Quote of the Day:
Say, Say my playmate
Come out and play with me
and bring your dollies 3
climb up my apple tree
slide down my rain barrel
into my cellar door
and we’ll be jolly friends
forever more – more – more !
My boys think this close-up shot of a plant in my yard looks like teeth. It’s summer, and the boys get all day to play. I find myself doing more laundry. Maybe we could switch places for a day. Hey, Lisa, bring your dollies and a couple bottles!
So, there’s this game of Tag going on in the blogosphere. It’s cute, and Robyn Campbell at Putting Pen to Paper (love all the P’s) tagged me. I really got to know Robyn during the A-Z blogfest in April, then the next week when she wrote a picture book a day. Two huge accomplishments. We’ve been sending each other virtual chocolate ever since. I’d like to visit her some day and ride her horses.
I’m supposed to answer some funny questions:
Do you think you’re hot?
Yes, but only when it’s over 90 degrees. I’m a true Minnesotan. I can’t take the heat. We’ve had one day over 90, and I spent it inside reading a book.
Upload a picture or wall paper you are using at the moment.
I don’t know how to do the wallpaper thing on my computer, but here’s another one of my new cat Leo. (He’s all snuggled up to me now, but with his tail tucked under so I can write.)
Do you like his Tony the Tiger bowl?
The Song(s) you listened to recently?
Adelle, just bought two of her CD’s, and Bearfoot, a bluegrass band from Alaska.
What were you thinking as you were doing this?
I still have a load of laundry in the dryer that needs folding, but it’s more fun sitting here next to Leo and answering weird questions.
Do you have nicknames?
I’ll list a few of the names that I’ve been called:
Mom
Mommy
Mama
Mother
Frau Rude
Someone
MaryMary
Mare
and Marmie (which Nancy calls me when she’s feeling nice), from Little Women
Tag eight Blogger friends.
Then, the rules have us jumping all around and saying something about each nominee, in random order:
Who’s listed as number one?
Doris, the social worker. She’s an amazing writer and person.
Say something about number 5.
Jade writes poetry and lives in New York.
How did you get to know number 3?
JeMA and I met when we were helping with a drama program for kids. It all evolved from there, talking about our art, our lives, our fears, our dreams. Now, she’s traveling around the country in an RV. I miss her. The coffee doesn’t taste as good without her conversation.
How about number 4?
I saw comments by Karen all over the blogosphere, then finally connected with her during the A-Z blogfest. She’s great.
Leave a lovey-dovey message for number 2.
I love how in love Roxy is with words and old poets and opera.
Do numbers 7 & 8 have any similarities?
I believe they met in person at the Dakotas Children’s Writer’s Conference. They’re both very spiritual and care about other people.
That’s kind of a putzy one, but hey, it’s still better than folding underwear. Wait, I don’t actually fold the underwear, nor do I match socks. Laundry Tip from the mother of four boys: Put all the socks into one laundry basket at the top of the stairs.
Go. Create. Inspire!
Journaling Prompt: Use your imagination. What do you see in this picture, besides the obvious?
Thanks for tagging me! This will be fun and my coffee time is missing your joy.
Ummm…I see a splashing waterfall, and a small glimpse of three sharp rocks sticking out of it. There seems to be someone canoeing over the waterfall in a green canoe! Oh no! Are they going to make it?!
I’m doing this tag tomorrow. Robyn got me, too. LOL. 🙂
You’re hot only when it’s 90 degrees. Ha! Fun post!
Fun post!!
I see a snowy mountain and the abominable snowman sticking his hand out! AHH!
🙂
These posts are always fun, but wait, wait! Did someone say virtual chocolate? Send some my way please?
I also see a hand sticking out. It’s a monster and he’s eating up the book. Like Cookie Monster, but a Book Monster. Oh, maybe it’s Leo. He thinks books are tasty!
This picture is causing me to have flashbacks. And I’ve barely finished my first cup of coffee.
You win for most nicknames!
I see a water fall in it.
And you do have a lot of nicknames, too!
How fun to find myself in a game of tag at the end of a challenging day! No brain power left to be witty today, but am excited to write tomorrow!
Love your answers, especially the laundry. Hilarious! Hope you had fun. I sure did reading your answers. (((hugs))) my sweet friend. Have I ever told you that Leo looks just like a cat I used to have named Fluffy? (^_^)I’m definitely doing this prompt. It has given me a great idea for a picture book. That’s two ideas from you. You totally rock!
Oh my goodness, Mary! What a surprise, and how nice of you: tagging me and posting such kind comment about me…ahh…. that’s just lovely!
Thank you, Mary. I need to catch up with blog reading. I have been so loaded with work… that I feel I have neglected my blogger buddies.
(((( hugs )))))
Doris
Mary, this was great! From the Tony the Tiger bowl…and even before that when you said you are hot. LOVE IT! Took me a while to get here today to find all this fun, but I’m sure glad I did. Thanks for including me, and you’re right about Kim and I having met down in Sioux Falls. 🙂 I will TRY to get in on the game but it might take me a while…maybe Monday. 🙂 {{Hugs!}}
Your new white kitty ( who reminds me of a cat we once had Snowballs Chance in Hell..Snowy for short..abandoned and with Feline Lukemia who I cared for in Kitty Hospice) anyway your new white kitty is hiding and he sneaks one paw out to surprise you! I agree 90 degrees is book reading time:)
I see a waterfall in that picture! And I totally agree with your boys, those flowers look exactly like teeth 🙂 Your cat and his Tony the Tiger bowl are adorable!
Hi there! Thanks so much for commenting and following my blog. I have to admit that I dont know any of the links you included in this post. I’ll have to check them out. I really like your blog and if you don’t mind, I’m going to tag along. Thanks again!