Saturday9: My Valentine

 

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1) Paul McCartney sings that he won't let a day go by without remembering why he loves his valentine. What blessings are you thankful for today?  I'm thankful that the people all over the world are getting a handle on this pandemic, finally...

2) Paul directed the video of Natalie Portman translating his song into American Sign Language (ASL), which is the third most commonly-used language in both the United States and Canada. British Sign Language (BSL), commonly used in EU countries, is very different. Do you find it easy to learn new languages?  Yes, but I've never tried one of the tonal ones, only the western European ones.  However, tonal ones, like Mandarin Chinese - that has to be HARD!

When we get bored with something that's going on, Mr. Z or I will sign "Look at the Dirty tree." in ASL to each other and silently crack up.  Sadly, we only know a little ASL.  

3) The song is on Paul's Kisses on the Bottom CD, for which he won one of his 18 Grammy Awards. What compliment or accolade have you recently received?  Awe Shucks.  I cannot think of any recent ones.  I mean in the last decade at least. lol

4) Paul is an honorary NYPD detective. He was given this designation for performing a charity concert after 9/11. Do you know anyone in law enforcement?  Yes, several of the in-laws have been, or still are, in law enforcement.

5) Bob Dylan has said of Paul, "I'm in awe of McCartney. He's about the only one I'm in awe of. He can do it all. He never lets up. He's just so effortless." Tell us about someone whose talent you admire.  I've not ever seen an artist like my own daughter.  She is amazing.  Very gifted from a young age.  She works as a CAD artist for a mid-sized company.  I wish that she would sculpt and draw on her own more.  she did sets for a small theater group at one time, and designed toy animals for another company.

This is the last Saturday  9 before Valentine's Day and so this morning we shall focus on the upcoming holiday. 

6) The holiday is also known as The Feast of St. Valentine. Do you have a special meal planned for February 14?  No, but I might bake a small cake or something for the two of us. 

7) The phrase "wear your heart on your sleeve" began in medieval times. On Valentine's Day, men would celebrate the holiday by displaying their lady love's name on their sleeves. If you were going to adopt this custom, whose name would you wear?  The Love of my Life's would appear.  And a heart would surround it.  The heart would be made up of daughters' names in tiny, delicate, long hand writing.

8) Women buy and send more Valentines than men do. Who received the last greeting card you sent?  Probably my sister, last year. 

9) Men buy and send more roses at Valentine's Day than women do. What's your favorite flower?  I like them all. To be surrounded by a flower garden is my heart's desire. I play no favorites. ;o)

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Thank you Sam!

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