Wednesday
Aug012012
Wednesday 8...No Reason, No Motive. Just Curious.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 9:19PM Mrs. G.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
2) Do you have any food allergies?
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
5) What song always moves you to dance?
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
Mrs. G. found several of these questions on the amazing site Just One Question.
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1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
to keep the earth from disappearing...
2) Do you have any food allergies?
no
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
the scent from that 2nd love of my life, in 1982, his scent. I would go into his closet, and throw my face into his clothes hanging there...it made me crazy.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
Brave.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
Suicide Blonde by INXS
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
I blew it your way, Mrs. G.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
to leave. it's going to take me under. the marriage, the life. my oldest son moving his girlfriend here, and I'm not consulted in any way, about anything, yet my house, my life, is going to be used whether I agree to it or not....I have no choice. Or choices. I am being crushed.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
looking at the husband's empty cardboard box hoarding in the walkup attic space. or, and, the youngest son and his disrespect.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
To use your talents and interests to make your little (or large) corner of the world a better place for others
2) Do you have any food allergies?
no
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
baking bread
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
too busy for movies
5) What song always moves you to dance?
Mustang Sally, Footloose, Brick House all make me smile and dance
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
My teenaged daughter -- today she helped me get my classroom ready for the first day of school
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
date again -- but only single, grown up and available men
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
empty containers in the refrigerator, rude drivers, laziness (not to be confused to well-earned rest or down time)
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
To be caretakers of our surroundings...we could be doing a better job though!
2) Do you have any food allergies? no
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? lilacs
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Magic Mike!
5) What song always moves you to dance? Dancing Queen by Abba lol
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Maybe my youngest daughter...she is having a rough time.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. I think I want to be alone...tired of being in a marriage with no feelings.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
When my husband leaves little hairs on the bathroom sink or wipes his face and hands on the tea towels!!!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
I believe there is a purpose, and I believe that I don't know it yet. Perhaps the purpose is to discover the purpose.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
Not really.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Orange blossoms. Lilacs. Chocolate.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
I haven't seen any.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
There isn't any.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
I'm married. Part of our bedtime ritual is at least one kiss.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
What I want is to want something badly enough to put up with the bullshit that will be required to accomplish/achieve/acquire it. Not really wanting anything sucks.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
A baby crying or my neighbor's yappy little dogs making noise at 6 am (we have lots of dogs in the neighborhood and theirs are the only ones who create a noise problem).
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
Yes. I believe it is to leave the joint better than you found it.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
No
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Vanilla
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
5) What song always moves you to dance?
Car Wash
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
I'll be kissing two humans and two dogs today. I might work in a fifth if I see a friend.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
I'm feeling pretty fearless right now. I'd like a pain free death but don't want to jinx it by wanting it too much.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
The sound of leaf blowers.
Julie, I'm blowing you a kiss back. It sounds like you could use it. Hang tough, friend.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
Not really but that is no reason not to make the most out of it and be kind to each other.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
Not really but apparently chocolate, nuts and peanuts keep me looking young - with pimples
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Jasmine - reminds me of a holiday in Tunesia, long, long time ago.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
I am sorry, not a movie watcher.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
Big band music - reminds me of my dancing lessons. Again long time ago.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
Everyday I kiss my husband - when we part in the morning to go to work and when we come back. And a virtual kiss certainly goes to Julie: hope you find a way to let your family know how you feel about this. Telling them will give them the chance to act upon that information - show them they need to take you seriously!
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
Pick up a small rucksack and go on a walking holiday for at least a week. Just on my own. In beautiful weather, empty landscape and small B&B's in just the right places. :-)
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
Very loud music with beats. Oh, and scraping a fork or spoon in a metal pan. Eeks!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
To glorify God and enjoy him forever [my heritage is showing... that's from the Westminster Shorter Catechism]
2) Do you have any food allergies?
No
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Lavender
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
Free kids' morning movie at the local theater: Kung Fu Panda 2 (It was also the only movie I've seen this summer.)
5) What song always moves you to dance?
Canadian Idiot, by Weird Al Yankovic (parody of American Idiot)
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
Blowing that kiss to you, Mrs. G.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
the discipline that a paying job will require of me
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
screaming, giggly girls of drama (There's a clear reason God gave me 4 sons!)
1) our life's purpose is what we make of it
2) no
3) bacon
4) Moonrise Kingdom
5) Smooth by Santana
6) my guys and cats
7) I like being "retired"
8) driving through my tourist-packed town
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
I remember reading that Buddha said "the purpose of life is to relieve suffering" and somebody else I read once claimed that to thrive in life "you need a purpose in life and somebody to share it with". I try! to both of those...
2) Do you have any food allergies?
Dairy! But gosh it forces you to eat healthy.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Love lavendar indeed, but coffee rings my bell...and baking applesauce pies or making applesauce! When we sold our last house I burned a candle called 'apple pie' before every visitor and I swear we sold that house easily :)
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
Moonrise Kingdom was mighty good...the Woody Allen one about Rome was good, but Midnight in Paris last year had been a lot better.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
Good golly, C and C music factory EVERYBODY DANCE NOW!!!!
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
Well, the wife, the CAT's soft head and the beagle's sweet little ears :)
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
How does the joke go?
Nicole Hollander's Sylvia: "I want thin thighs"
Therapist: "all the problems in the world and all you can think of is yourself?"
Sylvia: "OK, world peace and thin thighs for everybody"
Except I have skinny legs from chasing my beagle here and there, so, really, let's be generous and say:
"I want world peace, thin thighs for those who want it, and my TRIPLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES FOR EVERYBODY"
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
Holy cats having the phone AND email broken yesterday, GOSH!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
Not sure....but whatever it is, I believe we need to help each other along the way.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
Sensitivities: strawberries, almonds, lactose
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Old Spice on a warm male neck. Mmmmm.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
Can't decide between two ends of the spectrum: The Avengers, or The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
It doesn't take much, but a few faves...
Too Marvelous for Words (Sinatra). Big in Japan (Alphaville). Tonight Tonight (Hot Chelle Rae).
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
My family, multiple times.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
Just a wee bit more money to take the edge off. And a firm belly.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
My drunk neighbor yelling and swearing at his wife and kids. What an a$%hole.
Spelling errors, though I am often guilty, myself.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
we are days like worker ants and worker bees running and buzzing and following the line, then we are like mermaids, butterflies and unicorns follow our dreams. We are here a short time make the best of what works for you. It is never even, nor fair but it is yours- breath.
2) Do you have any food allergies? No- can you tell!
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?- newborn babies... OMG! There are many, but fresh rain, flowers....
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? sadly- none, I need to get out.
5) What song always moves you to dance? most of them- I am the closet dancer- I love good music and movement.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
I have one for all of you XXXX and some of thses OOOOOOO and of course I'll share one Mark's way!
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
This one needs more thought- I'll be back on this one...
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? baby crying and no one caring, a dog whimpering, anger, frustration, hurt and pain- see I want butterflies.
Gary- always makes me smile- can I have those skinny thighs?
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?- Yes, to love and help each other.
2) Do you have any food allergies?- No
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?- Laundry that's been hung out in the sun to dry, and Eternity for Men, which smells yummy on my husband.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?- It's a toss up between Madagascar 3 and Oliver Stone's 'Savages'
5) What song always moves you to dance?- 'Groove Is In The Heart' by Dee-Lite
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. - Kisses to you Mrs. G! I'll also be kissing my son and my hubby, too.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.- I want a do-over with an ex. I love my husband and son fiercely, but a part of me always wonders what would have been, and I feel guilty about thinking that.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?- Co-workers who put their calls on speaker phone at their desk. Gah!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
I have a vaguely karmic view on this...I think we are all here to learn some important lesson. But also to help each other.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
Nope
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Apples, cinnamon, rain, and the ocean (not all together though)
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
I hate to choose between Midnight in Paris and Brave, so I won't.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
Time Warp!
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
I'll give my kiddo and my husband both kisses.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
I don't know there's anything I'm afraid to admit to myself, but I have a couple things I WANT right now: 1) To go to the UK for a month and spend a week in each country (UK, Scotland, Ireland and Wales). 2) To weigh less/have a healthy relationship with food. 3) To have a career that makes good money and is satisfying.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
People who chew with their mouth open. UGH!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
I have no idea
2) Do you have any food allergies?
no
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
lilacs and cut grass
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
I have seen 0 movies this summer
5) What song always moves you to dance?
I Go to Rio (i just googled it and found out it's a Peter Allen song. I need to go back and watch the Hugh Jackman video of him singing it in "The Boy From OZ" and the version from The Muppet Show).
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
One for you Mrs. G. And one for each of my kids
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
Another baby. The problem is while I'd like to have another baby, I'm not sure I want another child.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
the inane bickering of kids.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
I have absolutely no idea, but I do have a rather long list of questions I want to ask god about when I get to heaven. I'll add this one.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
Not so far... thus, the rather large butt and thighs. Thanks Gary, I'll take a pair of thin thighs over here!
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Freshly baked bread. Vanilla. My purple irises in spring.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
No movies for me this summer.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
ABBA's "Dancing Queen" and Santana's "Migra"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdsJGfyNeRw
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
I kiss Dave every morning and night, plus Tonka and Daisy (the dogs) get smooches on a regular basis. I just threw one kiss towards the NW for Mrs. G and another straight up into the air for Julie.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
So many things...
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
Listening to the ceiling fan churning away above the bed at night.
(Kkeller) I learn so much hanging out with you awesome people because I use Old Spice and no doubt that is why I snared such a hawt wife ;)
I'll get back to you on these....meanwhile blowing kisses!!!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
Yes, but let's not get into that right now - it's long and complicated. My purpose at the moment is to sit on the couch and web-surf!
2) Do you have any food allergies?
No, thank goodness. Well, if you don't count T1 diabetes. That interferes with my gluttony, you bet!
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Shalimar perfume. The first time I smelled it, at 16, I thought "That's what I thought perfume should smell like!"
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
The Intouchables. Absolutely fantastic movie. Don't miss it.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
Lionel Ritchie's Dancing On The Ceiling.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
jb and the Squeaker-cat both got theirs, so here's one for you, Mrs. G. And Julie - you too! I found out for myself that if I didn't say clearly what I wanted, no one would bother to figure it out/give it to me.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
For someone I love to realize she's abusing happy pills and it's ruining what's left of our friendship.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
The above friend, these days. (This really belongs in The Confessional, but it's right in my face today, so -
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? Not entirely sure, but creating community is the best purpose I can think of.
2) Do you have any food allergies? Nope.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Turkey roasting in the oven. All that sage and rosemary. Oh, and cinnamon buns, of course!
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Brave.
5) What song always moves you to dance? "Are You Gonna Be My Gir'" by Jet
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. I already kissed my girls, but I have an extra to blow to you, Mrs. G. :)
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. To write a novel.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? Rude drivers.
That would be "Are You Gonna Be My GirL'" by Jet. And "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
I believe we were created to be God's children, therefore, my purpose is to love and serve God, to do His will and show His love to others, and to build up others in the family of God and help them to live full, joyful, and happy lives closer to Him.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
I think I may have a slight sensitivity to gluten. I'm not going to go gluten-free, but I've noticed that I feel less bloated and tired when I cut back on the bread.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Polo or Lagerfeld cologne make me swoon, but so can the smell of campfire smoke on an attractive man. Campfire smoke and the smell of leaves in autumn are my two favorite smells. Other favorites are the smell of pumpkin bread, cinnamon apples, and the spices in Indian curries.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
The Hunger Games was probably the best, although Rock of Ages was a lot of fun. We laughed *so* hard at some of the scenes in Rock of Ages.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
A LOT of songs make me dance. Even when I am not dancing on the outside (because I'm shy and don't dance in front of other people often), I'm dancing on the inside. I think the happiest, danciest song is "You Make My Dreams" by Hall and Oates. I don't even particularly care for Hall and Oates, but this song is so joyful and bouncy and fun that it always lifts my spirits and makes me want to dance.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
I will make it a point to kiss my husband today. He'll appreciate that. I'm blowing one your way now, too, Mrs. G, but it is a different kind of kiss!
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
I think I've finally moved past that. It's been a long time coming.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
Repetitive noises I have no control over, political ranting (5 second limit), angry/hateful speech, bad grammar in any published writing or on signs, and people using my dish towels as their personal napkins or other unclean kitchen habits all drive me bonkers. There's a lot more. I have issues.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? To love and be loved.
2) Do you have any food allergies? Crab, scallops, lobster, all tree nuts. Sigh.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Outside after it rains.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Ack, no movies. Need to remedy that.
5) What song always moves you to dance? Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Other half is right next to me all week - is his vacation week. Also the dog. Blowing one to the NW right....now.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. More time alone.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? The cranky teenager.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? Yes, I am not sure exactly what it is, but I think we are all working towards the next level. Treat others the way you want to be treated, and ask yourself: is it true, is it kind, is it necessary before you act.
2) Do you have any food allergies? Food intolerance to gluten. Hashimoto’s and my gluten intolerance probably caused the hypothyroidism
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Lots, but orange blossoms and lilacs rank right up there
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? I haven’t had time yet.
5) What song always moves you to dance? There are so many, give me the vacuum cleaner and music…
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Daily I kiss my husband, dog and three cats, as well as others I care about. I always have an extra to send, especially if you need one. Here’s two for you Mrs. G
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. I’m sure there are things but definitely more patience and kindness, there I said it!
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? Containers in the frig with about 2 tbls of something in it, people lying, animal abuse, I could go on
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? I believe we are here to be kind and to serve others.
2) Do you have any food allergies? No.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Lilac in bloom.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Magic Mike. It's also the only movie I've seen this summer but, hoo-boy, it was 110 minutes of eye candy!
5) What song always moves you to dance? Brick House. It takes me back to 8th grade, when we played a Commodores album on Mrs. Gaughan's record player at recess and lunch.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Incoming, Mrs. G!
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. Can't think of anything.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? Indecision.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? Not really. Seems like we're all just higher animals and life is what we make it.
2) Do you have any food allergies? Shellfish makes me extremely ill.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? On a man...any good, clean, fresh smelling cologne.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Spiderman was excellent. Andrew Garfield was perfect!!
5) What song always moves you to dance? The first one that came to mind was Jump Around by House of Pain!!!
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. I will kiss my daughter for sure.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. I can admit it to myself, but I can't put it out there on the internet.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? My husbands siblings.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
I'm afraid I don't. But if I did, it would be to love each other.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
I don't, but my boys do. :(
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Gasoline, Noxema, Sharpies, Bacon, Rosemary.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
I haven't seen any! Very sad.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
Anything from the soundtrack Grease.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
Kissed one of my three kids (the little one - I can still catch him). And here's one for you: <mmmwaah!>
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
My own apartment!
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
Whining. Incessant complaining. Small people saying, "I'm bored."
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? To serve as an amazing example of the evolution of Nature.
2) Do you have any food allergies? No
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? The first whiff of salty ocean air as I open my car door upon arriving at the beach.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? "Bernie" (Jack Black)
5) What song always moves you to dance? "Fight the Power" --Isley Brothers
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Kissing each of my sons as they move into their new digs. Kissing my husband as we rediscover each other again. Saving one for Mrs. G, too.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. A new job
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? Offering help to someone who says they don't need it and then once I'm off doing stuff I need to do for myself, that same person raises the red panic flag and asks me to stop and help them do what I was offering in the first place.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? Yes and I believe that it is different for each person. I believe each person is put on this earth to either be a mom, teacher, changer of societies, great thinker, artist, or whatever. The whole human race a a whole, I believe is here to help each other and not hurt each other. We seem to do more hurting these days though.
2) Do you have any food allergies? None thank God because I LOVE food!!
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Brownies baking, my hubs right outta the shower, and I imagine smelling Johnny Depp would make me swoon too! That's a little creepy huh?
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Brave. It's the only one I've seen this summer.
5) What song always moves you to dance? Any old Prince song (Little Red Corvette, 1999, Let's Go Crazy) or Sexy and I know it! I just can't help myself!
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. My hubs and my Girl always get smooches first thing in the morning. Blowing kisses your way this afternoon, Mrs. G!
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. Freedom. To come and go whenever, wherever I choose. I really miss just being able to pick up and GO!
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? My husband leaving flossers all over the house and in MY car! Put them in the damn garbage once you're done picking your damn teeth!! Do not leave them on my dresser, the sink, the kitchen table, or on the kitchen counter! YUCK!!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? To be good to one another, and enjoy the beautiful creation we've been given.
2) Do you have any food allergies? Nope
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Boy. I don't know what the men around me wear for cologne, but there's something about undeniable boy that makes me fall over.
KKeller - It must be old spice. Damn that make me swooooooonnnnn.....
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Brave. Sooo good. Its a princess movie in which the princess is not made to feel like she has to find a man to be "whole". Go see it.
5) What song always moves you to dance? Too many to list. Right now, I have my Guilty Pleasure Pop playlist going and I'm jamming around the sewing room.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
Consider it yours, Mrs. G!
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. Cant think of anything right now, but I'll be back when I do.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? People who chew with their mouth open. Ugh....
@Gary- F**k the thin thighs, I want the triple chocolate cookie.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? To help others.
2) Do you have any food allergies? Avocado
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Burberry Men's Cologne.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Waiting for the new Meryl Streep, it looks great!
5) What song always moves you to dance? I hate to dance. But I always want to sing to any Willie Nelson song.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. See #7
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. A great relationship!
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? STUPID INCONSIDERATE PEOPLE.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? In general? Or for each individual? I'm actually bordering on thinking "No." I think we find our purpose.
2) Do you have any food allergies? None.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Roses. Freesia. Baking bread. The top of a baby's head.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? On the plane coming back from Europe I watched three movies - "Hunger Games," "Marigold Hotel" and "The Descendants." I'd already seen "The Descendants" before in a theatre. The "Marigold Hotel" movie was pretty good, but for me "The Descendants" was better. It makes me cry and the music is amazing.
5) What song always moves you to dance? Springsteen's "Rosalita."
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Will do both.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. Not sure there are any things I want that I'm afraid to admit to myself. There are a few things I want that I'm afraid to admit out loud to others.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? Crazy good or crazy bad? Crazy bad - being in a store that has that awful incense smell. I'm outa there in 30 seconds.
oh how I've missed this :-)
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? I am not sure. I wonder about my own purpose and wonder why I wonder about it. Is it important for me to know? Maybe I will NEVER know, but the ones who matter do know.
2) Do you have any food allergies? No. My cousins all do, but alas I can eat anything.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Dave's farts. GROSS! Just wanted to see if anyone ever read these. Baking bread, the ocean (not mud flats lol), the forest after a hot day.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Hiro Loves Sushi. Amazing! Made me want to hop a plane to Japan.
5) What song always moves you to dance? It Takes Two by Rob Base ;-)
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Yup! I'll give Wolf a kiss when I get home. Dave's off limits, he's coming down with something.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. Looks
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? Someone who snaps their gum! Way less than 5 minutes, too.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? Yes, to do something good.
2) Do you have any food allergies? MSG but that isn't really food and certainly shouldn't be IN my food ever.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? chocolate chip cookies
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Bull Durham! Oh, was it supposed to be a movie FROM this summer? I've been a little busy.
5) What song always moves you to dance? Staying Alive or really anything by the BeeGees.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Yup. Kissed my sweet husband this morning and kiss a few cats as the day goes on.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. A better job....and I'm not afraid to admit it.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? That beeping sound of trucks backing up. Arrrgh!
@Erin - Oooh, Rusted Root. Good call!
Happy Wednesday, Mrs. G. It's a fine day to hang out on the internet with good people.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
My purpose right now is just to be, and appreciate being.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
Bananas and avocados give me horrible stomach cramps.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Warm chocolate. The scrappy rosebush my neighbor gave me. Swedish Limpa bread (orange-fennel-anise-rye)
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
The Debt (Netflixed, not my normal taste but Helen Mirren, yeah!). Only thing I've seen recently in a theater was Hunger Games, there for the kids. I'm going to check out other people's recommendations to see if I can see something good for ME!
5) What song always moves you to dance?
Almost anything with a good beat, and I get to do English Country (hoping to meet Mr. Darcy) every week, but for pop tunes, Safety Dance and Calle Ocho
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
Will kiss the two sweet boys who are at home this week.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
More clothes than I can afford, or fit into my closet.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
Selfish stupidity in all its many forms.
Janet, I read all of these. I hope Dave doesn't!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? Nope, but I believe that each individual has an amazing wonderful gift of being alive, and that to make the most of it, one must first do no harm to others.
2) Do you have any food allergies? Jalapeños make all the soft palate tissue in my mouth and throat swell. I choose to keep eating them, for I love them so.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Movie theater popcorn, and the smell, indoors and out, of our family cabin in Minnesota.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Marigold! Marigold! Marigold!
5) What song always moves you to dance? Anything from the Pretenders first album, and Twist and Shout, beatles version.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Kisses are free, so I've blown one to you and kissed my whole family. Dogs included.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. To run another 1/2 marathon. And a couple other things that I can't admit to you, much less myself.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? MY HUSBAND'S OPEN MOUTH GUM CHEWING. Sorry for yelling. God I love the man but that makes me homicidal every time. We have an agreement: he can chew when there's loud music playing or he's alone. Not in public at any time.
@ Claudia - I totally agree with the beeping! We were walking in the woods today and totally distracted by beeping trucks from somewhere!
@ Janet - ROFL (does Dave read?) and I'll make sure not to snap my gum when I see you next. xo
BECKY IN UPSTATE NY! My neighbor, my pal, I didn't know you were also crazy about PRINCE???? Holy Sh!t, the Purple Rain soundtrack = my favorite album EVER. I heard the other day that the reason Tipper Gore and other such killers-of-fun wanted to devise the record label warnings BECAUSE OF THE PURPLE RAIN SOUNDTRACK. (and they succeeded) And I am like 'say WHAT'???? Am i missing something here? Did Tipper play it backwards???? What could have been obscene about that awesome album, I dunno...no wonder Al lost in 2000, people were mad at TIPPER.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? I think Life is a school you go to to learn how to love.
2) Do you have any food allergies? Possibly Dairy.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Gardenias
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Moonrise Kingdom. Want to see Beasts of the Southern Wild real bad.
5) What song always moves you to dance? Dancing with Myself
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. - I gave Bruce a big kiss as I left for vacation this morning. Love that man! He's holding down the fort while I head to Taos to chill in the NM mountains with girlfriends. xoxo
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. - I want to quit my job and be a dilettante.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? People talking over each other. Loud restaurants. Helpful advice.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? A sociological experiment at Deity University.
2) Do you have any food allergies? I stopped with the sugary drinks and no longer get cold sores or sick for that matter.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Walking by a good steak house or Chinese restaurant and smelling the top of my cat's head.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? I bought an old made for TV movie from the 70's called The Stranger Within on ebay. TV was so good back then.
5) What song always moves you to dance? Raise Your Glass by Pink and Walkin' on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. My husband.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. To live a charmed life.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? Tailgating and huge hamburgers I can't get my yap around and have them slowly fall apart.
GARY!!! I have been a fan of the purple one for years!!!! Purple Rain is on my top 5 all time favorite albums EVER!!! My mom refused to buy it for me and forbid me to learn the lyrics to the songs (probably thanks to Tipper), so one day I told her that I wanted to put on a little "show" for her and with my sister's help we did our version (a bit risque for our young selves) of Let's Go Crazy and When Doves Cry!!! She FLIPPED!!!! It was wonderful...hahahha!!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? Yep. I think my personal beliefs are summed up in the word "Agape".
2) Do you have any food allergies? None so far.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Fresh lavender, carnations, bacon and blueberry pancakes, G-Man after he mows the lawn!
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Yikes...one more thing I'm behind on.
5) What song always moves you to dance? "Love Shack" - B-52's...one of a zillion.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. I just fed my adorable cat, Hiatt, and gave him one. I sent a couple virtual one's to G-Man since I won't see him until tomorrow.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. To go after a new job/promotion.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? Someone driving 10 or more miles BELOW the speed limit on a no passing zone stretch of road (several sections on my way to work). I'm usually willing to convince myself a slow or dumb driver is 'keeping me in check' but geesh...
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? To give and receive love.
2) Do you have any food allergies? None.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Philosophy's perfume Pure Grace. It's the scent of heaven.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? None so far.
5) What song always moves you to dance? Aretha Franklin Dancin' in the Street.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Whoosh...there goes my kiss to you, Mrs. G.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. A nurturing husband.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? Any family member who says, " When's supper gonna be ready?"
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
No, not a purpose...more a responsibility. A sort of make the most of who and what you are ethos.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
No
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
Beef on the BBQ, but my perfume shelf would indicate I also love violets.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
Hmmm. None I would recommend.
5) What song always moves you to dance?
I've mentioned before that I stopped listening in the eighties.
...but strangely when the YMCA comes on my hands and body still start doing the movements.
Very embarrasing in the supermarket.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
Mwah!
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
Tricky, I may be so much in denial that I'm blocking it completely.
Really, there are things I want, but I think I can make them happen.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
People who take phone calls when you are talking to them.
(Are you listening 17 year old?)
...and bad spelling. I have a friend who says she is afraid to send me emails, my thoughts on the subject are so well known.
I assured her that I would be too polite to correct her emails, but because she brought it up could she please stop putting apostrophes where they don't belong.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? To love and serve God in this life and to be happy with Him in the next (Baltimore Catechism :P).
2) Do you have any food allergies? I didn't have any until I had my 3rd kid. Now I can't eat peanuts or shellfish. I miss shrimp.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? hmmm...I like the deodorant my husband is currently using.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Brave is the ONLY movie I've seen this summer. (Kindergarten graduation gift to my daughter.)
5) What song always moves you to dance? Blister in the Sun by Violent Femmes
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Yes. :)
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. Move out of the country. I think I would like Italy.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? Whining kids!!!!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? To love God, and because we love God, loving each other.
2) Do you have any food allergies? Asorbic Acid, but its a sensitivity not an allergy
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? cinnamon - REAL cinnamon- and nutmeg cooked together...and baby smell, and the smell of my husband after he shaves
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Um. The Avengers? I liked it, but it wins because it was the ONLY new movie I saw this summer
5) What song always moves you to dance? anything that makes me smile, so it depends on the day. Beach Boys, always!
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. I will kiss my husband, my boys, and still blow one your way!
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. I don't know. I want to know what I'm supposed to be doing with my work life. If I'm going to stay in this field, I want ot get some real training.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? WHINING. Especially little girl whining. Oh, and ice chewing.
Good questions!
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it? I used to. I'm not sure now.
2) Do you have any food allergies? Not that I know of!
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon? Curve cologne, a hint of sweat - together is great, too.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer? Nothing stands out.
5) What song always moves you to dance? Don't Speak by The Eagles of Death Metal
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way. Yep!
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want. I'm with Aunt Snow.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less? People when I'm trying to disconnect.
1) Do you believe human life has a purpose and if so, what is it?
I believe that "purpose" is a human notion that doesn't have meaning on a cosmic scale. I also believe that you have the right to give your life any purpose that appeals to you.
2) Do you have any food allergies?
Chocolate. Yes. Chocolate.
3) What is a smell that makes you swoon?
I love anything with musk in it. My partner gets a migraine the instant she smells musk. Alas.
4) Best movie you've seen this summer?
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
5) What song always moves you to dance?
"Shout!" The Isley Brothers' version, not the one by Tears for Fears. The one by Tears for Fears makes me cringe and whimper.
6) Is there someone you can make it a point to kiss today? If not, blow one Mrs. G's way.
Done.
7) What do you want but are afraid to admit to yourself that you want.
That would be the writing career that everyone says I should have. Unfortunately, the definition of "everyone" does not include anyone with the power to publish my writing.
8) What can drive you crazy in five minutes or less?
A child who has to say "mom" or "dad" thirty or forty times in order to get a parent's attention. Well, technically, it isn't the child who drives me crazy, but the idiot parents, who (or perhaps whom) I will now address directly, even though none of them ever come to Derfwad Manor.
Dear Idiot Parents,
I've raised six children, and I understand that they can clamor for your attention until your head threatens to explode, but there are ways of dealing with that problem that do not include straight-up ignoring a fellow human being while you finish watching your football game or texting your every random thought.