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Good morning, all, and happy Sunday to you! I hope this first Sunday of autumn finds you healthy and happy. We’re enjoying a warmer-than-usual fall day in south-central Wisconsin, with the highs forecast to reach into the 60s, but I know it won’t last long: the nights are frosty, and the Farmers’ Market is full of heaps of golden pumpkins and red apples, and strings of garlic and peppers. The annual flood of autumnal bounty is upon us once again, a harbinger of the turning of the seasons and a warning to stock up against the winter cold that will soon follow.
But the sun is still shining on this fine September Sunday, so let’s take a few moments together to consider:
Today’s Question(s):
Are the walls in your home painted plain white or colors?
If you’re one of the brave souls whose walls are colorful, what colors of paint do you have on the walls?
If you’ve got the plain white variety, have you ever wished you could splash a little color around?
Bonus Question:
Let’s talk about zoos! When was the last time you visited a zoo?
What zoo was it?
What is your favorite zoo animal to see?
Are there any zoo animals that creep you out so much you’d rather not go by their cage or habitat?
Extra Credit Question:
Do you subscribe to a newspaper?
Why, or why not?
Just for Fun:
If you were to describe your current mood as a dessert, what would it be?
Today in History:
1066 – The Battle of Stamford Bridge marks the end of the Viking invasions of England 1789 – The US Congress passes the ten amendments to the US Constitution that are now known as the Bill of Rights 1890 – The US Congress establishes Sequoia National Park 1911 – Ground is broken for Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts 1912 – Columbia University School of Journalism is founded in New York City 1929 – Jimmy Doolittle performs the first blind flight, proving that full instrument flying from take-off to landing is possible 1957 – Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas is integrated, with escort for the African-American students provided by the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division 1977 – About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon 1981 – Sandra Day O’Connor is sworn in as a Justice of the US Supreme Court, the first woman to hold the office
Today’s Word:
Tessera \tĕss ə rə\ noun
A small square tile of stone or glass, used in making mosaics
Today Is:
World Maritime Day
One-Hit-Wonder Day
National Comic Book Day
National Crab Newburg Day
World Ataxia Awareness Day
Gold Star Mother’s Day
Are the walls in your home painted plain white or colors? Most of my walls have vinyl wallcovering on them, but the kitchen walls are painted white and the master bedroom walls are painted light blue.
If you’re one of the brave souls whose walls are colorful, what colors of paint do you have on the walls? Boring walls here.
If you’ve got the plain white variety, have you ever wished you could splash a little color around? Yes. If I had the time to redecorate, the house would look completely different. Most rooms don't reflect my personality at all.
Bonus Question: Let’s talk about zoos! When was the last time you visited a zoo? In June, when my goddaughter visited me. We went to Brookfield Zoo, in a suburb west of Chicago.
What zoo was it? ^
What is your favorite zoo animal to see? Giraffes. < This is one of my photos.
Are there any zoo animals that creep you out so much you’d rather not go by their cage or habitat? Nope. I love them all.
Extra Credit Question: Do you subscribe to a newspaper? Yes. Why, or why not? I like getting the local news. All of our TV news is out of Chicago, and they only cover the big stores in NW IN and not much of the neighborhood news.
Just for Fun: If you were to describe your current mood as a dessert, what would it be? Chocolate mousse. Soft and scrumptious!
Today’s Word: tessera \tĕss ə rə\ noun A small square tile of stone or glass, used in making mosaics Cool word.
Today Is: World Maritime Day okay One-Hit-Wonder Day My favorite is Telstar by The Tornadoes. I think it was released in 1962. I was just in elementary school, but I remember my brother playing it on his record player and I thought it was the most beautiful song! *ha ha* National Comic Book Day I never read regular comic books. The closest thing I've come to that is reading Mad magazine. I've been reading it since 1966! National Crab Newburg Day Sounds good! World Ataxia Awareness Day okay Gold Star Mother’s Day My mom deserved a gold star. Let's give her one 40 years posthumously!
Today’s Question(s): Are the walls in your home painted plain white or colors?
White. If you’re one of the brave souls whose walls are colorful, what colors of paint do you have on the walls?
The dining room has gold wallpaper with a floral design. The den has wood panelling, and one of the bathrooms has blue wallpaper.
All already done when we moved in. It works so we kept it.
Bonus Question: Let’s talk about zoos! When was the last time you visited a zoo?
A few months ago. What zoo was it?
Memphis Zoo What is your favorite zoo animal to see?
Polar Bears Are there any zoo animals that creep you out so much you’d rather not go by their cage or habitat?
Not creeped out, but I can cheerfully pass by reptiles.
Extra Credit Question: Do you subscribe to a newspaper? Why, or why not?
No. Newspapers have become so anemic.
When I was a kid... (starting sentences that way is a sign of aging, true) .. but when I was a kid, if a Sunday paper landed on your head it could have snapped your neck. Now you'd think a fly had run into you.
Just for Fun: If you were to describe your current mood as a dessert, what would it be? Have heard of a mood ring, but not a mood dessert.
I don't know, but anything with chocolate or cherries or pecans, and I'm happy.
Today Is:
World Maritime Day
One-Hit-Wonder Day
National Comic Book Day okay
National Crab Newburg Day Hoping your Sunday doesn't leave you crabby.
Are the walls in your home painted plain white or colors? Both.
If you’re one of the brave souls whose walls are colorful, what colors of paint do you have on the walls? Most are white, kitchen is pale yellow and some blue wallpaper trim in bath.
If you’ve got the plain white variety, have you ever wished you could splash a little color around? Splish splash I was taken a bath. Oops wrong answer.
Bonus Question:
Let’s talk about zoos! When was the last time you visited a zoo? Many years.
What zoo was it? Taronga Zoo, Sydney, Australia.
What is your favorite zoo animal to see? Koala.
Are there any zoo animals that creep you out so much you’d rather not go by their cage or habitat? Monkeys, they remind me of some relatives.
Extra Credit Question:
Do you subscribe to a newspaper? Yes, 2 different ones, national and local.
Why, or why not? I like the local news and the cross-words to play with, and the national news especially the editorials. Then the local ad specials are of interest too.
Just for Fun:
If you were to describe your current mood as a dessert, what would it be? Tutti-Frutti!
Are the walls in your home painted plain white or colors?
Some of both...
If you’re one of the brave souls whose walls are colorful, what colors of paint do you have on the walls?
Light and darker gray almost light blue in our bedroom.
If you’ve got the plain white variety, have you ever wished you could splash a little color around? Yes maybe....
Bonus Question:
Let’s talk about zoos! When was the last time you visited a zoo?
San Antonio Zoo most every year, San Diego Zoo last year..
What zoo was it?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
What is your favorite zoo animal to see?
No favorite
Are there any zoo animals that creep you out so much you’d rather not go by their cage or habitat?
No!
Extra Credit Question:
Do you subscribe to a newspaper?
Why, or why not?
Because it's useless...
Just for Fun:
If you were to describe your current mood as a dessert, what would it be? Pass!
Today in History:
1066 – The Battle of Stamford Bridge marks the end of the Viking invasions of England 1789 – The US Congress passes the ten amendments to the US Constitution that are now known as the Bill of Rights 1890 – The US Congress establishes Sequoia National Park 1911 – Ground is broken for Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts 1912 – Columbia University School of Journalism is founded in New York City 1929 – Jimmy Doolittle performs the first blind flight, proving that full instrument flying from take-off to landing is possible 1957 – Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas is integrated, with escort for the African-American students provided by the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division 1977 – About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon 1981 – Sandra Day O’Connor is sworn in as a Justice of the US Supreme Court, the first woman to hold the office
Today’s Word:
Tessera \tĕss ə rə\ noun
A small square tile of stone or glass, used in making mosaics
Today Is:
World Maritime Day
One-Hit-Wonder Day
National Comic Book Day
National Crab Newburg Day
World Ataxia Awareness Day
Gold Star Mother’s Day
Are the walls in your home painted plain white or colors? Only one room (guest bedroom) has white walls.
If you’re one of the brave souls whose walls are colorful, what colors of paint do you have on the walls? Earthy colours, ochres, beiges (but not the bland almost-white type of beige).
If you’ve got the plain white variety, have you ever wished you could splash a little color around?
Bonus Question:
Let’s talk about zoos! When was the last time you visited a zoo? Several years ago.
What zoo was it? It was a zoo just outside Beijing, China.
What is your favorite zoo animal to see? Hard to go past pandas, especially the baby ones.
Are there any zoo animals that creep you out so much you’d rather not go by their cage or habitat? I'll pass on the reptiles thanks.
Extra Credit Question:
Do you subscribe to a newspaper? Nope
Why, or why not? There's nothing in the newspaper that I can't find online.
Just for Fun:
If you were to describe your current mood as a dessert, what would it be? I'm pretty mellow and relaxed today... so maybe a souffle that didn't quite rise as much as it should have.
[quote=MidwesternBookWorm;21022209]Good morning, all, and happy Sunday to you! I hope this first Sunday of autumn finds you healthy and happy. We?re enjoying a warmer-than-usual fall day in south-central Wisconsin, with the highs forecast to reach into the 60s, but I know it won?t last long: the nights are frosty, and the Farmers? Market is full of heaps of golden pumpkins and red apples, and strings of garlic and peppers. The annual flood of autumnal bounty is upon us once again, a harbinger of the turning of the seasons and a warning to stock up against the winter cold that will soon follow.
But the sun is still shining on this fine September Sunday, so let?s take a few moments together to consider:
Today?s Question(s):
Are the walls in your home painted plain white or colors? White
If you?re one of the brave souls whose walls are colorful, what colors of paint do you have on the walls?
If you?ve got the plain white variety, have you ever wished you could splash a little color around? Yes
Bonus Question:
Let?s talk about zoos! When was the last time you visited a zoo? It's been a few months.
What zoo was it? Bergen County Zoological Park in Van Saun Park.
What is your favorite zoo animal to see? I like them all!
Are there any zoo animals that creep you out so much you?d rather not go by their cage or habitat? Not really
Extra Credit Question:
Do you subscribe to a newspaper? No
Why, or why not? We only buy the paper on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Just for Fun:
If you were to describe your current mood as a dessert, what would it be? A cannoli or a piece of cheesecake.
Today in History:
1066 ? The Battle of Stamford Bridge marks the end of the Viking invasions of England 1789 ? The US Congress passes the ten amendments to the US Constitution that are now known as the Bill of Rights 1890 ? The US Congress establishes Sequoia National Park 1911 ? Ground is broken for Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts 1912 ? Columbia University School of Journalism is founded in New York City 1929 ? Jimmy Doolittle performs the first blind flight, proving that full instrument flying from take-off to landing is possible 1957 ? Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas is integrated, with escort for the African-American students provided by the U.S. Army?s 101st Airborne Division 1977 ? About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon 1981 ? Sandra Day O?Connor is sworn in as a Justice of the US Supreme Court, the first woman to hold the office
Today?s Word:
Tessera \t?ss ? r?\ noun
A small square tile of stone or glass, used in making mosaics
Today Is:
World Maritime Day
One-Hit-Wonder Day
National Comic Book Day
National Crab Newburg Day
World Ataxia Awareness Day
Gold Star Mother?s Day
Good morning, all, and happy Sunday to you! I hope this first Sunday of autumn finds you healthy and happy. We’re enjoying a warmer-than-usual fall day in south-central Wisconsin, with the highs forecast to reach into the 60s, but I know it won’t last long: the nights are frosty, and the Farmers’ Market is full of heaps of golden pumpkins and red apples, and strings of garlic and peppers. The annual flood of autumnal bounty is upon us once again, a harbinger of the turning of the seasons and a warning to stock up against the winter cold that will soon follow.
But the sun is still shining on this fine September Sunday, so let’s take a few moments together to consider:Good morning MBW!
Today’s Question(s):
Are the walls in your home painted plain white or colors? Wallpaper in a couple rooms, white in a couple rooms.
If you’re one of the brave souls whose walls are colorful, what colors of paint do you have on the walls?Blue
If you’ve got the plain white variety, have you ever wished you could splash a little color around?
Bonus Question:
Let’s talk about zoos! When was the last time you visited a zoo? A few years ago, loved it! hadn't been to one in decades.
What zoo was it?Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo., southwest of Colorado Springs
What is your favorite zoo animal to see?Llamas.
Are there any zoo animals that creep you out so much you’d rather not go by their cage or habitat?Not really!
Extra Credit Question:
Do you subscribe to a newspaper? No
Why, or why not? No one delivers to my area, I'm a ways from town.
Just for Fun:
If you were to describe your current mood as a dessert, what would it be?Well, I've been a one man disaster lately so I've been keeping a low profile and been keeping things simple, so I'll just say apple pie.
Today in History:
1066 – The Battle of Stamford Bridge marks the end of the Viking invasions of England 1789 – The US Congress passes the ten amendments to the US Constitution that are now known as the Bill of Rights 1890 – The US Congress establishes Sequoia National Park 1911 – Ground is broken for Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts 1912 – Columbia University School of Journalism is founded in New York City 1929 – Jimmy Doolittle performs the first blind flight, proving that full instrument flying from take-off to landing is possible 1957 – Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas is integrated, with escort for the African-American students provided by the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division 1977 – About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon 1981 – Sandra Day O’Connor is sworn in as a Justice of the US Supreme Court, the first woman to hold the office
Today’s Word:
Tessera \tĕss ə rə\ noun
A small square tile of stone or glass, used in making mosaics
Today Is:
World Maritime Day
One-Hit-Wonder DayIt just so happens that the August 1970 hit "Indiana Wants Me" was just on the community radio station I listen to. R.Dean Taylor's the artist, a one hit wonder indeed!
National Comic Book Day
National Crab Newburg Day
World Ataxia Awareness Day
Gold Star Mother’s Day
Good morning, all, and happy Sunday to you! I hope this first Sunday of autumn finds you healthy and happy. We’re enjoying a warmer-than-usual fall day in south-central Wisconsin, with the highs forecast to reach into the 60s, but I know it won’t last long: the nights are frosty, and the Farmers’ Market is full of heaps of golden pumpkins and red apples, and strings of garlic and peppers. The annual flood of autumnal bounty is upon us once again, a harbinger of the turning of the seasons and a warning to stock up against the winter cold that will soon follow.
But the sun is still shining on this fine September Sunday, so let’s take a few moments together to consider:
Today’s Question(s):
Are the walls in your home painted plain white or colors?
Both.
If you’re one of the brave souls whose walls are colorful, what colors of paint do you have on the walls?
Bedroom: All white/cream Living Room: Aqua, Mocha (edited from "tan" after I saw the next poster, LOL. More accurate.), Cream
If you’ve got the plain white variety, have you ever wished you could splash a little color around?
Office: Considering a brighter, orange-y yellow or buff color
Bonus Question:
Let’s talk about zoos! When was the last time you visited a zoo?
Many years ago. (I really don't like the idea of zoos.)
What zoo was it?
San Diego Wild Animal Park.
What is your favorite zoo animal to see?
No favorite.
Are there any zoo animals that creep you out so much you’d rather not go by their cage or habitat?
LOL, no.
Extra Credit Question:
Do you subscribe to a newspaper?
No.
Why, or why not?
Don't have time to read it. Not necessary to read it. Get news elsewhere. Don't like their selling tactics. Hate reading the news.
Just for Fun:
If you were to describe your current mood as a dessert, what would it be?
Black Forest Cherry Cake. (Bittersweet.)
Today in History:
1066 – The Battle of Stamford Bridge marks the end of the Viking invasions of England 1789 – The US Congress passes the ten amendments to the US Constitution that are now known as the Bill of Rights 1890 – The US Congress establishes Sequoia National Park 1911 – Ground is broken for Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts 1912 – Columbia University School of Journalism is founded in New York City 1929 – Jimmy Doolittle performs the first blind flight, proving that full instrument flying from take-off to landing is possible 1957 – Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas is integrated, with escort for the African-American students provided by the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division 1977 – About 4,200 people take part in the first running of the Chicago Marathon 1981 – Sandra Day O’Connor is sworn in as a Justice of the US Supreme Court, the first woman to hold the office
Today’s Word:
Tessera \tĕss ə rə\ noun
A small square tile of stone or glass, used in making mosaics
Love tiles and mosaics, and love this new word.
Today Is:
World Maritime Day
One-Hit-Wonder Day
National Comic Book Day
National Crab Newburg Day
World Ataxia Awareness Day
Gold Star Mother’s Day
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It will be sunny and in the mid-90s in the NV desert on Sunday.
Today’s Question(s):
Are the walls in your home painted plain white or colors? No white walls here.
If you’re one of the brave souls whose walls are colorful, what colors of paint do you have on the walls? Mocha -- love my coffee.
Let’s talk about zoos! When was the last time you visited a zoo? Probably about 14 years ago -- the hospital I worked at used to hold it's annual employee picnic at the zoo.
What zoo was it? Milwaukee County Zoo.
What is your favorite zoo animal to see? The apes.
Are there any zoo animals that creep you out so much you’d rather not go by their cage or habitat? Any reptile.
Do you subscribe to a newspaper? Yes -- Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Why, or why not? Local news.
If you were to describe your current mood as a dessert, what would it be? Apple pie.
Happy Sunday everyone!
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Have heard of a mood ring, but not a mood dessert. 
Yes maybe....
