Rock 'n Roll Fridays

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(a day late--but you'll all survive, I'm sure)
Simon and Garfunkel

1. A HAZY SHADE OF WINTER But look around, the leaves are brown, And the sky is a hazy shade of winter. Oh, seasons change with scenery, weaving time in a tapestry, Won't you stop and remember me?
Do you think of someone special during Winter?

Does Santa count? I don't think there's anyone really who reminds me of winter (or vice versa), which is probably a good thing since I'm not really a fan of winter.

2. BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER When you're down and out, When you're on the street, When evening falls so hard I will comfort you. I'll take your part.
What cheers you up?

Unforced silliness, a nap in a puddle of sun, being around comfortable people, finishing a big project.

3. EL CONDOR PASA I'd rather be a forest than a street. Yes I would. If I could, I surely would. I'd rather feel the earth beneath my feet.
When was the last time you went barefoot in the grass?

I'm barefoot whenever possible (like, even now I have nothing on my feet, which are currently on the chilly side), and it's far easier on my feet to walk in grass than concrete, so ... maybe six weeks ago? We had a lovely LONG warm fall this year.

4. AMERICA Counting the cars on the New Jersey Turnpike, They've all come to look for America…
How do you entertain yourself during a traffic jam?

Radio. Book. Phone calls/texts. Prayers (not for traffic clearing, just praying in general). Getting antsy doesn't help.

5. SOUNDS OF SILENCE When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light That split the night And touched the sound of silence.
What words would flash on your ideal neon sign?

N O , T H A N K S

6. 59th STREET BRIDGE SONG Got no deeds to do, No promises to keep. I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep. Let the morning time drop all its petals on me. Life, I love you, All is groovy.
What was the last event that made you feel groovy?

Last night's work party was pretty fun. Groovy, though? I'm not sure I've felt groovy in awhile; what does it feel like? [this is one of my favorite songs, by the way]

7. RICHARD CORY The papers print his picture almost everywhere he goes: Richard Cory at the opera, Richard Cory at a show. And the rumor of his parties and the orgies on his yacht! Oh, he surely must be happy with everything he's got.
Do you make enough money to keep you happy?

Not the question I thought these lyrics would lead to, but yes. Well, between Beast and me, we are fine.

8. THE BOXER In the clearing stands a boxer, And a fighter by his trade And he carries the reminders Of ev'ry glove that laid him down.
How do you feel about boxing as a sport?

NOT a fan. I think it's horrible, especially the big guys. On the other hand, compared to some of the shit that's promo'd on Spike TV, boxing is a freaking ballet recital. [another of my favorite songs, however]

9. MRS ROBINSON Hide in the hiding place where no one ever goes. Put it in your pantry with your cupcakes. It's a little secret just the Robinsons' affair. Most of all you've got to hide it from the kids.
What was the last thing you hid from the kids or significant other in your home?

Uh, helloooo? Christmas presents!? lol

10. I AM A ROCK I have my books And my poetry to protect me; I am shielded in my armor.
What item protects you?

In this sense, it is clearly my "busyness": if I'm busy, I don't have to think or deal with stuff that I don't like. In a totally non-metaphorical interpretation, it's probably my fearsome reputation that keeps the monsters away.

11. KATHY’S SONG I hear the drizzle of the rain Like a memory it falls Soft and warm continuing Tapping on my roof and walls.
What is your least favorite thing about rain?

It makes it hard to see through my glasses. Otherwise, I don't mind rain. Unless it goes on forever, in which case I become a little suicidal.

12. HOMEWARD BOUND Home where my thought's escaping, Home where my music's playing, Home where my love lies waiting Silently for me.
What’s your favorite thing about your home?

The floor plan. I seriously love this house in a way that might be considered a little mental by other people.

13. FIFTY WAYS TO LEAVE YOUR LOVER The problem is all inside your head, she said to me The answer is easy if you take it logically I'd like to help you in your struggle to be free There must be fifty ways to leave your lover.
What was the worst way you ever left a lover?

I don't think I've ever done it badly. It's either been a pretty clean break or a slow drift due to distance and lack of anything that really connected us in the first place.