Random Dozen

Yes, it's that time of week again...more of the Random to entertain and amuse. Reading what others have answered is always good for a healthy dose of medicinal laughter and I look forward to it each Wednesday. I'm sad to say I didn't make it around to everyone last week; so many participated and I just didn't have enough time. But those I did visit brought a smile to my face.
 And prompted trips to the bathroom.
From laughing a little too hard.

1. Do you use the labels various charities send you as “free gifts?”  Absolutely. I'm certainly not going to make the effort to send them back, and it would be silly to just throw them away. Sorta miss that feature of junk charitable mail.

2. What is your favorite time of day (or night) for skywatching?  This is another of those should-be-simple-but-it's-not questions. One of our favorite pasttimes in Uganda was to sit on the veranda and watch the sun rise or set. Of course, sunsets took all of ten minutes so you had to be ready and waiting or you'd miss it. But the sunrises lasted a little longer and were best enjoyed accompanied by a cup of coffee and piece of fresh bread made by Mama Daisy (our house help).  We rarely take time now to enjoy either...faster pace of life, more distractions...not sure exactly why.

3. What is the most adventurous you've ever been with trying a new food? (Keep it G-rated please)  Chinchulin (cow intestine) which is a favorite at Argentine asados. Did not care for it and haven't had it again. Same could be said for morcilla (blood sausage). Had the opportunity to try python in Uganda but declined because it smelled so foul. Also could not bring myself to eat the termites that were popular, fresh or fried. Ewwwww!

4. Have you ever heard a rock sing? (Trust me, there's a reason for this one!)  When you skip rocks on water they make a singing sound. Is that what you mean?

5. If you could learn a language you don't presently speak, what would it be?  Spanish. LOL  Seriously, I'd love to speak Italian. Which is a kissing cousin to Spanish so maybe there's hope that by the time I'm in my 70s and finally have a handle on Spanish, I can start working on Italian.

6. Al Capone's tombstone read, “My Jesus, Mercy.” If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?  Jeez, I can't come up with anything even remotely appropriate first thing in the morning.

7. If you were a famous musician who was known by one name, like “Cher,” “Sting,” or “Jewel,” what would it be? It doesn’t have to be your first name, but it can be, if you’d like.  The idea that I could be a famous musician is so mind boggling I cannot even fathom the possibility; I do not have a musical bone in my body. BUT if I were a famous author I think it would be really cool to be known by one name... maybe something faintly exotic sounding like Simone or Fiona. 

8. Have you ever been inordinately “into” a television show?  More times than I care to admit... McMillen & Wife, The Waltons, Cagney & Lacey, Homefront, Due South, West Wing, The Closer... Due South is my hands down favorite all time TV show though, with West Wing in second place.

9. When you sneeze, do you go big, or do you do that weird “heenh!” sound that makes people think you’re going to blow your brains out? Any other variation we should know about?  I think my sneeze is pretty normal and Ivan agrees. Not too loud, not too "heenh", just right.

10. Do you still read an actual newspaper that you hold in your hands, or do you get your news elsewhere?  Haven't subscribed to a newspaper in FOREVER. Once in a while we'll pick up a newspaper here but it's because of something else that comes with it, not for the paper. Mostly I'm an internet news junkie with CNN, FoxNews, and the BBC providing my fixes.

11. Are you a good speller?  Yes, although I find myself looking up words more often these days. I think my hard drive (a.k.a. my brain) needs to be defragged and cleaned up. Since buying a new and improved model is not an option.

12. At what time each day do you start thinking about Lost lunch?  When I'm thinking about breakfast. My fragmented brain works something like this: "Since I'm going to have such-and-such for lunch, I'll have this for breakfast." Supper often plays a part in the internal discussion as well. Gotta coordinate those calories you know.

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