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Here we are again. One twelfth of 2022, down the tubes.
A frigid week ahead, but that just makes it stay fresher longer, right? Here are some random questions that I found when I swept under the coffee table.
Today is: Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
Are you artistic?
sort of. I like to pretend anyway.
In what way?
used to paint and do photography. Now mostly needlework, currently quilting.
What kinds of art do you like?
eclectic, which means I can't decide
Do you have a favorite artist?
music-Gordon Lightfoot
painting-Ned Smith
If you have points at a grocery store or drug store, or in a credit card, do you use them up right away, or keep accumulating them?
save them for a while.
What was your most loved toy of childhood?
all of them.
What was your favorite candy?
Milkshake candy bars
A paraprosdokian is a sentence or statement with an unexpected ending. It means “against expectations” in Greek, and typically puts the first part of the sentence in a new and humorous context.
Such as:
I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. –Groucho Marx
Here we are again. One twelfth of 2022, down the tubes.
A frigid week ahead, but that just makes it stay fresher longer, right? Here are some random questions that I found when I swept under the coffee table.
I don't want frigid!
Today is: Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
Are you artistic?
Not at all. That talent belongs to hubby and daughter.
In what way?
What kinds of art do you like?
I tend to like impressionism.
Do you have a favorite artist?
Favorite? No. I'm not a student of art. I just like what I like.
If you have points at a grocery store or drug store, or in a credit card, do you use them up right away, or keep accumulating them?
Small things like grocery points I use. My main credit card does cash back and I save that to use at Christmas.
What was your most loved toy of childhood?
A snoopy doll. I kept it for years. I eventually tossed it because it was really smelly.
What was your favorite candy?
As a kid, life savers in the multi flavor roll.
A paraprosdokian is a sentence or statement with an unexpected ending. It means “against expectations” in Greek, and typically puts the first part of the sentence in a new and humorous context.
Such as:
I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. –Groucho Marx
Here we are again. One twelfth of 2022, down the tubes.
A frigid week ahead, but that just makes it stay fresher longer, right? Here are some random questions that I found when I swept under the coffee table.
Today is: Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
Are you artistic? No
In what way?
What kinds of art do you like?
Do you have a favorite artist?
If you have points at a grocery store or drug store, or in a credit card, do you use them up right away, or keep accumulating them? One card I have to use by the end of the month or you lose your points. Others I use when I think about it or the cashier suggests I use them.m
What was your most loved toy of childhood? A Skipper doll.
What was your favorite candy? Snickers
A paraprosdokian is a sentence or statement with an unexpected ending. It means “against expectations” in Greek, and typically puts the first part of the sentence in a new and humorous context.
Such as:
I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. –Groucho Marx
Are you artistic? Not really
In what way? Enjoy different architectural styles
What kinds of art do you like? Unusual / Weird
Do you have a favorite artist? Bob Ross. (Musical) George Strait
If you have points at a grocery store or drug store, or in a credit card, do you use them up right away, or keep accumulating them? Accumulate until I randomly remember they're there.
What was your most loved toy of childhood? Either a Hot Wheels car, Legos or my Nintendo 64.
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Today is: Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
Are you artistic? Yes
In what way? I did all of the signs, banners and posters for events at my high school. In the 1990s-2009 I had a sign and graphics business for 16 years. On the side, I do woodworking and stained glass.
What kinds of art do you like? Pretty much all of it, but especially Graffiti, classic car graphics.
Do you have a favorite artist? Mr. Cartoon (Mark Machado)
If you have points at a grocery store or drug store, or in a credit card, do you use them up right away, or keep accumulating them? Just the discount for gas at Safeway, and we rarely use them because we don't shop there much and Costco gas is cheaper.
What was your most loved toy of childhood? At about age 5 I had a doctor set with candy pills.
If you have points at a grocery store or drug store, or in a credit card, do you use them up right away, or keep accumulating them? Gas points and Costco points are used as needed, the rest at Christmas
What was your most loved toy of childhood? Cap gun and electric train.
What was your favorite candy? Three Musketeers.
A paraprosdokian is a sentence or statement with an unexpected ending. It means “against expectations” in Greek, and typically puts the first part of the sentence in a new and humorous context.
Such as: I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. –Groucho Marx
One of my favorites: War does not determine who is right - only who is left.
Here we are again. One twelfth of 2022, down the tubes.
A frigid week ahead, but that just makes it stay fresher longer, right? Here are some random questions that I found when I swept under the coffee table.
Today is: Inspire Your Heart With Art Day
Are you artistic? Yes
In what way? Pencil drawings, though I've done it in a long time.
What kinds of art do you like? Renaissance paintings, realism rather than abstract, sculptures.
Do you have a favorite artist? No, although I'm fond of the paintings by a man I grew up with who managed to make a living from his craft.
If you have points at a grocery store or drug store, or in a credit card, do you use them up right away, or keep accumulating them? I used them at the register for the discounts; honestly, I don't want to keep track of points for everything.
What was your most loved toy of childhood? Always loved my bikes.
What was your favorite candy? As a kid? The old Mars Bars, and I still miss them.
A paraprosdokian is a sentence or statement with an unexpected ending. It means “against expectations” in Greek, and typically puts the first part of the sentence in a new and humorous context.
Such as:
I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. –Groucho Marx
Are you artistic? I suppose. I create scrapbook pages. I have an eye for decor and nice things.
In what way? Answered above.
What kinds of art do you like? I know it when I see it.
Do you have a favorite artist? Steve Hanks.
If you have points at a grocery store or drug store, or in a credit card, do you use them up right away, or keep accumulating them? N/A. I don't play that game. Just give me low prices or I will find another store to buy at.
What was your most loved toy of childhood? I had a red and yellow stuffed monkey named Jocko. Found him in the trash can one day cuz his stuffing had been coming out. I don't remember if I got him back or not, just remember seeing him in the trash can.
What was your favorite candy? Black jacks. Soft, black, white and pink licorice flavored chewy candy.
A paraprosdokian is a sentence or statement with an unexpected ending. It means “against expectations” in Greek, and typically puts the first part of the sentence in a new and humorous context.
Such as:
I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. –Groucho Marx I am currently reading "Raised Eyebrows" written by Steve Stoliar, the young college man who was Groucho's secretary the last 3 years of his life. He mentioned this in the book.
Are you artistic? I know what I like.
In what way? I like music, paintings, photography, non-fiction writing.
What kinds of art do you like? See above.
Do you have a favorite artist? Johnny Cash.
If you have points at a grocery store or drug store, or in a credit card, do you use them up right away, or keep accumulating them? I accumulate for use. Other wise, what' s the point?
What was your most loved toy of childhood? Bicycle
What was your favorite candy? Chocolate coated peppermint patties, chocolate covered cherries, chocolate coconut bars.
Are you artistic? A little.
In what way? I'm awful at drawing, but I'm pretty good at nature photography.
What kinds of art do you like? Sculptures in various media in human or animal figures; watercolor landscapes; nature photography in color or black and white; some abstract paintings; some baroque masters.
Do you have a favorite artist? Ansel Adams
If you have points at a grocery store or drug store, or in a credit card, do you use them up right away, or keep accumulating them? I wait till I have a good amount accumulated and then spend the points on something that I want but couldn't normally justify buying for myself.
What was your most loved toy of childhood? My Mouse Trap board game.
What was your favorite candy? Life Savers
A paraprosdokian is a sentence or statement with an unexpected ending. It means “against expectations” in Greek, and typically puts the first part of the sentence in a new and humorous context.
Such as:
I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. –Groucho Marx Haha. Great line. I love Groucho.
Have a good one! Thanks for the Monday questions, gentlearts!
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