She submitted her latest ideas as comment 150 on my first post, but I didn’t want you all to miss it, so I’m making Faith my second blog-within-a-blogger.
I love your Driving Miss Shari blog. It’s fun, creative and I’m looking forward to you getting 500 comments.
I’ve been thinking of ways to make you famous through this blog. How about having a contest where people make up songs about this vehicle-less time in your life? They can put it on You Tube. The person who creates the best song wins something cool.
Okay. I’ll be your first contestant. Here’s my entry to the “Driving Miss Shari” contest:
Driving Miss Shari all around
Is the best gig going in town.
She’s super-sweet and lots of fun
Have you met Miss Shari, she’s number one!
She says “Thank you, Sir” for this ride.
He says “Thank you, M’am, won’t you be my bride?”
Miss Shari says I’m married,
I’m really Mrs. Shari
So, thank you Sir, but I really can’t tarry.
Well, that’s my first try, Shari. Maybe I’ll write another song for you later.
I admit it Shari. I’ve always adored Cole Porter’s songwriting and know every word to his songs, so perhaps I’m just a Cole Porter wannabe. But, you get the idea.
In addition to the song, when you’re driving around, you’ve got to wear something that catches people’s attention so you’re recognizable. How about wearing a wide brimmed straw hat with an awesome, eye-catching scarf around the brim? I’m thinking a hot pink, red, purple or leopard scarf tied with lots of scarf hanging down and blowing in the wind as your window is open.
Here’s my second idea: have a “Have you spotted Miss Shari today?”contest. People write in your blog when they’ve seen you riding around. They score points if they get the exact location and the time right. The person who gets the most points after 3 months wins.
That’s it for my ideas tonight. Sleep well, dear Miss Shari.
OK, folks . . . songs on YouTube? just your lyrics here? Creative brains: ready, set, GO!
Like the ENERGIZER BUNNY, Faith is on a roll: Read her new verses in comments below . . . and add your own.
Shari, I am so excited about your blog and what could happen with a
song contest. I wish I had all day to write songs about you. I used to
have a piano but didn’t have room. I have a sax that I haven’t played
for years (I’m a real amateur on it, and have a guitar.) My younger
son Connor is home from college for a few days and plays a little
guitar. If I can get him to help me, maybe we can put something on You
Tube. I don’t know if it will ruin my professional image, but, what
the heck! You only live once. No, that’s not true. I believe in
reincarnation. But, what the heck, if I live more than once, people
won’t remember me in my next life anyway!
Faith, did you realize that the “sax” in sharisax was because I, too, play the sax. At least I try to . . . and saying that, I’m going off to practice right now!
Oh, Shari, I’m really in trouble now. I’ve become obsessed with your blog. And since I wrote my “Driving Miss Shari” song, I can’t think of anything else.
You see, I wrote the song two days ago, and I thought that was it, I’m finished. But, “Oh, no, you’ve barely even started,” says my mischievous little mind. “You only wrote 2 verses. There’s many more that need to be written.”
I tried to reason with my mind. “I’m an advertising Copywriter/Brand Strategist. And a freelance one, so I have to continually try to get new projects to support myself.” But, Shari, every time I try to do something productive, like answer ads or call potential prospects, my mind keeps on coming up with new lines for the song. And I can’t stop it!
Last night, on the whole 45-minute train ride to my best friend’s photography show in Manhattan, I was writing more verses to the song. And when I got home at 11:30 at night, I went right to my computer to see how to add it to the song. So, that also meant revising what I had done before to make all the verses work together.
This morning, the same thing. When I woke up, “Driving Miss Shari” was the first thing on my mind. So, I thought if I just post my new verses early in the morning, maybe I’ll get this crazy obsession out of my system and be able to do some work that I might get paid for. I swear, I really am a copywriter, not a songwriter. Go to my website: http://www.trueidentitybranding.com and you’ll see that I’m telling the truth.
I don’t know, maybe the gods of serendipity will guide me to my new professional destiny. Maybe I was really meant to write personal songs for people. I know! Maybe I should start a new business writing songs for anyone who will pay me. I could sell them to people who want to give gift songs for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, graduation, etc. etc. I could be the customized version of Barry Manilow for the common man! Well, that’s another conversation.
Anyway Shari, here’s the latest update to my “Driving Miss Shari” song. Perhaps my mind will give me a rest and it will be my last.
SONG VERSION #2:
Driving Miss Shari all around
It’s the best darn gig in this whole darn town
Driving Miss Shari around
You can’t help but smile, can’t even fake a frown.
Guys love to drive her near and far
In their hot rods, Bentleys, Porches and Saabs,
They love long drives, cause what they got
Is one cool gal who’s super HOT!
She says “THANK YOU, SIR FOR THE RIDE.”
He says “THANK YOU, M’AM, WON’T YOU BE MY BRIDE?”
Miss Shari says, “I’m married!
I’m really Mrs. Shari
So, thanks again, but I musn’t tarry.”
They say Miss Shari’s lots of fun
When it comes to passengers, she’s number one.
She loves adventure — no holds barred,
She’s bound to become a super star.
Rich and famous, she’ll one day be
Just watch her rise and you will see.
She’s got a way with words and a way with hearts
She’s an elegant lady. No, she’s not a tart!
OR DO YOU PREFER THIS AS THE LAST LINE?:
Everyone knows Miss Shari is more than smart.
Oh, Shari, I can see that I’m not finished. Please help me choose the best last line!
Faith . . . and our readers: This is TOO MUCH FUN
Can we have “too much fun”?
HMMMM
. . . if we aren’t productive, maybe, but when we take life TOO seriously — and don’t allow time to enjoy — then aren’t we missing the “reasons” to be alive?
BTW, that “tart” rhyme stings a bit . . .
but that’s part of the fun.
re: “She’s more than smart” — I HOPE SO!!!!!
In the junior high paper, I got voted as smartest in the class, but what I really wanted was prettiest eyes or nicest legs.
However, neither “eyes” nor “legs” rhymes with “hearts.”
Hey, there’s always “parts”; maybe we can work with that!
No, problem Shari. We’ll just add another verse:
6th verse:
Have you seen Miss Shari’s light blue eyes
And her legs, well, you just watch the guys
They eye her every single part
Hope they haven’t missed that she’s super-smart!
Now, we just have to figure out where this 6th verse belongs in the song.
This may become the longest song in history. You’d better get your wheels quick or I’ll spend all my waking hours on your blog!
I love it: Ask, and ye shall receive.
Houston, we have a problem. It’s official. This is an obsession.
7th verse:
Now, one fine day the cutest guy in town
Didn’t say a word as he drove Miss Shari around
He dropped her off, but before he was gone
He said, “Miss Shari, you really turn my engine on.”
Faith, I’m glad my husband isn’t reading these verses. [He doesn't like poetry]
Hi Faith,
You could change the one verse:
She’s got a way with words and affairs of the heart,
She’s an elegant lady. No, she’s not a tart!
It rhymes better!
Maybe put the word ‘simply’ in before an in the second line.
I believed in reincarnation, just like you. That was in a former life, I don’t believe it any more…
Keep blogging in this thread and I shall come back. I’ll check out your blog or website, whatever. It is amazing what people can do when they work together in harmony and create a phenomenon.
. . . we could replace the word “tart”
Unfortunately, at least a few people don’t read carefully . . . thus . . . they could easily jump to the wrong conclusion
Mike:
Thanks for your comments and your interest. I’m looking forward to hearing a verse from you. If you join in the writing of the “Driving Miss Shari” song, we could start an epidemic.
I guess that’s what social media calls “viral.” Oh, oh. this is starting to sound medicinal!
I bet you’ve got some good lyrics in you. I’m waiting…
Hi Faith,
I forgot about the song. I was busy doing a blog on another thread. I shall have to think about it. I looked at your website, very slick; I even looked at the source code on one page! It is evening in England so I’m off to bed, a storm has just ended. I haven’t seen rain like that since we had a tornado some years ago!
Mike