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Friday, January 16, 2009

Friday Five: Take Me, Baby, or Leave Me




Although written by a young man, this song from "Rent" became an anthem for women of a certain age ready to be taken on their own terms. Maureen and Joanne love each other, but they are *very* different.

Whether it's new friends or new loves or new employers, what are five things people should know about you?

Let us know in the comments if you play. You can post a direct link to your blog entry in your comment using the following formulation in the comment box: <a href="the url of your blog post goes here">what you want the link to say goes here</a>

For a complete how-to, click here.

(Video from the 10th Anniversary performance of "Rent" on Broadway, with original cast members Idina Menzel and Fredi Walker.)
Posted by Unknown at 12:32 AM
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54 comments:

  1. Dr. Laura Marie GrimesJanuary 16, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Great one, Songbird! (Though I prefer the version of this song from the recent movie). Take me or leave me right here.

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  2. ShalomJanuary 16, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    Wow - I'm never this early. That was fun! (Probably influenced by the glass of wine I am enjoying while typing.) Get to know me.

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  3. TerriJanuary 16, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    I played, here

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  4. Barbara B.January 16, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    I'm snoring and roaring here!

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  5. Rev SSJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    I grabbed a minute before going to bed to share my 5 here

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  6. SallyJanuary 16, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Oh good one Songbird, I've got to go out, but will be back later to play along!

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  7. Processing CounselorJanuary 16, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    Brain-and body- freeze, cannot make link work. Come to my place to see my play!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 16, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Good morning! I hoped someone would want to play at night. You can find my Five here, and I hope "to know me is to love me."

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  9. Auntie KnickersJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    A few things about me are here

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  10. RevAnneJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Wow. Introspection here.

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    i exposed myself, today.

    after today's F5 i wondered if people experience me as angry. this was fun though, thanks Songbird!

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  12. Chilly FingersJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    This was fun! Take or leave my weirdness right here.

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  13. DogBloggerJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Here I am. Rock you like a hurricane.

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  14. LutheranChikJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Brilliant Friday Five. I played here . Good thing I'm no longer on the dating market.

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  15. Rev Dr MomJanuary 16, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    What a very timely question for me! I have to go to work for a while, but I'll be back to play later.

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  16. jJanuary 16, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks for the great topic, Songbird! It got me to write again...over here...

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Good morning RevGals! My response is here!

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  18. RevDrKateJanuary 16, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    This was food for thought on a Friday morning, SB. I shared my list here.

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  19. Elaine (aka...Purple) January 16, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    What fun. Thanks Songbird. I listed 5 and a bonus.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 10:17 AM

    Wow. God has really been chasing me down the last couple of weeks to stop worrying so much about what people think and just be the person I'm called to be and do the work I'm called to do and let the chips fall where they may. (see #3) In other words reminding me that I'm called to service, not to worrying about success. This feeds right in there. Thanks.

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  21. Hot Cup LutheranJanuary 16, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    the nitty gritty now excuse me while i grab my coffee...

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  22. Jane Ellen+January 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    This is a good one! I have a dr's appt in a bit, but I'll be back to play later.

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  23. Mary BethJanuary 16, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Here's the story about me!

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  24. SilentJanuary 16, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    I shared more than usualhere

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  25. Annie's MomJanuary 16, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    I played! This was fun!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I yam what I yam... and you can like it or lump it... here.

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  27. mid-life rookieJanuary 16, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I played for the first time in a while. You can learn a little about me at my place.

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  28. JulieJanuary 16, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Fun play!

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  29. Joan CalvinJanuary 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Thanks, Songbird. I've revealed myself here

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  30. Young SeekerJanuary 16, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    Agreed! This week was a gooder! I had a bit of fun playing because I'm the type of gal who...

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  31. Bad AliceJanuary 16, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    I played here.

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  32. SallyJanuary 16, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    A bit late today, but playing along find out a bit more about me here

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  33. JulesJanuary 16, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    I'm lettin' it all hang out at my place!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    I played!

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  35. Katie Z.January 16, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Here is my self-confession

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  36. ktjhawkJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    I'm in

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  37. SueJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    I played intensely over at my place.

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  38. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    I've posted here
    (I don't think I have the link thing figured out - can someone help me out?? Thanks!)

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  39. Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)January 16, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    I played quickly here. Back later, hopefully, to do some reading!

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  40. JenniferJanuary 16, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Great fun, Songbird! It's more fun to read others' plays than to finish this sermon.

    I played here.

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  41. Rev HoneyJanuary 16, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Take me or leave me here.

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  42. zorraJanuary 16, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    I played here, with a bonus!

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  43. DebJanuary 16, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    will blog it in a bit. Trying to get homework done under the "wire"...

    deb

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  44. SHMTJanuary 16, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    Better late than never, I suppose. My 5 are here

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  45. JanJanuary 16, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    Late though this is, here's my Friday Five all about me.

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    I LOVE "Rent" so thank you!

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  47. KimberlyJanuary 16, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    This one's on me!

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  48. MumPastorJanuary 16, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    I finished (a draft) of my sermon, and played here
    ! But I couldn't keep it to five...and even six seemed like too few! Thanks SB!

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  49. KathrynJanuary 16, 2009 at 6:16 PM

    Why is dangerous honesty so appealing. I played here ...hope I don't wish I hadn't later!

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  50. Muthah+January 16, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    I finally got here.

    www.foraseason.blogspot.com

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  51. Rev Dr MomJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    You can take me or leave me here

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  52. Diane M. RothJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    Songbird, it was such a great friday five that, even though probably no one will read it, I still had to play

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  53. Jeff NelsonJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:59 AM

    I played late.

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  54. CodyJanuary 18, 2009 at 6:23 PM

    Hmmm....linking is working for me. I played at: www.futureclergy.blogspot.com

    I am late due to extended travel to Washington, DC for the inauguration.

    Thank you. I do love this song (and every other song in the musical.)

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