The book world, at least from the author side of it. It can be so cliquey that sometimes it feels very high school. 2. What blended drinks do you enjoy? I love a good smoothie! 3. At social or professional gatherings (when it’s safe […]
Saturday 9: the promise of a new day (1991) Unfamiliar with this week’s tune? Hear it here. 1) In this song, Paula Abdul celebrates the promise of a new day. Here at Saturday 9, we’re celebrating the promise of a new year. What do you hope 2022 will bring? An end to COVID, not that I […]
play along here 1. In 2021, who made you laugh? My kid. He’s 20, and he developed a weird aspect to his sense of humor since the beginning of COVID. He has this voice he uses when he does bits, and that makes it even funnier. 2. What was a pleasant surprise? There haven’t been […]