Category: memes
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Friday 5: Solstice
How do you cool down on warm summer evenings? Blast the air conditioner, but ideally, if we’re in the area, go in my in-laws’ pool. What are some good songs for keeping the summer vibe flowing? You know, I just bought the extended Scott Pilgrim vs. the World soundtrack, and it makes for some good […]
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Saturday 9: Better Now
Unfamiliar with this week’s tune? Hear it here. 1) In this song, Post Malone tries to assure his ex that he’s better now … but he’s not. He’s still hurting. Have you recently told someone you were fine when you weren’t? Nah, and I really hate this cultural thing where “fine” is a euphemism. 2) He […]
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Friday 5: Consumer Reports
When did you last eat or drink something purchased from a truck or other wheeled vehicle? I think it was probably a couple months ago now. Food trucks aren’t super common where we live–closer to Pittsburgh, of course, but here on the outskirts, it’s not much of a thing and the food trucks that are […]
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Friday 5: Flaming O
Among stuff people have told you recently, what’s been most difficult to swallow? Our nephew has been having seizures, and it’s the kind of thing where it could be nothing and he’ll grow out of it or it could be more serious. What swan thing from last week you’ll spend time reflecting on this week? […]
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Saturday 9: Let Me Love You Tonight
Unfamiliar with this week’s tune? Hear it here. 1) Pure Prairie League was a country rock band signed by Casablanca Records in 1980. The label, known for disco hits, wanted to expand their client roster in case disco died. (Which it did, and Casablanca ultimately went bankrupt.) Disco can be a polarizing topic among music fans. […]
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Friday 5: Testify
How’s your sense of hearing? Pretty good, especially considering the number of loud concerts I’ve been to. I seem to be able to pick up a lot on headphones in particular. When did you most memorably swear to do (or not do) something? I wouldn’t say I swore not to do it, but you know […]
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Friday 5: As Happy as Our Cruel World Allows
Who has a great voice for acting in movies? Alan Rickman is coming to mind, may he rest in peace. When have you recently resisted temptation? We made a family trip to the zoo yesterday, and the gift shop had a couple of cute shirts that I liked but didn’t love and decided that was […]
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Friday 5: Double Stuf
What do you have two of because while you knew you had one, you couldn’t find it so you bought a new one? A home dry-cleaning kit. The clothes needed cleaned and tracking down the original one we bought was a bigger chore at the time than just buying a new one, and at least […]
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Saturday 9: River of No Return
Unfamiliar with this week’s tune? Hear it here. 1) Marilyn Monroe performed this song in the 1954 western River of No Return. In the movie (and at the beginning of this clip) she wears jeans. The wardrobe mistress bought the jeans off the rack at JC Penney’s. Yet because of their connection to Marilyn, they are valuable memorabilia. Designer Tommy Hilfiger bought them […]
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Friday 5: Do-Re-meme
When have you yelled at a cat? Well, I have two cats, so pretty much on a daily basis. Most recently, our male cat was being a bit, um, forward with our female cat and wasn’t letting up. Would you please tell us you’re looking forward to the weekend without telling us you’re looking forward […]
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