lizzybuffy2008

April 21, 2026

2026-04-21T10:44:01Z

21. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?

Paris; if we had enough money to afford a place that was in a nice building, conveniently located, not too loud, sunny, air conditioned, and big enough to have a decent sized kitchen, because I would miss being able to cook and bake.

Paris is well positioned to travel to other places, has tons to do and see, good healthcare and while a huge city, you can feel like you are part of a neighborhood.

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April 20, 2026

2026-04-20T12:23:07Z

20. Did you sleep well last night?

I slept pretty well, but had to get up once.

The weather is up and down here again, so on Saturday all of the windows were open and the ceiling fans were on; Sunday all of the windows got closed and the heat is on this morning.

I had a very fun weekend of cooking and baking; Romanian musaca, strawberry summer cake, bread, and strawberry ice cream

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April 19, 2026

2026-04-19T11:41:18Z

19. In 1934, Shirley Temple starred in her first film. Have you ever seen any of her films?

I have seen quite a few, but it was ages ago. I have no idea what the titles were, just have vague recollections of some of the dancing.

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April 18, 2026

2026-04-18T15:58:34Z

18. How often do you listen to the radio? If you do, what kind of things do you listen to (talk/pop/classical)?

Not very often. Since my hearing deteriorated and I got hearing aids; I do not enjoy it as much.

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April 17, 2026

2026-04-17T17:23:20Z

17. Have you ever seen bats flying in your area? Have you ever seen a bat up close or seen a bat house attached to a tree?

I have seen a couple, but not for a while and not up close. I would love to have a bat house to cut down on the mosquitoes.

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April 16, 2026

2026-04-16T11:03:53Z

16. In 1922, Annie Oakley set a women's record by breaking 100 clay targets in a row. Have you ever been clay pigeon shooting?

No, I haven't. I did bid on a lesson last year at a silent auction, but did not win. Maybe next time.

17. Have you ever seen bats flying in your area? Have you ever seen a bat up close or seen a bat house attached to a tree?
18. How often do you listen to the radio? If you do, what kind of things do you listen to (talk/pop/classical)?
19. In 1934, Shirley Temple starred in her first film. Have you ever seen any of her films?
20. Did you sleep well last night?
21. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?
22. If you took part in a quiz, what would be your specialist subject?
23. In 1895, Ngaio Marsh, New Zealand detective writer and producer, was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Have you ever read any of her detective novels? If not, who is your favourite detective novelist?
24. It’s Barbara Streisand’s birthday – are you a fan of her music or movies?
25. When’s the last time you had to use a plumber?
26. Do you still have a landline, or do you only use your mobile phone/cellphone?
27. What sweets/candies do you remember from your childhood? When was the last time you ate some?
28. In 2004, Shrek the sheep from Tarras, Central Otago, New Zealand, was finally shorn live on TV after 6 years of avoidance; the fleece weighed 27 kg (60 lb). Do you own, or have you made anything from sheep’s wool?
29. When was the last time you received a letter (not junk mail)?
30. In 2018, Sweden's official Twitter account confirmed that Swedish meatballs actually originated in Turkey. Do you like Swedish meatballs? Ever had them in IKEA?

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April 15, 2026

2026-04-15T13:58:38Z

15. Leonardo Da Vinci was born today in 1452. What comes to mind when you think of Leonardo? Have you ever seen one of his works?

I think of "The Last Supper" which I have seen 3 times and also his inability to be completely finished with something. I love his work and have been lucky enough to see quite a bit of it and some multiple times.

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April 14, 2026

2026-04-14T11:01:49Z

14. It’s International Laverbread Day (here’s the Wiki entry). Have you ever tried it?

I had no idea what that was until I looked at the WIKI entry.

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April 13, 2026

2026-04-13T11:02:12Z

13. Have you ever volunteered to do something long-term?

Yes, when we lived in DC, we delivered food to people's homes every Saturday morning for a few years and on one of our temporary assignments I ran the farmer's market pick-up for a few years (until we came back here full time.)

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April 12, 2026

2026-04-12T12:22:22Z

12. What’s your favourite breed of dog?

I like what a friend of ours refers to as "butt head dogs." Intelligent, obstinate and pretty; Pomeranian (we had a beautiful wolf sable boy for 15 years,) Spitz, Husky, that type of dog.

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April 11, 2026

2026-04-11T14:51:42Z

11. Have you ever flown a kite?

No, actually I have not.

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April 10, 2026

2026-04-10T10:51:42Z

10. Do you often see wild birds in your backyard/garden/nearby open spaces? What are the most common ones you see in your area?

Oh yes. We put out water troughs for them, so we get quite the show of driving and bathing. This time of year, we have less variety; just robins, cardinals, some blue jays, and wrens. Maybe a pack of mourning doves as well.

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April 9, 2026

2026-04-09T11:21:44Z

9. It’s National Garlic Month – are you a fan? If so, what’s your favourite recipe using garlic?

I love garlic and am surprised when a savory recipe does not contain it. I love it many different ways, but particularly in pasta. I have one recipe for a broccoli sausage pasta that poaches sliced garlic in olive oil and then add that to the cooked broccoli and sausage before adding the pasta.

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April 8, 2026

2026-04-08T15:40:25Z

8. Have you ever played card games? If so, what’s your favourite game?

Yes, I played all the time as a kid and some as an adult. I really liked cribbage, but K got tired of being skunked...;-)

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April 7, 2026

2026-04-07T11:12:11Z

7. It’s National Robotics Week – if you could have a personal robot, what would you like it to do for you?

Laundry, house cleaning, and weed pulling.

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April 6, 2026

2026-04-06T09:12:19Z

6. Is there a fashion or style from your youth that you wish would come back, or are you happy with how people dress these days?

Honestly, I think most of the styles of my youth have come back over the years, but I really cannot think of any that I want. More so, things I don't want: shoulder pads...

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April 5, 2026

2026-04-05T12:11:58Z

5. Pineapple on a pizza – yes, or no?

I have had it before and thought it was ok, but it is not something I would choose.

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April 4, 2026

2026-04-04T11:44:52Z

4. Are there opportunities to go walking where you live? Do you take advantage of that?

Yes, there are; although (it has gotten better,) I wish there were more sidewalks. We have a walking trail about half a mile from our house that we walk to quite often in good weather. About 2-3 miles away, they have converted an old train track line to a walking/biking trail. Also, within 10 miles there are any number of hilly to mountainous trails.

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April 3, 2026

2026-04-03T09:08:19Z

3. Do other people shorten your given name? Do you shorten your own name?

No and no. My first name has only 4 letters, so not much to shorten.

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April 2, 2026

2026-04-02T12:35:32Z

2. Do you prefer sweet things or savoury things to eat?

I really have no preference; although if I am hungry, I generally do not want something sweet. There are things I prefer savory that some people like sweet; hot cereal, etc.

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April 1, 2026

2026-04-01T13:37:23Z

APRIL
1. Have you ever been fooled by an ‘April Fool’s Day’ joke?

Yes, a couple of times and then I remembered...K actually got fooled by a news story this morning.

2. Do you prefer sweet things or savoury things to eat?
3. Do other people shorten your given name? Do you shorten your own name?
4. Are there opportunities to go walking where you live? Do you take advantage of that?
5. Pineapple on a pizza – yes, or no?
6. Is there a fashion or style from your youth that you wish would come back, or are you happy with how people dress these days?
7. It’s National Robotics Week – if you could have a personal robot, what would you like it to do for you?
8. Have you ever played card games? If so, what’s your favourite game?
9. It’s National Garlic Month – are you a fan? If so, what’s your favourite recipe using garlic?
10. Do you often see wild birds in your backyard/garden/nearby open spaces? What are the most common ones you see in your area?
11. Have you ever flown a kite?
12. What’s your favourite breed of dog?
13. Have you ever volunteered to do something long-term?
14. It’s International Laverbread Day (here’s the Wiki entry). Have you ever tried it?
15. Leonardo Da Vinci was born today in 1452. What comes to mind when you think of Leonardo? Have you ever seen one of his works?
16. In 1922, Annie Oakley set a women's record by breaking 100 clay targets in a row. Have you ever been clay pigeon shooting?
17. Have you ever seen bats flying in your area? Have you ever seen a bat up close or seen a bat house attached to a tree?
18. How often do you listen to the radio? If you do, what kind of things do you listen to (talk/pop/classical)?
19. In 1934, Shirley Temple starred in her first film. Have you ever seen any of her films?
20. Did you sleep well last night?
21. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?
22. If you took part in a quiz, what would be your specialist subject?
23. In 1895, Ngaio Marsh, New Zealand detective writer and producer, was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Have you ever read any of her detective novels? If not, who is your favourite detective novelist?
24. It’s Barbara Streisand’s birthday – are you a fan of her music or movies?
25. When’s the last time you had to use a plumber?
26. Do you still have a landline, or do you only use your mobile phone/cellphone?
27. What sweets/candies do you remember from your childhood? When was the last time you ate some?
28. In 2004, Shrek the sheep from Tarras, Central Otago, New Zealand, was finally shorn live on TV after 6 years of avoidance; the fleece weighed 27 kg (60 lb). Do you own, or have you made anything from sheep’s wool?
29. When was the last time you received a letter (not junk mail)?
30. In 2018, Sweden's official Twitter account confirmed that Swedish meatballs actually originated in Turkey. Do you like Swedish meatballs? Ever had them in IKEA?

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March 30 & 31, 2026

2026-03-31T17:31:51Z

30. Are you allergic, or have an intolerance, to anything?

No, I am pretty lucky in that regard.

31. Do you regularly use your freezer? What do you store in there? Be honest – how often do you check what’s in there…?

We do. We have the freezer attached to the fridge which mostly houses frozen fruit for smoothies, rye flour, some nuts and packaged up meals for K's trips out of town for work. Downstairs we have a stand alone freezer for a variety of things: flour, coffee, meat, individually wrapped treats/desserts, butter...I need to be better about cleaning out both locations.

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March 29, 2026

2026-03-29T12:16:21Z

29. Have you ever made anything out of clay?

I have not. I do appreciate a beautiful, hand made vessel; it is just not something I am interested in doing myself.

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March 28, 2026

2026-03-28T12:10:53Z

28. Have you ever been to a circus?

No, I have not. It is something (like horse racing) that concerns me regarding animal welfare.

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March 27, 2026

2026-03-27T12:15:17Z

27. It’s World Theatre Day – when was the last time you went to the theatre?

We have a theater subscription, so usually see six shows per year. Our last show was in November. We saw "Book of Mormon." We were supposed to see "Michael" in January, but there was ice, so we did not drive the 90 minutes to the venue. Our next is in April.

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