Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. Sunday was the first day of spring. So they say. Ahem.

What is your favorite outdoor springtime activity?  When we finally get to do it I like to plant flowers.

2. Who would you want to come into your kitchen to cook dinner for you?  At this point anyone who can cook and will make the decision on what to make for dinner.  But if I really had to choose one person, I'd go with Alten Brown.

3. When did you last fly a kite?  I think I flew a kite once when I was maybe 9.  It was not that memorable an experience.

4. What topic puts you to sleep faster than anything?  The economic history of anywhere.

5. Which flowers do you associate with specific people, places, or events?  I associate gladiolas with an aunt of mine.  Roses are for weddings and dates.  Carnations smell good and are associated with simple dinners out when I was a kid. 

6. What significant historical events took place during your elementary school days?  The big one I remember was Ronald Regan was elected president when I was in second grade.  I was living in California and this was a big deal.  MTV began, Hostages were freed,  South Korean airliner is shot down by the soviets,  Mary Lou Retton wins gold in LA Olympics.  These are the things I remember, kind of.  Yes, I was in grade school in the early 80s, why do you ask?

7. Do you swear? Do you pseudo-swear? (You know crap, shoot, friggin'?)  It depends on my audience.  If it's just me and my hubby I swear mildly--I avoid the F-word but will use most of the others.  If I'm around my boys, I will try to sensor myself and use the pseudo swear words.  However, swear words do pop out on occasion.  I really have to remember that small parrots are listening.  Last night Bruiser dropped a cup in the kitchen.  He looked down at it and, with perfect inflection, said" Dammit"  and then said it again.  I tried to correct him to say Darn it, but I'm sure the idea did not stick.  Always remember little ears are listening.

8. Insert your own random thought here.  I'm finally feeling better.  Thank you for all the well wishes.  Knowing everyone was thinking good thoughts helped me feel better, and less guilty for taking time to feel better.  Thanks again!