Patrick stops a moment from writing his novel to observe, “Much of the country is under an arctic chill. So rather than go outside, why not stay indoors with some comfort food and a new list of questions!
But first, Gabrielle of "A Metamorphoself of Gabrielle" was first to play last week! Congratulations, Gabrielle!
Here are this week's "Saturday Six" questions. Either answer the questions in a comment here, or put the answers in an entry on your journal...but either way, leave a link to your journal so that everyone else can visit! To be counted as "first to play," you must be the first player to either answer the questions in a comment or to provide a complete link to the specific entry in your journal in which you answer the questions. A link to your journal in general cannot count. Enjoy!”
1. Do you send Christmas cards? If so, do you write any notes inside the Christmas card or include a "newsletter" about your family, or do you basically just sign your name?
No, I don't send cards. I make a couple of calls to very old friends and close family and that's it for me. My wife has more people looking to her for greetings, but in general, it's not our time of year. The newsletter thing has always been problematic to me. Too often, it is merely a puff piece extolling the largely imaginary virtues of the talentless amongst us. Better a phone conversation to catch up, without the bullshit.
2. Are you more likely to shop in a store that has returned the phrase, "Merry Christmas" to its holiday signage?
No. With the resurgence lately of the “Christian Imperative” attempting (once again) to hijack the season as an exclusive holiday for Christians, it has become increasingly difficult for those who practice religions that are thousands of years older, let alone those who celebrate “Peace on Earth, good will towards men” (mankind, actually – they got that wrong in the King James' translation). Why should seasonal decorations, be they nativity scenes, depictions of Sanit Niccolas, or more modern icons, such as Rudolph, Frosty, et.al. be a determining factor as to ones buying habits?
3. Do you buy your pets Christmas presents?
No. I used to, but then “Sandy Paws” took over and she made it abundantly clear that she could do a much better job.
4. Take the quiz: Are you more cat or dog?
| You Are: 80% Dog, 20% Cat |
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You and dogs definitely have a lot in common. |
5. Which have you owned more of during your life, cats or dogs?
Neither. However, I have been owned by many more dogs than I have tended cats.
6. If you had to come back as one or the other, and assuming you'd belong to an owner who would treat you well, would you rather be a cat or a dog?
I'd much prefer to be a dog. An old dog. Or was that an olddog?
If you want to play along, stop by Patrick's Weekender and grab the questions for yourself (you can click on the banner above to go direct to his blog),
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