Joyce asks the questions, and we provide the answers. See how others answered at From This Side of the Pond.1. Many of our earliest presidents created words or expressions widely used today. Teddy Roosevelt is credited with mollycoddle, pack rat, frazzle, and loose cannon...which of those words/phrases currently relates to your life in some way?
None of them. Well, maybe mollycoddle but it would be with my dogs.
2. Have you visited many (or any) of the US Presidents homes, monuments, libraries or related sites? If so what's been your favorite? Are there any you particularly want to see? Here's a link to presidential sites listed by state which is kind of fun to read-Presidential Places by State. And since several bloggers who participate in the HP each week live outside the US, here's a link to Presidential Places Outside the US. Have you seen any of those?
I've visited some. I really enjoyed Mt. Vernon but my favorite is the Little White House in Warm Springs, GA. FDR State Park in GA was the last time CH & I camped in a tent. It was fascinating and well worth the visit if you're down that way.
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In front of The Little White House |
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FDR's car |
Even though this isn't on the list, I went to New Ross, County Wexford, Ireland last April & shook hands with JFK.
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The Eternal Flame that was taken from the flame at JFK's grave |
3. February 20th is National Cherry Pie Day...will you celebrate? Given your choice of cherry pie, cherry cobbler, cheesecake with a cherry topping, or black forest cake which would you choose?
Well, I will now! Black Forest Cake would be my choice. There is a chocolate cake that uses cherry pie filling that is delicious. And easy.
4. Last time you worked a puzzle of some kind? Something that had you puzzled recently?
I work a jigsaw puzzle on my tablet every day. There are so many things that have had me puzzled...too many to name!
5. Of the early blooming flowers (January-early March depending on your zone) which one's your favorite?
snowdrops, lenten roses, pansies, violets, snapdragons, reticulated iris, crocus, winter jasmine
Do you have any of these in your own yard/garden?
I don't have a favorite, but the lenten roses are pretty. I don't have any in my yard but there are some in the park next to my house. This picture was taken during our recent warm weather:
6. Insert your own random thought here.
I've got nothing right now. I just posted my last Ireland post on Flyin' the Coop so look for a version of it here soon. Then I can move on to the next adventure!