Folks you'll hear from (me) and about (them):
Jim (longtime hubby) and Lisa (me)
Andrea (youngest daughter) and Brianna (oldest daughter)
Preston (son-in-law) and Megan (middle daughter)
Bubby (grandson and favorite dude)
'Twas a happy birthday for Jim!
Brianna, Jim and Andrea
Today's question:
What expression do you normally have on your face?
My answer: Concentration. I have to occasionally remind myself to stop furrowing my brow and open my eyes in wide surprise to reverse the big ol' wrinkle thinking too hard creates between my eyes. My mind is always going 631 miles an hour -- and not necessarily on anything of any importance.
Brianna brought my granddog Hunter over for a visit this past week so he could play with Mickey and Lyla for a bit. After an hour or so of running around in the yard, the trio decided to hang out with me while I worked on the computer.
This is what I saw each time I glanced over my shoulder:
Left to right: Mickey, Lyla and Hunter.
Today's question:
Dogs and cats live for their naps, and I recently read that one-third of American adults nap on a typical day. Do you take naps?
My answer: I don't nap, not even on weekends, although I probably should. In fact, since being laid off from my full-time job more than a year ago, I've taken exactly ONE nap -- and I was sick. It's not because I'm high energy and don't need to recharge; it's because I feel guilty for not being productive. (Yeah, I got issues ... or so I've been told.)
Sunday, February 28, 2010 Hunter, Lyla, Mickey, naps, photo of the week My bloggin' friends Tammy and Tracey are far better photographers than I am (and they know how to use Photoshop!), but I thought I did a pretty good job with this photo I took with my little point-and-shoot in my front yard last week.
I like the juxtaposition of the green of spring emerging in the background, while the ice of winter occupies the foreground.
Today's question:
What's a sure signal for you that spring is finally on its way?
My answer: The chitter-chatter of the birds. We have numerous trees surrounding our house, and as the days warm up, the birdsong increases. My favorite: the solemn song of the mourning dove.
My valentine!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Today's question:
Other than family and significant others, what's one thing you love, love, love?
My answer: I love, love, love settling into bed at night: crisp sheets and heavy comforter pulled up to my neck, a good book propped on the throw pillow on my stomach and my crazy cat Isabel snuggled up on my shoulder as I read a few pages before falling asleep.
