Saturday 9: Santa Baby

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Saturday 9: Santa Baby (1987)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Madonna refers to Santa as "baby," "honey" and "cutie." What's the most recent endearment someone called you?  

I was called, "Dear".  It was a friend on the web, as in, "Hello, Dear".

2) At the top of her list are a fur coat, a new convertible and a yacht. If you could receive any of those luxury items, which would you choose?

I need a new car very badly, so I'd take that. 

3) She would like to decorate her tree with ornaments from Tiffany's. Do you have a favorite holiday ornament or decoration?  

My close friend (..ie, my younger sister) and I made these one year.  The are pretty special to me. 

4) "Santa Baby" was written in 1953, before electronic payments. While her wish list includes blank checks, a 2017 survey revealed that 51% of consumers felt check writing was "a pain." Who received the last check your wrote? Who most recently gave you a check?

Drawing a blank here. I don't write checks at all.  Sorry.  I can say that no one has given me a check for a coon's age.

5) Madonna has been a successful singer for decades, and 1985's "Into the Groove" is her top-seller. What's your favorite Madonna song? 

"Don't Cry for me Argentina"  I don't care who sings it, it's a gorgeous song.  Madonna does a great job with it.

6) Madonna was born in Bay City, MI, and traveled to New York City to find fame and fortune. When she first arrived, she supported herself by working at Dunkin' Donuts. What's your standard DD order?

Sorry, I can't eat donuts.  Do they sell Bagels?  Muffins?

7) The only Christmas card Sam has received so far this year is from her dentist. Have you received many cards this year?

 Two, and from friends.  I don't generally send out cards so the whole thing has crashed except of a few very dedicated folks whom I treasure for their persistence.  I send a card out if I get one and so they inevitably  get there late. 

8) Will you wrap many presents? Or do you prefer to use gift bags?  

I use gift bags, though I would wrap them if they were for a kid.   

9) Madonna recorded "Santa Baby" to benefit The Special Olympics. Here's your chance to plug a cause or organization that's near and dear to you.

The IRC aka International Rescue Committee.  They do AMAZING work all over the world.  And they have a stellar record.  Here's a blurb:

"The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.   

This agency and Doctor's Without Borders  have a consistently high rating, and do fantastic work.  

Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us on next Saturday for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend! 

Thank you Sam, for doing this every week.  You are a DOLL!