1. At the end of every year (or at least since the mid-1970's) Lake Superior State University posts a list of words they think should be banished from the Queen's English for misuse, overuse, and/or general uselessness. You can read more about the decision making process here, but this year's list includes-
Which of these words/phrases do you use regularly or even just every now and then? How many did you have to look up? Which of these words would you most like to see banished from everyday speech and why? Is there a word/phrase not on the list you'd like to add? If so do share, then tell us why.
I would use, "If yo know you know", sorry not sorry, utilize and period. The other words I know but I don't use them.
2. Your favorite soup? Do you make this one yourself or is it from a can?
Don't talk to me about soup ! I hate all soups, it fills you in with water and you can't eat the main course. The only soup I like is lobster soup.
Otherwise I never eat a soup, which drove my Rick crazy, as he loved soups. So from time to time I made a Minestrone, which we both liked.
3. How do you feel about winter? What's one winter activity you look forward to?
4. The Pantone color of the year for 2025 is mocha mousse. What say you? The website describes it as 'a warming, brown hue imbued with richness. It nourishes us with its suggestion of the delectable qualities of chocolate and coffee, answering our desire for comfort'. Is this a color I might find in your home or wardrobe? Is it one you might add in some big or small way in the year ahead?
The French Television described this color as follows : the Pantone Color Institute unveils the color that will mark the world of design and fashion. For 2025, it is mocha mousse (Pantone 17-1230), a brownish hue that mixes beige and brown. This shade creates a soothing and comforting atmosphere. Interviewed by BFM Business, interior designer Leïla Bezaz explains that mocha mousse embodies the idea of a "good steaming hot chocolate".
Honestly this color is not my cup of tea, it's too dull ! I got just used to very light grey or creme but not this milk chocolate color.I wouldn't know where to put it !
5. Which of the following winter related idioms can best be applied to your life in some way right now? Choose one, then tell us why you chose it. snowed under, on thin ice, tip of the iceberg, chill out, break the ice, snowball effect, not a snowball's chance in hell, get cold feet, the cold shoulder
Not a snowball's chance in hell, that I will love winter one day !
6. Insert your own random thought here.
When I found this photo of me together with a friend, I remembered that in my childhood I loved snow and sunshine, and
sledding. I think the last time I sat on a sled was when my son was about 5 or 6, today he is 51!!!
I really can't tell which of the girls on the sled is you. A good minestrone is nice. Ray used to make one at times.
ReplyDeleteIt would be seven years ago when my mother said to me, How do I have a 60 year old son. Perhaps you too are wondering how you have such an old son.
How do you feel about winter? What's one winter activity you look forward to?
ReplyDeleteOur winter (June, July and August) is wet, windy and in my opinion cold. I don't like it at all! The only winter activity I used to dream about was going to the northern hemisphere for 6 weeks each June-July. Alas Covid brought an end to that.
In the winter months we often eat soup as our main with maybe some bread or a salad on the side. I love one snowfall a year and it sounds like we may get that this weekend. Stay warm and cozy this winter!
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