THE BLOGGER INQUIRER ISSUE # 21
"For Blogging Minds Who Need To Know" ...
SPEAKERS ON PRETTY PLEASE
FUZZY from RANTS, RAVES & OBSERVATIONS
INTERVIEWS
SHERRY'S CHERRIES from RAINDROPS MAKES THINGS BEAUTIFUL
Brrrrrrrr....damn, New York is as cold as Ohio was when I left.
I'm off to interview Sherry from Sherries Cherries.
I've been driving all night without a radio, or a heater. They went on the blink around the time I hit Ottawa.
(Yawn) Whoa, better stay awake.
Maybe I'll try singing.
"Sher-er-er er ery, Bay-ay-by, {Sherry Baby}
She-eh-erry will you come out tonite.
Come, come, get interview-oo-oo-ood."
(Yawn)
Ok, that didn't work.
"Oh Sherry, OUR LOVE....no, totally inappropriate. She's a married lady.
(Yawn) Damn.
(...I'll give him a bust in the mouth)
Oh my, why am I remembering that? Get hold of yourself, Fuzzy.
((((THAT"S NOT WHAT I MEANT ! ))))
Jeez, lousy conscience.
One more song.
Yeah, she likes Roy Orbison.
"I DROVE ALL
NIIIIIGHT, TO GE-ET TO YOU. Is that alright....
Ok, there's where we're meeting.
Her directions were right on the money. I had no idea going through Canada was a shortcut.
I'm parking the car.
Hmm, I thought it was a strange name for a residence.
"The Seduction Inn" looms in all its glory in front of my eyes.
Zappa Fans words to Sherry come back to me:
"The fact that you are a sexual deviant just makes you more special."
With a trembling hand, I knock on the door of Room 71-2.
INSIDE ROOM 71-2
I hear the knock on the door and suddenly get very nervous. Strange that suddenly I should feel like a schoolgirl opening the door to her first date.
One last look in the mirror, "Just a moment", I call out.
I walk to the door and slowly open it.
He really does look like a mature Brad Pitt, runs through my mind. Oh my, he's so gray, he must be freezing, I think.
Welcome Fuzzy, you look cold. Come on in and warm yourself. Let me take your coat. Here, maybe you better sit close to the fireplace, you look as if the cold has really done you in.
I think to myself, maybe you should lie down and let me warm you. My, my, I can't get over how gray his skin is. As I brush my hand across his cheek, he pulls back slightly and starts to shiver.
Oh, you're cold, let me get you a blanket and sit beside you and we'll begin the interview. Can I get you something to drink? Are you comfortable? Is their anything else you need at the moment?
Well, my friend, it's a pleasure to meet you at last. I must admit that I have been a bit nervous about this, and I'm sure you think I'm smothering you with all this attention, but I just want to see you warm and comfortable before we begin.
I'm acting silly and I hope I'm not offending you, but you look so gray..er...cold.
Hmm, I think I'll have to see if there's anything I can do to put a little color in his cheeks. Maybe a reference to the family jewels will do it.
We'll see how this interview goes. I must admit, he's quite attractive.
Nice to meet you too, Sherry.
Yeah, the heater went out in my car.
I'll get to my usual color pretty quick.
Thanks for the shortcut through Canada tip.
Mapquest didn't have that one.
I guess we should get the interview started.
Ready?
Fire away.
Ok, well, first off, let me just say, you are one of the treasures of Blogstream. Your heart and humanity shine through in every single post. And a big plus for me is your sense of humor.
Many of us already know this, but for the newer Streamers, explain how the name "Raindrops Make Things Beautiful" came about.
My Mom died this year on March 21, and strangely, my youngest
stepson showed up that same night with a new computer he bought to replace my old IBM which was too slow to go online with.
I was underwhelmed to say the least. We waited a few days to hook it up, and I needed to learn how to use the XP application of Windows.
I am challenged you know. Very.
On April 26, I went on-line for the first time in my life and accidentally stumbled on Blogstream.
I waited two hours and signed up. I never intended to do a blog,
just reading and commenting.
That changed within two days. On April 28 I created my blog.
I intended on calling it "Lucky Frogs, They Eat What
Bugs Them".
At the last minute I thought about Mom telling me that
"raindrops make things beautiful" every time I complained about
something not going right.
Next thing I know, that's what I typed as a blog title.
Some days I still feel her with me when I sit down to blog.
What was it that prompted you to start your blog after two days of reading and commenting?
I just felt this overwhelming urge to connect with people on a cerebral plane. My real friends are all intelligent, giving human
beings but so involved with life that they have no interest in
expanding the mind.
The give and take that I saw in the comments just blew me away.
I needed a way to get things out that were bothering me.
I wanted exposure to new ideas and a wider view of my world.
Well, I usually use the wide angle on my binoculars for a wider view of the world.
Let's talk about your growing up in what I consider the greatest decade ever, "The Sixties".
What are your fondest memories and conversely, your uh...un-fondest memories?
Fondest memories of the 60's.
Going to the dances, and I did a lot of dancing, USO Junior Hostess, school dances and proms.
Even dances at the local Catholic elementary school. They usually had local bands that weren't bad at all.
Necking in the back seat of cars. Being too chicken to go all the way, was I a tease? Ummm, a little bit, same as I am now.
English classes, history classes, those were my favs.
Being involved with the Young Democrats of America.
Having my own money because I had a neighborhood babysitting business. Three families that use to schedule me way in advance, and one for after school from 3:30 to 5:30.
The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Doors, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Manfred Mann, Byrds, Cream, the Hollies etc. The music was great.
If they'd invented birth control pills a few years earlier, I might have had a LOT more fun.
Yes, I did all those things too.
Except for the dancing and babysitting. And being too chicken to go all the way. And being a USO Junior Hostess.
Un-fondest memories?
Unfondest memories.
The Viet Nam War, assassinations of JFK, Martin Luther King, and Bobby Kennedy.
The death of my Great Grandad, my parents divorce.
The loss of a schoolmate to cancer. His name was Pete.
The arrest of my favorite teacher for putting what was then
called a mash note in the locker of one of the boys in school. The
teacher was a man. He was found not guilty, the note wasn't written by him and one of the boys friends admitted that the boy wrote the note and did what he did because he was failing the class.
That doesn't sound too different from today.
Okay, standard question to all baby boomers.
JFK assassination.
Do you think Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone or was there was a vast conspiracy?
I don't think it was a vast conspiracy, but there is something that I've always wondered. Why did Jack Ruby assassinate him?
I spent one whole day sick and watching The History Channel. They
had a series of shows on about the possibility of a conspiracy.
All my questions were answered except for that one.
I don't think we'll ever know the truth behind this in our lifetime.
On to happier topics.
We share a love of music. Do you play any musical instruments?
If not, what would you like to be able to play?
No, but I would like to have learned to play the flute or piano.
Do you sing in the shower?
Yes, and I can't carry a tune in a basket.
Sick cow comes to mind here.
Oh Sherry, it can't be that bad. Can it?
(Laughing) Oh, Fuzzy, you have no idea how badly I sing.
I can, however, do a very good Loretta Lynn rendition on the duet she did with Ernest Tubbs. The song is called "Has Anybody Here Seen Sweet Thing ?"
It's the only song I sound halfway decent while singing.
Alright, if you could see one band from any era, alive or dead, who would it be?
And you can't answer The Doors. I'm not going to make it that easy !
Ok, then I guess it would have to be The Beatles.
Damn, I knew I should have banned them too, but an excellent
choice.
But I would have bet your answer was going to be The Stones.
Umm, any paricular songs that get you "in the mood"?
For some reason, "Baby You Can Drive My Car" does.
Also, "If I Needed Someone To Love".
I think it's my vivid imagination. It tends to be interesting being me sometimes.
I read somewhere that you use to like Hee-Haw.
Whoops, I wasn't supposed to reveal that.
The cat's out of the bag now, so, Buck Owens or Roy Clark? Or maybe, Junior Samples?
Junior used to crack me up, but no, not him!
I could see myself having some fun with Roy, while Buck would be singing "I've Got A Tiger By The Tail".
My favorite was Nurse Goodbody.
Hmm, you don't look surprised.
Somehow, I didn't think it would be Lulu. You just don't look
to be her type.
I'll leave that one alone.
On to the mandatory questions.
What five bloggers would you like to meet ?
Well, Fuzzy, since I'm looking at you, I don't understand why you seem to have so much trouble picking up women. That is if your
blog is telling us the truth.
I will admit that you could stand a little color, but you do look like a mature Brad Pitt after all.
So, I can't say that I want to meet you because here we are and this is a very difficult question to answer.
There are just so many great bloggers here, but I'll try:
1. DaisyLucyScratchZappaFanMissLou
2. HeideRitaBValkyrieMokieJoeWhit
3. WhisperedPromisesPrisonerofHopeBiggieTMarc
4. PolarBTaylorRandy420VictoriaKristin
5. PrettyRubbleMr.OrneryBigChrisSybilAlznurse
Oh, and I have to cheat and add one more, she's no longer with us, but I'd LOVE to meet Donuts.
So I guess that makes 6 bloggers, right?
(Counting on fingers. Moves on to toes..)
Uh, yeah, that's six.
Next, what five CDs are in your player?
Casey Kasems America's Top Ten of the 70's. That's a compilation of 70's songs that made the top ten.
Spirit Flutes by David Maracle. I love this CD, it's hauntingly beautiful and very soothing.
Greatest Hits 1971-1975 by The Eagles
The Best of The Doors
Big Hits (High Tides and Green Grass) by The Rolling Stones
Excellent choices.
Answer the following with one word:
Favorite alcoholic beverage? None
What is your nationality? Heinz 57 varieties
Last book you read? Candide
Color of your underwear? Black and Red
Your middle name? Lee
What is your favorite word? Yes
What is your least favorite word? No
What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally?
MEN, and music
What turns you off? Child Abuse
What is your favorite curse word? Son of a bitch
What sound or noise do you love? Running water
What sound or noise do you hate? Grinding brakes
What profession other that your own would you like to attempt?
Veterinarian
What profession would you not like to do? Lawyer
If Heaven exists, what would you like God to say to you when you
arrive?
Welcome Sherry, I've been waiting for you.
Almost done. Any final thoughts?
My final thoughts?
One of the things I so cherish about Blogstream is the spirit behind each and every one of our blogs.
There's such a diversity of souls here. There are the occasional bumps in the road, but for the most part, I believe that one of the best things I've ever done for myself is join Blogstream. It's been a kind of therapy for me, and a place of healing.
Did you say you were single?
ALLRIGHT ! Er..I mean, yes.
(Thank you Zappa Fan)
(Hmmmm, you know the more I think about this, the less
inclined I am to put some color into his cheeks. There's just
something off putting about him. A little too bold, maybe brash would be a better word. Thank heavens we are at the end of this thing. Now I can put a smile on my face and get him out the door)
Fuzzy, it was so good of you to come all this way in the cold to interview me. I am very pleased that you considered me an interesting enough subject.
Unfortunately, I had no idea that this would take the number of hours that it did and I have a prior engagement that I must be on time for.
(Yeah, sure I do)
I would gladly give you my phone number, but I am married and we wouldn't want my Hubby to get the wrong idea now, would we?
(And we don't want Fuzzy getting any ideas either)
Thank you so much for coming and if there's anything else, just PM me and I'll answer right away.
Here, let me help you button your coat.
Oh, you want a hug? Well, of course you can have a hug !
I turn my head and bury it in his shoulder. Stepping back, I gently guide him out the open door and with a smile, a quick very quick wave, I close the door. Oh, better lock it. (Sigh)
I wonder how this issue of the Inquirer will turn out? Too bad he's so gray looking)
I DON"T TAN !!
Sheesh, how many times do I have to explain this.
Like they say, the best laid plans of mice and men.
I get back in the car for the long trek through Canada to Ohio.
BABY YOU CAN DRIVE MY CAR.
YES I'M GONNA BE...
(Twenty miles later) WTF! They have a "Big Chicks" franchise here !!! WOO HOO!
I park the car and enter.
Same layout as the one back home, but I've learned my lesson.
I belly up to the bar.
The barmaid is kinda cute. "What'll you have, sport."
"Gimme a Goebels, please."
The barmaid turns to the cooler. "Nice ass", I whisper.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY !!"
Jeez, I can't get a break.
Fuzzy out.
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