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I hope today's Qs find you ready to tackle the things you must do. But before that (or as a wind-down to your day), pause for a moment and relax with the following...
Today's Question(s): Most of us have heard, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But...have you ever been sucked in by an ad or television/radio commercial to see a movie/concert, go to a particular place, buy a product or service, etc.? If so, were you satisfied, indifferent, or disappointed?
Bonus Question(s): What are your strong points physically: lifting? pressing? endurance? jumping? running? other? What are your strong points mentally: math? science? spelling? grammar? other?
Just For Fun: When was the last time you: moved to a new location? checked out something from the library? purchased a vehicle? talked to someone you haven't talked to in a long time? had your favorite food?
Today in History: Arts/Entertainment: 1973 John Cleese's final episode on "Monty Python's Flying Circus," on BBC Birthday: 1913 Danny Kaye, U.S. actor (d. Mar 3, 1987) Human Achievement: 2014 A new world record is achieved by the United Kingdom's Lewis Clarke of Bristol; the 16 year-old becomes the youngest person to trek to the South Pole Science: 1989 Astronomers discover pulsar in remnants of Supernova 1987A (LMC) Sports: 1991 Longest tennis match at the Australian Open, Boris Becker beats Italy's Omar Camporese in 5 hours and 11 minutes Strange: 1644 Perplexed Pilgrims in Boston reported America's 1st UFO sighting
Today’s Word: pronunciamento Pronunciation: (proh-nun-see-uh-MEN-toh) Meaning: noun: An official or authoritarian announcement. Etymology: From Spanish pronunciamiento (pronouncement, military uprising), from pronunciar (to pronounce), from Latin pronuntiare (to put forth), from pro- (toward) + nuntiare (to announce). Ultimately from the Indo-European root neu- (to shout), which also gave us announce, denounce, pronounce, and renounce. Earliest documented use: 1832.
Today is: Peking Duck Day Thesaurus Day Winnie the Pooh Day
Quote of the Day: "Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it." ~ Danny Kaye ~
I hope today's Qs find you ready to tackle the things you must do. But before that (or as a wind-down to your day), pause for a moment and relax with the following...
Today's Question(s): Most of us have heard, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But...have you ever been sucked in by an ad or television/radio commercial to see a movie/concert, go to a particular place, buy a product or service, etc.? If so, were you satisfied, indifferent, or disappointed?
Bonus Question(s): What are your strong points physically: lifting? I have lifted far beyond my means for far too long. My back now pays the price. pressing? endurance? Not anymore. jumping? running? other? What are your strong points mentally: math? science? spelling? grammar? other?
Just For Fun: When was the last time you: moved to a new location? 17 years ago. checked out something from the library? Several months or more. purchased a vehicle? A couple years. talked to someone you haven't talked to in a long time? A month or two ago. had your favorite food? Not too long.
Today in History: Arts/Entertainment: 1973 John Cleese's final episode on "Monty Python's Flying Circus," on BBC Birthday: 1913 Danny Kaye, U.S. actor (d. Mar 3, 1987) Human Achievement: 2014 A new world record is achieved by the United Kingdom's Lewis Clarke of Bristol; the 16 year-old becomes the youngest person to trek to the South Pole Science: 1989 Astronomers discover pulsar in remnants of Supernova 1987A (LMC) Sports: 1991 Longest tennis match at the Australian Open, Boris Becker beats Italy's Omar Camporese in 5 hours and 11 minutes Strange: 1644 Perplexed Pilgrims in Boston reported America's 1st UFO sighting
Today’s Word: pronunciamento Pronunciation: (proh-nun-see-uh-MEN-toh) Meaning: noun: An official or authoritarian announcement. Etymology: From Spanish pronunciamiento (pronouncement, military uprising), from pronunciar (to pronounce), from Latin pronuntiare (to put forth), from pro- (toward) + nuntiare (to announce). Ultimately from the Indo-European root neu- (to shout), which also gave us announce, denounce, pronounce, and renounce. Earliest documented use: 1832.
Today is: Peking Duck Day Thesaurus Day Winnie the Pooh Day
Quote of the Day: "Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it." ~ Danny Kaye ~ Thanx everyone! And have a good day!
I hope today's Qs find you ready to tackle the things you must do. But before that (or as a wind-down to your day), pause for a moment and relax with the following...
Today's Question(s): Most of us have heard, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But...have you ever been sucked in by an ad or television/radio commercial to see a movie/concert, go to a particular place, buy a product or service, etc.? If so, were you satisfied, indifferent, or disappointed? How about one of those aggressive mall kiosks that sells miracle wrinkle-remover? I still can't believe I sat down for a demonstration - NOT something I normally do - and even purchased some. I'm sorry I did it because I'm really not that impressed with it. Now I should get SUCKER tattoo'd on my forehead.
Bonus Question(s): What are your strong points physically: lifting? pressing? endurance? Used to be for walking. I swear at one time I could out-walk anyone. jumping? running? other? What are your strong points mentally: math? science? spelling? grammar? other? An almost-photographic memory, although it isn't what it used to be.
Just For Fun: When was the last time you: moved to a new location? Dec '89 checked out something from the library? About 3 years ago. purchased a vehicle? 5 years ago. talked to someone you haven't talked to in a long time? Wow! Hmm... Maybe my niece, although I spoke to her briefly last summer. had your favorite food? I don't have one favorite food, so this is too hard for me to answer.
Today's Question(s):
Most of us have heard, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But...have you ever been sucked in by an ad or television/radio commercial to see a movie/concert, go to a particular place, buy a product or service, etc.? If so, were you satisfied, indifferent, or disappointed? We went to a concert one time and was so disappointed we walked out after the 3rd song.
Bonus Question(s):
What are your strong points physically:
lifting? Beer cans.
pressing? My luck.
endurance? Getting out of bed.
jumping? For joy.
running? In circles.
other? Can walk to the refrigerator.
What are your strong points mentally:
math? Can add 2 and 2.
science? Am always discovering things, mostly lost items.
spelling? Purty gud at spelin.
grammar? Huh.
other?
Just For Fun:
When was the last time you:
moved to a new location? 2005.
checked out something from the library? 1957
purchased a vehicle? 2016
talked to someone you haven't talked to in a long time? 2 weeks ago.
had your favorite food? Monday.
Today's Question(s): Most of us have heard, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But...have you ever been sucked in by an ad or television/radio commercial to see a movie/concert, go to a particular place, buy a product or service, etc.? If so, were you satisfied, indifferent, or disappointed?
As a very little girl I was entranced by a TV commercial for now-defunct cereal called Sugar Jets. Sugar Jets were corn puffs like Kix, but glazed with sugar. (In the good old days, it was OK to actually say the word "sugar." )
The commercial showed a cartoon boy eating Sugar Jets and then zooming around in outer space. I became convinced that Sugar Jets could make you fly! So I begged my mother to buy some, and she did.
When the happy day arrived that I had my first bowl of Sugar Jets, I was all prepared to take off from an armchair in the living room. I even put socks on my hands to act as wings and increase my aerodynamic lift!
Needless to say, when I jumped off the chair nothing happened. What a disappointment. I've been a cynic ever since.
Bonus Question(s): What are your strong points physically: lifting? pressing? endurance? jumping? running? other? <---- On the leg press machine I can lift more than my weight. What are your strong points mentally: math? science? spelling? <---- I am good at spelling grammar? <---- and grammar, too. other?
Just For Fun: When was the last time you: moved to a new location? 1986 checked out something from the library? About four years ago. purchased a vehicle? Last May talked to someone you haven't talked to in a long time? At my 50th high school reunion last summer. had your favorite food? Last night - part of a chocolate bar.
Today's Question(s): Most of us have heard, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But...have you ever been sucked in by an ad or television/radio commercial to see a movie/concert, go to a particular place, buy a product or service, etc.? If so, were you satisfied, indifferent, or disappointed?the first to come to mind is my mousetrap game when I was a little girl. I wasn't typically a kid who just had to have the latest thing or something I saw in ads. But I obsessed over this game for some reason. Got lots of mileage out of it and incorporated it into my own Rube Goldberg contraptions
Bonus Question(s): What are your strong points physically: lifting? pressing?as in being an object of resistance? Surprisingly strong! endurance? jumping? running? other?im limber, nimble, coordinated, What are your strong points mentally: math?not basic algebra so much, but I'm good with geometry and trig science? spelling?yes grammar?yes, but I'm not a stickler. I have a different standard for myself and others on an Internet forum. That goes for spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage...even if seeing it makes me cringe. Now I'm more of a stickler about people correcting others on the Internet - usually rude. other?of course!
Just For Fun: When was the last time you: moved to a new location?must be 4-5 years now? I lose track checked out something from the library?years - but I'm now in the library a lot purchased a vehicle?last year - my sweet subie! talked to someone you haven't talked to in a long time?a week or so ago had your favorite food?within the week
Today is: Winnie the Pooh Daytiddly pom
Thanx everyone! And have a good day! thanks - you too!
I hope today's Qs find you ready to tackle the things you must do.
But before that (or as a wind-down to your day), pause for a moment and relax with the following...
Today's Question(s):
Most of us have heard, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But...have you ever been sucked in by an ad or television/radio commercial to see a movie/concert, go to a particular place, buy a product or service, etc.? If so, were you satisfied, indifferent, or disappointed? Not really
Bonus Question(s):
What are your strong points physically:
lifting? I would say little old me is still quite strong in lifting
pressing? I think I do well
endurance? I am actually being told I am a very stubborn mule because I never give up
jumping? only out of excitement
running? for the bathroom
other?
What are your strong points mentally:
math? basic math very good
science? strong
spelling? in German
grammar? in German
other?
Just For Fun:
When was the last time you:
moved to a new location? a while ago
checked out something from the library? before the holidays
purchased a vehicle? a few years back
talked to someone you haven't talked to in a long time? Holiday time
had your favorite food? as in Pizza..last week
Today in History:
Arts/Entertainment: 1973 John Cleese's final episode on "Monty Python's Flying Circus," on BBC
Birthday: 1913 Danny Kaye, U.S. actor (d. Mar 3, 1987)
Human Achievement: 2014 A new world record is achieved by the United Kingdom's Lewis Clarke of Bristol; the 16 year-old becomes the youngest person to trek to the South Pole
Science: 1989 Astronomers discover pulsar in remnants of Supernova 1987A (LMC)
Sports: 1991 Longest tennis match at the Australian Open, Boris Becker beats Italy's Omar Camporese in 5 hours and 11 minutes
Strange: 1644 Perplexed Pilgrims in Boston reported America's 1st UFO sighting
Today’s Word:
pronunciamento
Pronunciation: (proh-nun-see-uh-MEN-toh)
Meaning: noun:
An official or authoritarian announcement.
Etymology: From Spanish pronunciamiento (pronouncement, military uprising), from pronunciar (to pronounce), from Latin pronuntiare (to put forth), from pro- (toward) + nuntiare (to announce). Ultimately from the Indo-European root neu- (to shout), which also gave us announce, denounce, pronounce, and renounce.
Earliest documented use: 1832.
Today is:
Peking Duck Day
Thesaurus Day
Winnie the Pooh Day
Quote of the Day:
"Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it." ~ Danny Kaye ~
I hope today's Qs find you ready to tackle the things you must do. But before that (or as a wind-down to your day), pause for a moment and relax with the following...
Today's Question(s): Most of us have heard, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But...have you ever been sucked in by an ad or television/radio commercial to see a movie/concert, go to a particular place, buy a product or service, etc.? If so, were you satisfied, indifferent, or disappointed?
Only thing I can think of is, walked out of a movie before, but it's been a long time.
Bonus Question(s): What are your strong points physically: lifting? spirits pressing? grapes endurance? testing patience jumping? jacks running? dialogue other? Set alarm for 6 this a.m. Woke on my own at 5.
What are your strong points mentally: math? Balanced a check book. science? Look up at all the purty stars at night. spelling? Wut's that? grammar? Cracker with marshmallow and chocolate. other? Recess!
Just For Fun: When was the last time you: moved to a new location? Moved from kitchen to this chair about half an hour ago. checked out something from the library? Check out all the purty librarians. purchased a vehicle? New pair of shoes. talked to someone you haven't talked to in a long time? Called customer service, talked to rep hadn't spoken to in forever. had your favorite food? Few days ago brought home pizza and ice cream. The kind you heat in your own oven. The pizza, that is.
Most of us have heard, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But...have you ever been sucked in by an ad or television/radio commercial to see a movie/concert, go to a particular place, buy a product or service, etc.? If so, were you satisfied, indifferent, or disappointed?
Can't think of anything at this time.
Bonus Question(s):
What are your strong points physically:
lifting?
pressing?
endurance?
jumping?
running?
other? - Keeping up an exercise routine which is fast walking almost everyday..
What are your strong points mentally:
math?
science?
spelling?
grammar?
other? - Consider myself to be a quick thinker.
I can write good but don't always show it here due to me being in the middle of sleep or just waking up.
A couple of months back I wrote a letter of recommendation for a now ex-colleague that I was quite proud of. More important she was thrilled on how it was written.
Just For Fun:
When was the last time you:
moved to a new location? - Moved into this apartment 3 years ago.
checked out something from the library? - Been recently but didn't check anything out.
purchased a vehicle? - Almost 1.5 years ago.
talked to someone you haven't talked to in a long time? - "Long time" as in over a year? I don't know. It's been ages. had your favorite food? - IDK what it is. Maybe sauteed mushrooms. If so that was yesterday's breakfast and dinner.
Today's Question(s):
Most of us have heard, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is." But...have you ever been sucked in by an ad or television/radio commercial to see a movie/concert, go to a particular place, buy a product or service, etc.? If so, were you satisfied, indifferent, or disappointed?
I'm impressed with the ability of the people who make the odd things to get my interest like the lady with the no stick square frying pan when I hardly ever cook, Chia Trump, Obama, Clinton and Sanders which is just funny, the gizmo that opens jars easily, etc.. Luckily, for me, my TV and desktop computer are in different rooms and I am unable to remember the URL to make an impulse buy. I don't go to the movies anymore so I just try to remember the names of movies I want to see when they get to TV. Nothing stands out to me, either way.
Bonus Question(s):
What are your strong points physically:
lifting?
pressing?
endurance?
jumping?
running?
other?
None.
What are your strong points mentally:
math?
science?
spelling?
grammar?
other?
Analytic ability and ideas are my strength and I'm good at organizing thoughts and research for persuasive reports. As far as subjects go, I usually do well on History and Current Event trivia.
Just For Fun:
When was the last time you:
moved to a new location?
Does it count if I only moved to a ground floor apartment in the same complex? I've been in this complex and in Tennessee, 9 years and 8 months.
checked out something from the library? More than 2 decades. I buy my books. purchased a vehicle? Oct. 2015 talked to someone you haven't talked to in a long time? had your favorite food?
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I have lifted far beyond my means for far too long. My back now pays the price.
Not anymore.
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