Today’s Questions:
When was the last time you gave a gift?................Friday, if you count the Italian beef that I took to a friend. Her father had passed away.
When was the last time you received a gift?...............Last night. My surgery to remove the screws and plates from my foot was yesterday. I never want to eat after anesthesia. My sweet husband bought an ice cream cake from DQ to tempt me into eating.
Do you prefer to give/receive money, gift cards, flowers or a gift?.................Depends on the occasion.
Have you ever regifted something?........No
Did you get caught?
Do you send thank you cards?................Yes
What do or would you do if you sent a gift and received no thank you…not even a verbal thank you?..............It happens all the time, mostly with wedding and shower gifts. On the flip side when I do get thank you notes they are usually handwritten and very sweet.
Extra Credit Questions
When you rather use pens with caps or pens that click?.........Clickers
Would you rather be underdressed or overdressed ?.............Overdressed
Would you rather listen to today’s music or older music ?...........Today's
Would you rather be the opposite gender for a day or be a kid again for a day?...........Kid
Would you rather be a miserable genius or a happy moron?..........Happy
Would you rather be a thief or a beggar? .............I'd rather beg than be a thief.
Would you rather be a ninja or a pirate?...........Pirate
Would you rather be stuck in a broken elevator or stuck on a ski lift?...........I don't think I could handle either one.
Would you rather change into someone else or just be you?.............I'm content to be myself.
Would you rather be homeless or in prison?...........Homeless
Would you rather know the truth or let some things stay a secret to you?.......Depends on what it is. Mostly I'm a truth seeker.
Would you rather be able to control your dreams or be able to watch them on video the next morning?........Control them. Sweet dreams only!
Bonus Questions:
These questions came about because I have been organizing around the house....and found all kinds of things I don’t use anymore, so:
Do you have a copy machine/printer?.....
Is it color?........
Do you have a paper shredder?......Two of them.
Can you find a ruler in your house?.........Yes
Do you have a stapler?.............Two of them.
How about a staple remover?.............Yes
Do you have push pins or thumb tacks?....I do but don’t have anywhere to use them, lol..............Yes
Do you have any craft or finger paints?............Yes
Just For Fun:
It’s time for a round of Scattergories
Starting with the letter
“D” give one answer to each of these categories.
Desserts................Devils food cake
Breakfast Foods........Danish
Things In A Bedroom.........Dresser
Things In A Jar.............Drinks
Companies.............DTN
Type Of An Animal or a Fish...........Dog
Foreign Cities............Danskin
Things You Tip For.............Dinner
Things You Dislike...........Dirty car
Outdoor Activity.............Driving
Today’s Word:
Egregious adj. Conspicuously bad or offensive. “The judge’s conduct was egregious.”
Quote Of The Day:
“As a general rule...people ask for advice only in order not to follow it; or if they do follow it, in order to have someone to blame for giving it.”
Alexandre Dumas
Recipe of the Day: From
www.theslowraosteditalian.com
Best Ever Strawberry Spinach Salad
SERVES 6 | ACTIVE TIME 15 Minutes | TOTAL TIME 30 Minutes
Candied Pecan Ingredients

1 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup pecan halves
pinch salt
Dressing Ingredients
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup extra light tasting olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Salad Ingredients
10 ounces fresh baby spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 small red onion sliced
1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 avocado, cut into bite sized pieces
1/2 (5 ounce) package blue cheese crumbles
Place a silpat mat or a sheet of parchment paper on the counter top to dry the pecans.
In a small skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add pecans, sugar and salt. Stir until pecans are well coated. Stir until the sugar caramelizes, about 3-5 minutes.
Spread onto silpat or parchment paper. Separate pecans. Allow to cool.
Meanwhile: in a pint size mason jar combine dressing ingredients. Seal and shake until well combined. Set aside on the counter.
In a large bowl combine the spinach, onions, strawberries and blueberries. Pour about 1/2 of dressing over salad, and toss. Top with avocado, cheese and candied nuts. Serve remaining dressing on the side.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving (or serve immediately).
Today Is:
Fresh Spinach Day............I eat lots of this.....,yum!
National Hot Dog Day
Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day
Toss Away the "Could Haves" and "Should Haves Day
Woodie Wagon Day
Have a super weekend
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