Sunday Stealing -- Living in the World, Not on It

 

Sunday Stealing -- Living in the World, Not on It

Living in the World, Not on It

1) You're on a trip taking a tour through the jungle. You have a backpack with some

 food, first aid supplies, a pocket knife, a flashlight and a couple bottles of water. 

Somehow, you get separated from your group. By night fall you haven't found your

group and haven't heard them looking for you. How long do you think you would be

able to survive on your own?  not long, as soon as an animal got to me, that

would be it.

 

2) Do you think it's okay to lie to spare someone's feelings? Why?   Yes, I 

think as long as you aren't hurting them by keeping information they

need..like their spouse was having an affair or they are doing something

that will get them into trouble, but if it just something like how they do

their job or how they parent, or how they look, then it is ok.  I am 

certainly no expert.

3) If a talking doll were made to resemble you, what 3 phrases would it say?

awesome, I love it, you've got this!

4) If the super power to be able to read minds at will was possible, do you think it 

would be ... cool and helpful, intrusive and wrong, manipulative or maddening?

intrusive and wrong, I don't think I want to know what people are thinking

and I definitely do not want people knowing what I am thinking.

5) Are drunk confessions things people can't bring themselves to say sober or 

just the  crazy ramblings of an influenced and intoxicated mind?  I think they

are things people can't bring themselves to say sober.  They can always

deny it later and say oh I was just drunk..

Saturday 9: Rhythm of My Heart

 

The Rhythm of My Heart

Saturday 9: Rhythm of My Heart (1991)

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

1) Rod Stewart sings that the words "I love you" roll off his tongue. When did you most recently say, "I love you?"  Today, I went to visit my mom.

 

2) In "Rhythm of My Heart," he recalls running down the alley with his lady love. Does your neighborhood have alleys?  no, I live in the country.

 

3) Rod is well known for his coif. Are you having a good hair day today?  yes, it is naturally curly and had some good volume today.

 

4) Rod was the youngest of 5. He remembers that, as a family, they enjoyed singing with Al Jolson records. Did your family have singalongs?  no

5) He is proud of his luxury car collection, which includes a Rolls Royce, a Ferrari and the one rumored to be his favorite: a classic mid-70s Lamborghini Countach LP400 Periscopio. Looking back on years as a driver and a car owner, which vehicle is your all-time favorite?  I really love the car I drove that belonged to my Granie and Papa, it was a 2002 Toyota Camry...but I am really loving my car I got in February.  It is my favorite now.  It is a 2025 Toyota Camry.  Toyota's run and run.  Josh is driving my Granie and Papa's car now.

 

6) Rod turned 80 this year and he's still touring. Once known for his hard partying, he takes better care of himself now and rides a stationery bike every day. What steps do you take to keep fit?  I walk, I see doctors and I go to a chiropractor.

7) In 1991, when this song was popular, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry died. Do you have a favorite Star Trek character?  no, I watched it a few times, but not regularly enough to have favorites.

8) Also in 1991, Seinfeld was a big deal on network television. Today the entire series is available to stream and on DVD. When you binge a show, are you more likely to pop in a disc or turn to a streaming service?  streaming service...I love to binge.  The last show I watched was Sullivan's Crossing.

 

9) Random question: Have you ever cared for a hamster or a gerbil? (Extra non-existent Saturday 9 points for its name.)  no

Tuesday 4- Wayfaring

 

Wayfaring

1. Where have you traveled and what is the furthest you've been from home?

We live in Missouri, so we tend to travel south to the ocean and gulf.  We have gone to Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama and Florida for vacations.  The furthest 

would be would have been Tampa, FL..1,128 miles.  This is Josh and I in Florida when we went to Disney World.  It was probably around 2003.  Josh was 5.

2. Is there a location other than where you are, that you think would be a nice place to live?  I loved Alabama, but holy moly, I bet it is hot there right now...

plus hurricanes.  I live in tornado land, but I worry about hurricanes, probably

because I have not had to ride one out.  This is Josh and I in Orange Beach, AL on a dolphin tour.  Josh was 9.

3. Do you have a photo or story from a favorite place to visit?  When we went to Orange Beach, Alabama, we drive over to Pensacola, FL to see the Blue Angels.  As we were leaving to go back to our condo, I spotted the Pensacola light house.  Josh was fascinated with lighthouses at that time, so we went up in it and this is Josh and I at the top.  This was August of 2007, I think.  Josh loved that so much!

4. What dream destination do you have tucked away in  your heart? Do you think you'll be able to visit them one day or are plans in the making?  I would love to visit Italy, France and Hawaii.  We will probably not make it there though.  You never know.

Sunday Stealing Follows That Dream

 

Sunday Stealing Follows That Dream

1. My bestie and I once ...  drove to Kansas City and on the way home she was 

getting gas and just drove off without paying.  Kids do the stupidest things.

We were in college.

2. When I'm nervous ...I bite my cuticles.

3. My hair ...is naturally curly and brown.

4. When I turn to the left, I see ...the wall in my house.

5. My favorite aunt ...Mildred!  She passed away, but she was so much fun.

We would go shopping together and buy matching shirts.

6. I have a hard time understanding ...harder mathematics

7. You know I like you if ...I talk to you a lot.  I am quiet, but if I feel comfortable, 

I will talk a lot.

8. When I was 5 years old ... I had my tonsils and adenoids out.

Saturday 9: It All Depends On You

 

It All Depends on You

Saturday 9: It All Depends On You (1959)

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

1) In this song, Shirley Bassey sings that she could be happy or sad. As you answer these questions, do lean more toward happy or sad?  Happy, I just went and had some bloodwork done for my doctor's appointment on Monday and then I went to see my mom...she was doing good.  I am glad to be back home.

 

2) She tells us that she can save money or spend it. Do you try to stick to a budget?  I try to stick to a budget and only buy things I absolutely need.

 

3) By the time Shirley Bassey recorded "It All Depends on You," it was already an oldie, written back in 1926. Can you think of a song, book, or movie that you enjoy today that you believe audiences will relate to 2125?  I am drawing a blank.  Some old movies like Gone with the Wind or The Sound of Music.  I hope they are still as loved as they are now.  Gone with the Wind is probably not P.C.  I love it anyway.

 

4) Though she has risen to the title Dame Commander of the British Empire (DBE), her childhood allowed her little education. She dropped out at 15 and got a factory job to help her family. How old were you when you got your first full-time job? What was it?  I was 15 when I started working full time.  I just couldn't work over a certain amount of hours.  I worked at McDonald's

5) A favorite of the Royal Family, Shirley performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Party at Buckingham Palace. How would you like to celebrate your next anniversary or birthday? Are you in the mood for a big blow out, or would you prefer something low key? My birthday is coming up in September, but I would probably rather just spend it low key and have a nice dinner.

6) Madame Tussaud's has two wax figurines of Shirley – one in London and a second in Las Vegas. Do you enjoy wax museums, or do you think they're creepy?  I don't think I have ever been to a wax museum, but I think I would like it.  

7) In 1959, when this song was popular, most women wore nylons on a daily basis and the average price per pair was $1. What socks or leg wear – if any – do you have on right now?  Tommie Copper ankle socks.

8) Also in 1959, Alaska became our 49th state. Today, cruise lines showcase Alaska on 4- or 7-night cruises. What do you consider the perfect length for a vacation trip? Is a 3-day weekend too short? Are two weeks away from home too long? What's your ideal?  I liked our 2 week trip to Florida.  I think if we actually went on vacation more I wouldn't mind the shorter vacations.  We live so far from the ocean/mountains that a weekend is probably not long enough.

 

9) Random question: Which cable channel would you watch more often – one that shows nothing but classic sitcoms, or one that shows nothing but new movies?  probably the new movies.  I don't really watch movies except for Hallmark and those are new.  I watch shows on Netflix the most.

Tuesday 4- Sandwich Time

 

Sandwich Time

Welcome once again to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4.

Sandwiches are a lunch time favorite.  

In the 1930s two favorite sandwiches were ham, pickles and mustard and tuna with rice, capers, pepper and paprika.  I think it probably needed mayo!

Sandwiches can be a  simple peanut butter and jelly or a classy Monte Cristo.

1. What is your favorite sandwich and how do you make it?  I do not typically make sandwiches, but my favorite sandwich if I am eating out is a Club sandwich.  It has ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato...three slices of bread held together with toothpicks.  I do love sandwiches, it just seems like I do not make them very often.

2.  What is the best bread for making toast?  How about for making sandwiches?  I enjoyed a grilled cheese on texas toast one time with different cheeses and it was delicious.  Honestly, I mostly only buy regular white bread.

3.  If you go out to eat for lunch are you more likely to stay with a safe choice or be more adventurous?  It depends on where I am eating.  I do stay safe, but some places I have several items I might order, so it depends on my mood.  I only order things I know I will like (safe).  I am more likely to try new things at a Mexican restaurant or Italian.

4. Dagwood, hoagie, submarine, Po boy, grinder. Whatever they are called where you are, do you like them and if so what do you want on it?  They are called hoagies or subs here in Southwest Missouri.  I like the same items that were on my club on my sub...turkey, ham, cheese, bacon.

Sunday Stealing- Spill It!

 

Spill It!

1. If money wasn't an issue, would you move to a new home?  Definitely,  and

 I would like to move back to where I am from and live on the lake, well a 

lake view.

2. Do you listen to different music when you're happy than when you're sad?  

not really,  I listen to 70's, 80's and 90's music.

3. What's your favorite way to unwind after a tough day?  Watch tv and eat some

food.

4. What's the first book you remember from childhood?  Charlotte's Web

5. What made you smile today?  I haven't been up long, probably my dog.

This is Meisha.  She is getting old and time is short.