Whew! February is coming to a close.
Before she does, Joyce would like to know ...
"Give us a two-word phrase that tells us something about how yours went."
Partly sunny
"If you had to describe how you're feeling right now as an amusement park ride, what ride are you on? Explain."
It's hard to beat an old-fashioned Merry-Go-Round.
The view rarely changes, but there are enough up-and-downs to keep me awake. Amused, even.
"What's something on your desk or a nearby wall that cheers you up when you see it or walk past?"
Through the years --
My son, my best friend, my rock
"Are you a salad eater? How many salads do you typically eat in a week? Your favorite kind of salad?"
I love a good luncheon salad 4-5 times a week.
Usually it's a throw-together affair: Green leaf lettuce w/ protein and a medley of Roma tomato, walnut pieces, hard-boiled egg -- generously dressed in olive oil w/ a zap of Marie's bleu cheese.
Usually it's a throw-together affair: Green leaf lettuce w/ protein and a medley of Roma tomato, walnut pieces, hard-boiled egg -- generously dressed in olive oil w/ a zap of Marie's bleu cheese.
However, given our dreadful experience at Long Horn the other evening, we visited our favorite BBQ on the creek yesterday. Now this is a salad to my liking!
"Without telling us the category, give us your top five ____"
Garlic and onion
Burning Mesquite wood
Jergens original lotion
Play-Doh
Leather
"Insert your own random thought here."
Okay, I can't stop at just one (heh-heh)
Clint Eastwood
Meryl Streep
Cillian Murphy
Diane Keaton
Tom Hanks
Meryl Streep
Cillian Murphy
Diane Keaton
Tom Hanks
and how about ...
ABBA
4 Seasons
Bee Gees
Beatles
Commodores
Okay, I'll stop now. Did any of these strike a chord in your heart?
Gonna take a sentimental journey .......
Hugs, Myra
Pulled pork on a salad? Sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteIt's seriously moist and yummy! The dressing's almost an afterthought.
DeleteOur February could be described as a roller coaster. The temps have been going up and down. It's the warmest February we've seen in a long time. We've had unusual weather hear. One day warm the next day cold. Yesterday we hit 70 degrees, today we're going back into the 30's and will have some thunder storms. They usually come with warmer weather, but instead we are getting colder. Whew! What a ride we're on! Some of my favorite foods include the taste of smoke, wood fires and a hot grill. I love cooking out on a wood fire, Hope you all stay safe with this storm approaching. Love, ma
ReplyDeleteI agree about cooking on a wood fire! You don't see much of that around here, but the Dallas metro has a fab steakhouse "Dunstons" where they raise and lower a big cast iron grate over burning mesquite logs.
DeleteI love your last five! I've never had pulled pork on a salad but always top mine with slaw so I'm sure I'd like this too. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joyce! These last 5 are just some of the bands I wish were still together, still performing.
DeleteI am actually about smiling at the irony of it. I would have to say Hurricane for this Feb. and the fair ride would be those swings that flew about straight out. I feel that woozy or washed out. Still cannot feel clear headed, I am trying to work it OUT!
ReplyDeleteI remember those swings! I wanted them to go on forever.
DeletePS this is still Me, jack. I think that should be Tornado..........
ReplyDeleteHurricane or tornado ... both are seriously frightening. Nevertheless, I'm happy you're a survivor ... soon, a thriver!
DeleteEnjoyed all your category lists and to think I had trouble coming up with only one.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Libby!
DeleteI love a BBQ salad! Yum! I haven't had one in a while. Full Moon BBQ has a salad and one of the choices is brisquet. It is soooo good! It is big enough that Mark and I can split one.
ReplyDeleteI may have to try Full Moon again. We stopped in a couple of years ago but were seriously underwhelmed.
DeleteI've always loved merry-go-rounds! I do like salads occasionally, but right now, with temporary crowns in at the moment, it ain't happening. Too much chewing!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Myra!
Oh ouchie! I hope you recover SOON and can enjoy eating again.
DeleteSorry to hear that LongHorn's was a bad experience. Our favorite meal there is Wild West Shrimp. I usually order a Blue Moon beer for the drink. They go so well together. Pulled pork "salad" is fairly common here in the South. That was one of the many meals we would serve at our monthly Bike Nights when FAITH Riders was still in operation.
ReplyDeleteThe first five in the list are smells, right? The last one is favorited music. I still enjoy ABBA and some of those listed. They bring back happy memories too.
Blessings. ❤️
Yes, favorite smells! The last are bands I loved but are no longer performing together.
DeleteJust one example: I ordered a Cabernet Savignon and what she brought was light red and super SWEET and tried telling me it was a different label. Ya, noooo.
That salad looks amazing! Can it really be called a salad? LOL. Another fun HP and we are both on an old merry go round! Hugs
ReplyDelete... reaching for the gold ring, right? I wonder if they even do that anymore.
DeleteYour blog post today just made me smile. I love your writing style and sense of humor too.
ReplyDeleteYummm on the salads. I really love a good, fresh, crisp salad anytime.
Glad you went to another BBQ to redeem the bad dinner at LongHorn.
I think my February was a merry go round also. So many ups and downs without really accomplishing anything.
Sue
Thank you so much!
DeleteI enjoyed your answers. That salad does look pretty good. I just finished a Taco Salad from Wendy's. It was good, but I prefer their Cobb Salad.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try Wendy's one of these days!
DeleteYou have reminded me to put Blue Cheese Dressing on my grocery list - haven't had that in a long time.
ReplyDeleteOkay - that salad at the BBQ place - was that all meat? You do like your meat!
Pulled pork over iceberg lettuce with shaved cheddar and onion. Oh, pickles too -- but I pick those suckers out and give them away
DeleteHarrison Ford
ReplyDeleteLiam Neeson
Mel Gibson
Bruce Willis
Daniel Craig
all old all handsome and all ACTION,
Meryl Streep i love
I had to look up there names and ashamed to say I could not remember their names. 5 female Black actress that i really like.
Della Reese
Taraji P. Henson
Viola Davis, top of my list, she is sooo good
Kerry Washington
there are many more..... no salad for me, i only eat greens in small helpings because i should, i do love collard greens and mixed greens, but in the salad greens i have to force feed them to myself.
I love pulled pork is that is what is on your plate
Good choices -- really real men! I've got to look up Henson and Washington.
DeleteIt's been Freezing February here. Not a good time for salads. Even with whisky dressing.
ReplyDeleteYou picked some great music in your list of five. Can you imagine which songs/singers we would list if we prepared an imaginary radio programme?
God bless.
Oh, what a party! Boggles the mind, doesn't it?
DeleteOh, that salad! February here in NJ was icy cold and rainy. I always loved the scent of original Jergens lotion.
ReplyDeleteTakes one right back, doesn't it?
DeleteMerry-go-round is such a good answer for #2. I think what's great about the carousel is that pretty much everyone can ride it and you're really never too old. :-) Enjoyed your lists!
ReplyDeleteExactly! I never really enjoyed being scared to death on purpose. (lol)
DeleteMerry-go-round? That brings back some fun memories!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it?
DeleteHi Myra, It took me a while with your first 5 but my brained finally kicked in. Very creative choice. I liked all your fives. Your two word February made me smile, too. Thanks for your visit and Happy Leap Year to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ellen!
DeleteMy favorite was the swing. I was in control, so it didn't frighten me.
ReplyDeleteThat's a big plus.👍
Deletethe comment about was from me, thecontemplativecat.
ReplyDeleteMy SIL & I saw Cillian Murphy walking down the street in Dublin. At that time I didn't know who he was...I watched Peaky Blinders but didn't realize he played Tommy! :) I realized it after we were home & I watched a new season.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Have you seen him in Oppenheimer?
DeleteI liked your answers. Your salad sounds delicious. I can't guess your first category. Movie stars that you like for the second one and music for the third one. Hope your weekend is going well.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is favorite aromas. And yes, music -- but bands that are no longer together.
DeleteI've been hearing horror stories about Longhorn here too...sigh...wishing you a beautiful week ahead, smiles.
ReplyDeleteMakes one wonder about corporate, doesn't it? Trickle-down effect. (*sigh*)
DeleteEnjoyed your answers.
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