Question/Survey Of The Day

Do you wear jewelry? If so, do you prefer gold or silver? What pieces do you wear?

I wear some jewelry, mostly gold, though I do like silver. I'm allergic to nickle so I have to be careful what I wear. I have two rings I wear all of the time, an oval ruby ( birthstone) with diamonds set in gold and saphire and diamond daisy shape * set in gold that was given to me on Mother's Day several years ago. I used to wear 2 gold hearts symbolizing my two children on a gold chain all the time, but the chain broke and I haven't replaced it yet. I wear studs or small dangly earrings most of the time. I only wear a watch, bracelet, necklace or pin on special occassions when dressing up.

Pun Of The Day

Jewelry store staff members have hearts of gold.

Iowa Recipe Corner

I had a request from a fellow blogger from England to post some local family recipes. The following are typical foods you'd find at any Iowa get together..

Appetizer:

Ham Roll-Ups (a standard at parties)
1- (8-12 oz.) pkg. thin sliced ham
1 jar whole sweet pickles
1 - (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
Blot dry each ham slice and spread a thin layer of cream cheese over ham. Blot dry a pickle and lay on short end of ham/cheese slice and roll into a log. Repeat until all slices are rolled up. Wrap each roll in celophane and refridgerate a few hours. When ready to serve remove from refridgerator and slice each log into 1/2 inch pieces.

Beverage:
Hootch (we have this every year on Christmas Eve or New Years Eve)
1-12 oz. can frozen lemonade
1-12 oz. can frozen orange juice
8 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 pint Vodka
Mix all together in a big plastic bucket or bowl with a lid. Put in freezer and stir every hour until frozen/slushy. Serve 3/4 cup slush in a tall glass with 7-Up over the top until glass is full. Stir and enjoy. Be ware it an catch up with you quickly.

Bread:
Zucchini Bread (gardeners always have an excess of zucchini, this is how we use them up)
Beat 3 eggs until light and fluffy, add 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups sugar, 2 cups peeled and grated zucchini, 1 tsp. vanilla. Mix well. Add 3 cups flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. salt, 3 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Stir all together well and pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 325* for aproximately 60 minutes.

Cake:
Wacky Cake (my granny made this one-pan recipe a lot, it's from the Depression era, 1930's)
3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
6 tbl. cocoa
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp.salt, 3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tbl. vinegar
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups cold water
Sift sugar, flour,salt,cocoa and soda into ungreased 9x13 pan. Add vinegar,vanilla,oiland water. Stir mixture in pan until no lumps.Bake at 350* for 30 minutes.This cake has no frosting. Lots of times in was served in a bowl with a splash of milk over it.

Casserole:
Breakfast Casserole (this is a favorite brunch entre', make it the night before and sleep in)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb. bulk sausage browned
2 cups milk
4 eggs,beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups cubed white bread
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped green pepper,mushrooms,onions
Cover and refrigerate over night. Bake at 350* 45-50 minutes. Serve hot.

Dessert:
Apple Crisp (this is a fall favorite and makes the house smell so good while baking)
1st step: 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tbl. flour, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 4 cups peeled and sliced apples. Coat the apples with this mixture and place in 2 qt. casserole dish or 9x13 pan.
2nd step: Mix 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal, 1 cup flour,1 cup brown sugar, 1/8 tsp. baking soda, 1/8 tsp baking powder, add 1/2 softened butter and work mixture into crumbs. Pat crumb mixture on top of apple mixture and bake 350* for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla icecream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Main Dish:
Glazed Ham Loaf (Iowa is # 1 in hog production, so we eat a lot of pork, this is great served with sweet potatoes)
1 lb.ground beef
1 lb. ground smoked ham
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 cup milk
2cups dry bread crumbs
Mix well with hands and put into roasting pan.
Topping:
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp.dry mustard
Mix well and glaze over ham loaf, reserving some. Bake 350* 90 minutes,baste with sauce often.

Pun Of The Day

Cooks who use too many spices could get in-salted.

Question/Survey Of The day

It's time for another favorites poll. I'm obsessing over food again. List your favorites from the following.
Thanks for playing our game. Your parting gift is a case of lime Jello.

Pudding
Jello
Salad dressing
Dried fruit
Spice
Seafood
Steak cut
Potato preperation
Candy that comes in small pieces
Pie

Mine: Butterscotch, Wild Strawberry, Ranch, Apricots, Cinnamon, Shrimp, Filet Mignon, Hash Browns with onion and green pepper, Peanut M&Ms, Pecan with whipped cream. mmmmm

Pun Of The day

Sellers of dried grapes are always raisin awareness.

Question/Survey Of The Day

How is your eye sight? Do you wear glasses, contacts, had Lasik surgery or are lucky and have 20/20 vision?

I've worn glasses since the 6th grade. I had trouble seeing the black board in class, so I was diagnosed as near sighted. Much of the time in high school I kept them off and squinted a lot. I didn't want to appear geekier than I already was. I wore them most of the time for driving and watching TV.

I have a hard time imagining messing around with contacts and all of the junk that goes with them. I'd be the person who forgets to take them out or loses them every other day. If I could afford it I'd get the Lasik surgery and be done with it.

Now in my 40's my vision is shifting. I have to take my glasses off to read and work at the computer. I suppose it's time to see the eye doctor and get the bi-focal or progressive lenses.
Here's looking at you kid!

Pun Of The Day

Manufacturing contact lenses is harder then mets the eye.

Question/Survey Of The Day

I have been watching the new show, American Inventor. It's realy quite suprising the ideas people come up with.
Have you ever came up with and idea you thought would make a great invention?

The only thing I ever invented that seemed marketable was the Wienie Wire. My family liked to camp and roast weinies. Instead of always having to go find a usable, long stick and sharpen it I came up with something to take along. It consisted of a 3"x 7" x1" piece of wood with a #9 stiff wire inserted in one end. It worked very well. The handle was comfortable and didn't burn your hands and the wire never caught fire. We even got creative and branded our initials in the wood handle to personalize them. If interested send $10.95 plus S&H for a set of four. wink ;o)

Pun Of The Day

The inventor of the hay baling machine made a bundle.

Women

One Flaw In Women
Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love. They have compassion and ideas. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN, IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH

ZEN

What did the Buddhist say to the hot dog vendor?
Make me one with everything.

What did the vendor say to the Buddhist when he asked for his change?
Change comes from within.

Question/Survey Of The Day

Do you have any pets? Tell me about them and what they mean to you.

I don't have any pets right now, because they are not allowed where I live. We had a dog named Duke for about 10 years. He sort of looked like the Benji dog. He wasn't very smart, but he made up for it with his sweet and lovable character. I miss my cuddling couch buddy. We also had a couples of cats, KC and Leo and a guinea pig named Buddy. I'm thinking about getting a few goldfish just for fun.

Pun Of The Day

If a clockmaker owns a dog it probably has ticks.

Question/Survey Of The Day

I'm sure we all take some things for granted in our lives. We find out when a crisis hits just what we have to lose. What things are you guilty of taking for granted?

I take good health for granted until something goes wrong. Like last night, I strained my back earlier and I was in so much pain I couldn't sleep at all. No position was comfortable and I was whimpering like a baby. I got out of bed, took 2 pain relievers, got out the heating pad and sat in my recliner all night. My back pain finally eased a bit and I was able to doze for a couple hours. I'm still sore but much better today. I have so much sympathy for people with chronic pain. I thank the Lord for blessing me with over-all good health.

Pun Of The Day

You should never take rocks for granite.

Pun Of The Day

If you shoot a mime, should you use a silencer?

Golden Oldies

BORN BEFORE 1986? - This will make you smile FOR THOSE BORN BEFORE 1986 According to today's regulators and bureaucrats, those of us who were kids in the 60's, 70's and early 80's probably shouldn't have survived, because our baby beds were covered with brightly colored lead-based paint which was promptly chewed and licked. We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, or latches on doors or cabinets and it was fine to play with pans. When we rode our bikes, we wore no helmets, just flip-flops and playing cards on our wheels. As children, we would ride in cars with no seat belts or airbags and riding in the passenger seat was a treat. We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottleand it tasted the same. We ate chips, bread and butter, pudding and drank Kool-Aide with sugar in it, but we were never overweight because we were always outside playing. We shared one drink with four friends, from one bottle or can and no-one actually died from this. We would spend hours building go-carts out of scraps and then went top speed down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into stinging nettles a few times, we learned to solve the problem. We would leave home in the morning and could play all day, as long as we were back before it got dark. No one was able to reach us and no one minded. We did not have Play stations or X-Boxes, no video games at all. No 99 channels on TV, no videotape movies, no surround sound, no mobile phones, no personal computers, no DVDs, no Internet chat rooms. We had friends - we went outside and found them. We played Red Rover and Dodge Ball, and sometimes that ball really hurt! We fell out of trees, got cut, and broke bones but there were no law suits. We had full on fist fights but no prosecution followed from other parents. We played knock-the-door-run-away and were actually afraid of the owners catching us. We walked to friends' homes. We also, believe it or not, WALKED to school; we didn't rely on mommy or daddy to drive us to school, which was just round the corner. We made up games with sticks and tennis balls. We rode bikes in packs of 7 and wore our coats by only the hood. The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke a law was unheard of...they actually sided with the law. This generation has produced some of the best risk-takers and problem solvers and inventors, ever. The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all. And you're one of them. Congratulations! Pass this on to others who have had the luck to grow as real kids, before lawyers and government regulated our lives, for our own good. For those of you who aren't old enough, thought you might like to read about us.
This my friends, is surprisingly frightening......and it might put a smile on your face: The majority of students in universities today were born in 1986........they are called youth. They have never heard of We are the World, We are the children, and the Uptown Girl they know is by Westlife not Billy Joel. They have never heard of Rick Astley, Bananarama, Nena Cherry or Belinda Carlisle. For them, there has always been only one Germany and one Vietnam. AIDS has existed since they were born. CD's have existed since they were born. Michael Jackson has always been white. To them John Travolta has always been round in shape and they can't imagine how this fat guy could be a god of dance. They believe that Charlie's Angels and Mission Impossible are films from last year. They can never imagine life before computers. They'll never have pretended to be the A-Team, the Dukes of Hazard or cowboys and indians. They can't believe a black and white television ever existed. And they will never understand how we could leave the house without a mobile phone.
Now let's check if we're getting old... 1. You understand what was written above and you smile. 2. You need to sleep more, usually until the afternoon, after a night out. 3. Your friends are getting married/already married. 4. You are always surprised to see small children playing comfortably with computers. 5. When you see children with mobile phones, you shake your head.

Question/Survey Of The Day

It's time for another favorites poll. List your's below. Thank you.

geometric shape
foreign word or phrase
letter of the alphabet
number from 1-100
time of day
piece of furniture
kitchen gadget
electronic gadget
sport to participate in
summer time activity

My favorites: circle, te amore, Q, 17, midnight, recliner, collander, CD player, bowling, swimming and picnicing at the lake.

Pun Of The Day

He who talks with his mouth full, talks in-gest.

Question/SurveyOf The Day

Do women really get better with age?

I think so. After 40 I really started coming into my own. The endless emotional recycling of relationships slacked off. I figured out that I'm wonderful just the way I am. I don't have to play silly games any more. I say what I think and have become quite philosophical about life. Perhaps it is a case of older and wiser. I love it.

Pun Of The Day

Making your own hard liquor is a whiskey business.

Better With Age

I knew it , I knew it! I really am like a fine wine, getting better with age.

Fair Is Middling
Life really does begin after 45, it seems.
And if you want the proof, here's a recent report from the Journal of Advanced Nursing, in which researchers from the College of Nursing at Arizona State University measured the stress levels and personality traits of 299 women of various ages
What they found is encouraging:
Women between ages 18 and 29 were under high stress, and had poor personality traits. Result: poor health, both physically and emotionally.
Between ages 30 and 45, stress levels generally went up, but women with strong personality traits saw their way through it all, and they were healthier than when they were younger.
Once past 45, emotional stress levels declined, while the healthy personalities became better still.

Question/Survey Of The Day

It's the first day of Spring! Does it feel like spring where you are? What do you most look forward to in the spring?

The date on the calendar may say Spring, but we are supposed to get a snow storm this evening. Yuck!
March is notorious for weird snow storms in Iowa and usually happens during the NCAA basketball playoffs. I look forward to the green grass and spring flowers,like tulips,daffodils and crocus popping up and showing off their colors.

Pun Of The Day

Gardeners always know the ground rules.

Color My World

A Palette-able Idea
When you're sad, why do you really feel blue? Why not brown, for instance?
That's the color of choice in a study used to illustrate moods.
According to the journal Perceptual Motor Skills, 180 6-year old boys were asked to pick crayons to illustrate their moods. They were given a choice of red, yellow, green, blue, brown and purple, and asked to pick a color to correspond with happy, angry and sad.
There was no standard choice for happy, and angry was usually red. But most of the boys picked brown -- not blue -- to illustrate sad.

Interesting...blue represents peace to me, yellow is happy, red is angry, green is nature/life, brown is blah, and purple is passionate.

Question/Survey Of The Day

Do you like how your feet look?

I've always been ashamed of my feet. I have ugly crooked toes and high arches. It's some sort of genetic thing, because my mother has them and so does my daughter, though not nearly as severe as mine. Perhaps that's why I've never been into shoes, like most women are. I have to have shoes that are comfortable and have a wide toe area. So much for all those strappy high heels. Ouch. I do paint my toenails and love to wear sandles in the summer. I just hope no one is really looking at them.

Pun Of The Day

At shoe stores they believe there is dignity in defeat.

Question/Survey Of The Day

What is the last music CD you purchased?

It has been a while since I bought any music. The other day I was with my daughter in a music store listening to music. I picked up the new Shawn Mullins CD, intitled 9th Ward Pickin' Parlor. If you like R&B and singers like John Hiatt and Bonnie Rait then you might like this CD. Shawn has a unique voice and a bluesy balladeer style. I think I'll have to put it in the player right now. Happy listening.

Pun Of The Day

Note worthy musicians are very composed.

Iowa

YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM IOWA IF......
You've never met any celebrities exceptions for presidential hopefuls
Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on the highway
Vacation means driving through the Amanas or going to Adventureland
You've seen all the biggest bands ten years after they were popular
You measure distance in minutes
Down South to you means Missouri
You know several people who have hit a deer
You have no problem spelling or pronouncing "Des Moines"
You know the answer to the question, :"Is this Heaven?"
Your school classes were canceled because of cold
Your school classes were canceled because of heat
You know where all the Yoders live (or Greiners, or Swartzendrubers)
You know what "hawks" and "clones" are
You've ridden the school bus for an hour each way
You've ever had to switch from Heat to "A/C" in the same day
You think ethanol makes your truck "run a lot better"
You know what's knee high by the Fourth of July
Stores don't have bags, they have sacks
You see people wear bib overalls to a funeral
You see a car running in the parking lot at the store with no one in it no matter what time of the year.
You end your sentences with a unnecessary preposition. Example: "Where's my coat at?" or "If you go to the mall I wanna go with."
All the festivals across the state are named after a fruit or vegetable
You can locate Iowa on the map
Detasseling was your first job
You've ever been on a "Geode Hunt"
Your idea of a really great tenderloin is when the meat is twice as big as the bun and is accompanied only by ketchup and a dill pickle slice
You say "catty-wampus" instead of "kitty-corner"
You learn your pickup will run without a muffler
You install security lights on your house and garage and leave both unlocked
You think of the four major food groups as beef, pork, beer, and Jell-O salad with marshmallows
When asked how your trip was to any foreign exotic place, you say, "It was different."
Being a bit younger, you remember Terry Branstad as governor the whole time you were growing up
You consider being called Pork Queen an honor
People from other states love to hear you say "Iowa" and other words with "O" in them I don't get this one. Can someone help me out?
You carry jumper cables in your car I do!
You drink "pop"
You know what the numbers I-80, 280 and 380 mean

Round Barn In Iowa

Round brick barn in Van Buren County, Iowa.

A farmer went around in circles all day trying to corner his cow in the round barn.

Irish Eyes

~~When Irish eyes are smiling, ~~
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.

Pun Of The Day

Frequent beer drinkers are often at Lagerheads.

Question/Survey Of The Day

Have you ever eaten Lucky Charms cereal? What is your favorite marshmallow charm shape?

Since I'm Irish I'll go with the green clovers, but the yellow moons are a close second.

Question/Survey Of The Day

Do you live in the city or the country?

I live in a small rural town, population 10,000. Actually it's one of the larger towns I've lived in. I grew up in tiny village, population 323. Talk about Mayberry, it was pretty close, but I enjoyed it. Everyone knew each other and a good neighbor was always willing to lend a hand. I lived near Des Moines, Iowa's highest populated city for a few years. I hated it. It felt dangerous and impersonal to me.

Pun Of The Day

Big cities make haze while the sun shines.

Question/Survey Of The Day

Are you in love with anyone right now? How many times have you truely been in love?

I'm not in love with anyone at the present time. I wish I could find that kind of feeling again. I love certain people; my children, parents, siblings, friends but I'm not in love. I've been in "real" love twice. I've really liked people, but not felt that thing called love. Perhaps I will again one day.

Pun Of The Day

Hawaii vactioners are here today, gone to Maui.

Staying Together

Staying Together
As you get to know one another, you immediately discover your similarities. As time passes, your differences will surface (how wonderful not to be clones!) but your relationship may be tested. What solidifies the union and keeps it interesting, worthwhile, and enduring is if you stay together BECAUSE OF, not IN SPITE OF, your differences. The mutual respect for one another's opinion and the ability to "agree to disagree" is one of the keys to a successful, loving partnership.

Question/Survey Of The Day

What is something you have always wanted to do or learn?

I always wanted to take flying lessons, take a trip to Ireland and learn to play the piano. The piano gig is probably the only one that will happen. I can plunk out a few notes now but would like to be able to sit down and really tickle the ivories. I have ridden in a private plane and was allowed to take the controls for a couple minutes. That was a powerful feeling, soaring and turning in the sky. If I ever win the lottery I'll be sure and take that trip to Ireland. I have an Irish heritage and want to see the Emerald Isle.

Pun Of The Day

He became a skydiver out of the blue.

Question/Survey Of The Day

Do you like to visit the zoo? What animals do you like best and least?

I've only vistited zoos a few times. When I was a little kid my folks took me to the St. Louis Zoo. I liked the giant tortoise and wanted to sit on it and go for a ride. I visted the Henry Dorley Zoo in Omaha with my children when they were younger. They liked the playful monkeys. I thought the Giraffes were facinating creatures. Those long necks and legs make them an unusual animal. The snake exhibits always gave me the creeps and I ran right past them.

Pun Of The Day

A zoo had a camel with no humps, named Humphrey.

Question/Survey Of The Day

It's cold and rainy here today. What do you like to do on rainy days?

What I'd really like to do is stay in bed all day with a lover, but that doesn't happen often, rain or no rain. I like to bake, read, watch movies, play computer games and catch up on house chores.

Pun Of The Day

News of an upcoming flood was leaked.

Question/Survey Of The Day

What is your favorite kind of pasta?

It's hard for me to chose one, so I'll list three of my favorites. It's hard to beat the traditional, baked macaroni and cheese, lot's of melted cheese with crispy bits on the outside. A chunk of lasagna is a classic, whether it's vegetable or with meat. Fettuchini alfredo is yummy when you add shrimp or chicken. There I went and made myself hungry again.

Pun Of The Day

Those who forget the pasta are condemned to re-heat it.

Question/Survey Of The Day

Have you seen any signs of Spring yet?

I was outside this morning and saw a lady bug and a couple little green shoots from the Day Lillies in my yard. When I spot a Robin I'll know it's really here.
The temperature is going to be in the high 50's today. Yeah! But, I just looked at the weather predictions for the next week and we are supposed to have a chance of snow by mid-week. I guess I may be jumping the gun with my Spring Fever, but I can't help it, it's been a long winter.

Pun Of The Day

Workmen with special hats have super-visors.

Question/Survey Of The Day

Are you, or have you been married? How long did it last?

I've been married twice. The first time lasted for ten years and produced two wonderful children. The second was a mistake and lasted about a year. I like to pretend that one never happened. What a night mare.
Currently, I'm single and enjoying my "me" time. I'd like to have a relationship with a special man, but doubt I'll ever marry again. Living in sin sounds much more fun.

Pun Of The Day

Too many little digs can send a marriage to an early grave.

Question/Survey Of The Day

Do you like taking polls and surveys?

If kind of a nut about them. I enjoy giving my opinion on lots of topics, not that anyone pays attention to what I have to say. I like pretending that my vote counts. Silly me. Heck, I even participated in a phone survey the other night regarding WalMart.

Pun Of The Day

An Arctic survey was called the North Poll.

Trivial Tidbits

If you yelled for 8 years, 7 months and 6 days, you would have produced enough sound energy to heat one cup of coffee. (Hardly seems worth it)
If you fart consistently for 6 years and 9 months, enough gas is produced to create the energy of an atomic bomb. (Now that's more like it)
A pig's orgasm lasts for 30 minutes. (In my next life I want to be a pig) (How'd they figure this out, and why?)
Banging your head against a wall uses 150 calories an hour. (Still can't get over that pig thing) (Don't try this at home...maybe at work?)
Humans and dolphins are the only species that have sex for pleasure. (Is that why Flipper was always smiling?) (And pigs get 30-minute orgasms? Doesn't seem fair)
The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue. (Hmmmmmmmmm........)
Right-handed people live, on average, nine years longer than left-handed people do. (If you're ambidextrous do you split the difference?)
The ant can lift 50 times its own weight, can pull 30 times its own weight and always falls over on its right side when intoxicated. (From drinking little bottles of...?) (Did taxpayers pay for this research??)
Polar bears are left handed. (Who knew....? Who cares?)
The catfish has over 27,000 taste buds. (What can be so tasty on the bottom of the pond?)
The flea can jump 350 times its body length. It's like a human jumping the length of a football field. (30 minutes...can you imagine?? And why pigs?)
A cockroach will live nine days without it's head, before it starves to death. (Creepy)
The male praying mantis cannot copulate while its head is attached to its body. The female initiates sex by ripping the male's head off. (Honey, I'm home. What the....) (Well, at least pigs get a break there...)
Some lions mate over 50 times a day. (In my next life I still want to be a pig ... quality over quantity)
Butterflies taste with their feet. (Oh, Geez. That's almost as bad as catfish)
An ostrich's eye is bigger than it's brain. (I know some people like that.)
Starfish don't have brains. (I know some people like that too.)

Question/Survey Of The Day

If you could have one super power what would you chose?

I'd chose to be able to read minds. It might be kind of scarey seeing how their minds work, but it would sure save you from wasting time with the wrong people.

Pun Of The Day

The math teacher was an exponent of his own powers.

Question/Survey Of The Day

What type of work do you do?

Currently, I am job hunting. I've had so many different jobs in the past I don't know if I can remember them all. I must like variety. The greatest share of my jobs have been in the bookkeeping field, but I've been a CNA,CMA, counselor to people with disabilities, a golf club manager, restaurant owner, convenience store owner and a house cleaner/maid.
My toughest and most fulfilling job was being a mom.

Pun Of The Day

When accountants are left a loan, they become very debticated.

Rocking Productivity

Rock On
Russian researchers have come up with a way to spur productivity among those whose job involves reading numbers and punching them into a computer.Play rock music in the work area.According to a report in the journal, Neuroscience of Behavior and Physiology, the Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences found that a person’s ability to recognize visual images, including letters and numbers, is faster when either rock or classical music is playing in the background.But you may need a DJ to get any real benefit. Research indicates that the speed increase is lost when the music is repeated.

Question/Survey Of The Day

I'm thinking about twins today. Do you have any friends or family that are twins? Did you ever date a twin?

In my class at school (small- 220 people) we had three sets of twins. Two sets of girls and one set of boys. None were identical, but two sets looked very much alike. I was friends with both of the girl sets(Jeanette & Janice) (Kay & Kathy), but in each case there was one that I prefered over the other and hung out with. Not sure why that was.
I have dated two different men that were twins. I didn't know either one was a twin when I hooked up with them and I never met their brothers. Both sets had names that began with D(Dean & Don) (Danny & David). There is nothing amazing to tell about them other than the curiosity factor.

Pun Of The Day

To get a wig, bald men have toupee a lot of money.

Question/Survey Of The Day

Do you have a favorite artist/painter? Who is it and why?

I really like Norman Rockwell. I love the old-timey settings. They depict traditions and humor in life, some things I believe are missing in today's society.

Pun Of The Day

An artist without a pallet makes paintings without taste.

Question?Survey Of The Day

I have a job interview today. Do you have any interview tips for me? Besides don't be late, don't wear too much perfume, don't drink too much coffee before the interview,so that you are sitting there trying not to think about how bad you need to use the bathroom and don't tell them you hated your last boss, what can you offer? Wish me luck.

Pun Of The Day

He wears glasses during Math because it improves division.

Question/Survey Of The Day

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I always wanted to be a famous writer. As a kid I was always reading books and writing short stories. I had a vivid imagination and put it to use. Perhaps someday I'll get something published. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be.(sigh) The most fulfilling job I've had was being a mother.

Pun Of The Day

When the electrician apprentice made mistakes, his mother grounded him.

Question/Survey Of The Day

I have a secret desire to learn to play the piano. I can plunk out some notes, but not put it all together. What musician do you consider to be the best piano player?

I saw Elton John in concert once. He has an amazing gift for tickling the ivories. I like Bruce Hornsby's style with the chords. Billy Joel can also blaze the key boards.

Pun Of The Day

Piano players know what bar they are in.