Sunday Stealing

From the League of Extraordinary Penpals

1. How would your pet describe you? "She is a furless bi-ped. She cannot run very fast and she never leaps, so she is no fun to play with. However she has thumbs and is the gateway to my food. She gives good headrubs and I like it when she talks to me. (She wisely asks my opinion on many topics.) She is very generous with cuddles when I sit with her. I just wish she wouldn't nudge me away from the other cat's food dish with her foot. With her foot! I am descended from Egyptian gods and deserve better."

2. Tell us a story... Once upon a time there was an engineer. Choo-choo Charlie was his name, we hear. He had an engine and he sure had fun. He used Good 'n Plenty candy to make his train run. Charlie says, "Love my Good 'n Plenty." Charlie says, "Really rings the bell." Charlie says, "Love my Good 'n Plenty. Don't know any other candy that I love so well." The end.

3. What do you pack in your beach / hiking bag. I don't go hiking or to the beach. Sorry.

4. How do you like to spend great weather weekends? I like to walk around my neighborhood. We have terrific tree-lined streets. I love to look up at the sky and see how the tree tops on the east side seem to be touching leafy fingers with the ones on the west side.

5. Describe a time when the circumstances fell in your favor. I've gotten very lucky with my medical team. Every one of my doctors/dentists is very good and attentive. I did minimal research on them, choosing them all based on walkability and whether or not they accept my insurance. It's almost been too easy! 

6. Which summer sounds do you enjoy. I live next to a children's home. One of the best things about summer is hearing the kids enjoying their back yard. 

7. It’s not really summer until ... We sing the song.

8. What music are you listening to these days? I recently rediscovered this CD. The album originally came out when I was in high school. It holds up rather well.

9. How much has changed since last summer? Not a ton. The biggest thing is I now have a part-time job at a card shop. I enjoy it. I am surprisingly comfortable helping customers and it's nice to have (a little) money coming in.

10. What are your favorite things to wear in summer? My jeans shorts

11. What do you miss about winter? My sweaters. I like my sweaters.

12. How would you spend summer vacation as an adult? I wouldn't. I prefer vacationing in March/April. It's a nice way to snap out of the winter doldrums.

13. Describe your ideal get together/party. Good food, good booze, good tunes, good company.

14. What makes you feel like part of your community. Every time I buy groceries for myself, I pick up something small for the local food pantry. When I'm able to fill a big bag of non-perishables and drop it off at the pantry, I feel like I'm helping neighbors in need.

15. How was your July 2024? Not great. The Cubs 13-12 and Anthony Rizzo was on the IL. As my guys go, so go I.