Saturday 9: It's A Jungle Out There

Being it's Saturday I'm joining in on  *Saturday 9*  for today. Hope You join in too. It's a fun meme.

It's a Jungle Out There (Theme from Monk) (2003)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it HERE
1) This week's song is the theme from the detective show that ran from 2002-2009. Were you a fan?  Believe it or not I've never watched the show. My sister Phyllis was a fan and loved it.

2) The song warns us about the air we breathe and the water we drink. Does your home have an air or water filter?  No just a humidifer I use in the winter when the air is dry in the apartment.

3) The lyrics say, "People say I'm crazy to worry all the time." Are you a worrier? Or do you just take things as they come?  I'm one of the latter. I do take things as they come. I just wake up each day thankful I can wake up. 😊

4) TV's Adrian Monk is known for his outstanding deductive powers, an homage to Sherlock Holmes. Have you read any of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books featuring Sherlock Holmes?  I am a true Holmes fan and read all of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books and seen every Holmes movies and TV shows even the new modern versions except for "Elementary" for I can not see Watson portrayed by a female. I'm too old school.

5) Monk was also known for fastidiousness and precision, an homage to Hercule Poirot. Have you read any of Agatha Christie's books featuring Poirot?  Again, everyone that knows me knows Hercule Poirot is my most favorite detective and yes, I own and read all Christie's books and own the complete Poirot DVDs along with Miss Marple my second favorite of Christie's detectives.

6) This song was written and performed by Grammy and Emmy winner Randy Newman. Do you have any trophies or plaques?  Yes many, from my son's powerlifting trophies and my grandson's baseball pitching trophies. Sorry no music ones. 😊

7) Before winning an Oscar in 2001, Mr. Newman had the distinction of having the most nominations (15) without a win. Do you consider yourself a graceful loser?  Absolutely!  😇 I have to be as I play cards with my two sisters every Monday afternoon.


8) In 2003, when this song was introduced, Lance Armstrong won his fifth Tour de France. Later, he was disgraced in a doping scandal. Can you think of a time when a hero disappointed you?  Yes, being a NY Yankees baseball fan the one who disappointed me most was Alex Rodriguez (a.k.a. ARod).

9) Random question -- We're catering lunch. Should we put you down for a burger or a taco?  ~ Either or both. I would enjoy whichever you made for me.  😃
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Keeping With The Subject, A Monk Quote

Until the next time dear family and friends, be blessed