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Topic: ~Summer Lovin'~Random Thursday Questions
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| wineaux | Posted – 6/19/2008 2:51:16 PM | show profile P, lilacs have just the most amazing scent. My grandmother had a huge white lilac bush when I was a kid, and the scent transcends me to her beautiful summer yard full of fruit trees, grape vines, her herb and veggie garden, and the great big oaks we used to play croquet and nap under. When I first moved back to the NE, spring bloomed and I was walking the dog in my neighborhood. I passed a gorgeous old house that had several lilac bushes in purple and white, in full bloom. I buried my face in one of the clusters breathing in contentedly, when the elderly owner caught me in the act. He clipped a huge pile of them and put them in my arms. I filled every vase in my house with them, and to my joy, right when they were about to be withered beyond return, I discovered that a bush in my front yard was a light purple lilac bush that chose to bloom that day. I felt like it was pretty serendipitious. I just wish they stayed in bloom longer. It's always too soon when they go away. |
| nandy | Posted – 6/19/2008 3:01:43 PM | show profile 1. When you Google yourself, what is the first result that comes up? -- An entry I made on my high school class website about our last reunion. 2. Are you presently the subject of any rumors? -- Possibly. Someone may have me at death's door. 3. Have you ever given or received a ?Dutch Oven?" (You might have to Google this one). -- I think my ex did that to me once. 4.What makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? -- Chalk screeching on a blackboard 5. How many of your ducks are in a row? -- How many ducks are in the row? 6. What phrase or sentence will never come out of your mouth? -- I just LOVE lima beans. 7. Have you ever been homeless or close to homeless? -- About the closest was as I was in the process of divorcing. Our rented house was going up for sale, so I couldn't stay there. My father offered his home to my children and me, and I've been there every since. 8. What is intoxicating to you? -- Shalimar 9. Do you have a will? -- No, but it's on my mind to write one. 10. What is your absolute truth? -- Not sure I understand this question. ~Bonus Question~ Do you have a trademark--either physically, professionally or otherwise? -- I always thought it was my red hair, but I'll have to reconsider that as my hair grows back. I don't think it'll be red anymore?I'm sure it WON'T be red?and I don't know if I want to get back into the coloring thing. |
| mad fingers | Posted – 6/19/2008 3:39:39 PM | show profile I accidentally "Dutch Ovened" one of my cats not long ago. It smelled nothing like lilacs. |
| Janetblueyes | Posted – 6/19/2008 3:57:26 PM | show profile 1. When you Google yourself, what is the first result that comes up? A woman with the same name who runs a geneology website. A few entries down I get to some columns and articles that I wrote. 2. Are you presently the subject of any rumors? Probably. I always have a smile on my face so people may think that I'm either a simple idiot or that I just had really great sex. Neither of the above is true. 3. Have you ever given or received a "Dutch Oven?" (You might have to Google this one). I've proudly given and not so proudly received. Don't ever let anyone give you an Irish Oven. Guiness and colcannon fumes are not for the faint-of-heart. 4.What makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? Really good gospel music Knowing that a departed loved one is present and at my side Bagpipe music at parades Writing a particularly good paragraph or sentence that I know someone will relate to. 5. How many of your ducks are in a row? My ducks are all lame and presently parked in the handicapped spot. 6. What phrase or sentence will never come out of your mouth? "May I please see these jeans in a size zero?" "Yes, I'd love to have some meat for dinner." "Don't bother flushing. I'll do it for you." 7. Have you ever been homeless or close to homeless? Close--as a young adult when I was dating a Hell's Angel. 8. What is intoxicating to you? The smell of yeast and breads Watching my dogs watch clouds or planes in the sky The crinkle of paper When my Italian neighbor makes her Marinara sauce and the garlic scent wafts over. Samoan men The smell of peonies Labrador dogs fresh from the ocean Really cute toes 9. Do you have a will? No 10. What is your absolute truth? That I am complex and in transition and will eventually find happiness. Amen. ~Bonus Question~ Do you have a trademark--either physically, professionally or otherwise? I am known for being bawdy and refined at the same time. It confuses many people, including myself. |
| Bleak Spouse | Posted – 6/19/2008 5:04:23 PM | show profile 1. When you Google yourself, what is the first result that comes up? a photo of me on a date with zooey deschanel 2. Are you presently the subject of any rumors? yes 4.What makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? bizarre questions about Dutch Ovens 6. What phrase or sentence will never come out of your mouth? "what's up, dawg" 7. Have you ever been homeless or close to homeless? no 8. What is intoxicating to you? a great movie. 9. Do you have a will? i'm too young to die 10. What is your absolute truth? What? |
| Agirlwalksintoabookstore... | Posted – 6/19/2008 5:58:24 PM | show profile 1. When you Google yourself, what is the first result that comes up? Somebody else's name--literally, some lawyer in Oregon with the same first name, middle initial, and last name. If I find myself, the result is my Amazon.com profile. That's how well-known I am. 2. Are you presently the subject of any rumors? No, but I've been the subject of a few of them in my time. 3. Have you ever given or received a ?Dutch Oven?" (You might have to Google this one). 4.What makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? People cracking their knuckles and, believe it or not, ghosts (which I believe in). 5. How many of your ducks are in a row? None. 6. What phrase or sentence will never come out of your mouth? "rad," "yello" (in replacement for "hello," "I couldn't help but wonder..." 7. Have you ever been homeless or close to homeless? No. 8. What is intoxicating to you? Bad BO, perfumes, and cologne, and not in a good way. 9. Do you have a will? No. I don't feel as though I'm old enough. 10. What is your absolute truth? I don't know how to put it in words. ~Bonus Question~ Do you have a trademark--either physically, professionally or otherwise? Physically--the three moles on my right foot that are formed in the shape of a smile; may habit of saying "yup." |
| cori | Posted – 6/20/2008 1:17:28 PM | show profile 1. When you Google yourself, what is the first result that comes up? My website. 2. Are you presently the subject of any rumors? I don't think so. 3. Have you ever given or received a ?Dutch Oven?" (You might have to Google this one). I love to cook, so yes, I own one. I've given many, too. In the cooler months, it's the only way to prepare delish meals! 4.What makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? Snakes. Animal cruelty. Cruelty to children or the elderly. 5. How many of your ducks are in a row? Not many, today! 6. What phrase or sentence will never come out of your mouth? "Let's do lunch." I hate that phrase. 7. Have you ever been homeless or close to homeless? No, but I often fear I will be a homeless old woman. I think it's a fear many women have. Esp, the way the economy is going. 8. What is intoxicating to you? Love. An eve walk with my husband on a gorgeous beach, the stars and moon shining down on us. 9. Do you have a will? Yes. 10. What is your absolute truth? WIneaux, loved your response. I agree with you! ~Bonus Question~ Do you have a trademark--either physically, professionally or otherwise? I have worn the same perfume since my early 20s. First bottle was given to me by an exec in the music industry who wanted to thank me for an event I worked on for him. I love it and people say it's mine and mine alone. Smells different on others who have tried it after smelling it on me. |
| WordyBird | Posted – 6/20/2008 1:40:46 PM | show profile 1. When you Google yourself, what is the first result that comes up? My LinkedIn profile. Clearly my next byline will be a good thing. 2. Are you presently the subject of any rumors? Knowing my eldest sister, probably. 3. Have you ever given or received a ?Dutch Oven?" (You might have to Google this one). Heh, yeah. 4.What makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? The thought of Roe v. Wade being overturned. 5. How many of your ducks are in a row? From my screen name you might guess that I'm a bird person, so please trust me when I say it is impossible to get ducks in row unless they want to be in a row. 6. What phrase or sentence will never come out of your mouth? "I'm voting for McCain!" 7. Have you ever been homeless or close to homeless? Check back in two months. 8. What is intoxicating to you? That thing my man does. 9. Do you have a will? No. I should get one, I suppose. 10. What is your absolute truth? The gut never lies. ~Bonus Question~ Do you have a trademark--either physically, professionally or otherwise? Birds. Mostly flamingos, but all birds. |
| KC4 | Posted – 6/20/2008 2:34:55 PM | show profile 1. When you Google yourself, what is the first result that comes up? I share my name with a painter and various college athletes (and a million other gals of Irish descent), but some old articles from Texas Monthly do crack the top ten. 2. Are you presently the subject of any rumors? Not really, but some friends abroad are whispering that my ex and I are getting back together because he sent our (mutual) friend a card congratulating her on her engagement. This, in their minds, is a sure sign that he is trying to woo me back. Sigh. 3. Have you ever given or received a ?Dutch Oven?" (You might have to Google this one). Ugh. No. 4.What makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? The thought of a dutch oven, riding in a car with someone who can't drive for s&*% 5. How many of your ducks are in a row? None! 6. What phrase or sentence will never come out of your mouth? Insert Republican candidate + Insert Election Year 7. Have you ever been homeless or close to homeless? Nope. 8. What is intoxicating to you? Besides good ol' booze, the smell of laundromats and gardenias. 9. Do you have a will? Nope. 10. What is your absolute truth? Not sure if it counts as an absolute truth, but my goal in life is to (not to sound like Robin Williams or anything) seize the day. I'd rather blow my money on travel and once-in-a-lifetime events than save it towards anything remotely practical. Bonus: Strangely, my trademark is a Dr Pepper. I'm trying to quit drinking the darn stuff, but people still tell me they saw a Dr Pepper sign and thought of me. I've also received it as gifts, or been given Dr Pepper glasses from friends. |
| HisGirlFriday | Posted – 6/20/2008 5:38:45 PM | show profile jjones's post about her dog's ears being intoxicating reminded me that I actually love the way my cat's breath smells. Is that weird? And now that I know what JBE meant by "dutch oven" I can emphatically say NO and NO. |
| wineaux | Posted – 6/20/2008 5:43:50 PM | show profile I don't know if that classifies as weird. Especially since I really like the smell of my dog's paws, which the husband finds hilarious. His breath, however, would be more likely on the list of hair on the back of the neck standing. |
| bklynlocal | Posted – 6/20/2008 8:53:38 PM | show profile an absolute truth whether we're older or younger; whether we went out and danced to this in a club or weren't born when the song came out (i was a little kid, hearing it on the radio); whether we actually like the song, hate it, or don't care; and regardless of nationality or political orientation; i think we can agree--this video clip is ridiculous: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rju9b_Uk8Sw try getting it out of your head. it's stuck in mine. xo pb |
| pamelabeth | Posted – 6/20/2008 8:55:32 PM | show profile oops the video clip was from me, pam; sent via shared computer at work. hope the song-sticking does not ruin your weekend! |
| Nikongirl | Posted – 6/21/2008 5:12:25 PM | show profile Way late tothe party, I'm in jazz festival mode ~ 1. When you Google yourself, what is the first result that comes up? The famous hockey player.... my photography site is number 4. 2. Are you presently the subject of any rumours? Pretty sure I am. 3. Have you ever given or received a Dutch Oven? Yes, when we were younger and my husband was a goofball. 4.What makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? Subway wheels grinding. Haunted places that I can feel. 5. How many of your ducks are in a row? Most of them...although a few wandered off to find themselves. 6. What phrase or sentence will never come out of your mouth? George W. Bush was elected to the office of President. EVER. Dick Cheney and George Bush did not commit crimes against humanity. 7. Have you ever been homeless or close to homeless? No 8. What is intoxicating to you? The fresh smell of a pine forest after it rains, the smell and sounds of the ocean. A city covered in pink cherry blossoms, watching them drift slowly to the ground. Good wine and vodka and aged dark 9. Do you have a will? No - a must do as I am pretty close to geezer now. 10. What is your absolute truth? Do unto others, be kind, considerate and help others as much as you can. Trust your instincts and follow your heart. ~Bonus Question~ Do you have a trademark--either physically, professionally or otherwise? Physically: long hair/silver streak in front both sides. Professionally: a Nikon is always hanging from my neck. Otherwise: I generally have a smile on my face, a song in my heart and I am a dancing fool! |
| Nikongirl | Posted – 6/21/2008 5:15:20 PM | show profile oops hit post too soon. Good wine, vodka and 10 year-old aged dark Mount Gay Rum from Barbados, straight up or with ginger ale. Ummmmm. |
| writesonwater | Posted – 6/22/2008 2:18:39 AM | show profile It's intoxicating to see how many of the intoxicants mentioned intoxicate me, too. Like lilacs. That's reassuring, I think. A lot to enjoy. |
