Part of the Geography curriculum is getting a box of local snacks to try. This one from Italy.
Author: rugby843
I am a widow since 2013 and live by myself in a small apartment. I use a wheelchair to get around, but I wouldn't consider myself disabled. I'm 11 years away from having bladder cancer resulting in a urostomy and I'm doing well. This cancer was a result of having radiation in 1995 because of uterine cancer. So have faith in yourself, a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. My first try at blogging was an attempt to help other people with my condition. I am a mother of three married children, and a grandmother to eight gorgeous kids, featuring them often here, and a great grandmother to two as of today, 6/7/25! I enjoy exploring my feelings and like to try the challenges. I like humor, music, movies, games, and some sports. I absolutely appreciate your reading and commenting on my blog. I am happy to read all of your blogs and learn more about you. Please comment however you like, ask whatever, and I'll answer honestly. Thanks for reading! Cheryl
Word of the Day: Smirk
You know those boys
The ones who smoke cigarettes on the corner
Dressed in tight jeans, muscles bared with sleeves rolled up T-shirts
You know those heartthrob wannabes, acting all cool
Like James Dean with that greasy duck-tailed do
They eye you as you pass by, give you a “I know what you want” smirk
And of course you blush, because you want it too,
Dressed in your furry pink sweater and poodle skirt,
With saddle shoes and bobby socks rolled down as soon as you left the house
You know them well.
***
http://cyranny.com/2021/01/16/smirk-word-of-the-day-challenge/
MLMM First Line Friday 1-15-21
Gigi assembled her planners, her calendars, her pens, pouches, and post-its before her on the desk and stood over them like a general surveying maps. It hadn’t been easy, the transition from office building to working at home. No matter how she liked being able to relax in comfy clothing and make her own schedule, she missed the interaction.
Part of her job was helping new employees adjust to their surroundings, and now she had to accomplish that task for herself. Bright posters, green plants, and a small fridge added to the atmosphere she wanted to get used to.
She turned on the two computer screens, saw everything worked correctly, and began her day.
***
https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2021/01/15/first-line-friday-january-15th-2021/
REBLOG: Oak
This brave beauty has been buffeted by autumn’s steely breath, robbed of its faded cape. Not one thread clung to shield it from winter chill. Twigs …
Oak
***
Sammiscribbles Weekend Writing Prompt 1-16-21
Tenacious, accepting no dissent,
Finally displaying her curves with intent
You couldn’t blame her, she’d been dieting for weeks
It was only fair, she thought, to let them peek
Standing in front of a mirror and twirling
Didn’t notice the yarn fabric unfurling
The too snug sweater was too tight still
And now seen unraveling at will
Her mind on a high, spinning with gloat
Hid the truth of the sweater’s surrounding moat.
***
https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2021/01/16/weekend-writing-prompt-192-tenacious/
https://fivedotoh.com/2021/01/16/fowc-with-fandango-snug/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/01/16/rdp-saturday-dissent/
SoCS/Jujojan 16
First thing, it’s lucky Cheyenne is still on the map since we have had 100mph winds and the past few days and nights I thought my door was going to be blown in. My heat is kept low, drapes shut, but the wind gets in anyway and the heating bill climbs.
Even in this wind I did get out to have an eye check, excellent, btw. And a haircut, woohoo! How’s that for excitement?
Have a nice weekend, forget politics and relax.😊
The Friday Reminder for #SoCS & #JusJoJan 2021 Daily Prompt – Jan. 16th
Jujojan 15
I’ve got my finger on the button
You know I want to push it
Even though you’re glaring at me
As you hide behind the bush
We built this together, it almost resembles art
But you’re afraid to launch it
Cause it might fall apart
But here we go, hold your ears
The rocket soars, the clouds it pierces
We’ve waited long to be the seers
Of our efforts amid our cheers.
***
Fandango’s Friday Flashback
Share Your World 2018
Let’s just say the frost is not only on the wrinkled up dry pumpkin (I’m not talking about me) – the garden pumpkins! Anyway it is a balmy 12 degrees with snow coming. It is Martin Luther King Jr day here and the federal offices, banks, and even some businesses are closed. Good, it’s about time we showed some respect. Monday and time for ceenphotography.com‘s Share Your World. Join in the fun by answering her questions, let us know more about you!
My answers are:
1. I’m looking forward to Friday which includes a trip to Denver, being with my daughter and granddaughters. The youngest will enjoy two classes at the Downtown Acquarium, while the rest of us will browse and chat. Apparently it is huge, so I’m sure we’ll spend the whole day.
2. My favorite comfort snack food, omg, there are so many and I rarely have any of them anymore. I guess it’s a toss up between grilled cheese and french fries.
3. My first paying job was cleaning a large house for an eccentric old lady. She would watch my every move. Lots of delicate items and chandeliers, velvet carpets, etc. She had an ancient Hoover and saw to it the cord stayed perfectly straight while I vacuumed lint off the velvet floored laundry room. Now why anyone had velvet carpet there? Who knows, but it was work! I’m not one who likes being observed while working, no matter the task. I earned $2.50 for the four hours work in 1963.
My appreciation this week is towards my oldest grandson. He graduated from Fire school, EMT and is a firefighter. He’s been on the ambulance for a time. Now he’s decided to try out for the state police. Of course his mom and I try to discourage this. We have visions of him pulling someone over and being shot. Also, he’s so active I can’t imagine sitting in a car all day. He’s very outgoing, a natural with people and I think he would miss the interaction. But I’m just a grandma, what do I know? Besides he’ll make up his own mind anyway. Kids!
https://rugby843.blog/2018/01/15/share-your-world-january-15-2018/
***
#writephoto Blood Oath
A perfect night for feasting, don’t you think, my dear? Valentine’s telepathic message was immediately received by Valencia, his lover and fellow vampire.
But the moon is full, Val, isn’t that dangerous?
Never, for you and I will fly swiftly, and the lovers will be out in the park.
Ah, I see, and engaged, so to speak?
Obviously.
But Val, I need more than two humans this night, I’m feeling weak.
You will be fine my dear, the park is full of involved teenagers, not to worry. Between their ardor and their music, we won’t be noticed at all, at least not until it’s too late.
You bring such happy memories, Val, of our first night together, when you made me your own.
***
https://scvincent.com/2017/12/14/thursday-photo-prompt-mists-writephoto/
Diaries
***
In present day troubled times words can falter
Words such as “keep the faith” resonate so dear
The phrases used back when come again, altered
Even endless faith stretched limits in this year
Isolated, quarantined trends make you think
We turn to favorite foods and special drinks
“This too shall pass” is an old tiresome quote
Interesting to look back to what we wrote.
***
My first attempt at a Rispetto, not easy!
https://mmastorytime.com/2021/01/13/mma-storytimes-rispetto-poetry-prompt-challenge-56/
You must be logged in to post a comment.