Saturday Nine Meme: Father's Day!

I'm joining in with other bloggers to answer the random Nine questions found at this blog site. 

Join us!! I liked the questions this week.  Thanks Sam for another awesome meme! 

Saturday 9: The Men in My Little Girl's Life (1965)

 

 Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. Chosen for Father's Day.

1) In this song, a father shares the story of his daughter's life through first the boys, then the men, she brought home. The first is Rod, a little kid who wants to play in the backyard. Who were your playmates when you were young? Did you find it more fun to have them over to your home, or to go to theirs?

When I was in kindergarten and 1st grade I had 3 "best friends":  Bobby C, a little boy whose mom was friends with my mom and they lived on the hill behind the school which housed the kindergarten and 1st grade for my end of the village; Donna (we continue to be friends today) who lived behind the woods which was behind my childhood home; Jean (aka Leora Jean) who was the youngest of 5 girls and their dad was my childhood pastor. Bobby and Donna and I walked to school together often until he died suddenly from some kind of rare disease when we were in 7th grade. I was very sad. Jean moved away to another NYS town when I was in 4th grade but we got together every summer at church camp and often for sleepovers at each other's homes or when I was up to my family camp. We continue to be online friends as she now lives in NC. 

From 2nd grade-12th grade my best friends were Donna, Cheryl, Lori, Gail, David P( we are still in touch and he lives in VA) , David D (the first boy who kissed me and who now lives with his husband  in Florida,  Dan B (now passed), Frances (we've lost touch), Ann (we are still in touch and she now lives in Ohio), Eddie Jr ("bummy" who now lives in WA and we are no longer in touch), Jonathan (we were scripture memory rivals in SS and we are no longer in touch; he is a prof at Houghton College).  Those were my childhood pals. 

We were rarely home....we took turns playing in each others' backyards but usually you'd find us on our bikes up to Brookwood Park (about 2 miles from my house) or down at the West Canada Creek. We were always outdoors exploring. 

2) Then his daughter asked if Lee could carry her books on the walk to/from school. During your junior high years, how did you travel to school (bus, bicycle, car pool, shoe leather)?

From K-12th I had to walk to school unless the temps were below 15 degrees F and then sometimes Mom would give us rides to school. that was rare. We had to learn to suck it up and walk. My high school was 1 mile one way from my house. The Junior High was about half-way between my home and the high school.  I think it was about 6 blocks. 

 

3) Throughout this song, the father recalls that his daughter alternately called him "Daddy," "Dad," "Popsie," "Pop" and "Father." How did/do you address your father?

Daddy or Dad. He was also Grandpa M to my daughters. 

 

4) The song ends with the daughter asking her father to babysit. When did you last look after someone else's child?

Oh it's been awhile!  Probably the last time I babysat for someone's child (not  counting the numerous sleepovers my daughters had from ages 6-17) would be my friend Cheryl's son Michael when he and my oldest daughter were friends and were about 6 yrs old. The year would have been about 1999. She had some kind of appt and  dropped off Michael at my house. They are both 32 yrs old now and no longer in touch, although Cheryl and I still get together every couple of years. 

 

5) This record was a Top 10 hit in the US and it made the Top 20 in Canada. Much of its success was attributed to Mike Douglas' TV popularity. From 1965 to 1981, he hosted a daytime talk show. Do you watch much daytime TV?

No way. There are way too many other things to do that don't involve sitting mindlessly. I'm on the go alot during the day! 

 

6) Mike Douglas was a father himself. He had three daughters, including twins. Are there twins in your family? 

Not that I know of! but if I remember correctly, I think my brother in law is/was a twin.  (my youngest sister's husband). I think the twin died young or at birth. I honestly can't remember. 

 

Now about Father's Day ... 

 

7) Retail chains like O'Reilly Auto Parts, Auto Zone and Jiffy Lube are all promoting gift cards and car-related gifts for Father's Day. If you got a gift card from one of those stores, how would you upgrade your ride?

I wouldn't. I have a brand new 2025 Kia Soul so I'd give the gift card to Dave or one of my daughters. 

 

8) Dick's Sporting Goods also enjoys a spike in gift card sales around Father's Day. Have you more recently given or received a gift card?

I just bought a gift card for my oldest daughter's boyfriend for his birthday this past week and I received a gift card 2 weeks ago from my small group ladies as a thank you for hosting. 

9) In days gone by, ties were the #1 Father's Day gift. But as today's workplace has become more casual, fragrance has taken over the top spot. Dove Men+Care offers gift sets with shampoo/conditioner, body wash and antiperspirant. Think about your shower routine. Are your shampoo, body wash and antiperspirant all the same brand or the same scent?

Typically they are: I use purple shampoo by Kristen Ess which is a light barely there floral scent.  I use that twice a week for my silver. And once a week I use Coconut shampoo by Raw Sugar.  My body wash this spring and summer is Peach by Bath and Body Shop or Coconut Vanilla by Native which matches my deodorant by Native. After a hike, I shower with Dial antibacterial soap, regular  scent. In the winter months, I tend to use a body moisturizer shower gel like Skin So Soft regular scent or the aloe scent. I also like citrus scents.  Most floral scents I am allergic to. 

Thanks for visiting!  Have a wonderful weekend!  And Happy Father's Day to the dads in your life.