This week’s Ten on Tuesday prompt asks for “10 Places You’d Take a Tourist to See in Your Hometown.” Which one? I still claim Memphis, Tennessee as my “hometown,” and last spring I had the opportunity to go back there with Tall Paul and introduce him to some of my favorite haunts. However, I now live in the Los Angeles area, which is one giant tourist attraction in itself, so I’m going to do lists […]
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“Just pick one already” – the basics
The proper name of this exercise is “Choose Ye,” via Meg Fowler, and it goes like this: The point is to CHOOSE your preference. And no, it doesn’t have to reflect the reality of your life right now. (My choices are underlined. My comments, where applicable, are (parenthetical).) *** Car or truck? Get advice or go it alone? (Even though sometimes that’s really not the best advice) House or apartment? (Mostly for the space, but […]
Friday Fill-ins…and Thursday, too!
This week’s Booking Through Thursday topic was a fill-in-the-blanks question, rather than the usual short answer/essay, and I’m answering it late again – but that lets me have a twofer and combine it with my Friday Fill-ins. BTT question suggested by John: How about a chance to play editor-in-chief? Fill in the blanks: __________ would have been a much better book if _____________________. Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people […]
Ten on Tuesday with BONUS: Spring, not Winter!
According to the calendar, spring’s just a few weeks away! However, I’ve lived in places where that was totally meaningless, since snow and cold were still hanging around in late April. It’s pretty meaningless where I live now too, since Southern California is essentially seasonless. However, this week’s Ten on Tuesday topic is “10 Things You’re Looking Forward to in the Spring,” so let’s see what I can come up with: My birthday! I might […]
Friday Fill-ins 3-7-08
This week’s prompts went up early, so my answers are on time for once! Friday Fill-Ins #62 1. Ahhhh, it’s so nice to get home from work after a long day, and take my shoes off!.2. One of my favorite things on my desk or bureau is the jewelry box my stepson gave me a couple of Christmases ago.3. Japanese Cherry Blossom time in Washington DC is something I’ve never seen (yet) – but since […]
Reprise: The “Page 123” meme
I’ve done this book meme once already, but it’s still quite popular on the blogs, and it can be done more than once, so I’m playing it again, Sam. You probably know the rules already, but just for the record: 1. Pick up the nearest book.2. Open to page 1233. Find the fifth sentence.4. Post the next three sentences.5. Tag five people and post a comment here once you post it to your blog so […]
Ten on Tuesday 3-4: 10 Favorite Drinks
One fun thing about participating in weekly memes is that you may find yourself writing about topics that might bever have otherwise crossed your mind. I don’t think I’d be thinking or talking about my favorite drinks if it weren’t this week’s Ten on Tuesday prompt. I “don’t drink” much, at least in the sense that most people mean when they talk about “drinks,” so this will probably be a very boring list. As usual, […]
You know I couldn’t resist
Another Blogthings quiz, via Alisonwonderland: Your Quirk Factor: 52% You’re a pretty quirky person, but you’re just normal enough to hide it. Congratulations – you’ve fooled other people into thinking you’re just like them! How Quirky Are You? Yeah, that’s probably about right… I’m a bit surprised it’s not higher. The fact that it isn’t makes me feel both relieved and a little disappointed. Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe […]
Booking Through (past) Thursday: “Heroine”
Who is your favorite female lead character? And why? (And yes, of course, you can name more than one . . . I always have trouble narrowing down these things to one name, why should I force you to?) Don’t forget to leave a link to your actual response (so people don’t have to go searching for it) in the comments—or if you prefer, leave your answers in the comments themselves! This is an excellent […]
Friday Fill-ins #61 (3)
Friday Fill-Ins #61 1. I’m looking forward to as little upheaval as possible next week – so I can get some work done!2. I don’t handle frustration very well, especially when I’m very hungry.3. Cereal is something I could – and do, either hot or cold – eat every day.4. Warmth and sunlight make me feel cozy, then sleepy, when they come through the window and I’m on the sofa.5. 44th birthday, here I come!6. […]
There’s something to be said for consistency…
You may recall the nerd test I posted about last fall, where my score came back as a “cool history/lit geek.” (Or you may not…) Thanks to Melody, I’ve been able to take another quiz on the same topic, and it looks like the results are pretty much in line with the last one: What Be Your Nerd Type? Your Result: Literature Nerd Does sitting by a nice cozy fire, with a cup of hot […]
“Randomness” meme: “Bookworms”
I found this one via Alisonwonderland. She actually does this meme pretty often, but this week’s topic caught my attention (for obvious reasons), so I decided to play too. randomness…feed your mind and your blog week of February 24: BookwormsIf you’re like me, your a bookworm. I love to read. Whether it be a book, magazine, back of the cereal box…anything. However I do prefer a good long novel. So for this week, lets talk […]
