Friday Feast

Appetizer

What does the color dark green make you think of?

Spring! Sprouting leaves and growing grass. Also, Saint Patrick's Day.

Soup

How many cousins do you have?

I grew up thinking I only had 3 cousins. Then, about 8 years ago, my aunt and uncles daughter, given up at birth, found them! So, even though I still have yet to meet her, I guess I could say 4 now!

Salad

On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how honest are you?

I think I would have to say a 9.

Main Course

Name something that is truly free.

God's saving grace!!

Dessert

Using the letters in the word SPRING, write a sentence.

Springing perennials run in nosegays gaily! (very lame, I know. But hey, I am still sick!)

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Appetizer

If you could be any current celebrity for one whole week, who would you want to be?

Hmmm....I am not a big fan of the whole celebrity lifestyle so I can't really think of anyone.

Soup

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being highest), how much do you enjoy talking on the phone?

I would say maybe an 8--especially if I can multi-task while doing it!

Salad

Name a charitable organization to which you have donated (or would like to).

Focus on the Family, Campus Crusade and our church!

Main Course

What is a food you like so much you could eat it every single day for a month?

Hands down.....Pasta!!! Any kind of pasta with anything on it!

Dessert

Have you or anyone in your family had the flu this year?

Oh, thank goodness no! We all got flu shots and even though they are saying the shot this year didn't guard against the flu so well that is going around here, I do think it did keep us well. The flu bug has been flying around the schools and where I work.

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Appetizer

Who was the last person you hugged?

My son Sam. He is my lovey one.

Soup

Share a beauty or grooming trick or tip with us.

Oil of Olay and old fashioned Noxzema. I get compliments on my skin all the time!

Salad

What does the color yellow make you think of?

Sunshine and rain slickers

Main Course

If you were to make your living as a photographer, what subject would your pictures revolve around?

Well, I would have to say my kids! And maybe nature scenes....

Dessert

What was the longest book you ever read?

I have no idea. I have read so many books in my life and I haven't been a big page counter.


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Appetizer
What is your middle name? Would you change any of your names if you could? If so, what would you like to be called?

My middle name is Rene (with a squiggle above the last e). I would love to change my name--both middle and first. I have never liked Kimberly--(1/2 the girls born in the '60s were named that!) and I recently discovered that the spelling of Rene my parents chose is the French male version--great....
I would have like to be called Isabelle or Sophie or even something from one of my Grandmas. One was Gladys Aeline (I like Aeline) and the other is Hattie Christine. My Grandma Hattie will be 90 in April and is still going strong!

Soup
If you were a fashion designer, which fabrics, colors, and styles would you probably use the most?

I would use a lot of soft pinks, creams and grays (with a little black thrown in). My fabrics would be soft cotton knits and soft linens and the styles would be 20x more modest than what is being designed now.

Salad
What is your least favorite chore, and why?

MOPPING!!!!!! I just hate it and don't even know why--maybe because it makes my back hurt and dirty, well used mop heads gross me out.

Main Course
What is something that really frightens you, and can you trace it back to an event in your life?

I used to be really afraid my kids would get meningitis and I can trace it back to when I was little and my mom babysat a little boy who contracted it and he almost died. I still remember seeing his picture in the newspaper after he was almost all recovered in an add for Children's Hospital. I don't worry about that so much--but now I worry a lot that my kids are going to get in driving accidents....

Dessert
Where are you sitting right now? Name 3 things you can see at this moment.

I am at my computer desk in the family room. I can see my monitor, my camera and one of my rag dolls.

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Appetizer
When was the last time you received a surprise in the mail, and what was it?

It has been so long that I can't remember. Sadly, mail for me just consists of junk ads and bills!

Soup
If you could have a summer and/or winter home, where would you want it to be?

Most definitely on the Washington coast--somewhere north of Ocean Shores or maybe down by Long Beach Washington. I love the beach whether it be summer or winter so that would be a perfect location!

Salad
Pick one: pineapple, orange, banana, apple, cherry.

Even though it makes my mouth break out, Pineapple is the winner, hands down, every time!

Main Course
Describe the nicest piece of clothing that you own.

All of my Christopher & Banks sweaters and tops! I love that companies clothes--stylish but just nice and classic.

Dessert
If you could forget one whole day from your life, which day would you choose to wipe from your memory?

The day I took Sam to school for the first time (4th grade) after homeschooling him all his life. I was still waiting for my new job to start and my older son, Austen did not start public school until the next school year--(this was all happening in December--and he kept homeschooling the rest of that year with a friend of mine. ) I dropped Sam off at school and drove home where it was just Austen and me where just the day before it had been the 3 of us. My heart was broken and the house felt oh-so-empty without my little Sam boy.

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Appetizer
If you were a dog, what breed would you be, and why?

I would be a Cocker Spaniel--I like their big floppy ears, big sad eyes and wavy fur! How can you resist a Spaniel's face???

Soup
What does the color purple make you think of?

Grapes!

Salad
Approximately how long does it take you to get ready each morning?

From start to finish, about 30 minutes. I shower at night, but usually end up needing to iron something to wear to work at the last minute!

Main Course
How many cousins do you have, and are you close to them?

5 that I have met and am not close to any of them. 1 that I have never met--long story that involves skeletons in the old family closet!

Dessert
Take your initials (first, middle, last) and come up with something else those letters could stand for. (Example: SFO = Sweet Funny Otter)

KRG: Keep Rolling Giant (lame for sure, but too tired here to get anymore creative!)

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Appetizer

When was the last time you were surprised?

Last week! My husband had the day off but I had to work. While he was out doing errands he stopped by work without telling me and put the new Rascal Flatts cd on the seat of my car with a sweet card.

Soup
Fill in the blanks: My eyes are __green______, but I wish they were ___brown_______.

Salad
If you were a Beanie Baby, what would you look like and what would your name be?

I would be a kitty cat named fluffy.

Main Course

Name two things you consistently do that you consider to be healthy habits.

Try to buy low-fat items and have just started working out at least 3 times a week.

Dessert
What brand of toothpaste are you using these days? Do you like it? Why or why not?

We use Pepsodent. I love it--it doesn't leave a funny after taste, have a ton of extra ingredients that I don't feel we need, and best of all, a tube only costs 99 cents!!! Whoo Hoo!

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Appetizer
When was the last time you visited a hospital?

Back in April when I was having some wacky heart symptoms.

Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how ambitious are you?

Depends.....What situation are we talking about???

Salad
Make a sentence using the letters of a body part. (Example: (mouth) My other ukelele tings healthily.)

Let Every Girl Sing

Main Course

If you were to start a club, what would the subject matter be, and what would you name it?

It would be a cross-stitch club. I would name it after my all time favorite stitchery store. A wonderful lady named Edna owned it. She passed away a few years ago and her daughter just didn't have the passion to keep the store going. It was called Stitch & Stuff and that is what I would name my club--in honor of Edna.

Dessert
What color is the carpet/flooring in your home?

Living Room: sage green

Bedrooms: cream

Family Room: a commercial carpet with black, gray and maroon in it

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Appetizer
Who is the easiest person for you to talk to?

Definitely my husband, Kerry. After 25 years of marriage he has pretty much heard it all in every tone imaginable, yet he always gives me the support and understanding I need.

Soup

If you could live in any ancient city during the height of the quality of its society and culture, which one would you choose?

None--anything ancient just doesn't seem all that appealing--no plumbing or electricity or running water!?

Salad
What is the most exciting event you’ve ever witnessed?

The birth of my children! :) (If you are looking for a public event it would have to be the Berlin Wall coming down!)

Main Course
If you were a celebrity, what would you do for a publicity stunt?

Are you kidding me? I can't even join my church's choir... I am that afraid of being in the spot-light--there would be no stunts from me.

Dessert
What do you consider the ideal age to have a first child?

Hmmm....maybe 25? Not too young but not too old either. Everyone is different though--I had my first one at age 20 and I don't think I did such a bad job even being as young as I was.

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Appetizer:
Say there’s a book written about your life. Who would you want to narrate the audio version?

Ohh..definitely Meg Ryan. She is my favorite actress of all time!

Soup:
Take the letters from your favorite kind of nut and write a sentence.

Cats Always Shed, However, Egrets Won't.

Salad:
If you could go back in time and spend one week in another decade, which decade would you choose?

This is easy--the 1950's. I think I have an idealized view of that decade, but I like my mental picture of suburbs growing, June Cleaver moms, war finally over, innocence.

Main Course:
Name a song that brings back memories for you.

Minute By Minute by the Doobie Brothers! (and anything from Earth, Wind and Fire, Hall & Oats, Bee Gees, ect....)


Dessert:
Do you prefer to wash your hands in cold water or warm water?

I prefer warm/hot water, but am often in too big of a hurry to wait for it to warm up--so I end up opting for lots of soap and coldish/luke-warmish water.

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Appetizer
What is your favorite kind of pie?

Blueberry Ala Mode

Soup
Name something that made you smile this week.

The flowers my boys bought for me yesterday!

Salad
What do you do to cool off when the weather is hot and humid?

Sit absolutely still and read a book. Thankfully it is very rarely too humid here in the great Northwest! :)

When I lived in Minnesota, I would take a cool shower and then put baby powder on.

Main Course
You receive $1,000 in the mail with a letter that says you can only use the money to redecorate one room in your home. Which room do you pick, and what do you buy to spruce it up?

Hands down: my bedroom which still has the hideous wallpaper and paint job from the last owners. We have lived here 12 years......

I would paint, buy a new comforter and bedding, and then find a good deal on a dresser (mine is too small)

Dessert
Fill in the blank: My doctor said to stay home and off my feet today, but I went to work anyway because I felt guilty taking more time off when I have just returned from vacation.

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Appetizer
Describe a toy you remember from your childhood.

My favorite baby doll: A Madam Alexander Pussy Cat doll


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Soup

On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how observant are you?

I think I am a 8 or 9 at work and maybe a 7 and 8 at home! It depends on how much sleep I have had.

Salad
Where would you rather be at this very moment?

Maui!

Main Course
When was the last time you learned something new?

Today! I thought our checked bags on the plane could weigh 70 pounds. OH no--that is too convenient. Now the weight limit is 50 pounds! I am glad I found this out before I began to pack or arrived at the airport.

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I have ____________ but I haven’t ____________.

I have plans for what I am making for dinner, but I haven't started any prep for it yet, even though it is almost 6 p.m.!

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Friday's Feast

Appetizer
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being highest) how much do enjoy watching sports on television?

I would have to say a 2. It should be a 1, but I have to admit that when the Mariners are having a good season I do like to watch them.

Soup

If you could completely memorize any one work of fiction, which one would you pick?

Wow! That is hard. There are so many books I would love to memorize. The first one that comes to mind is To Kill a Mockingbird. A close second would be A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

Salad
What is your favorite breakfast food?

A bagel with cream cheese.

Main Course
Name something fun you can do for less than $10.00.

Get a biscotti and a mocha at Starbucks! ;) What can I say, I am a Seattle girl!

Dessert
How long does it usually take you to fall asleep?

Because I read before turning out the light I would say about 10 minutes. After that, because it usually so very late, I can't keep my eyes open.

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July 13th Feast

Appetizer
What is your favorite fruit?

Strawberries

Soup
Who is someone you consider as a great role model?

My little 89 year old Grandma Hattie. She has been through so much in her lifetime, some of very tragic, yet she has stood strong and not let it break her. She is sharp as a tack, works puzzle books every day and is a voracious reader for her age. I wish I got to see her more.

Salad
If you were to spend one night anywhere within an hour of your home, where would you choose?

Salish Lodge at Snoqualmie Falls

Main Course
Name something you do too often.

Spend money when I am bored or stressed.

Dessert
Fill in the blank: I really like ___________ because ____________.

I really like to read because it helps me relax and escape from the stress of the day.

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Appetizer - What was the first job you ever had?

I worked in the kitchen of a privately owned retirement home. I did food prep and then was a waitress during meal times.


Soup - (Taken from Bravo's Inside the Actor's Studio) - Name a profession you have always wanted to try.

A writer & illustrator of children's books!

Salad (also from the Actor's Studio) - Name a profession you would NEVER want to try.

Plumber! Drains and toilets....Yuck!


Entree - (also from the Actor's Studio) - What is your favorite sound in the world?

My kids laughing with each other. :)

Dessert - (and from the Actor's Studio) - If there is a Heaven, what would you like to hear from God when you arrive?

I know there is and I look forward to hearing, "Welcome home, Kimberly"!


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Friday's Feast

Appetizer How many pieces of jewelry do you wear most days?
A total of 6 or 7:..... earrings, wedding band, engagement ring, anniversary band,
watch, bracelet and sometimes a necklace or pin of some sort.

Soup
What is your favorite instrumental song?
Pachelbel's Canon in D

Salad
Who has a last name that you like?

No-one. What a funny question.....either last names are too common but easy to spell, or different but so much easier to mess up. I guess bottom line, I don't like last names. :)

Main Course
Name a popular movie you’ve never seen.

Pulp Fiction, Gladiator

Dessert
Fill in the blank: Nothing makes me ___________ like ____________.

feel cozier, curling up under a quilt with a book and a fire in the fireplace.


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Appetizer
Name a funny habit you have.

Well---I am not sure how funny it is, but we have always had a handmade quilt on our bed, and I always had one on my bed growing up---I like to rub the edge of those blankets--they have kind of a cold feel to them and I find it very comforting. Actually my baby blanket that I was attached to was a handmade quilt too! :)


Soup
If you could instantly know how to play a musical instrument, which one would you pick?

Hands down: the piano. My daughter is a beautiful pianist and I have always been secretly jealous of her!

Salad
How long is your hair?

When I haven't curled it, I guess it hits the bottom of my neck in front. I usually curl it so it up around my chin level during the day.

Main Course
When was the last time you forgave someone, and who was it?

Well, I guess I find myself trying to forgive people at work on a daily basis for little things, but the persons I am trying to forgive and struggling with the most are my parents. I touched on it a bit in this post.

Dessert
What is your favorite kitchen appliance?

My crockpot!! I use it 3 and sometimes 4 times a week--especially in the winter. I also appreciate my refrigerator and dishwasher quite a bit too. ;)

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Appetizer:
Fill in the blank: The best thing about where I live is _________________…

It is green year round, the ocean is only 2 hours away, the Puget Sound is only 40 minutes away, the mountains are only an hour away, and if you get tired of the weather, just wait a day or two and it will change! :)

Soup
Create a new name for a deodorant (like “Flower Fresh” or “Shower Scent”).

I love my Bath & Body Works grapefruit scent and I love the Orange scent I bought there last year--(didn't see it this year)--so I guess something like Citrus Fresh would be lovely!

Salad
What was the last piece of software you installed onto your computer?

None! I don't do any downloading--that is the dear husband's job. He did just install a trial version of Publisher on ours the other night.....

Main Course
If you were to receive a superlative award today beginning with the words ”Most likely to…”, what would the rest of the phrase say?

Most likely to sneak away from work today! It has been a lonnnnggggg week and I was so ready to lock up that office and walk away from it today! ;)

Dessert
What two colors do you like to wear together?

I like black and white (with silver jewelry) together or black and pink.

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Appetizer: What do you consider to be the ultimate snack food?

Definitely homemade chex-mix or homemade crispix-mix. Most movie nights around here though is homestyle popcorn with starburst jelly beans mixed in!

Soup: On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 as highest), about how popular is your last name?

I would guess about a 2. (Gatz) is pretty popular in Germany but not so much here in the states. I think there are only 4 others listed in our phone book!

Salad: Who is your all-time favorite sitcom character, and why?

I would have to say Lucy from I Love Lucy! She was just so funny and talented. The show was clean and never fails to make me laugh even after all these years. I also really liked Mary from the Mary Tyler Moore show. :)

Main Course Do you shop online? If so, name some sites you like to browse for goodies.

I love Amazon.com and the Lands End website.

Dessert:
Fill in the blank: I think ___________ should be ___________.

After the week I have just had, I think the typical workweek should only be 35 hours long!

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Friday's Feast

I am a day late on this, but still wanted to get mine up.



Appetizer
Name something you think is “the best.

I think my husband is the best guy on the planet! :)

Soup
On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 highest), how stressed are you today?

I would say that I am maybe a 7. I have a whoppin' head cold along with allergies so I am coughing a lot, with not a whole lot of energy. I really need to get things done around the house but don't have much motivation.

Salad
What kind of cleanser do you use to wash your face?

I am a plain old fashioned Noxzema girl! I even have my boys using it and when my 21 year old came home from college one day he used it. Then he ran out of the bathroom and yelled that face stuff is AMAZING!!! The next day I noticed he had gone out and bought himself some to take back to school. :) I get compliments all the time on my complexion. I am sure some of that is good genes and some is the cleanser!

Main Course
Tonight is a blue moon! What is something that you believe only happens “once in a blue moon.”

It very rarely happens that my laundry is all caught up. In fact I can't even remember the last time that occurred!

Dessert
When was the last time it rained where you live?

It rained last Sunday and even then I would just call it a drizzle. Then after that, from Monday on through today it has been in the upper 70's all the way up to the mid '80s. In fact it has been down right hot--and we brought all the fans down out of the attic!


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