Eight is Enough?

Can't believe it's been so long since I posted. How easy to get out of a habit, even a good one. Thanks to Kimberlee (again) I decided I would write today. Her tag makes it easier to get with it!

8 TV shows I love to watch...

Jon and Kate plus 8
Little People
The O'Reilly Factor
Professional Bull Riding
Joseph Smith Papers
Any Jazz game or tennis broadcasts
American Experience
Keeping Up Appearances

I watch HGTV, Create, and PBS programs, too. I used to watch American Choppers. I could never figure out why I was so fascinated by it. My favorite was a week when they were tearing down their old garage and moving to a new one. They drove into sheetrock partitions, crashed around like crazy with stuff flying around like an explosion. I laughed my head off. I didn't like the way relationships were handled but I did like seeing the soft side of the dad. The language finally got to be too much and it was broadcast somewhat late, so I gave up watching it.

8 things that happened yesterday...

I went to the dentist and got a way to go, keep on doing what you are doing.
We had hot dogs and Bush beans last night for dinner.
I was still cutting 6 inch squares for I Spy quilts.
I didn't find athletic shoes at Nordstrom Rack because I am fussy about fit.
I picked up a gorgeous red maple leaf in the parking lot. (Love the smell of autumn!)
I read two pages of Dick Francis' new book, Silk, before I feel asleep.
Art showed me a weather site on his computer.
I got a book in the mail from PaperBackSwap.com. It was mailed from Syracuse Utah.


8 places I love to eat...

El Farol, Fazoli's, Sweet Tomatoes, Golden Corral (Saturday breakfast), Chuck-a-Rama, Poetry party potluck at Marillyn Johnson's, (how's that for alliteration?) Navajo tacos at BYU food court, and Lone Star. Oh, I forgot hamburgers, fries and shakes at Woody's. Just plain old food!

8 things I look forward to...

Going to a memory writing class taught by my cousin Carol.
Maybe playing the cello again if my arthritic shoulders will cooperate.
Thanksgiving at Kimberly's.
Helping Alyssa's little dog Cupid know I am his friend.
Making new Christmas memories.
Having Nick, Brittany and Stephanie over.
Going to NYC in January to visit my dear friend Royce.
Getting acquainted with Evy after flu season is over.

That's it. And thanks again Kimberlee for the motivation to get on this blog again!

A To Z Tag--Alphabet Play

* A- ATTACHED OR SINGLE
Since we have been married for nearly 50 years, I guess you would say attached although I would say it is not “attached at the hip”. We each have our own interests and activities to bring to our marriage.
* B-BEST FRIEND
Art, because he has more to overlook and forgive than anyone and loves me anyway.
* C-CAKE OR PIE
I was going to say pie because I love, love lemon meringue, but then German Chocolate and Carrot Cake came to mind. Can it be a toss-up?
* D-DAY OF CHOICE
Probably Sunday because of the way I feel when I am at church and the spirit is strong.
* E-ESSENTIAL ITEM(S)
Paper and pencil or pen. If I can’t write it down, I am writing in my head, so I’m better off to actually go ahead and write.
* F-FAVORITE COLOR
Green. If you share this, take any chance you get to travel to the U.K.! Now I know what an incredible variety there is within the color green.
* G-GUMMY BEARS OR WORMS
Really I am partial to Swedish Fish. Thanks to Alyssa and Heather.
* H-HOMETOWN
I have two. The first one is South Gate in California where I spent the first 7 years of my life. The second one is Moab, Utah where I was a teenager. I was there at the time of the uranium boom and before it became a trendy place, so I almost feel like a native.
* I-INDULGENCES
Reading; Chocolate; bargain shopping. Hey, I’ve got lots of them. Unfortunately, most of them have come back to bite me. Figuratively speaking, of course!
* J-JANUARY OR JULY
I guess I’d have to say July because it is the month of my first grandchild’s birth. And because of picnics and other happy times, and also because there are no awful inversions to contend with. But on the other hand, I remember a January or two when we drove above the sludge in the air to find blue sky and that was wonderful, too.
* K-KIDS
What can I say? I love kids. Have six children and terrific grandchildren. I enjoy watching kids, talking to them, encouraging them.
* L-LIFE ISN’T COMPLETE WITHOUT…
…knowing I am loved by family, friends and God.
* M-MARRIAGE DATE
June 12, 1958
* N-Number of brothers and sisters.
I was raised as an only child but after my mother died and my dad remarried I had the gift of having one sister, Marilee, and four step-sisters. Love you guys!
* O-ORANGES OR APPLES
That’s a hard one. Another toss up. Navel oranges from Australia and Fuji apples.
* P-PHOBIAS OR FEARS
Anxiety when I am throwing things away or getting rid of things. Fear of losing those people I love. Don’t much care for reptiles or bugs.
* Q-QUOTE
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not on thy own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he will direct thy paths.” Why is it so hard to remember to do this?
* R-REASON TO SMILE
We watched American Masters DVD of Carol Burnett with Carol, Don and Aunt Fran yesterday.
* S-SEASON OF CHOICE
Autumn. I love the vivid colors on the mountains, the air that is a little brisk yet you can still go outside without a coat.
* T-TAG
Kim, Alyssa, Heather, Nae, and anyone else who may enjoy word play. But only if it is fun for you!
* U-UNKNOWN FACT ABOUT ME
I skipped second grade. No big deal—the school was crowded in California and I was an early good reader.
* V-VEGETABLE
Like Popeye, I really like spinach.
* W-WORST HABIT
Holding on to possessions I no longer need so that things are cluttered.
* X-X-RAY OR ULTRASOUND
Either one over an MRI! What noise!
* Y-YOUR FAVORITE FOOD
Another toss up between pasta and chocolate. Why couldn’t it be vegetables?
* Z-ZODIAC SIGN
Aquarius. Good thing I am crazy about water, isn’t it?

Thanks again Kimberlee for the good idea!