tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25148655419937143032024-03-08T07:52:44.435-08:0037 Questions About One Thing37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-16114695098498598322013-07-05T16:05:00.001-07:002013-07-05T16:05:29.580-07:00How I rose from the dead...Well, Dear Reader, I'm afraid I died a few years ago from a zombie bite, after which I rose from the dead and started feasting on human brains. It has been an interesting time, what with the moaning, slow walking, and trying not to have my head cut off (difficult when you can only lurch slowly around, but I've got mad zombie skills.). Now that we've arrived here in 2013, I have regrown part37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-11996371764906410352010-11-29T18:04:00.000-08:002010-11-29T18:11:50.133-08:00Mom Rocks! (and Rayovac helps you rock even harder!)First, like Rayovac on Facebook. Then, click on the entry link to head over to Rayovac's Mom Rocks the holidays contest for your chance to rock $1000 worth of Christmas cheer. Tell them how you (or your mom) rocks the holidays in 120 words or less!*
*Disclaimer: Followers who promote the Rayovac Mom Rocks the Holidays Sweepstakes may receive gifts from Rayovac.37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-27040038099461354332010-11-07T07:43:00.000-08:002010-11-07T07:52:42.092-08:00Make that at the beginning of next year...There will be a format change coming. Now that the kids are a little older (3! Now they are old enough to walk to the store and pick up a six-pack for me, yay), I anticipate being able to cough up at least a post a month, which is incredibly prolific if you are me.In the meantime, it's that time of awesomeness again - Christmas Giveaway 2010 is going on over at 5 Minutes For Mom, and as always 37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-22328678579222269062009-11-09T08:42:00.000-08:002009-11-10T13:56:04.411-08:00This blog needs a complete overhaul....And it will be getting one in the beginning of next year. In the meantime, enjoy the great giveaway going on over at 5M4M!37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-284220825690231462009-05-07T16:50:00.000-07:002009-05-07T17:01:39.701-07:00Well, I've been swamped and sleeping very little - this topic has obviously met the backburner in the meantime. But if you are suffering from boredom while you wait for an update, head on over to 5 Minutes for Mom and check out their truly amazing Mother's day Giveaway!37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-11947896679413721082009-03-20T12:23:00.000-07:002009-03-20T12:32:16.241-07:00Good news, bad news....Well, first the bad news. After attempting twice to contact purango at the email left in the winning post, I have not heard back. According to the posted giveaway rules, the winner was given 48 hours to respond. I was feeling generous so I gave him an extra day, but nada.Onto the good news! On the second go-round, the RNG picked 126, which correlated to this comment: Mommykat007 said...I 37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-83399410320462173782009-03-17T14:24:00.000-07:002009-03-17T15:10:55.847-07:00And the winner is...After removing non-conforming entries (there were only four, you all did great!), Rng annonced number 116 as the winner.purango said...I prefer drip beans (Vita).Big congrats to purango! Check your AOL email, I've sent you a message.To everyone else - don't despair! We will have another giveaway for our next topic - now we just have to get to the next topic! And on that front, here are a few 37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-86523043670530748732009-03-17T14:17:00.000-07:002009-03-17T14:23:58.658-07:00The anticipation builds....Okay, Dear Reader, the big day has arrived. I am about to eliminate the handful of entries that did not follow my two rules (you know, what kind of coffee you wanted, and making sure I can contact you via email), and then I'll head on over to the Big Ol' Random Number Generator to find our winner. Keep an eye on your email - and good luck!37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-44044356734109574142009-03-09T12:23:00.000-07:002009-03-09T13:04:29.999-07:00And on we go...6. Where do you like to take your friends that come to visit?I love taking out-of-towners to our wonderful natural areas - In the past, these places have included Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, the Olympic National Forest (and temperate rainforest), and the Alpine Lakes wilderness area, to name a few.7. Where else?I also love day/overnight trips to places accessible by ferry, as 37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-17052346067503969242009-03-02T19:53:00.000-08:002009-03-05T08:20:29.990-08:00You will have to excuse me for my extended absence, Dear Reader. A bout of the plague has befallen my family, and it is only out of responsibility to you that I have managed to pull myself from my deathbed.5. Wow, Seattle sounds amazing - close to perfect, actually. Is there anything you don't like about it?As much as it pains me to pile anything other than praise upon my beloved city, I will 37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-6140653088865435752009-02-23T10:21:00.000-08:002009-03-05T09:24:53.846-08:0037 Questions about Seattle, Part 3Welcome back, Dear Reader! Let us continue...4. What are your favorite things about living in Seattle?My favorite things about Seattle include both the tangible and the intangible.For starters, I love living in a beautiful city situated in a beautiful locale. When I drive through town I am always amazed: at the beauty of Mt. Rainier standing watch over the city; by the craggy splendor of the 37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-29879684124504312462009-02-19T08:25:00.000-08:002009-02-19T08:36:57.792-08:00Hello, Dear Reader!I need to make a clarification regarding our current giveaway. I'm afraid I did not make myself clear yesterday when describing the beans. Both the Vita and the Dolce are an Espresso roast, and both make delicious drip coffee. If you prefer straight shots, Vivace recommends Dolce. Vita is what they use for their shots poured into lattes and cappuccinos.At our house we like 37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-73278559348835625082009-02-18T09:32:00.000-08:002009-03-05T09:24:22.608-08:0037 Questions About Seattle continues...Let's continue, shall we?2. So, it doesn't rain all the time in Seattle. Does that mean the other things I've heard about Seattle aren't true either?Well, I'm not really sure. What have you heard?3. Well, people always say how good coffee is in Seattle. Is that a myth?No, Dear Reader, that is 100% true. Seattle has some AMAZING coffee.But I'm sure by now you know I'm not going to talk to you37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com136tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-38878258469217059032009-02-14T18:47:00.000-08:002009-02-14T19:30:46.737-08:00Here it comes, Dear Reader - our next topic. Fasten your seatbelts and hold onto your lattes, 37 Questions About Seattle starts right now!1. Does it rain all the time in Seattle? I hear it's the rainiest city in the United States. Are you ready for it, Dear Reader? The revelation of all revelations, the secret Seattlites DO NOT want you to know?Are you sure?I'm telling you, Dear Reader, this37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-2801880314880936642009-02-13T12:30:00.000-08:002009-02-18T14:53:46.260-08:00The biggest rumor-buster about Seattle.......will be revealed tomorrow. We will only cover the first question on our new topic, but trust me, Dear Reader, when I tell you it is a closely-held secret among Seattlites that will not fail to astound and amaze you!Unless, of course, you are a fellow Seattlite, in which case you already know the secret. Fun, isn't it?37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-63536936166611451492009-02-12T08:49:00.000-08:002009-02-12T09:13:39.176-08:00Our Next TopicI'm pleased to announce that our next topic will be Seattle and Western Washington. If you have any questions that you're dying to know about this area of the PNW, Dear Reader, I'd love to include them. Please leave a comment, and I'll be sure to address your questions during our coverage of this topic.37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-49181656584352315672009-02-10T08:31:00.000-08:002009-02-10T18:55:04.755-08:0037 Questions About your Hostess, Part IIWelcome back, Dear Reader! Shall we continue?16. What is your favorite book? I really hate questions like this. I can't pick a favorite book. I have so many I've loved over the years - A Wrinkle in Time, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Satan: His Psychotherapy and Cure by the Unfortunate Dr. Kassler, JSPS, Ecotopia, the list could go on and on. When books are so different, who can pick a37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-45211686583540377632009-02-09T09:15:00.000-08:002009-02-10T10:50:58.038-08:0037 Questions about your hostess...1. How are you? Super, thanks for asking!2. Where do you live? In Seattle, WA - born and raised.3. What do you do? My days are mostly filled with taking care of my 19 month old boy/girl twins.4. Wow, you must have your hands full! Not a question, but you're right. One is usually holding a strong cocktail and the other is full of kiddie restraints. No, I jest. I use the adult 37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514865541993714303.post-2140106048962890552009-02-09T08:57:00.000-08:002009-02-09T09:13:12.446-08:00And it begins...At long last, I have decided to jump into the blogosphere with both feet and start my own blog. I have decided to try blogging in a specific format - I will pick a topic and then attempt to answer 37 questions about the subject. Why 37? That's for me to know and you (perhaps) to find out. Once all 37 have been completed, I (or maybe you!) will pick the next topic. Hopefully I will give you 37 Questionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07583175404399853374noreply@blogger.com2