On the radio

in Silver Bloggers2 years ago (edited)

Donna Summer's song has been running through my head since just before 3pm yesterday afternoon. It was a really, really hectic day which began with a 5am email from a prospective client. While I might look at email between 5 and 6 in the morning, on principle, no reply goes before 8. The tone of the mail also suggested I take a deep breath and begin setting boundaries. Email sent, I had a 9am meeting about the Winter Fair. For me, that's early and, I know, from past experience, there wouldn't be coffee. I needed my second cup and decided to go suitably armed. As I put the top on my insulated, reusable coffee beaker, it shot out of my hand and sprayed a lake of hot coffee over me, the kitchen counter and floor. I did a bad job of mopping up, made a third coffee and fled the scene of the crime (to clean up later.)

Our meeting was productive but a few things - over which we had no control - were still outstanding. Like the final approval of the liquor license. Like radio silence from one of the wineries. Like one of the wineries - a family business being potentially thin on the ground or not there at all - a death in the family. One of the stall holders breaking her foot. Like the kids who were going to do the kids' facepainting and play area, just not...and the weather gods.

I came home, via a friend, back in the village to pack up (more of that, anon), made a fourth cup of coffee and sat at my desk. There was email. From the liquor authority. A question. And an answer from a colleague. Then, another email:

Approved!

Is the tide turning? I know the moon is waxing...

Then, I take to my phone to WhatsApp people who need to know, and notice an unknown number, typing....

Hi Fiona...

I carry on and then check back.

The upshot, an appointment for later that day.

Let's just say that this Queen song, and which an ex of mine loathed, was a useful and somewhat prophetic interlude.

The appointed time arrived. Suddenly, I was on the radio. Talking about the event that's occupied most of my waking and sleeping brain for the last two or so months.

Have a listen to me...

It's not the first time I have been on the radio (or television for that matter), but it has been a while. As much as one prepares, one isn't. Anyhow, five minutes on the radio for our little village is a big bit of exposure. To say that we were thrilled, is an understatement. And to be sent a link to the podcast, a fantastic surprise.

Cheeky

As I said, and since that interview, I have had Donna Summer as an ear worm. It also got me thinking about other songs - either about the radio, or with "radio" in the artists' names. It also dawned on me that today's Tuesday and I have been threatening to join @tengolotodo and @coquicoin as they participate in @ablaze's three tune Tuesday #ttt. This is my first, cheeky contribution.

So, my final selection of a song from my school years: a South African band, the Radio Rats, with the only song I ever heard of theirs.

the koeksister process flow...

I heard it - yes, on the radio - on Sunday, and even 43 years later, sang every word along with it as I worked in the kitchen.

Not that I can claim to be a radio rat!

PS wonderful that @zo3d reached out and asked,

Was that you I heard on the radio...?

Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa


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 2 years ago  

It sounds like you had a hectic but productive day. Although the Donna Summer's song you mentioned is familiar to me, and of my generation, I didn't realise that she sang it.

Definitely there are days of days, it is complicated to go putting together projects and go solving what is presented to ves some things take more time than others, I called the attention that you take a lot of coffee, you made me remember my husband, is a threat with coffee, can take big cups full the same as you or more, and if I'm with him I take almost the same, I'm trying to shuffle the caffeine and go back to just a big cup in the morning and ready.

I didn't know about that song Tuesday I will investigate to try to participate, music helps us to release stress and to do certain chores at home, besides being always a great company, if the songs are old they bring us memories if they are new we enjoy them, I sometimes laugh when I listen to the music that my 19 year old son likes and sometimes I sing them with him and we laugh together for a while.

Actually, I have a maximum of 3 cups of coffee - and it's instant - a day. I cannot drink coffee after lunch, either. I think the third song, I one that's very much limited to South Africa.

I really enjoyed the last tune (I know the other two) and enjoyed immensely the thought of you in your kitchen bopping around and singing. I'll try to come back and listen to YOU soon - late here and my ears are all done in x

Sweet dreams!

Haha! I love your first and cheeky contribution to #ttt. Years without listening to Donna Summers, now the song is stuck in my head 😂. Queen is one of my all-time favorite bands, and of course, the Radio Rats are new to me. But I liked the tune, and I'm sure my son will like it. I always pass on to him what I discover in the #ttt.
I'm glad to know everything is progressing well towards the fair.
Enjoy the rest of Tuesday!🤗

That song is still stuck in my head!!! As you know, I also love Queen. I'm glad you enjoyed the Radio Rats - it's such a happy tune. Things are coming together. I think...

😸😊🪴

I have similar problems. I have had Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights echoing in my brain for over a week now. Why? Maybe I should take up drinking coffee.

🤣

That was so cool! I just happened to be collecting my daughter from work and sitting in the car waiting for her while you did your interview! When Pippa mentioned your name and McGregor I knew Ithaca to be you. Such a small world and so cool that you did the interview. What’s it like being a celebrity? 😜

Hahaha! A bits late, but I have to answer: just the same as not!

Great to have you joining us on #ttt. Thanks a million for your choices, it's great to see the diversity of songs that we get from all over the world.

I had fun! I shall do it again - probably when the next worm crawls into my ear!