Saturday 9 ~ America, the Beautiful

America, the Beautiful

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Saturday 9: America, the Beautiful

Unfamiliar with Frank Sinatra's 1945 version of this song? Hear it here.

1) In 2016, a group recommended that this week's song replace "The Star Spangled Banner" as our national anthem. They maintain it's just as beautiful but easier to sing. How do you feel about this? They are both beautiful songs, but I am going to say, that the Star Spangled Banner needs to remain our national anthem.

2) Katharine L. Bates said her lyrics were inspired by a trip to Pike's Peak. What's the most beautiful American spot you've ever visited? Mackinaw Island

3) The music was written by organist Samuel Augustus Ward. Both Bates and Ward were very formal when signing their names professionally -- she including her middle initial and he with his full middle name. How about you? When you sign checks or documents, do you use your middle name or initial? I do not.. just first and last name... even though not a soul could make out either... my hubs hates the way I do my signature.. lol

4) In 1945, when this version of the song was recorded, America lost Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Frank Sinatra said, "I lost a hero." What late, great American hero from our past would you like to honor today? JKF maybe

5) Also in 1945, a 19-year-old "hoofer" waited outside the Los Angeles radio station where Sinatra was being interviewed. That was the beginning of the friendship between Sammy Davis, Jr., and Frank Sinatra. Tell us about your oldest friend. That would be my forever friend, Jeanine. We have been friends since we were 5. We have done so many crazy things over the years. We are pretty much stuck with each other...we know to much...lol

6) The Fourth of July means we're in the middle of summer. Are you careful about applying sunscreen? I am

7) Mosquito bites can be a major summer annoyance. Are you scratching any itches right now? Oh my heavens yes! We went to see some fireworks on Wednesday that was held at a golf course, and we forgot to bring the bug spray!

8) Emergency rooms report an increase in wrist injuries in summer, with people falling off bikes and skateboards and jamming their catching hard-hit softballs. Have you been to the ER or Urgent Care during 2019? knock on wood, but so far no, and I hope it remains this way for the remainder of the year!

9) New York is home to Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest every year on the 4th. Will hot dogs be consumed in your household this weekend? maybe, not 100% sure though