Wednesday Medley

Happy Wednesday!!!

 I am joining with Terri for her Wednesday Medley! If you want to join in; stop by her blog HERE.

NATIONAL ROAD TRIP DAY – Friday Before Memorial Day

1.  Have you ever done a spur-of-the-moment road trip?   I love road trips! I don't really have time to take spur-of-the-moment road trips now since I travel to see family every weekend. Maybe; I take road trips every weekend! HA! I travel to Columbus, Harrisburg or Malvern just about every weekend!

2.  If time and money wasn't an issue, what roads would you choose to travel and how long would you be gone?  Oh wow! I would get an RV and drive along every coast possible! My dream is live in an RV and just go from beach to beach until I hit the entire continent and then do the same on other continents!!!

3.  When you go on a long road trip, what snacks and beverages do you take?  Do you pack a picnic? Does the back seat turn into a nest?  I am a big fruit person! I also love cut up veggies - this stops me from buying crap snacks when I stop for gas! I really need to drop this extra weight!

4.  Please tell us about something interesting or strange you have seen on the side of the road. I saw a bear! A BIG  bear! Just laying by the roadside in the grass...kind of weird and kind of scary! I did not stop because I was afraid he may just be sleeping and that would not have ended well. The picture below is not mine but it gives you the idea...

5.  Who does the driving when you head out in the car? There is only me so unless I were to take the time to teach one of the cats to drive; I am the driver all the time! HA! Do you stop in the rest areas along our Interstate highways when you have to use the facilities, or do you choose a fast-food restaurant or gas station instead?  I have special gas stations that I stop at. I know where the cheapest gas is and where the cleanest potties are! One of the bonuses to traveling the same routes over and over! HA!  

  

6.  Please share something with us about your week so far. I am over this week and so ready for the weekend!!!! This is my birthday week - my birthday is three days away! Yippee! Yes, I was born on May 25th so we celebrate my birthday every year with a holiday - yes, apparently I am that special! :-)

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Wow! It has been soooo long since I posted - I almost forgot how to do this! HA!

Seriously!

I fully intended to post every night on vacation but then every night I found myself sitting in our room chatting with my sisters and Mom until the late hours and I was too tired to post!  So, I guess that is a really good thing! So, I can only give you day by day updates when I vacation alone!

Ha!

So I returned last Friday and my car immediately broke down! UGH! I could not go anywhere for Easter since the car was not shifting correctly (I drive a manual stick) so I spent the weekend waiting for my car appointment on Monday. I took the car in  and after waiting there 1/2 day they told me they have to install a new transmission! It will take at least a week so I have no car! UGH! At least it is covered by the warranty!

The dealership got me a rental but it was not available from the company my dealership uses until Wednesday! So, I called Hertz and rented a car from them for a day and then dropped it off at the dealership and picked up my rental from Enterprise. The dealership is reimbursing me for the day rental from Hertz too! What a mess~~Now I am driving a Nissan Rogue...it feels huge compared to my little Civic! HA!

Needless to say, I am finally able to function normally and made it into the office today! Yippee!

 So, it has been a little hectic but I am excited to show you trip photos ASAP!!!!

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Wednesday Medley!

You know I cannot let Wednesday go by without joining in on the Medley with Terri!

Today is National Pigs in a Blanket Day?!??!

Seriously?!?! Ick!!! How does this have a day??!?? LOL!

Okay...well, here are the questions...

1.  Typically served as an hors d'oeuvre, have you ever made or had a Pig-in-a-Blanket?  I tried one once...ick!   Do you like Pigs-in-a-Blanket?  Ick - no!

2.  Pigs-in-a-blanket are also known as devils on horseback, kilted sausages, and wiener winks. (Seriously.)  Please make up another name for this fun little appetizer! Gross little bundles of who knows what kind of meat...HA!

3.  In the UK, pigs-in-blankets are small sausages, or chipolatas wrapped up in bacon.  Which country's version is most appealing to your taste buds?  None! I am absolutely shocked that those gross little things have their own day! HA!

4.  The first written record of pigs-in-a-blanket occurs in Betty Crocker's Cooking for Kids in 1957.  In this digital world, do you still have a favorite cookbook you use most of the time?  Completely online  Is there a recipe you can share with us from that cookbook?  I do not, sorry .

5.  What is your favorite cooking show on TV?  I love that kids cooking show but I am not sure of the name!

6.  Tell us something random about your week, please!  

The more I read my answers above I think of that saying "If you don't have anything nice to say; don't say anything at all."  I feel like I should delete this post entirely! HA HA!

Have a fantastic week everyone!

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TODAY IS NATIONAL FILM SCORE DAY!

 

 
I am joining in with Terri for her Wednesday Medley! If you want to play - just copy the questions, answer them and then link up here!!!

 

1.  Let's talk about film scores/songs.  What is the first one that you thought about when you saw today's subject?  A Star is Born! I love the original movie score but I love the remake with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper even more!!!! That never happens!! I never like the remake better but for this movie I do!  It Is Completely Amazing!

 

 

2.  Do you remember the first movie you ever saw on the "big screen"?  Would you tell us about it?

I am sure that I have no clue! My mom used to take us kids to the movies when we were little and it was raining out. I don't remember the movies...I only remember eating candy and popcorn!!! HA HA!

 

3.  Who is your favorite female movie star?  Who is your favorite male movie star?  Go ahead and list more than one if you must.

I honestly don't have a favorite but I will go see anything that has Jennifer Aniston or Melissa McCarthy in it.

 

 4.  How about those old black & white movies!  Which one do you always stop and watch, even just a little, when channel surfing?

Nope-never...

 

5.  Is there a movie quote that makes you laugh or one that you repeat often in life that you can share with us?  Will we know what movie it comes from without you telling us?

"Life's a garden...dig it!" From Joe Dirt!!! It is my favorite movie of all time!!!! It is brainless humor, the best quotes ever and a guest appearance by my favorite singer - Kidrock!!

 

 

6.  Please share something random about your week with us.

I will be leaving for Aruba in 11 days...yes I am doing a count down! I need a vacation again ALREADY! Please get me back to that private island ASAP!  HA HA! 

 

I hope everyone has a great day! Enjoy celebrating National Film Score Day! If you want to join in, hop on over to Terri's blog and link up your answers!! HUGS!

What is your favorite score? How about your favorite movie? Did you see Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper?!?!?!

 

Joe's Wednesday Medley

Today, as I do every Wednesday (almost!!!), I am joining in with Terri for her Wednesday Medley!!!

Who knew!?!?! Terri's husband is Joe...he has his own National Day?!?! WOW!!!!

 

If you're interested in a little 'Joe' trivia, just click here!  

 

If you want to join in...copy the questions below and head over to Terri's blog and add your link! I am sure she would love to have you join in!!! 

Who is your favorite "Joe/Jo" and what can you tell us about him or her?

I have a couple! According to the "rules" we honor Josephine's too and that was my Grandmother that I miss so much! I talked about her in the posts with the cat clock and compact I have of hers!! She was my mother's Mom and she really was a very strong and special woman!  Also, my niece is Jordan and we call her JoJo so she is definitely another favorite Jo!!! She is a nurse now and is one of the smartest people I know! Love her so very much!!!

Who were you named for, and do you or did you know that person?

My grandmother told me I was named for Anne of Green Gables but my mother said that is not true...she just liked the name! LOL! So there's that! HA!

Do you have a middle name and do you like it/use it?

Yes, My middle name is Marie...it is the same as my mother's. I love when people roll it all together and call me Ann Marie (the doctors office does this - HA).

Have you ever named your car?  Tell us about it, please!

Nope - never...not sure why not though.

 

Tell us the name of a fictional character you have never forgotten and why you remember it so well.

I am going to go with Eleanor Oliphant from the book Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. I can not explain all the reasons why I love her so much but I love her spirit and her strength!!! I also am very drawn to people that are positive and naturally funny when they are not even trying to be.  If you have not read it, I promise you should.

Share something random with us about your week.

I am back to work after vacation. It is Wednesday but it feels like it should be Friday by now! UGH! Days drag after vacation! Also, I am still coughing and congested and not feeling 100%. I drag my butt through the day but can't wait to climb into bed when I get home!!!!

I hope health is around the corner soon!!!! Fingers crossed!

I hope you all have a wonderful day - come on over and join us at Terri's! I love reading everyone's answers and I need all the entertainment I can get! HA!
 

If no one has told you they love you today, let me be the first!  Hugs to you all! 

 

 

Wednesday Medley - Help Someone Somewhere

Happy Hump Day Ya'll!!! 

Guess what today is...

NATIONAL GOOD SAMARITAN DAY – March 13

National Good Samaritan Day is observed on March 13th.  This day is also known as Good Samaritan Involvement Day. This is a day for unselfish actions to help those in need and to celebrate kindness.

The term “good Samaritan” comes from the Bible parable where a Samaritan helped a stranger who had been robbed and beaten and left to die by the side of the road.  The Samaritan not only cleaned the man’s wounds and clothed him, but took him to an inn where he paid for the man’s care.

The term is used today to describe those who perform acts of kindness for those in need, especially those who are strangers.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Make an effort to help someone who is struggling or having a problem. Use #GoodSamaritanDay to post on social media.

Also, join in with the Wednesday Medley by answering the questions below and then heading over to Terri's blog (our gracious host every week) to add your link and make new friends!!!

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1.  When did someone come to your rescue and can you tell us about it? My parents actually saved my butt recently! I was following them home from a Steeler's game and my tire popped! It was crazy and scary and my Dad came and put my spare tire on for me! If it were not for them I would have been there forever trying to figure out how to do it. I watched carefully so I CAN do it next time if a next time comes - fingers crossed there is not a next time...hee!

2.  When did you help someone out of a jam and can you tell us about it? I honestly can not come up with something which tells me I need to step up my game on Good Samaritan Day!!

3.  What are your thoughts on being a good Samaritan?  Some states (like Florida) have even passed Good Samaritan laws so you don't get into trouble with the law for trying to help someone. I am CPR trained so I really appreciate those laws...without them I may decline to help. FAR too many people are sue happy these days!

4.  Thursday is National Pi Day.  It's a fun play on the date 3.14.  Will you have some pie to celebrate? Nopper...but it is cute! :-)

5.  Did you know that Pi is the most studied number in mathematics?  Are you good with numbers? No I am not and I am also (not surprisingly) not good at math...ick! My sister and father made fun of me when we were installing my new floors: when I measured I would say "2 small dashes past the 8 inch mark" LOL!!! It worked for me!

6.  Tell us something random about your week. I am leaving soon for Florida and aside from feeling a little sick...I can not wait to leave!  My out of office for email is already set-up to turn on automatically at 3:30PM!  I will not even think about work ONCE while I am gone!

I can not wait to go read everyone's answers!!! Have a fantastic hump day and please go help someone in some way today! HUGS TO YOU ALL!

 

Wednesday Medley and Charlie

Hi!!! I hope everyone is having a great week so far?!?!

Today I am joining in with Terri for her Wednesday Medley! You can join in also if you wish...just copy the questions below on to your blog, answer and link up at Terri's blog so we can all read your answers!  

Tomorrow is National Croissant Day!!

NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY – January 30

NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY

In the United States, National Croissant Day is observed each year on January 30th. Croissants are a buttery, crescent-shaped rolls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.  

The key to a perfect croissant is laminating the dough. Laminating the dough is a process by which butter is folded into the mixture creating multiple thin layers of butter and dough. The result is a mouth-watering flaky crust and airy body.

Legend surrounds this pastry, as is often the case with a popular, worldly treat. What is known, is that crescent-shaped breads have been found around the world for ages. One of these was the Kipferl which originated in Austria as far back as the 13th century. This nonlaminated bread is more like a roll.

Credit for the croissant we know today is given to an Austrian military officer, August Zang. In 1939 he opened a Viennese bakery in Paris introducing France to Viennese baking techniques.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Stop by the bakery for a fresh, warm croissant or try making your own using this recipe: Croissants recipe.

1.  So... do you like croissants?  What is your favorite way to eat them? I am not a real croissant fan...I like biscuits and muffins way more!

2.  Speaking of food... How do you handle stress? I eat...don't we al1? HA HA

3.  Out of the negative emotions of greed, anger, jealousy, and hate, which one would you say affects you the most? Probably greed. I have anger, jealousy and hate pretty much in control but my greed can get out of hand often!

4.  Out of the positive emotions of compassion, positivity, enthusiasm, and initiative, which one is your biggest strength? Definitely positivity...but that is only because I choose to focus on it. I think how we choose to view things is EVERYTHING!

5.  What do you get every time you go grocery shopping, other than the staples such as bread, milk, butter, flour, sugar?  I love cottage cheese, yogurt and chicken. Those are definite for me every trip!

6.  Please tell us something random about your week so far.

Last night I went to see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory with one of my very best friends, Donna! It was such a great night!!

Here we are at dinner! We went to Peter Allens which is right near the Benedum Theater in the cultural district of Pittsburgh.

Here is the menu in case you have never been there! It is awesome!!! They are know for their fried zucchini strips!! YUM! If you ave never tried this place; you should! We go here a lot - the service is great and food is consistently delicious!

The other side....

Here we are at the show!!! Sooo much fun!!!

It was so good! The music and dancing were great and it was so cool to see how they performed the story on the stage! Great show and high energy!!! The 11 year old that played Charlie Bucket was fantastic!!!

I hope you all have a great rest of your week!!

Hugs!!!!

It is freezing where you live? or warm? any snow? Ever see Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?


 

Wednesday Medley

Happy Wednesday!!!

You know what Wednesday is...right?!?!?

I am joining up with Terri and a bunch of other fun-loving bloggers for Wednesday Medley!

If you want to join in, copy the questions, answer them as you choose and link up at Terri's blog!!

NATIONAL PIE DAY

National Pie Day is celebrated annually on January 23rd. (Not to be confused with March 14 which is PI π Day.) 

National Pie Day was created simply to celebrate the pie.  It is a day for all to bake or cook their favorite pies.  Even more importantly, it is a day set aside for all to enjoy eating pies!

The first pies appeared around 9500 BC in the Egyptian Neolithic period or New Stone Age.

1.  Okay, fess up.  Tell us your top three favorite pies, please.  Will you have some pie today?  #1 Cherry; #2  Apple; #3  Peanut Butter.  I will not have pie today...I am officially focused on my healthy eating...but cheers to all of you that will...I am jealous!!!

2.  While we are talking about food... are you a picky eater or are you ready to try almost any new food?  I am not a picky eater at all.  What is the worst thing you have ever eaten?  I tried squid and immediately got sick...never again!.

3.  Baking could be considered an art as could cooking.  How do you define art?  I have no definition for this...HA!

4.  Tell us a really stupid joke that made you laugh, please.  What kind of flower is on your face? Tulips....HA!

5.  January 23rd is also National Handwriting Day. Do you have nice handwriting?  I do not...I try hard to print and write nice but I am very sloppy! Did cursive writing come naturally or did you practice in those double-lined practice books until your fingers hurt?  When I see the sheets below I get very sad. I printed out a bunch of these for my ex-BF after he had his stroke. I think he used them one time for about 30 seconds and then just gave up. Over time he gave up on everything!  Makes me so sad to my inner core that he does not love himself enough to give a shit about trying to get better and stronger.

6.  Tell us something random about your week.  I ordered some things from the Old Navy sale with a gift card I got from my Aunt for Christmas. I spent $25 dollars and got so many cute things!!  I am going to do a post tomorrow about it. This is not an affiliate link and they did not pay me...I am just amazed at the value of the clothes for the price I paid!! I love everything I got! Stay tuned...

Now I am off to visit everyone else! Have a great week everyone!!!

What's your favorite pie? Every have to watch someone you love neglect themselves? Ever shop at Old Navy?