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Today's Meandering Questions: Are you ready to strut your funky stuff?
What's the source of the last music you heard?
Is your laundry detergent a liquid or a powder?
The other day I put on a clean t-shirt I hadn't worn in a while and felt a simple moment of joy.
What's something that's given you a moment of joy?
Which trees have you noticed budding leaves or flowers or what have you?
It's Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. (For real.) What holiday will you declare?
Where or how have you felt trapped?
What video moment(s) do you wish you could catch on hidden camera?
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, how comfortable are you swimming or treading water?
Foodie Questions: Donut or bagel?
Today I'd like a slice of _______________
We're sitting out on a deck by a lake having a drink. What's yours?
Today in History: 1484 English printer William Caxton produced his translation of Aesop's Fables
1812 A Boston Gazette political cartoon coined the term "gerrymander" to describe oddly shaped electoral districts designed to help incumbents win reelection
1911 Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams, author of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" among other works, born in Columbus, Mississippi
1931 SwissAir founded as the national airline of Switzerland
1934 Driving test for licensing introduced in the UK
Today's Quote: "Middle age is when your old classmates are so grey and wrinkled and bald they don't recognize you."
~Bennet Cerf, publisher and frequent guest on "What's My Line?"
Today’s Similar Words: - a two-fer, that is two-fer one em [em] noun, plural ems
Printing: Originally the portion of a line of type occupied by the letter M in type of the same size
Also called the mut.
~and~
en [en] noun
Printing: half of the width of an em.
Also called the nut.
Today's Meandering Questions:
Are you ready to strut your funky stuff?
What's the source of the last music you heard? Classic rock on my car radio a little while ago.
Is your laundry detergent a liquid or a powder? - Liquid, and I just finished 2 loads tonight.
The other day I put on a clean t-shirt I hadn't worn in a while and felt a simple moment of joy.
What's something that's given you a moment of joy? - Getting a $500.00 bonus at work on Monday. It's not enough to keep me there as I want out.
Which trees have you noticed budding leaves or flowers or what have you? - On my walk around a lake.
It's Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. (For real.) What holiday will you declare? National Science Day, on Jonas Salk's birthday October 28.
Where or how have you felt trapped? - Now. I'd like to escape this area and the insane traffic we have here to get a better paying job, or a lower cost of living.
What video moment(s) do you wish you could catch on hidden camera? - Anyone doing another person wrong, like the 2 thugs that mugged and tried to kill me back in 1999.
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, how comfortable are you swimming or treading water? - 8. I can swim good and float even better.
Foodie Questions:
Donut or bagel? - Doughnut, but after a trip to the doctor today I know I must cut out both.
Today I'd like a slice of the good life.
We're sitting out on a deck by a lake having a drink. What's yours? Wegman's Sparkling Lime Water. I'm having one right now.
Today's Meandering Questions:
Are you ready to strut your funky stuff?
What's the source of the last music you heard? My computer!
Is your laundry detergent a liquid or a powder?
The other day I put on a clean t-shirt I hadn't worn in a while and felt a simple moment of joy.
What's something that's given you a moment of joy? Cash and a vacation!
Which trees have you noticed budding leaves or flowers or what have you? My lemon trees are budding and have some blooms.
It's Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. (For real.) What holiday will you declare? A National year of vacation party time for SATX and family.
Where or how have you felt trapped? On job locations a couple times.
What video moment(s) do you wish you could catch on hidden camera?
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, how comfortable are you swimming or treading water? 7 or 8 as long as land is nearby.
Foodie Questions: Donut or bagel?
Today I'd like a slice of ___Humble pie____________ as in Exxon!
We're sitting out on a deck by a lake having a drink. What's yours? Beer with an umbrella!
Today in History:
1484 English printer William Caxton produced his translation of Aesop's Fables
1812 A Boston Gazette political cartoon coined the term "gerrymander" to describe oddly shaped electoral districts designed to help incumbents win reelection
1911 Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams, author of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" among other works, born in Columbus, Mississippi
1931 SwissAir founded as the national airline of Switzerland
1934 Driving test for licensing introduced in the UK
Today's Quote:
"Middle age is when your old classmates are so grey and wrinkled and bald they don't recognize you."
~Bennet Cerf, publisher and frequent guest on "What's My Line?"
Today’s Similar Words: - a two-fer, that is two-fer one
em [em] noun, plural ems
Printing: Originally the portion of a line of type occupied by the letter M in type of the same size
Also called the mut.
~and~
en [en] noun
Printing: half of the width of an em.
Also called the nut.
Today Is:
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, not making this up
---> https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/m...n-holiday-day/
International Sister Cities Day
Legal Assistants Day (Your day, Pam?) Just for Pam!
Nougat Day
This Week Includes:
Cleaning Week
International Listening Weekend, 26-28
Today's Springy Pictures: another two-fer
Did you know European robins look different from North American ones?
This one is from Lancashire, UK.
Made available by photographer Francis C. Franklin on wikipedia.org
This one is from Toronto, Canada.
Made available by photographer mdf on wikipedia.org
Have a chirpy Thursday. Thanks BJH!
Today's Meandering Questions:
Are you ready to strut your funky stuff?
What's the source of the last music you heard? .... Radio Country & Good ole old Bluegrass.. foot stomping ...on the front porch kind..
Is your laundry detergent a liquid or a powder? The cheapest..
The other day I put on a clean t-shirt I hadn't worn in a while and felt a simple moment of joy.
What's something that's given you a moment of joy? Being Buffed with Flitz Polishing Cream..
Which trees have you noticed budding leaves or flowers or what have you? Bradford Pear.. Bearded Iris -- Daffodils.. Red Buds -- Lilies -- so many
It's Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. (For real.) What holiday will you declare? OZ... this is were you lay in the hammock with a cold beer... looking at clouds and saying that one looks like a whale.. and that one looks like a bear... then you doze off and wake up in OZ.. with the Munchkins sighing
Where or how have you felt trapped? ... Yes... I am a large 55 gallon drum..
What video moment(s) do you wish you could catch on hidden camera? Involves what was behind the " Curtain"
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, how comfortable are you swimming or treading water? Very been there done that... with and with out cloths.. in fresh water & salt.. and with cows in ponds..
Foodie Questions: Both... either or.. maybe several till I make my mind up
Donut or bagel?
Today I'd like a slice of The new Bacon Wrapped Pizza with extra cheese and peperoni and mushroom
We're sitting out on a deck by a lake having a drink. What's yours? Dark Beer...
I hear them calling... last year I had 5-6 pairs competing who's better.. Red chin strap under bill is male.
Today's Meandering Questions: Are you ready to strut your funky stuff? Ummm, I guess so.
What's the source of the last music you heard? Myself. I've been practicing some music this evening, playing guitar to accompany my singing.
Is your laundry detergent a liquid or a powder? Liquid.
The other day I put on a clean t-shirt I hadn't worn in a while and felt a simple moment of joy. What's something that's given you a moment of joy? After I got off my treadmill this evening, I rewarded myself with one square of Ghirardelli chocolate.
Which trees have you noticed budding leaves or flowers or what have you? They're not budding yet, but will be soon.
It's Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. (For real.) What holiday will you declare? Pam Gets A Weekday Off Day. (I desperately need a day off with no commitments. It's not going to happen anytime soon.)
Where or how have you felt trapped? I feel trapped in my busy schedule lately. I have too many commitments besides my job and my church, and I never seem to have time to catch up on other things. I really need to start saying no to some people!
What video moment(s) do you wish you could catch on hidden camera? On hidden camera? I can't think of any. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, how comfortable are you swimming or treading water? 10. I love to swim.
Foodie Questions: Donut or bagel? Doughnut.
Today I'd like a slice of Havarti dill cheese.
We're sitting out on a deck by a lake having a drink. What's yours? An Absolut Bloody Mary with lots of garnish.
Today’s Similar Words: - a two-fer, that is two-fer one
em [em] noun, plural ems
Printing: Originally the portion of a line of type occupied by the letter M in type of the same size
Also called the mut.
~and~
en [en] noun
Printing: half of the width of an em.
Also called the nut. Sometimes you feel like a nut; sometimes you don't.
Today Is:
Make Up Your Own Holiday Day, not making this up I did (above).
International Sister Cities Day Meh. I'd rather celebrate International Sisters Day.
Legal Assistants Day (Your day, Pam?) If you use the word interchangeably with "paralegal," then yep!
Nougat Day I don't much like this. I'd rather have chocolate.
This Week Includes:
Cleaning Week I'm behind on this at home; wish I could have a free day to get caught up.
International Listening Weekend, 26-28 What?
Today's Springy Pictures: another two-fer
Did you know European robins look different from North American ones? I did know that! Both are beautiful. I love birdies.
Happy Thursday, everyone!
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Originally Posted by bjh; Sit back and enjoy . . .
Today's Meandering Questions:
Are you ready to strut your funky stuff? :p
What's the source of the last music you heard? Some lousy singing by David Hasselhoff on the tv show "American Idol.":eek:
Is your laundry detergent a liquid or a powder? Liquid.
The other day I put on a clean t-shirt I hadn't worn in a while and felt a simple moment of joy.
What's something that's given you a moment of joy? When my children were born and they grabbed my finger. When my dog puts her paw on me and licks my hand.
Which trees have you noticed budding leaves or flowers or what have you? Haven't noticed lately.
It's Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. (For real.) What holiday will you declare? Sleep In Day.
Where or how have you felt trapped? In an elevator when my hand got stuck when I was a kid.
What video moment(s) do you wish you could catch on hidden camera? The arguing that takes place between our politicians.
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, how comfortable are you swimming or treading water? 3
Foodie Questions:
Donut or bagel? Right now I could go for a donut.
Today I'd like a slice of _pizza!
We're sitting out on a deck by a lake having a drink. What's yours? A glass of lemonade will do.
Today in History:
1484 English printer William Caxton produced his translation of Aesop's Fables
1812 A Boston Gazette political cartoon coined the term "gerrymander" to describe oddly shaped electoral districts designed to help incumbents win reelection
1911 Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams, author of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" among other works, born in Columbus, Mississippi:ok:
1931 SwissAir founded as the national airline of Switzerland
1934 Driving test for licensing introduced in the UK
Today's Quote:
"Middle age is when your old classmates are so grey and wrinkled and bald they don't recognize you."
~Bennet Cerf, publisher and frequent guest on "What's My Line?"
Today’s Similar Words: - a two-fer, that is two-fer one
em [em
noun, plural ems
Printing: Originally the portion of a line of type occupied by the letter M in type of the same size
Also called the mut.
~and~
en [en] noun
Printing: half of the width of an em.
Also called the nut.
Sit back and enjoy . . .
Today's Meandering Questions: Are you ready to strut [/b]your funky stuff?
What's the source of the last music you heard? Classics Rock on the radio in my car
Is your laundry detergent a liquid or a powder? Liquid
The other day I put on a clean t-shirt I hadn't worn in a while and felt a simple moment of joy.
What's something that's given you a moment of joy? My grandsons birthday was yesterday and my son posted a cute picture of him with the new bike they got him (they live away from me).
Which trees have you noticed budding leaves or flowers or what have you? Iris and daffodils
It's Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. (For real.) What holiday will you declare? Every Monday should be a holiday so we always have a three day weekend.
Where or how have you felt trapped? When I go to the city and get stuck in traffic.
What video moment(s) do you wish you could catch on hidden camera?
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, how comfortable are you swimming or treading water? 10
Foodie Questions: Donut or bagel? Donuts
Today I'd like a slice of pizza
We're sitting out on a deck by a lake having a drink. What's yours? Cranberry and vodka.
Today in History: 1484 English printer William Caxton produced his translation of Aesop's Fables
1812 A Boston Gazette political cartoon coined the term "gerrymander" to describe oddly shaped electoral districts designed to help incumbents win reelection
1911 Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams, author of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" among other works, born in Columbus, Mississippi
1931 SwissAir founded as the national airline of Switzerland
1934 Driving test for licensing introduced in the UK
Today's Quote: "Middle age is when your old classmates are so grey and wrinkled and bald they don't recognize you."
~Bennet Cerf, publisher and frequent guest on "What's My Line?"
Today’s Similar Words: - a two-fer, that is two-fer one em [em] noun, plural ems
Printing: Originally the portion of a line of type occupied by the letter M in type of the same size
Also called the mut.
~and~
en [en] noun
Printing: half of the width of an em.
Also called the nut.
Sit back and enjoy . . .
Today's Meandering Questions: Are you ready to strut your funky stuff?
What's the source of the last music you heard? TV
Is your laundry detergent a liquid or a powder? Tide powder
The other day I put on a clean t-shirt I hadn't worn in a while and felt a simple moment of joy.
What's something that's given you a moment of joy?
The spring sunshine & weather warm enough to wear my first pair of shorts & sandals of the season
Which trees have you noticed budding leaves or flowers or what have you?
Bradford Pears, azaleas & camellias
It's Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. (For real.) What holiday will you declare?
Spring Fever Day - to be taken whenever you just can't stand to be inside on such a beautiful spring day
Where or how have you felt trapped? Winter cold & blah overcast weather
What video moment(s) do you wish you could catch on hidden camera?
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, how comfortable are you swimming or treading water? 8
Foodie Questions: Donut or bagel?
Today I'd like a slice of _real from scratch chocolate pie_
We're sitting out on a deck by a lake having a drink. What's yours?
Most likely unsweetened iced tea, or maybe a ice cold dark beer, or a frozen margarita
Today in History: 1484 English printer William Caxton produced his translation of Aesop's Fables
1812 A Boston Gazette political cartoon coined the term "gerrymander" to describe oddly shaped electoral districts designed to help incumbents win reelection
1911 Thomas Lanier "Tennessee" Williams, author of "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" among other works, born in Columbus, Mississippi
1931 SwissAir founded as the national airline of Switzerland
1934 Driving test for licensing introduced in the UK
Today's Quote: "Middle age is when your old classmates are so grey and wrinkled and bald they don't recognize you."
~Bennet Cerf, publisher and frequent guest on "What's My Line?"
Today’s Similar Words: - a two-fer, that is two-fer one em [em] noun, plural ems
Printing: Originally the portion of a line of type occupied by the letter M in type of the same size
Also called the mut.
~and~
en [en] noun
Printing: half of the width of an em.
Also called the nut.
Today's Meandering Questions: Are you ready to strut your funky stuff? I need to be in the right frame of mind first.
What's the source of the last music you heard? My car radio about an hour ago.
Is your laundry detergent a liquid or a powder? Liquid.
The other day I put on a clean t-shirt I hadn't worn in a while and felt a simple moment of joy.
What's something that's given you a moment of joy? Most recently, seeing my car sparkling clean after not getting cleaned for almost 2 months.
Which trees have you noticed budding leaves or flowers or what have you? My pomegranate tree in the backyard has some blooms on it.
It's Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. (For real.) What holiday will you declare? Chocolate Holiday. All the chocolate you want to eat without getting cavities or gaining weight.
Where or how have you felt trapped? A job I worked about 4-5 years ago. I wanted to quit but the economy was bad, jobs were scarce and I needed the money. So I hung in there until my department was eliminated, then I was able to collect unemployment until I landed the job I now have, which I truly enjoy.
I've never seen it but I don't know if I'd want to.
On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being best, how comfortable are you swimming or treading water? Probably about a 5. I just stay in shallow water, preferably in a swimming pool.
Foodie Questions: Donut or bagel? Doughnut, which I rarely eat anymore.
Today I'd like a slice of German chocolate cake.
We're sitting out on a deck by a lake having a drink. What's yours? Frozen lemonade.
It's Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. (For real.) What holiday will you declare? OZ... this is were you lay in the hammock with a cold beer... looking at clouds and saying that one looks like a whale.. and that one looks like a bear... then you doze off and wake up in OZ.. with the Munchkins sighing
And Toto, too!
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your funky stuff? 
or treading water? 
