Saturday 9 ~ My Valentine

My Valentine

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Saturday 9: My Valentine (2011)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

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? Today - blankets...lol.. its so cold here right now, so I am thankful for my nice warm, cozy blankets! And alwasy thankful for my faith, family and health.

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? I do, I took Spanish back in high school, and want to learn sign language and Italian one of these days!

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? On my latest cross stitch project "Beautiful stitching and finishing!" from a fellow stitcher.

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? not anymore.

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. My hubs.... I love listening to him play the guitar, such a talent even though he thinks he doesn't play well

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? yep, we are having ribeye's, baked potatoes and a salad - and maybe a dessert if I whip one up later today

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? John

8) Women buy and send more Valentines than men do. Who received the last greeting card you sent? the last cards I sent were Christmas cards, so there were a handful of people who received them.... hubs hasn't received his Valentines card as of yet.

9) Men buy and send more roses at Valentine's Day than women do. What's your favorite flower? lilacs