Saturday Nine

I had to laugh the other day when the folks on The Chew (I record it- one of the best shows on TV) were discussing Adam Levine as People Magazine's choice for Sexiest Man Alive. Everyone was very complimentary except Daphne, who winced and said he was cute but she prefers a bulkier guy, rather than Adam's small frame and thin "yoga body." I am totally with her on that (and to each her own- there are plenty of women who dig it)... but I think he is the "package" guy- he has a combination of several very attractive traits. The funniest thing about Adam at our house is that he's exactly halfway between my age and Lauren's age, and we both drool over him and giggle at all his jokes every week on The Voice, while Jeff rolls his eyes. Great pick, People Mag!


Saturday 9: Back to Black

1) Black is this week's signature color because Friday, November 29, was "Black Friday," when retailers cut their prices and consumers flock to the stores. Did you score any "Black Friday" bargains?
I scored big Black Friday bargains at the outlet mall on Tuesday. I got some new boots for half price. (BOOTS! Yay!) Got a couple of cute winter tops, too. I haven't started shopping for Christmas yet, but I'll do most of that online.

2) Legend has it that Black Friday began as a neighborhood phenomenon among store owners in Philadelphia back in the early 1960s. What else comes to mind when you think of Philly?
the Founding Fathers and American history

3) Feasting and football are also popular Thanksgiving weekend pastimes. Do your Thursday-Sunday plans include pigging out or watching a game?
We've already been watching games out the yang. Two huge games today- the Iron Bowl (Alabama/Auburn- go Auburn!!) and Texas A&M/Mizzou (BTHO Missouri!). We had Thanksgiving lunch at the Lakeway Spa and Resort. It was VERY good. I think we all did pretty well at not "pigging out" there. I have no desserts at the house, only cut up veggies, so there isn't any pigging out going on here.

4) At Thanksgiving dinners, Crazy Sam's homemade gravy is always a hit. (Probably because she's so generous with the cognac, which gives the gravy a nutty taste.) Do you have a signature dish?
Nah. Everyone likes my sweet potato casserole the best though.

5) Among the biggest the Black Friday advertisers are Target, Kohl's, Macy's and Best Buy. If you could have a $100 gift card to any one of those stores, which would you choose?
Target

6) You're in a public restroom that offers both paper towels and a hot air hand dryer. Which one do you choose?
paper towels

7) While Back to Black is the best-selling Amy Winehouse CD, her first was called Frank, named for her hero, Frank Sinatra. Tell us about someone who inspires you.
My grandpa inspires me. He's 93 and still very active in his church and with his friends. He goes to the gym every morning. He still has his great sense of humor and tells wonderful stories of all the interesting things he's done and places he's been.

8) Do you consider yourself a pessimist or an optimist?
optimist

9) Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone (a verbal conversation -- not an exchange of texts)?
Jen