Paging All Bookworms! discussion

July 1 (Friday): Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?

Hmmmm .... worried genius? No, too much stress. I'll pick joyful simpleton!

Leah wrote: "July 1 (Friday): Would you rather be a worried genius or a joyful simpleton?"

Joyful simpleton. More fun.

I agree with joyful simpleton.

July 2 (Saturday): Do you remember your dreams?

Leah wrote: "July 2 (Saturday): Do you remember your dreams?"

Sometimes

Leah wrote: "July 2 (Saturday): Do you remember your dreams?"

I seem to remember them for a few hours or a day. After that, no.

I DO remember my dreams ... which are vivid, and in color. I can even go back into a dream if I wake up and want to finish the dream.

Melissa wrote: "Leah wrote: "July 2 (Saturday): Do you remember your dreams?"

Sometimes"

I'm like Melissa, sometimes.

July 5 (Tuesday): We are half way through the year. How are you doing on your reading goals?

Leah wrote: "July 5 (Tuesday): We are half way through the year. How are you doing on your reading goals?"

Seven books ahead of my goal! I think I need to revise my goal upward, though.

Leah wrote: "July 2 (Saturday): Do you remember your dreams?"

If I do, it is rarely for long. I do, however, have dreams that I seem to have often. One I do have all the time is that I am trying to get from one place to another through other people's houses! I sneak in and out and then off to the next house. Weird.

Leah wrote: "July 5 (Tuesday): We are half way through the year. How are you doing on your reading goals?"

I'm a little ahead of schedule.

July 6 (Wednesday): Do you believe in the paranormal?

Leah wrote: "July 5 (Tuesday): We are half way through the year. How are you doing on your reading goals?"

Really really bad! :(

Leah wrote: "July 6 (Wednesday): Do you believe in the paranormal?"

I sure do! I've seen some weird things in my life.

Leah wrote: "July 6 (Wednesday): Do you believe in the paranormal?"

I definitely believe in ghosts, so I guess that would be yes.

Leah wrote: "July 6 (Wednesday): Do you believe in the paranormal?"

I do. I have had my fair share of experiences. And I used to be head historian of a paranormal research group.

Leah wrote: "July 6 (Wednesday): Do you believe in the paranormal?"

Yes. I have experienced things that could only be attributed to paranormal entities/activities.

Leah and Sheila, please share your stories. You can't just leave us hanging.

July8 (Friday): How do you define success?

Leah wrote: "July8 (Friday): How do you define success?"

When you accomplish something that makes you happy.

Leah wrote: "July8 (Friday): How do you define success?"

Anytime I've accomplished something I set out to do, I count it as a success!

If you're asking about a more global definition - a happy and fulfilled life

Monday, 11July16: What's your favorite flower?

Book Concierge wrote: "Monday, 11July16: What's your favorite flower?"

Carnation. Very pretty and love the smell. Subtle.

Least favourite is lily as I'm allergic to them :-(

Book Concierge wrote: "Monday, 11July16: What's your favorite flower?"

Lilacs - I grew up in Rochester, NH and it was called "The Lilac City". There were stretches of roads lined with lilacs.

My favorite flowers are lilies and dandelions. I can't choose which one I like most.

For bouquets I like roses. Outdoors, definitely lilacs.

Tuesday (July 12): What is your favorite family tradition?

I buy everyone in the family a Christmas ornament every year. I did this from the time they were littles. When they finally have a home and a Christmas tree of their own, they have ornaments to decorate with! I also make onesie ornaments for all the new babies in the family for their first Christmases.

July 13 (Wednesday): The electricity goes out for 24 hours. How do you spend your time?

If it's the summer and the AC is out, I check into a hotel!

Some of my best memories raising my kids, were the days we would lose power. It happened often as we lived in a very wooded area. The neighborhood kids would come over and we would pay games by candlelight. Great fun!

July 14 (Thursday): You're facing a difficult situation. Whom do you go to for advice?

Leah wrote: "July 14 (Thursday): You're facing a difficult situation. Whom do you go to for advice?"

First, to my husband, and then to my best friend.

For medical issues, my daughter. She's a nurse. Then my best friend of 47 years. We know each other SO well.

July 15: What did you learn about marriage from your parents (both good and bad)?

Leah wrote: "July 13 (Wednesday): The electricity goes out for 24 hours. How do you spend your time?"

We did the same thing, Paige. It was the perfect time for family game night.

Leah wrote: "July 14 (Thursday): You're facing a difficult situation. Whom do you go to for advice?"

Usually my mom.

Leah wrote: "July 15: What did you learn about marriage from your parents (both good and bad)?"

Choose your battles. Respect each other's opinions, even when you don't agree. Have fun together.

Leah wrote: "July 13 (Wednesday): The electricity goes out for 24 hours. How do you spend your time?"

The last time the electricity went out I was lucky enough my tablet was charged so I could read and play Candy Crush.

Leah wrote: "July 15: What did you learn about marriage from your parents (both good and bad)?"

My parents separated and were later divorced when I was 12 so they biggest thing I learned was to never fight in front of your children, never run down your spouse in front of your children and never marry an alcoholic, which I actually did marry a recovering alcoholic who has never drank since he has been with me and has almost 40 years of sobriety.

July 18 (Monday): Which room in your home would you like to remodel or update?

The kitchen. I have a very small galley kitchen. My mom used to call them "one butt kitchens."

Leah wrote: "July 18 (Monday): Which room in your home would you like to remodel or update?"
I did my kitchen and downstairs bathroom. Next up dining room and living room.

July 19 (Tuesday): What do you like best about where you live?

There is great places to walk to and enjoy

Leah wrote: "July 18 (Monday): Which room in your home would you like to remodel or update?"

Kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms... too many!

Leah wrote: "July 19 (Tuesday): What do you like best about where you live?"

It's right in town and close to everything.

Leah wrote: "July 19 (Tuesday): What do you like best about where you live?"

I love my neighbors. I live in a stable, older neighborhood and every watches out for every one else. I have nice, big trees, a park nearby and a safe environment.