I actually have this little book sitting behind me in the office.
Let's all give a hand to Bev for having discovered these prompts!
IF you were to be granted one wish, what would it be?
Good health (physical and mental) for the next decade. Maybe two.
IF you could spend one night alone with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
My son.
I think the time's come, we have a long, private conversation. I want to share more about myself; why some things happened the way they did. Maybe someday he won't regret not having asked the hard questions.
IF you could spend one night alone with anyone in history, who would you choose?
My father. There's so much I failed to ask.
IF you could physically transport yourself to any place in the world at this moment, where would you go?
Northern New Mexico has been on my mind lately.
IF you could have lived through any war in history (without actually fighting in it), which would it be?
WWII.
The fashions! The music!
Mostly, the aura of positivity, patriotism and 'get-r-done' which existed.
IF you could eliminate one type of insect permanently from the earth, what would you get rid of?
No question, the mosquito.
IF you had to eliminate any single type of animal forever, which would you choose?
Snakes
IF you could have an elegant dinner alone with anyone presently alive, whether you know them or not, who would you want it to be?
Donald J. Trump
IF you could alter one physical characteristic of your mate, what would it be?
How about a functioning, pain-free hip?
IF you could change one thing about your childhood, what would it be?
To self: Stop being so shy, already. Don't be so afraid of rejection that you stay in the background.
IF you could have any room in the world become your bedroom, which room would you choose?
A cabin aboard an ocean-going cruise ship. Imagine waking every morning to a new view ... being softly rocked to sleep by the sea each night.
IF you could alter one thing about your physical appearance, what would it be?
Have you actually met me? Wrinkles be gone!
IF you could have stopped aging at any point in your life up to the present, how old would you wish to remain?
IF you could suddenly possess an extraordinary talent in one of the arts, what would you like it to be?
The foodie in me thinks, the Culinary Arts.
IF you could have permanent possession of any single object in the world, what would you want it to be?
How about the world's most reliable car?!
It's your turn!
Seriously, I'd love to hear your responses.
Hugs, Myra


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I am first and have no clue on any of the answers but one. If I could have stopped aging, and stay there it would be age 38. the rest of the quesions I am drawing a blank. It is the realist in me I think since none of this could really happen including wanting to stay 38.. wait, i have an answer to the one object i would want to have possesion of forever is FORT KNOX. if I had that I could handle all the WRINKLES and buy my food so no need to cook. I could hire a car to drive me to visit whomever I wanted to visit, on and on. I tried once to talk to both my sons and explain things I thought they would wnat to hear and it turned out they did not even know what i was talking about.
ReplyDeleteFort Knox -- that's brilliant!
DeleteI love your answers, Myra, and I can identify with many of them.
ReplyDeleteHaving a long, private conversation with your son (and your father) would be immensely emotionally satisfying. After my father died, I took care of my mom for four years before she passed away. We had a chance to talk about many things - - - but even after four years, I still hadn't asked enough questions. There's so much that I still need to know.
Yup, I'd like to get rid of snakes, mosquitos, and wood ticks. .......and Democrats....
Having dinner with Trump would be great.
One wish? Physical and mental health would be it. I never realized how extremely important health is. My health is rapidly deteriorating at a relatively "young" age and I'm genuinely getting very concerned.
What age would I like to remain? About forty.
You KNOW I always look forward to your candid comments! (*grinning*) Regret's a bitter pill -- I think I presumed my dad would be around forever.
DeleteYour answers were fun to read. My husband and I visited Mykonos too. I would like to return there, and also to visit Croatia and its beautiful shores. I might like to chat with Elon Musk, he is brilliant and thoughtful and I would share with him about Jesus.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice, Elon Musk!
DeleteI hope you get your chance with your son. It would’ve been nice if my brother and mom could’ve and would’ve talked with each other.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Time is a thief.
DeleteOh, you did this beautifully. Do I see red hair in that picture with your mother and son? Lovely! I can't answer all of these right now because I'm just not with it today, but I wouldn't want my bedroom to be on a ship. I have motion sickness and that constant rocking motion would not be good for me. The view might be lovely, but I prefer being able to step out on terra firma...so maybe a bedroom overlooking a beautiful lake/river/and woods and/or mountains... Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteWhy yes, you do! Never natural, but I enjoyed being auburn(ish) for years. I'm one of those 'odd ducks' who enjoys rough seas; but I can understand your reluctance!
DeleteI loved the entire post BUT this one gets the prize:
ReplyDeleteIF you could spend one night alone with anyone in history, who would you choose?
My father. There's so much I failed to ask.
AIN'T THAT THE GOSPEL!!!
Then there is your choice of BR, I want the one next door!!
Loved it. Funny how much we agree on....
:-)
Thank you, Jack. That makes me feel good!
DeleteYou look so much like your mother, Myra!! I loved myself at 32 years old, lol. I enjoyed reading all your answers. I hope you do get that one on one conversation with your son! Make sure you do! That would be the coolest of bedrooms I do believe! I think I would have dinner with Ben Shapiro. I totally agree with your choice of what insect and what animal to remove. Hope your Sunday is going well!
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Ben Shapiro's another great choice! Sunday was a bit rocky -- it began with a flat tire, then and hour stop on I65 due to a crash -- but we got Tom home so all's well that ends well.
DeleteYour WWII answer is brilliant! I opted out today because I didn't want to think that hard. You made it look easy! I enjoyed your answers, Myra! Have a blessed week ahead! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Some week's questions just appeal more so than others. Or not. It's all good!
DeleteOh, I hope you have the chance to have that conversation with your son. There are a lot of us who I hope get to talk to our sons and daughters.
ReplyDeleteOnly recently have I considered this. Now if I can summon the courage!
DeleteTotally thought you'd say the Hope Diamond, but I reliable car would actually be better if you did not have one!
ReplyDeleteI bet an elegant dinner with Trump who actually be fun. But I think he'd prefer a NY pizza over anything "elegant" 😊
"IF you could have lived through any war in history (without actually fighting in it), which would it be?"
I have this idea in my head that much of our history has actually been lost. I would stop in and see a war we had never been told about. I would want to see what happened, but also learn why we were never told of it.
What an interesting concept! Musing ....
DeleteI would not want to be younger and I would not want to be anywhere else in the world. Especially because it's raining right now. 😊
ReplyDeleteI can practically smell it!
DeleteSurprising how it seems everyone mentions the mosquito, including the person who explained why mosquitoes are so important.
ReplyDeleteIf only I had the willpower not to scratch!
DeleteWonderful answers, emotional and truthful. Especially the conversations with your son and father. If only we spent more time talking and saying what's on our mind.
ReplyDeleteI am reminded of the famous poem "IF".
If you can keep your head
When all about you
Are losing theirs
And blaming it on you ...
You'll be the only one needing a haircut.
(Written by Rudyard Kipling's brother).
God bless.
You're so cute! Your 3rd sentence makes me think of Mike and the Mechanics, "Living Years."
DeleteVery powerful lyrics. We should take the opportunity right now, even if we have before, to make yet another attempt to contact ... to talk ... to reconcile if we can.
DeleteGod bless.
I don't think I'd ever wish to be younger, I'm happy with the age I am. It was too much work going through all the other ages. I'm content with where I am at this point. I'd never want to be anything other than I am either. I've loved every moment of being a mom and now a grandma. Hope you have a wonderful week ahead ! Love, ma
ReplyDeleteI've been better -- and happier -- but don't want to diminsh the view ahead by constantly looking in the rear view mirror.
DeleteSecond chances are fairly rare. Hope you get yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI so enjoyed reading your answers!
ReplyDeleteCathy, thank you for saying that!
DeleteWonderful answers, I enjoyed each of them. I do agree with the WWII era, if I can just get by the sadness of war, everything else about that time is great.
ReplyDeletePretty sure I was born in the wrong decade!
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