What Would You Do

Kathy and I were at lunch last weekend at a bar/restaurant with an outdoor patio. Several people had dogs, which is still the weirdest thing to me, though I long ago surrendered to the majority of our community, who think it's fabulous to drag their dogs all over town, making them sit quietly in carts or under tables while the the humans go about their activities. Maybe dogs would rather do that, than hang out at home with their favorite toys or frolicking in the backyard? I dunno.

Anyhoo... our waitress bent down and rubbed her hands vigorously all over the faces and backs of two dogs under a neighboring table. Then she walked around to all of her tables and picked up glasses and plates and put down a bill, etc. I'm pretty sure she didn't run back in and wash her hands before she brought out more food either. Just gross.

Kept waiting for John Quiñones to step out and ask me why I wasn't concerned enough about dog drool/fur/dander contaminating everyone's lunch, to mention to the waitress that she should probably wash her hands. Clearly I had seen it... yet I did nothing.

Hee!


Sunday Stealing: Shannon's Moments Meme, Parts One & Two

1. Do you like blue cheese?
love it

2. Have you ever smoked cigarettes? If yes, how did you quit?

Never was a smoker.

3. Do you own a gun? What are your feelings about gun control/2nd amendment rights? 

I do not own a gun, but making citizen-owned guns illegal would do very little to control gun violence, the overwhelming majority of which is committed by criminals. Criminals don't care whether or not their guns are obtained legally. It's sort of silly really. Faulty logic. There may be improvements that can be made in limiting access by people who really shouldn't have a gun, or in training requirements, but removing guns from law-abiding citizens isn't the answer to any problem.

4. What is your favorite flavor of water or liquor flavors?

Flavor of WATER? Tap?
Favorite liquor flavor- Kahlúa.

5. Do you get nervous before a doctor visit? Why?
Depends on what kind of doctor and why I'm there. Sometimes I'm not worried at all. Others, I'm really nervous because of the possible testing or diagnosis.

6. How do you like your hot dogs?

Grilled with yellow mustard, onions and ketchup. Sometimes dill pickle relish, too.

7. Although it’s been asked a lot, tell us about a favorite movie that you haven’t shared before.

Groundhog Day- Bill Murray relives the same day over and over again, and it is hilarious and moving and all the things a good movie should be.

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?

milk

9. In a dating situation, have you ever misrepresented yourself to seem cooler or hipper? (Yes we know for most of you it was long ago…)

I probably said I was familiar with a cool local band, when I had never heard of them.

10. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry? Why?

My tanzanite necklace, because it's the newest piece Jeff gave me. Super pretty.

11. Favorite hobby? Tell us about it so we understand it.

I really enjoy making production videos. An example would be one I made for Lauren's competitive cheerleading days. I plan the "flow" of what I want to end up with, select music, choose vids and create video clips from all my footage, put the clips together with intro, transitions, narration/typography, ending. There is a lot of syncing involved, which I've spent more time on than anything, due to my cheap video software. Ha!

12. Do you have A.D.D., or have you suspected it?

No

13. What’s a thing you dislike or would change about yourself?

I've aways had a strained relationship with my hair. Would love to have "easy" hair!

14. Middle name? Like it or not?

Yes I have one. I love it! It's my maternal grandmother's name.

15. Name three random thoughts you might have on this week:

Nice weather! 

Google Fiber installation on the street is disruptive.

Chris Pine is seriously Robert Pine's son. How did I not know this?

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink. Tell us a bit about them.

Unsweet decaf tea- Sweet tea is better, but I don't want the sugar all day long

Sparkling ICE- sugar free, fruit juice flavored, bottled beverage, has a crisp and sweet taste

Coke Zero- when there are only regular soft drinks available, it is really good

17. Current worry:

That the next President will be the worst one ever. Pretty much guaranteed, no matter which way it goes.

18. Current annoyance:

My car is giving me a message on the display that "Service is due soon."

19. Favorite place to be in the summer? Give us a wee bit more than “the beach”.

In the Hill Country, looking out over miles and miles of beautiful hills, dotted with homes and little towns.

20. How do you usually ring in the new year? If forced (how we’d do that without Judd coming to your house, if you even know who he was) to do something new, what would it be?

Lately, we ring it in at home. I would love to be on vacation somewhere cool for NYE sometime, like Vegas! (This NYE, Maroon 5 is playing Mandalay Bay in Vegas!)

21. What have you done this summer that’s special? Pictures please.

We've done some day trips and such, but I don't have any photos.

22. Have you ever walked into a room with just shoes on?
I don't think so.

23. Have you ever gone to the “dark side”? 

I don't think so.

24. What shirt are you wearing right now?

a silky gray top with turquoise and white flower pattern

25. What’s important about a bed to you? Like type of sheets, size or whatever. 

I like a King size, firm bed with soft, sateen sheets and multiple pillows.

26. Can you sing?

Yep

27. What is something about you that would surprise us? 

After this many years with an online blog/journal, there isn't anything about me that would surprise you at this point.

28. Have you been a pirate, Renaissance Fair, or other costumed event? If not, would you for the right event or say cause? 

I have never been in costume at an event, but I would like to.

29. What songs do you sing in the shower?

I don't sing in the shower, just in the car and around the house- lately Ariana Grande "Into You" and Chainsmokers "Don't Let Me Down."

30. Favorite girl's name? 

Lauren

31. Favorite boy's name? 

Ethan

32. What’s in your pocket or purse right now? 

Other than the basics, I have Burt's Bees lip balm and local coupons. (I carry a teeny purse.)

33. Last thing that made you laugh? 

Lauren and I watched RHONY and laughed when Carole said, "Tom should have been the piñata!" followed by her demonstrating whacking him with a stick.

34. Best toy as a child? 

Spirograph

35. Worst injury you have ever had?
Injured my rotator cuff taking a shower. Once you hit 40, that's the type of injury you get. Went to physical therapy and everything.

36. Where would you love to live?
Austin's pretty nice.

37. What type of TV do you have? Would you’d like an upgrade?
60" flatscreen. I think it's great.

39. How many dogs do you have?
zero

40. Do most folks trust you?
Yes

41. What book are you reading?
None

42. What’s your favorite classic TV show?
Love Boat

43. What’s your favorite sports team?
Texas A&M Aggies!

44. Favorite month and why?
April, because the weather is great and there aren't a lot of holidays or other activities requiring planning and execution. Just a wonderful, relaxing spring month!