Saturday 9: Shake It Off

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Shake It Off (2014)

Unfamiliar with this week's song. Hear it here.
 
1) This song makes Crazy Sam want to dance. What song inspires you to get on your feet?  Oh man....LOTS of songs make me want to dance. Off the top of my head, Uptown Funk, Happy, Walking on Sunshine, Dancing with Myself.

2) Paul McCartney met Taylor Swift at the SNL 40 Anniversary special and told her he really enjoys playing and singing this song. What's the last song you sang along with?  I can't remember, some 50's rock and roll at work today. 

3) The lyrics tell us Swift "shakes off" nasty gossip and unfair criticism. What about you? Do you worry about what others think of you?  Not usually, but my boss's unfair criticism really bugs me. I know other people do things she would find fault with...if she watched them constantly like she does me. I swear the woman just sits and waits for me to do something she can find fault with.

4) Her parents are big music fans, and were going to name their baby (boy or girl) "Taylor" after their favorite artist, James Taylor. Can you think of a singer that your mom and/or dad really enjoyed?  Glenn Miller for Dad and Ricky Nelson for Mom. Pretty glad I'm not named after either of those.

5) She grew up on an 11-acre Christmas tree farm. Do you get a fresh tree every year, or do you have an artificial tree, or do you not put up a tree at all?  We have an artificial tree. I put ours up right after Thanksgiving so I don't want to have to worry about keeping a fresh tree alive or deal with the mess.

6) Taylor Swift is 5'10". According to the CDC, the average American woman is 5'4" while men are, on average, 5'9". Are you taller or shorter than average? Depending on who is measuring me, the time of day, the phase of the moon, whether it's high or low tide, etc....I am either 5'4" or 5'5".

7) She enjoys good, old fashioned mysteries, especially those by Agatha Christie. Are you currently reading a book for pleasure?  Yes, An Alaskan Christmas. The Christmas romances are hitting the shelves and they are as addictive as Hallmark movies.

8) Her brother Austin is a freelance photographer who took the official pictures for her 2008 concert tour. Who took the last photo of you?  I was going to say the photographer on the cruise, but I think our daughter has taken a couple of me with little Leah.

9) Random question: What's your go-to comfy outfit?  Warm weather, capri leggings and a t-shirt. Cold weather, leggings and a soft, comfy tunic. Though, in cold weather, I'd live in my pink and white striped fuzzy bathrobe if I could.

Have yourselves a wonderful Saturday! It's my weekend to work so I'll be catching up later.