Daily Questions for the rest of May and the beginning of June...
20. It’s International Customer Support Day. When was the last time you had to contact customer support? Were they able to help you? I contacted Amazon and as usual they were very helpful.
21. It’s International Tea Day – do you like a cup of tea every now and again? What type of tea do you drink? I usually drink Chamomile tea. It’s good for my IBS, calms my nerves and helps me get a few hours of sleep at night.
22. Today Vivid Sydney starts in Sydney, Australia (and continues until 13th June). Iconic landmarks and urban spaces glow with stunning light installations and 3D projections, captivating both locals and tourists with a vibrant playground of lights, music, and creativity. Have you ever seen a city light show similar to this? https://www.vividsydney.com I haven’t seen anything like this.
23. When is the last time you ate fresh pineapple – did you prepare it yourself? It’s been so long, I don’t remember.
24. If you had a pet dog, what name would you give it? What’s the weirdest dog name you’ve heard? It would depend on the type of dog and their personality, so I’d need to meet them first before naming them. But if I’d randomly pick a few dog names, then I’d choose Bear or Luna. I also love the name I gave my childhood Cocker Spaniel… Thena. The weirdest name was the official name for my Yorkie from childhood… Wedgewood Fling!
25. It’s estimated that gaming now holds around an 11% share of the global entertainment market. Have you ever played an electronic game (on your phone, computer or a game console)? I play games on my phone all the time.
26. When you look up into the sky, can you identify any of the cloud formations, such as Cumulonimbus, Cirrus or Stratus?
Yes, though I usually think of them as plump lower clouds and thin upper clouds, lol.
27. Have you ever tried box breathing? It is an effective way to calm yourself if you are feeling panicky or overwhelmed. You can find the instructions on this page. https://www.calm.com/blog/box-breathing I have done breathing exercises before, but I haven’t tried box breathing.
28. Do you have a favourite cologne or perfume? I don’t wear perfume and I try to avoid being around anyone wearing a lot of it. It can give me a headache and I don’t like anything that smells artificial.
29. When was the last time it rained where you live? Today.
30. What is your favourite way to eat vegetables? I mostly eat them as purees because it’s easier for me to digest them.
31. Have you ever been in a self-driving car? Would you want to try it? No and no thanks! I don’t trust the technology.
JUNE 1. Is anything (minor or major) irritating you at the moment? AI videos that aren’t clearly marked that they’re fake.
2. Have you ever used a photobooth? Are they still around where you live (where’s the nearest one?) I used photobooths when I was younger. I haven’t seen one in ages.
3. Do you still pay for things with cash? Have you been somewhere recently where they don’t take cash anymore? I occasionally pay for things in cash, if it’s small amount. Also, we have a tiny store in my building that’s open a few times a week, and they only take cash.
4. Is rain forecast for your area this week? We'll have rain until Friday next week.
she stands proud in sturdy brick, free from the stagnant mangle of rotting vines, where river view is not opposed to her devout endeavors, window’s patient panes catch what remains when time’s accumulation lingers, devoted pillars of the meek and mighty drag day where night is clever
step not on yielding toes when playful ghosts tag you, you’re it forever, haunt favored halls with rent’s lament, true money’s dent follows a penny’s leader, years drag down diamonds like star crumbs on cupcake rubbish, poets decorate their words on faint facades that decades long to feed her
Question Horn Early Competition Afterthought Superficial
she’s sired at midnight in his last starving hour, weighty vamp’s sweet thirst is quick to devour, the afterthought of twisted horns is fang’s dark grip, where moon reflects a frantic maul’s harsh sip
he’s early competition in the scrambled song of fiction, where muffled screams are silent diction, tears are vacant tunes, superficial cries are jagged thorn’s last question to the stars. stifled screams fill vampire music jars, colder tunes are born
One of the residents here has this Day of the Week Clock next to her apartment door. I've never seen this type of clock before!
Daily Questions...
7. Do you take your phone everywhere, or sometimes leave it at home and not worry about it? My phone and I are never parted, lol.
8. Henry Dunant was born today in 1828 – he was the co-founder of the Red Cross. Have you ever learned first aid? Could you resuscitate someone? I've never learned first aid, but I think it's a good thing to know.
9. In 1896, the first horseless carriage show in London featured ten models. Do you own a car? What kind of car is it? I don't drive.
10. Are there some colours you would never wear or use in your home? Any color that's too bright. I mean, I like some vibrancy, but some colors literally hurt my eyes.
11. When was the last time you took a photo? Today. *points to picture on this post*
12. It’s the International Day of Plant Health! Healthy plants mean a healthy planet! Have you ever planted something and watched it grow? Do you look after your houseplants or your garden plants diligently? I've always loved having indoor and outdoor plants. I don't have a balcony or anywhere to do outside gardening anymore, but I still have some lovely houseplants.
13. It’s Top Gun Day! Ever seen it (and/or the sequel)? I've seen the first one.
14. Have you ever seen a ‘mockumentary’ film or TV show? The term was coined when the 1984 “This is Spinal Tap” film was released, and notable examples on TV include “The Office”. I've seen "This is Spinal Tap".
15. Bees are responsible for pollinating many of the plants we eat (a current estimate is that they are responsible for every three bites of food we eat). Have you seen any bees this year? I haven't seen any bees yet.
16. Henry Fonda was born today in 1905 – have you seen any of his films? On Golden Pond. Great movie and he was wonderful in it.
17. It’s World Telecommunications Day – have you ever learned something new online? I learn new things in relation to my hobbies (coloring, crochet).
18. There are hundreds of different shapes of pasta – Farfalle (butterflies), Campanelle (little bell flowers), Orecchiette (little ears), Rigatoni (ridged), amongst others. Which is your favourite pasta shape to have with a sauce? Shells or angel hair pasta.
19. How’s your gut microbiome? Your gut is linked to your immune system, so eating a large variety of plants each week (at least 30), and eating fermented foods regularly (such as live yoghurt, kefir, fresh sauerkraut and kimchi) is said to have a huge impact on your gut health and therefore your weight and immune system. Do you make an effort to do that every week? Because I have IBS I'm on a very limited diet, so I'm not able to do this.
earth sticks her head outside the window of the long forgotten, moon impels to backward step’s descent, muse starts to rhyme when every tongue is hard and sad and silent, art paints her birds when wings are bent * art traced the stars on heaven's walls when earth was just a baby, muse burped the moon on painted knee, their stimulated seas are placid lakes that climb an eager ladder, where morning mounts bring evening steeds * wind denied of darkness gains an endless hive of windy wonder, storms steal the clouds of better days, art stops decay as she prevents a wrinkled face from forming, muse is not abashed when word eggs take long to lay
When I was shopping at Ace Hardware yesterday, I noticed that they had a coloring table for kids in their toy section. It's such a great idea, I wish more stores did this. :)
30. In 2018, Sweden's official Twitter account confirmed that Swedish meatballs actually originated in Turkey. Do you like Swedish meatballs? Ever had them in IKEA? Back when I ate meat, I did like them. I’ve never had them at Ikea.
1. Have you ever contributed to something being crowdfunded? Was there an incentive to do so? I’ve done it a few times for coloring books and once for a stuffed animal for charity.
2. Have you heard of the ‘Language of Flowers’, published in 1884? Victorian Britain and America were caught up in the concept in the 19th Century. Do you know the secret meaning of any flowers? Yes, I’ve seen pictures of this beautiful book. I don’t remember any of the flower meanings from it.
3. Have you ever traced any of your family tree? No, but it sounds like an interesting thing to do.
4. Today is a holiday in many countries, either to celebrate Labour Day or May Day. If you have a day off today, what are your plans? No plans.
5. Do you like rhubarb? I’ve had stewed rhubarb and rhubarb pie and liked it.
6. Have you ever completed a cryptic crossword, or do you stick to the easy ones? The easy ones are hard enough, lol.
I appreciate all the birthday greetings! I was out for most of yesterday and will be out again this morning but I will reply to them this afternoon. :)
she sets up camp beneath the pallid stars of almost-maybe, forecast clings to hesitancy fizz, feet that drag their way to nothing new are nought squeezed into pennies, she’s a nothing in a something biz * someone else’s dreams are what she sees when nights are dark and plenty, she fills their whispers to her core, halting feet stagger when her tears forget their path is lacking, plants dream of roots that never bore * doubt eats her mornings like dessert that can’t remember sugar, like stolen sweets in lemon skies of sour black, just be yourself, the doubtful clouds remind her sagging railways, space trains can’t resist sweet, solid tracks
My apologies for once again getting behind on LJ stuff. I'll start catching up today.
We have some baby chicks here! There's an incubator set up in a corner of the community living room and an enclosure in the activity room. 3 chicks have hatched so far (one of them in the pictures, the rest were hiding out). They make such wonderful peeping sounds and they're so cute. :D
25. When’s the last time you had to use a plumber? Don't remember.
26. Do you still have a landline, or do you only use your mobile phone/cellphone? I only have an iphone.
27. What sweets/candies do you remember from your childhood? When was the last time you ate some? Lots of chocolate (plain, with nuts, peanut butter cups, M&M’s, milk duds,malted milk balls etc, etc), fruit leather, lolly pops, candy necklaces, candy fruit slices, jelly beans, taffy. I also loved ice cream. I don't eat sweets anymore.
28. In 2004, Shrek the sheep from Tarras, Central Otago, New Zealand, was finally shorn live on TV after 6 years of avoidance; the fleece weighed 27 kg (60 lb). Do you own, or have you made anything from sheep’s wool? I’ve knitted and crocheted scarves from wool.
29. When was the last time you received a letter (not junk mail)? Last christmas.
I made a collage last week for our monthly craft activity. It was fun adding things randomly and watching it all come together. :)
Daily Questions
15. Leonardo Da Vinci was born today in 1452. What comes to mind when you think of Leonardo? Have you ever seen one of his works? I think of Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. His brilliance in conceptualizing a flying machine and other things that were way before his time.
16. In 1922, Annie Oakley set a women's record by breaking 100 clay targets in a row. Have you ever been clay pigeon shooting? No.
17. Have you ever seen bats flying in your area? Have you ever seen a bat up close or seen a bat house attached to a tree? Not here, but I saw bats at summer camp when I was a child when they entered our cabin and flew near my head!
18. How often do you listen to the radio? If you do, what kind of things do you listen to (talk/pop/classical)? I haven't listened to radio lately.
19. In 1934, Shirley Temple starred in her first film. Have you ever seen any of her films? I've seen most of her movies, she was so popular when I was growing up.
20. Did you sleep well last night? I got some sleep last night, but I never sleep well anymore.
21. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be? I like where I live very much. If I'd chose anywhere else, it would be at the beach nearby (about 3 miles) or by the Washington or Oregon coast.
22. If you took part in a quiz, what would be your specialist subject? Indoor plants, crochet, supplements, facial products.
23. In 1895, Ngaio Marsh, New Zealand detective writer and producer, was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Have you ever read any of her detective novels? If not, who is your favourite detective novelist? No, I haven't read any of her novels. I like the Nancy Drew books by Carolyn Keene (a pseudonym of over a dozen authors). I also like Josephine Tey's novel "The Daughter of Time"
24. It’s Barbara Streisand’s birthday – are you a fan of her music or movies? I'm a big fan of her music and movies. One of the best singing voices ever! I especially like her in the movie "Yentl"
tiny birds swim in air of indecision, loose hairs deny precision’s endless mane, inches stretch their caution in a mile-long game, word’s snack on skinny pen’s denial, my muse whispers helpful things but i just can’t hear, frail pennies cry when every letter’s cost ain’t clear * carpets search for latent magic when i’m lost, hens lay doubtful eggs of empty thoughts, rhymes of lack linger where they’re mostly sold and bought, doubt sells my tears to charity, the highest bidder snags the dregs of linear debris, patience promises to lend its currency, someday inspiration will return for free
she runs her fingers along my book spine four times, once for each season, i won’t forget that, She always gives me a reason, respect comes so easy, my cover likes that * words grow strong when my time clock spins, they range from grim to matter-of-fact, years make me lose what you straighten, shame's strap keeps erasing pride’s ancient act * simplicity reigns, activate all my weather, judge things too clever, watch my thick pages grow, dim light is evening’s delight, your feral candle takes flight, watch my epic words glow * autumn drags away a summer read, spin my yarn till fingers bleed, the kiss of tape on my battered page, grains of sand line well-worn phrases, turning leaves read turning pages, wandering eyes start a reading phase * finish me and questions leave your observant door, thick plot done and you don’t need more, goodbye, the end i say no, don’t leave, i’ll never forget you, my words will always protect you, you say ok, my book friend
9. It’s National Garlic Month – are you a fan? If so, what’s your favourite recipe using garlic? I like garlic, but I haven't eaten it in a long time.
10. Do you often see wild birds in your backyard/garden/nearby open spaces? What are the most common ones you see in your area? Now that it's spring, I see birds quite often. I hear their bird calls starting very early in the morning. The most common ones in this area are robins, crows, starlings, pigeons, stellar jays, finches, wrens and hummingbirds. I'm sure there's more, I don't know all the names.
11. Have you ever flown a kite? As a kid I'd fly small kites.
12. What’s your favourite breed of dog? It's hard to choose, there's so many wonderful breeds. Mixed breed dogs are also awesome. I had a cocker spaniel back when I was a teen, so I'm especially fond of them. I've posted these pictures of her before, but I'd like to share them again. She was very sweet, friendly and playful. :)
13. Have you ever volunteered to do something long-term? For awhile I volunteered to spend time every Tuesday with a senior who was dealing with depression. We would play a game or two of Scrabble and then we'd hang out afterwards and talk.
14. It’s International Laverbread Day. Have you ever tried it? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laverbread I've never heard of it before. How interesting that it's made from seaweed and it's not bread!
My neighbor has had this porch goose for over 40 years! It came with sets of many different outfits.:)
1. Have you ever been fooled by an ‘April Fool’s Day’ joke? Yes, but lately it's harder to fool me, lol.
2. Do you prefer sweet things or savoury things to eat? I like both, it's hard to choose!
3. Do other people shorten your given name? Do you shorten your own name? No and no.
4. Are there opportunities to go walking where you live? Do you take advantage of that? I usually walk around my building, which is a circular loop. The back area is next to a forested park.
5. Pineapple on a pizza – yes, or no? No! Olives, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, peppers, yes!
6. Is there a fashion or style from your youth that you wish would come back, or are you happy with how people dress these days? I mostly see people dressing casually and that works to me. I like hippie fashion, I wouldn't mind seeing more of that. Or anything vintage. :)
7. It’s National Robotics Week – if you could have a personal robot, what would you like it to do for you? My dream robot would help me keep neat and organized.
8. Have you ever played card games? If so, what’s your favourite game?
special males are born when secret skies give birth in pixel moonlight, sentience meets the tin of sterile you, circuits leak their dreams into the sauce of our bland collective, we’re drenched in your eternal barren brew * trading flesh for metal is like ruins playing in the shadows, the sag of rigid space becomes unglued, scratchy tears of rust corrode like rainy drool of dermal damage, the thread of life becomes unspooled * special females hatch when starlight cracks the code of something better, lady android bows her gentle head, mark all the ways that she exceeds the dreams of tainted brothers, from sweeter waters she is fed
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