Sunday Stealing

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The Put Your Questions in the Box Questions

1. Where were you three hours ago?

Right here, trying to figure out my day. It's been a weird weekend of just feeling slightly ...off most of the time: headache, GI stuff, overheated (inside with A/C).

2. Make a confession.

I went to a memorial service for a former co-worker yesterday. I didn't speak to one of her sons because he caused her so much grief when she was alive that I just couldn't. Judging by his comments during the service, he hasn't really changed. I escaped afterwards ASAP, skipping the church luncheon, because I'm still very conflicted about the co-worker; she was a difficult person but also smart, kind in her own way, and a wonderful baker. And I was instrumental in getting her fired 5 years ago.

3. Bad habits?

Laziness is winning this race handily.

4. Favorite color?

Blue. Almost every shade of blue: robin's-egg, sky, navy, teal, midnight, turquoise, milky, denim. Bring on the blue! My top is in the lighter range (baby boy or pale sky), but I'm not overly fussy.

5. Can you drive?

Yes. I am the only person in the house doing that these days, so it's a good thing. Beast lost his license last fall, and he shouldn't be driving anyway as he can't actually feel or control his feet very well. Hence the advance to cane and now walker to get around. I live with an 90-year-old (he's actually 53).

6. 3 pet peeves.

Intentional stupidity.
People who are just mean-spirited and nasty toward others.
Humidity.

7. Last person you hugged.

Beast. Of course.

8. Something you miss.

I miss my dad right now.

9. What song is stuck in your head at the moment?

I seem to be song-free right now, which is fine. Something will come along. In fact, if I go read everyone's answers, I'll end up with one of those for sure.

10. Favorite quote.

"It is not your job to complete the task of perfecting the world, but neither are you free to desst from it." [Mishnah]

11. Favorite band.

Probably U2. It cycles.

12. Something you're excited for.

I had to take in a ring for repair and resetting a couple of weeks ago. It's ready--I should go get it. The payoff is even better due to the jeweler being next to Olive Garden, so we'll probably pick up some OGtogo.

13. Favorite movie.

Shoah

14. What type of phone do you have?

Samsung. It's about 3 years old now--but it still works so why change it? Works fine.

15. Favorite animal.

Wolf. Or if we need a specific entity, then Pintobean our cavy.

Saturday 9

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Midnight Confessions

1. Have you ever had to confess something to a lover or friend?

Well, YEAH! "I broke the [whatever]" comes to mind. Sorry, not too juicy, but it still isn't very fun to have to do that!

2. How well do you handle rejection?

Getting better all the time. Again, still not fun, but being a parent helps in this regard. I get rejected fairly often by my child. ;-)

3. What makes you feel old?

My body not functioning (or looking) the way it's "supposed" to, i.e. the way it did when I was 16. And being rejected by my son. heh

4. What makes you feel young?

Being around kids. Laughing. Learning something new.

5. What’s something you are old school about?

Finances: if you don't got it, don't spend it.

6. What TV show's seasons would you buy on DVD? Tell us why it rocks.

I've considered buying NCIS and CSI (and CSI:NY), but I'm basically very cheap. It rocks because ... well, to be blunt because of Mark Harmon and William Peterson. And Gary Sinise, but for slightly different reasons.

7. If you could create your own TV channel, what would it be?

Like we NEED more TV channels? Good heavens, we have over 500 on our satellite! Sometimes there's a reason nothing looks good: it means "turn off the TV!" and do something for a change!

8. Where do you like to go for a day trip?

I don't really do day trips; if I'm going somewhere, I'd rather stay for awhile. Having said that, I guess north to the Resort Lake Town or to The Big City to the East would be the obvious options.

9. Name some things that you still want to do in your life.

See Sparky graduate from college and get settled in a good career. And then down the road a bit, hold my grandchildren.

Curious as a Cat

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1) If you could have any view in the world visible from your bed, what would it be?

Easy-peasy: the San Juan mountains in southwestern Colorado.

2) What's the first movie you remember ever seeing in a theater?

Tora! Tora! Tora! I was about 6. WHAT were my parents thinking??

3) What's the most difficult confession you've ever had to make?

To myself? There are several contenders.
Out loud, to others? Probably that I am too selfish to want to go through childbirth again. It's not a biggie now, but at the time it was pretty trying. It's either that, or the first time I admitted that I needed to see a counselor; it goes against my grain to think I can't fix everything.

4) Show and Tell. What comes to mind first when you see this picture? Or, tell a story if it reminds you of one.
Public Domain Photo

So, a guy playing trombone in a park. Hmmm, don't think I've ever personally seen this, not just one guy by himself. I bet it would be lovely though; I do love the sound of a well-played trombone. Now I want to go sit in the park--it's a beautiful day for it but I doubt there'll be any musicians. Not around here: random music in the park really only happens in urban settngs I think.