The Cozy Pastime of Reading

 

The Cozy Pastime of Reading

 

1. Do you have a list of books you'd like to read?   Yes and it has over 100 books on it.  YIKES!

2. Where do you get ideas for books you want to read?  What kind of books catch your interest?  Goodreads and book groups I am in on facebook.  I enjoy thrillers, romance and historical fiction the most, but I like to read all genres of books.

3. What have you read lately?  The best book I read over the summer was The Calamity Club.  It is historical fiction by the author of The Help and I think everyone would enjoy it.  I have This Book Made Me Think of You on hold.  

I heard it is sad.

4. How do you find time to read and where do you make yourself cozy

and comfy to read?  I read mostly in the summer when I am off work or 

on holidays during the school year.  I like to read it quiet, so if Karl is home, it is hard.

Sunday Stealing – Stealers Are Doing It for Ourselves

Sunday Stealing – Stealers Are Doing It for Ourselves


                                      


Once again this week we aren't stealing, we're contributing! These are questions suggested by our "usual suspects." If you can, please take a moment and visit your fellow thieves.

DIY Meme

1. If you were trapped in a TV universe for a month, what TV show would you choose? (Kwizgiver)

Heartland, it is on a ranch and the people are great, they have problems, but work as a family to make things better.  It is just a nice wholesome show.  I watch it on Netflix, but I believe it started on the UP Network.

  

2. What song instantly revs you up and gets you going? (Annie)  Many songs do this, but something fast paced and from the 70's or 80's.  I do enjoy Titanium too though and it is more recent.

3. Are you decorating your home for fall? (Lori)  I am working on it.  I have my fall wreath up and my fall candles are out for yummy smells in the house.  I am working on mums right now for outside.  I got some artificial ones to try this year, but I am needing to weigh down my planters before I stick anything outside.  This has been our first week not in the 100's.  It has felt so nice!

4. How do you treat a cold? (Syl) I take sudafed to loosen up my mucus and flonase nose spray too.  I gets lots of rest and drink a lot of water.  I take vitamins to try and boost my system.  Great question!  I cannot wait to learn some new tips on this one.

5. What insignificant thing would you be genuinely annoyed if you lost it or it was taken from you? (Lisa)  I have a few preferred cups I like to use and if they went missing, I would have to find new ones.  This is weird, but I like a certain kind of cup for my water.  I like it tall but not too tall, with a straw and lid.

6. What place do you remember vividly, even though you haven't been there in years? (Country Dew)

Muskogee, OK...my grandparents house and yard and garden.  I remember the town and driving around with Granie.  They passed away a long time ago, but I remember what it was like when they were alive.  It has changed quite a bit now.  If you have been following me for a while, you may remember our trips back to Oklahoma with my parents after my grandparents had died to visit my dad's family.

7. Do you have a favorite Dolly Parton song or story? (Roger)  I really enjoy 9 to 5 when I am getting ready for work sometimes I sing it in my head.  I will always love you will always be a favorite too.  When I was young I remember Dolly singing on the Porter Wagoner show.  I don't remember anything else about that show but her.

 

Saturday 9: Don't Take Your Love from Me

 

Don't Take Your Love from Me

 

Saturday 9: Don't Take Your Love from Me (1956)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Doris Day sings about what happens when you take a petal from a rose. When did you last get or give flowers as a gift?  Karl always takes me out to get flowers for our yard on Mother's Day.

 

2) This song is about a woman who fears losing her love. What's the most recent thing you lost? (Hopefully it's not as consequential as a great love. It could be as small or unimportant as the back of one of your pierced earrings.) I am always losing things.  I lost a pair of pajama pants, but I found them.  They had fallen off the bed (under the bed).

 

3) Doris was known as The All-American Girl Next Door. Who lives next door to you? We have one guy across the road from us and a church, but that is all.  He is a single guy...older, he has kids.  I haven't seen them in a while though.  He is nice.  The other neighbors are down the road.

 

4) As a young girl, Doris Day was passionate about dance. She recalled that concentrating on her lessons helped distract her from the pain and embarrassment of her parents' divorce. When you want to escape from what's troubling you, what do you do?  I watch tv, read, listen to music.  I try to keep my mind busy.  I used to take a nap.  If it is bad enough, I will take a nap.

5) The maitre d' at one of Doris' favorite restaurants wanted to ask her out. Knowing how she loved her dogs, he impressed her by handing her a bag of meat scraps and bones to take home. They began dating and, in 1976, he became her last husband. What's the best way to your heart?  Treat me good...like be nice and respectful.

 

6) Over her long career, Doris received Golden Globe and Grammy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was also inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame, honored for being one of the most celebrated women to have been born there. Name a famous person born in your home state.  John Hamm was born in Missouri, but in the area I live in Brad Pitt was born here in the Springfield area.  I used to go to church with his brother and sister-in-law.  They are really good and nice people.

 

7) She was frank about her financial difficulties, yet some people are uncomfortable discussing money. Are you one of those people?  I guess I am.  I do not really talk about money or lack thereof with anyone except family.

8) In 1956, when Doris released this song, The Wizard of Oz was shown on network TV for the first time. What movie have you seen multiple times?  Grease, Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music and many others.

9) Random question: Would you rather have a chef or a chauffeur?  chef.  I do complain about driving and will always let Karl drive, but if I am being honest, I enjoy driving for the peace of it.  I would pick chef because I would love to have someone put me on a diet that tastes good and helps me lose weight and be healthy.  I think a chef could do that.

Sunday Stealing Goes to Extremes

 

Sunday Stealing Goes to Extremes

                                      



Four Superlatives

1. Your MOST overused word or phrase:  Awesome!

2. Your BIGGEST expense:  My car, but I love it.

3. Your WORST fear:  Josh dying at a young age.

4. Your BEST memory of Summer 26:  The 250th birthday of America.  I enjoyed all of the celebrations and patriotism.  I also enjoyed reading my books, resting and visiting my mom.  It was a good summer.

Saturday 9: Everybody Loves a Clown

 

Everybody Loves a Clown

Saturday 9: Everybody Loves a Clown (1965)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) Not everyone loves clowns. "Coulrophobia" is the irrational fear of clowns. Do you have any fears or phobias?  I am afraid of heights, snakes and mice.

2) This week's featured artist, Gary Lewis, sings that he jokes a lot at parties. In social settings, are you more a talker or a listener? listener, I can be quiet and shy when I first meet someone.

3) He's dreaming of a special girl. Do you often daydream?  Maybe at home when my brain can think.  I am so busy at work and there are so many things going on all of the time that I do not have time to daydream.

4) Gary named his band The Playboys because they were always late to rehearsals and Gary joked that they would rather play than work. Do you tend to be early, late, or exactly on time? Early!  I am at least 30 minutes early to work.  There is aways so much to do.  If it is a party or get-together of some kind, I am on time or just a bit late so the host is able to get ready for the event. 

5) Gary Lewis had first-hand knowledge of clowns. His father was famous funny man Jerry Lewis. Who always makes you laugh? My son Josh.  Tim Conway makes me laugh really hard though.

6) In 2017, Gary was in the news when it became known that Jerry disinherited all six of his sons from his will. Have you ever attended the reading of a will?  No, my grandparents had a will, but my Granie told me what was in it.  I don't think anyone else knew because they were telling me things that they found out in the will and were surprised, but I already knew.  I thought that was interesting.

7) This past summer found Gary Lewis on The My Generation Tour, performing with other acts from the mid-1960s, like The Lovin' Spoonful, The Hollies, and Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels. Do you enjoy listening to "the oldies?"  Oh for sure!  I prefer the oldies.

8) In 1965, when this song was popular, Muhammad Ali defeated Sonny Liston to become the heavyweight champion of the world. Have you ever attended a boxing match?  no, but I used to watch on tv a lot.

9) Random question: What color is your toothbrush?  It is a blue and white electric toothbrush.

Tuesday 4 Meme- What Are You Going to Do?

 

What Are You Going to Do?




Welcome to Tuesday 4 continued in the memory of Toni Taddeo, its original author

Here are a few questions for you to consider.



1. What things do you enjoy doing when you have time on your hands?  I like to read or do some blogging and catch up with friends.

2. Last minute company coming tonight for dinner! What do you cook?  Lasagne/bread and salad with cheesecake for dessert.

3. You've got a day to do anything and the weather is perfect outside, how are you going to spend the day?  Honestly, I would probably go see my mom and take her outside for a while.

4. It's morning and you are asked out for breakfast. What are you ordering?  When we went to St. Louis a few years ago, on our way home we stopped at Denny's and I had this.  It is called Moons Over My Hammy Omelet.  It came with orange juice and jelly for my toast.  It was so good.  I have been wanting to go back ever since.

Sunday Stealing Demands the Truth!

 

Sunday Stealing Demands the Truth!

                                       



TRUE OR FALSE

1. I'm married.  TRUE

2. I'm raising a teenager. FALSE, Josh is 28 now.

3. I recently vacationed in California. FALSE

4. I have traveled to Asia. FALSE
 
5. I have a dog. TRUE, Meisha, a black lab mix.

6. I received money from a class action settlement. FALSE

7. I've been in the waiting room when a family member had surgery.  TRUE

8. I have attended a convention.  TRUE, several teacher ones.

9. I subscribe to my local newspaper (either print or online).  FALSE

10. I recently had work done to the exterior of my home.  FALSE