Wednesday's Questions, March 11, 2015 (street, newspaper, money, computer)
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Today's Question(s): If money were no object and you could own any piece of original art, what would you choose, and why? Pretty much any painting by Edward Hopper. I like "Chop Suey" but would be thrilled to own any of his amazing works. Why? Taste in art is such an individual thing -- some works speak to me and some don't, even though the artist has great talent. Hopper's work speaks to me.
Which original manuscript would you choose, and why? "Now We Are Six" -- A. A. Milne because it was my first and still my most favorite book of poems.
Have you ever worked on your own plumbing in any way? Yes. If so, what have you done? I have changed the mechanism inside a couple of toilets, unblocked drains and changed faucets.
From where you are sitting, can you see: candy? Nope a box of tissues? Nope a pair of shoes? I have slippers on my feet. a butterfly (real, or an image)? Yes -- a little crystal one. framed art? Yes. a basket?Yup. an umbrella stand/holder? Nope.
Today's Question(s): If money were no object and you could own any piece of original art, what would you choose, and why? I have zero interest in art. If I could still have the money. I would do something charitable with it.
Which original manuscript would you choose, and why? ^^^
Bonus Question(s): Have you ever worked on your own plumbing in any way? If so, what have you done? I usually let hubby handle that kind of stuff.
Just for Fun: From where you are sitting, can you see: candy? No, the only candy in the house is a candy bouquet that I made to take to the hospital when my nephew and his wife have their baby. a box of tissues? No a pair of shoes? Only the ones on my feet. a butterfly (real, or an image)? No framed art? Yes a basket? Yes an umbrella stand/holder? No
Today in History: Arts/Entertainment: 1302 Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare Birthday: 1952 Douglas Adams, English writer Geek: 1997 Ashes of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry are launched into space Politics/Public Affairs: 1990 Lithuania declares its Independence Science/Technology: 1986 Japanese probe Sakigake flies by Halley's Comet at 6.8 million km Sports: 1987 Wayne Gretzky scores 1,500th NHL point
Today’s Word: cento Pronunciation: SEN-to Meaning: noun: A literary work, especially a poem, composed of parts taken from works of other authors. Etymology: From Latin cento (patchwork). Earliest documented use: 1605.
Today is: Dream 2015 Day Johnny Appleseed Day World Plumbing Day Registered Dietitian Day
Quote of the Day: "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." ~ Douglas Adams ~ He's a funny one, that Douglas Adams. And with both humorously and painfully sharp powers of observation!
Which original manuscript would you choose, and why? Anything would be good...
Bonus Question(s):
Have you ever worked on your own plumbing in any way? If so, what have you done? OMG..helped my husband once..never again...had to hold a large container to hold the water from the toilet pipe that was blocked and ....ahhh never mind...
Just for Fun:
From where you are sitting, can you see:
candy? yes
a box of tissues? yes
a pair of shoes?yes
a butterfly (real, or an image)? yes
framed art? yes
a basket? yes
an umbrella stand/holder?yes
Today's Question(s): If money were no object and you could own any piece of original art, what would you choose, and why?
Oh...... too many to choose from..... Maybe something from a renaissance painter.... or a piece of sculpture.... or...
Which original manuscript would you choose, and why? Hm.... Dickens.... I think. Which piece?
Bonus Question(s): Have you ever worked on your own plumbing in any way? If so, what have you done? No, I know better than to even think about trying.
Just for Fun: From where you are sitting, can you see: candy? a box of tissues? a pair of shoes a butterfly (real, or an image)? framed art a basket an umbrella stand/holder?
Quote of the Day: "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." ~ Douglas Adams ~ He's a funny one, that Douglas Adams. And with both humorously and painfully sharp powers of observation!
[quote=PatsCats;38773203]Mornin' all! It's a foggy morning here in Northwest Indiana, and it seems as though my computer is experiencing a fog of its own. I think I need to just get a new one, as much as I hate the thought of it. Oh well. At least the temperatures are starting to rise, and the last of the piles of shoveled-up, dirty snow are beginning to melt.
What is snow?
Okay, onward! >>>
Today's Question(s): If money were no object and you could own any piece of original art, what would you choose, and why?
I'm assuming you mean something more or less well-known. The painting by Jack Yeats..."Left-left We left our name on the road..." probably.
Which original manuscript would you choose, and why?
The Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta, a sixteenth century manuscript that started out as a collectors catalogue of script styles, which was a knockout in itself and was then turned into a unique masterpiece by an illustrator who was turned loose on it.
Bonus Question(s): Have you ever worked on your own plumbing in any way? If so, what have you done?
Yes. Wept.
Just for Fun: From where you are sitting, can you see: candy? No a box of tissues? No a pair of shoes? My own. a butterfly (real, or an image)? Real one on a plant on the terrace. framed art? Yes a basket? Yes an umbrella stand/holder? Yes
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Today's Question(s):
If money were no object and you could own any piece of original art, what would you choose, and why?I i would like a original painting from a friend and local artist Alfredo Rodriquez because I like his work and it fits in with our southwestern decor.
Which original manuscript would you choose, and why?
Bonus Question(s):
Have you ever worked on your own plumbing in any way? If so, what have you done? Yep, faucets inside and outside, toilets, garbage disposals, and dishwashers.
Just for Fun:
From where you are sitting, can you see:
candy? a box of tissues? a pair of shoes?
a butterfly (real, or an image)? framed art? a basket?
an umbrella stand/holder?
It's a foggy morning here in Northwest Indiana, and it seems as though my computer is experiencing a fog of its own. I think I need to just get a new one, as much as I hate the thought of it. Oh well. At least the temperatures are starting to rise, and the last of the piles of shoveled-up, dirty snow are beginning to melt.
Okay, onward! >>>
Today's Question(s): If money were no object and you could own any piece of original art, what would you choose, and why?
It's a toss up between Time Transfixed or Golconda by Magritte. I've always been a fan of his work,
Which original manuscript would you choose, and why?
The original manuscript from the movie The Razor's Edge. I have the movie poster from the remake back in the 1980's. It was the first movie John and I saw together. We try to watch it every year on our anniversary.
Bonus Question(s): Have you ever worked on your own plumbing in any way? If so, what have you done?
I've helped John with some rental projects.
Just for Fun: From where you are sitting, can you see: candy?........................................ No I'm going through marshmallow bunny with drawl. Those ears a box of tissues?...........................Nope a pair of shoes?............................Nope a butterfly (real, or an image)?......Nope framed art?..................................Yes, I have two antique full moon paintings with in view. a basket?.....................................Nope an umbrella stand/holder?............Nope
Today in History: Arts/Entertainment: 1302 Romeo and Juliet's wedding day, according to Shakespeare Birthday: 1952 Douglas Adams, English writer Geek: 1997 Ashes of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry are launched into space Politics/Public Affairs: 1990 Lithuania declares its Independence Science/Technology: 1986 Japanese probe Sakigake flies by Halley's Comet at 6.8 million km Sports: 1987 Wayne Gretzky scores 1,500th NHL point
Today’s Word: cento Pronunciation: SEN-to Meaning: noun: A literary work, especially a poem, composed of parts taken from works of other authors. Etymology: From Latin cento (patchwork). Earliest documented use: 1605.
Today is: Dream 2015 Day Johnny Appleseed Day World Plumbing Day Registered Dietitian Day
Quote of the Day: "Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." ~ Douglas Adams ~ He's a funny one, that Douglas Adams. And with both humorously and painfully sharp powers of observation!
Have a good day everyone!
Thanks's PatsCats. I'm still having a terrible time with this time change. I'm up until 4am again.
Thanks Kobber. I'm finally off today and tomorrow. Monsoon gets the dirty deed done tomorrow. Poor kitty.
It's a foggy morning here in Northwest Indiana, and it seems as though my computer is experiencing a fog of its own. I think I need to just get a new one, as much as I hate the thought of it. Oh well. At least the temperatures are starting to rise, and the last of the piles of shoveled-up, dirty snow are beginning to melt.
I'm sending the sun east. It's beautiful in the Fox River Valley
Okay, onward! >>>
Today's Question(s): If money were no object and you could own any piece of original art, what would you choose, and why? Have no interest in art. I wouldn't know the difference between a Rembrandt and a Roadrunner.
Which original manuscript would you choose, and why?
I feel the same way about literature.
Bonus Question(s): Have you ever worked on your own plumbing in any way? If so, what have you done? I have done everything. One of the jobs I had was installing high pressure hot water cleaning systems. That required running hundreds of feet of pipe for low and high pressure water and gas pipe.
Just for Fun: From where you are sitting, can you see: candy? a box of tissues? a pair of shoes? a butterfly (real, or an image)?NO framed art?NO a basket? an umbrella stand/holder?NO
It's a foggy morning here in Northwest Indiana, and it seems as though my computer is experiencing a fog of its own. I think I need to just get a new one, as much as I hate the thought of it. Oh well. At least the temperatures are starting to rise, and the last of the piles of shoveled-up, dirty snow are beginning to melt.
Okay, onward! >>>
Foggy morning here to patscats. Nice now though. Just like a spring day
Today's Question(s): If money were no object and you could own any piece of original art, what would you choose, and why?
Which original manuscript would you choose, and why?
Not really any of it. I would take a trip.
Bonus Question(s): Have you ever worked on your own plumbing in any way? If so, what have you done?
I tried.....forget it.
Just for Fun: From where you are sitting, can you see: candy? a box of tissues? a pair of shoes? a butterfly (real, or an image)? framed art? a basket? an umbrella stand/holder?
Today's Question(s): If money were no object and you could own any piece of original art, what would you choose, and why? Some of Renior's early impressionist paintings. I like the colors and, them showing life during that time.
Which original manuscript would you choose, and why? William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. I saw it performed live in the recreated Globe Theatre in London. It was totally awesome!
Bonus Question(s): Have you ever worked on your own plumbing in any way? If so, what have you done? Nope.
Just for Fun: From where you are sitting, can you see: candy? Yes a box of tissues? No a pair of shoes? Yes a butterfly (real, or an image)? No framed art? Yes a basket? Yes (laundry basket) an umbrella stand/holder? No
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No I'm going through marshmallow bunny with drawl. Those ears
