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Maybe not in your timezone, but it's already Thursday in about 1/4 of the USA. Also. . .
. . it's the week of the Westminster Dog Show, so Woofie stopped by to say, "Hi!"
Today's Question(s): Have you browsed, bought or sold at:
A garage or yard sale? A flea market?
Newspaper sales ads? A community sale or what the British call a boot sale? Other sales with individuals, not stores?
What's at least one item you or yours bought or sold at one of these or similar?
Bonus: Have you noticed more blindingly bright headlights on vehicles these days?
Extra Credit: Do you enjoy reading or seeing TV shows about any kind of science or technology?
If so, what subject(s) intrigue you most?
Foodie Questions: What's your favorite Jello flavor?
Have you ever had a rum and cola?
Your favorite spice:
Just for fun: It's International Friendship Week.
Can you name a country other than your native born country that at least one friend of yours is/was from?
First Published on This Day: ~maybe this should also be "Periodicals Day"~
1741 America’s second magazine, "The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle" by Benjamin Franklin
1883 "Ladies Home Journal" magazine
1900 1st Chinese daily newspaper in San Franciso, "Chung Sai Yat Po," ran until 1951
Today's Quote: "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few"
~ Shunryu Suzuki
Today’s Word: deuce [doos] noun
1. two
2. short form of "deuce coupe," 1940s hot-rodder slang for
"souped up two-door car" especially a 1932 Ford
ex. lyric, "revved up like a deuce" in Manfred Mann's Earth Band's song "Blinded By The Light"
Origin: late Middle English 'deus' < Anglo-French, Middle French, ultimately from
Latin duos, a root seen in many words, dual duet, duo, etc.
Today Includes: Almond Day
This Week Includes: Advancement of Science Week
International Friendship Week
Jell-O Week
Nestbox Week, bird houses
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Westminster Dog Show
Today's Stately Picture: Tennessee. Smoky Mountains stream.
Made freely available on flickr.com by Phil Horton
It's the week of the Westminster Dog Show, so Woofie stopped by to say, "Hi!"
Today's Question(s): Have you browsed, bought or sold at:
A garage or yard sale? A flea market?
Newspaper sales ads? A community sale or what the British call a boot sale? Other sales with individuals, not stores?
What's at least one item you or yours bought or sold at one of these or similar?
Bonus: Have you noticed more blindingly bright headlights on vehicles these days?
Extra Credit: Do you enjoy reading or seeing TV shows about any kind of science or technology?
If so, what subject(s) intrigue you most?
Foodie Questions: What's your favorite Jello flavor?
Have you ever had a rum and cola?
Your favorite spice:
Just for fun: It's International Friendship Week.
Can you name a country other than your native born country that at least one friend of yours is/was from?
First Published on This Day: ~maybe this should also be "Periodicals Day"~
1741 America’s second magazine, "The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle" by Benjamin Franklin
1883 "Ladies Home Journal" magazine
1900 1st Chinese daily newspaper in San Franciso, "Chung Sai Yat Po," ran until 1951
Today's Quote: "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few"
~ Shunryu Suzuki
Today’s Word: deuce [doos] noun
1. two
2. short form of "deuce coupe," 1940s hot-rodder slang for
"souped up two-door car" especially a 1932 Ford
ex. lyric, "revved up like a deuce" in Manfred Mann's Earth Band's song "Blinded By The Light"
Origin: late Middle English 'deus' < Anglo-French, Middle French, ultimately from
Latin duos, a root seen in many words, dual duet, duo, etc.
Today Includes: Almond Day
This Week Includes: Advancement of Science Week
International Friendship Week
Jell-O Week
Nestbox Week, bird houses
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Westminster Dog Show
Made freely available on flickr.com by Phil Horton
Happy Thursday!
I have not noticed any more blinding bright head lights than usual
I enjoy science and technology shows.Volcanology,biology, and energy technology interest me.
I probably have had a rum and coke.
I like cinnamon.
India.
Today's Question(s): Have you browsed, bought or sold at:
A garage or yard sale? <--Sold items at a yard sale A flea market? <--We call them swap meets here. I bought items from here.
Newspaper sales ads? A community sale or what the British call a boot sale? Other sales with individuals, not stores?
What's at least one item you or yours bought or sold at one of these or similar? Sold various items like clothing and books. Bought items from swap meets like music CDs and of course, food.
Bonus: Have you noticed more blindingly bright headlights on vehicles these days? Not really.
Extra Credit: Do you enjoy reading or seeing TV shows about any kind of science or technology? Sometimes.
If so, what subject(s) intrigue you most? Exploring other planets and nature-based shows.
Foodie Questions: What's your favorite Jello flavor? Orange.
Have you ever had a rum and cola? A couple of times. I'm really not a drinker.
Your favorite spice: Garlic or cinnamon.
Just for fun: It's International Friendship Week.
Can you name a country other than your native born country that at least one friend of yours is/was from? Mexico.
Today's Question(s):
Have you browsed, bought or sold at:
A garage or yard sale? Many times.
A flea market? Years ago.
Newspaper sales ads? Rarely.
A community sale or what the British call a boot sale? A few.
Other sales with individuals, not stores? Estate sales.
Bonus:
Have you noticed more blindingly bright headlights on vehicles these days? Yes, some are killers too.
Extra Credit:
Do you enjoy reading or seeing TV shows about any kind of science or technology? Yes.
If so, what subject(s) intrigue you most? Space, universe, etal.
Foodie Questions:
What's your favorite Jello flavor? Lemon.
Have you ever had a rum and cola? Yes, very potent.
Your favorite spice: Victoria Beckham.
Just for fun:
It's International Friendship Week.
Can you name a country other than your native born country that at least one friend of yours is/was from? Mexico.
Maybe not in your timezone, but it's already Thursday in about 1/4 of the USA. Also. . .
. . it's the week of the Westminster Dog Show, so Woofie stopped by to say, "Hi!"
Today's Question(s): Have you browsed, bought or sold at:
A garage or yard sale? A flea market?
Newspaper sales ads? A community sale or what the British call a boot sale? Other sales with individuals, not stores?
What's at least one item you or yours bought or sold at one of these or similar? I've bought tools etc and sold plants.
Bonus: Have you noticed more blindingly bright headlights on vehicles these days? Extra Credit: Do you enjoy reading or seeing TV shows about any kind of science or technology?
If so, what subject(s) intrigue you most? Just about everything. Foodie Questions: What's your favorite Jello flavor?
Have you ever had a rum and cola?
Your favorite spice:
Just for fun: It's International Friendship Week.
Can you name a country other than your native born country that at least one friend of yours is/was from?
Had a friend from Virgin Islands in HS.
First Published on This Day: ~maybe this should also be "Periodicals Day"~
1741 America’s second magazine, "The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle" by Benjamin Franklin
1883 "Ladies Home Journal" magazine
1900 1st Chinese daily newspaper in San Franciso, "Chung Sai Yat Po," ran until 1951 Pass.. can't read it.
Today's Quote: "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few"
~ Shunryu Suzuki
Today’s Word: deuce [doos] noun
1. two
2. short form of "deuce coupe," 1940s hot-rodder slang for
"souped up two-door car" especially a 1932 Ford
ex. lyric, "revved up like a deuce" in Manfred Mann's Earth Band's song "Blinded By The Light"
Origin: late Middle English 'deus' < Anglo-French, Middle French, ultimately from
Latin duos, a root seen in many words, dual duet, duo, etc.
Today Includes: Almond Day
This Week Includes: Advancement of Science Week
International Friendship Week
Jell-O Week
Nestbox Week, bird houses
Random Acts of Kindness Week
Westminster Dog Show
Today's Stately Picture: Tennessee. Smoky Mountains stream.
Made freely available on flickr.com by Phil Horton Lovely!
Happy Thursday! Thanks BJH! Nice job!
Today's Question(s): Have you browsed, bought or sold at:
A garage or yard sale? No, not common over here. A flea market? Yes.
Newspaper sales ads? No. A community sale or what the British call a boot sale? No. Other sales with individuals, not stores? No.
What's at least one item you or yours bought or sold at one of these or similar? We went on a flea market with our kids. It was their first time ever and they were quite impressed. We had a lot of fun browsing the rows and DS couldn't decide where to buy what Nintendo game In the end we got a new board game (which we haven't tried yet), DD got a few small horses and DS his beloved game.
Bonus: Have you noticed more blindingly bright headlights on vehicles these days? No.
Extra Credit: Do you enjoy reading or seeing TV shows about any kind of science or technology? No.
Have you ever had a rum and cola? No, I don't like rum.
Just for fun: It's International Friendship Week.
Can you name a country other than your native born country that at least one friend of yours is/was from? Greece.
Maybe not in your timezone, but it's already Thursday in about 1/4 of the USA. Also. . .
. . it's the week of the Westminster Dog Show, so Woofie stopped by to say, "Hi!"
Today's Question(s): Have you browsed, bought or sold at:
A garage or yard sale? A flea market? Yes
Newspaper sales ads? No A community sale or what the British call a boot sale? No Other sales with individuals, not stores? Yes
What's at least one item you or yours bought or sold at one of these or similar? A wooden coffin for Halloween.
Bonus: [b]Have you noticed more blindingly bright headlights on vehicles these days? Yes
Extra Credit: Do you enjoy reading or seeing TV shows about any kind of science or technology? Occasionally.
If so, what subject(s) intrigue you most?
Foodie Questions: What's your favorite Jello flavor? Grape
Have you ever had a rum and cola? Yes.
Your favorite spice: Cinnamon.
Just for fun: It's International Friendship Week.
Can you name a country other than your native born country that at least one friend of yours is/was from? Portugal.
Maybe not in your timezone, but it's already Thursday in about 1/4 of the USA. thrilled! Can't sleep so some CD time might be just the ticket Also. . .
. . it's the week of the Westminster Dog Show, so Woofie stopped by to say, "Hi!"
Today's Question(s): Have you browsed, bought or sold at:
A garage or yard sale? all three! A flea market?browsed and bought
Newspaper sales ads? browsed A community sale or what the British call a boot sale? all three Other sales with individuals, not stores? yes
What's at least one item you or yours bought or sold at one of these or similar? green glass that we still use
Bonus: Have you noticed more blindingly bright headlights on vehicles these days? yes and I don't consider that a positive bonus
Extra Credit: Do you enjoy reading or seeing TV shows about any kind of science or technology? yes!
If so, what subject(s) intrigue you most? oh lots - space, forensics, medicine, engineering, and more
Foodie Questions: What's your favorite Jello flavor? black raspberry or orange
Have you ever had a rum and cola? oh yes
Your favorite spice: omigosh. I probably use pepper the most
Just for fun: It's International Friendship Week.
Can you name a country other than your native born country that at least one friend of yours is/was from? first one I thought of is from Poland
First Published on This Day: ~maybe this should also be "Periodicals Day"~ cool!
1741 America’s second magazine, "The General Magazine and Historical Chronicle" by Benjamin Franklin
1883 "Ladies Home Journal" magazine
1900 1st Chinese daily newspaper in San Franciso, "Chung Sai Yat Po," ran until 1951
Top Music Hits This Day: 1945 Andrews Sisters - Rum and Coca-Cola im not even a big drinker but could go for one of these (ummmm maybe not right now lol)
Today's Quote: "In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few"
~ Shunryu Suzukimay there always be many possibilities
Today’s Word:or as in "deuces, I'm out!" deuce [doos] noun
1. two
2. short form of "deuce coupe," 1940s hot-rodder slang for
"souped up two-door car" especially a 1932 Ford
ex. lyric, "revved up like a deuce" in Manfred Mann's Earth Band's song "Blinded By The Light"
Origin: late Middle English 'deus' < Anglo-French, Middle French, ultimately from
Latin duos, a root seen in many words, dual duet, duo, etc.
Today Includes: Almond Dayill be sure to have some today
[u][b]This Week Includes:
Random Acts of Kindness Weeklove these and mos def will indulge this week
Happy Thursday! thank you! What a great surprise and start to the day to see this so early!
Today's Question(s):
Have you browsed, bought or sold at:
A garage or yard sale? In the 1970s A flea market? In the 1960s Newspaper sales ads? No A community sale or what the British call a boot sale? No Other sales with individuals, not stores? No
What's at least one item you or yours bought or sold at one of these or similar?
Dishes before I got married.
Bonus:
Have you noticed more blindingly bright headlights on vehicles these days?
No but that's because I hardly ever drive at night anymore.
Extra Credit:
Do you enjoy reading or seeing TV shows about any kind of science or technology?
If so, what subject(s) intrigue you most?
I'll watch shows about weather on the Weather channel and bird communication and migration. When I was younger, I used to watch Nova.
Foodie Questions:
What's your favorite Jello flavor? Green
Have you ever had a rum and cola? Yes, when I was in my early twenties/late teens. Don't drink at all now.
Your favorite spice: oregano
Just for fun:
It's International Friendship Week.
Can you name a country other than your native born country that at least one friend of yours is/was from? India, Canada, England
Today's Question(s): Have you browsed, bought or sold at:
A garage or yard sale? Long time ago
A flea market?Long time ago
Newspaper sales ads? Long time agoA community sale or what the British call a boot sale?
Other sales with individuals, not stores?
What's at least one item you or yours bought or sold at one of these or similar?
Bonus: Have you noticed more blindingly bright headlights on vehicles these days? Yes, annoying
Extra Credit: Do you enjoy reading or seeing TV shows about any kind of science or technology?
If so, what subject(s) intrigue you most? Variety--I am a documentary addict
Foodie Questions: What's your favorite Jello flavor? I do not like Jello
Have you ever had a rum and cola? In my younger years
Your favorite spice: Depends on what I am using it in
Just for fun: It's International Friendship Week.
Can you name a country other than your native born country that at least one friend of yours is/was from? England
This Week Includes: Advancement of Science Week
International Friendship Week
Jell-O Week
Nestbox Week, bird houses
Random Acts of Kindness Week I like daily random acts of kindness
Westminster Dog Show
Happy Thursday!
Happy Thursday!
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