Michele

The "Hello Michele Sent Me" Meet n' Greet

Thank you to the wonderful people who play multiple times, each of you are guilty of spreading lots of comment cheer - hugs from me.

Spread the Comment Cheer.

The site of the day: the person above you and then you.

How to play:

•   Leave a comment here that says hello.
•   Now, go visit the person who commented above you, leave a comment on their site that includes  the oft-repeated tag-line: Hello, Michele sent me. 

Please play along.

Note to the first person commenting: simply say hello to me.

And YES, of course you are invited to play often. As you already know, I encourage that sort of thing.

Thank you to the wonderful people who play multiple times, each of you are guilty of spreading lots of comment cheer - hugs from me.

Spread the Comment Cheer.

The site of the day: the person above you and then you.

How to play:

•   Leave a comment here that says hello.
•   Now, go visit the person who commented above you, leave a comment on their site that includes  the oft-repeated tag-line: Hello, Michele sent me. 

Please play along.

Note to the first person commenting: simply say hello to me.

And YES, of course you are invited to play often. As you already know, I encourage that sort of thing.

Other Than language fails

Finish this line:

War is what happens when.....

A Question from a Blog-friend

This question was  asked  in the Answer and Ask Comment Game

Kenju wants to know...

Have you been to (or rented) to a good movie lately? I'd like to hear about it.

Michele wants to know....

Is there any movie you are looking forward to seeing?

This question was  asked  in the Answer and Ask Comment Game

Kenju wants to know...

Have you been to (or rented) to a good movie lately? I'd like to hear about it.

Michele wants to know....

Is there any movie you are looking forward to seeing?

Another Question from a Blog-friend

This question was e-mailed to me.

Mr. Apostrophe wants to know...

Name two things you want to accomplish by the end of the year.

This question was e-mailed to me.

Mr. Apostrophe wants to know...

Name two things you want to accomplish by the end of the year.

A Colourful Alphabet Game

Yes, we are know that there are three primary colours, that when combined can create a whole gamut  of other colours.  However, are you aware that there might be an alphabet of colours

The ABC's of Colour

How to play:

Simply name a colour. Any colour. Of course, this is the alphabet game so the colours listed must be in alphabetical order of course. The first person chooses a colour that begins with the letter A, the next person chooses a colour that begins with the letter B, and so on, and so on.....

And yes, I do spell colour with a 'u'!  Thank you for noticing.

Yes, we are know that there are three primary colours, that when combined can create a whole gamut  of other colours.  However, are you aware that there might be an alphabet of colours

The ABC's of Colour

How to play:

Simply name a colour. Any colour. Of course, this is the alphabet game so the colours listed must be in alphabetical order of course. The first person chooses a colour that begins with the letter A, the next person chooses a colour that begins with the letter B, and so on, and so on.....

And yes, I do spell colour with a 'u'!  Thank you for noticing.

Yes, we are know that there are three primary colours, that when combined can create a whole gamut  of other colours.  However, are you aware that there might be an alphabet of colours

The ABC's of Colour

How to play:

Simply name a colour. Any colour. Of course, this is the alphabet game so the colours listed must be in alphabetical order of course. The first person chooses a colour that begins with the letter A, the next person chooses a colour that begins with the letter B, and so on, and so on.....

And yes, I do spell colour with a 'u'!  Thank you for noticing.

The I Spy Comment Game

According to some people I make up silly games. Keep this in mind as I suggest the following:

The person above you has the magic ability to look through your computer monitor and see you and your surroundings. Don't be frightened they are just here for the game and they will leave in a moment. Just before they disappear they play the I Spy Game. Yes, you know which game I am talking about, the anti-boredom road-trip game that requires you to guess what the other person has spied based on a one word clue.

So, tell us what your thru-the-monitor visitor might have spied based on their clue. Also do not forget that after you have answered the person above you it is your turn to look through the monitor of the next person and tell them what you spied. Sound fun?  Of course it does. If it does not sound fun then I spy a party-pooper.   

Now let me begin  by looking through the monitor of the first person:

I spy with my little eye something that is vibrant.

According to some people I make up silly games. Keep this in mind as I suggest the following:

The person above you has the magic ability to look through your computer monitor and see you and your surroundings. Don't be frightened they are just here for the game and they will leave in a moment. Just before they disappear they play the I Spy Game. Yes, you know which game I am talking about, the anti-boredom road-trip game that requires you to guess what the other person has spied based on a one word clue.

So, tell us what your thru-the-monitor visitor might have spied based on their clue. Also do not forget that after you have answered the person above you it is your turn to look through the monitor of the next person and tell them what you spied. Sound fun?  Of course it does. If it does not sound fun then I spy a party-pooper.   

Now let me begin  by looking through the monitor of the first person:

I spy with my little eye something that is vibrant.

According to some people I make up silly games. Keep this in mind as I suggest the following:

The person above you has the magic ability to look through your computer monitor and see you and your surroundings. Don't be frightened they are just here for the game and they will leave in a moment. Just before they disappear they play the I Spy Game. Yes, you know which game I am talking about, the anti-boredom road-trip game that requires you to guess what the other person has spied based on a one word clue.

So, tell us what your thru-the-monitor visitor might have spied based on their clue. Also do not forget that after you have answered the person above you it is your turn to look through the monitor of the next person and tell them what you spied. Sound fun?  Of course it does. If it does not sound fun then I spy a party-pooper.   

Now let me begin  by looking through the monitor of the first person:

I spy with my little eye something that is vibrant.

According to some people I make up silly games. Keep this in mind as I suggest the following:

The person above you has the magic ability to look through your computer monitor and see you and your surroundings. Don't be frightened they are just here for the game and they will leave in a moment. Just before they disappear they play the I Spy Game. Yes, you know which game I am talking about, the anti-boredom road-trip game that requires you to guess what the other person has spied based on a one word clue.

So, tell us what your thru-the-monitor visitor might have spied based on their clue. Also do not forget that after you have answered the person above you it is your turn to look through the monitor of the next person and tell them what you spied. Sound fun?  Of course it does. If it does not sound fun then I spy a party-pooper.   

Now let me begin  by looking through the monitor of the first person:

I spy with my little eye something that is vibrant.

According to some people I make up silly games. Keep this in mind as I suggest the following:

The person above you has the magic ability to look through your computer monitor and see you and your surroundings. Don't be frightened they are just here for the game and they will leave in a moment. Just before they disappear they play the I Spy Game. Yes, you know which game I am talking about, the anti-boredom road-trip game that requires you to guess what the other person has spied based on a one word clue.

So, tell us what your thru-the-monitor visitor might have spied based on their clue. Also do not forget that after you have answered the person above you it is your turn to look through the monitor of the next person and tell them what you spied. Sound fun?  Of course it does. If it does not sound fun then I spy a party-pooper.   

Now let me begin  by looking through the monitor of the first person:

I spy with my little eye something that is vibrant.

According to some people I make up silly games. Keep this in mind as I suggest the following:

The person above you has the magic ability to look through your computer monitor and see you and your surroundings. Don't be frightened they are just here for the game and they will leave in a moment. Just before they disappear they play the I Spy Game. Yes, you know which game I am talking about, the anti-boredom road-trip game that requires you to guess what the other person has spied based on a one word clue.

So, tell us what your thru-the-monitor visitor might have spied based on their clue. Also do not forget that after you have answered the person above you it is your turn to look through the monitor of the next person and tell them what you spied. Sound fun?  Of course it does. If it does not sound fun then I spy a party-pooper.   

Now let me begin  by looking through the monitor of the first person:

I spy with my little eye something that is vibrant.

Other Than sounds like a medical condition and Critz is clearly an incurable disease involving flaking skin.

Finish this line:

My first rule of travel is never to go to a place that....

What was the most fun you had this weekend?

Janet is one of the most smile-inducing bloggers I know. One of her favourite questions has been borrowed for the title of this post.

My Answer: A dear friend  of mine agreed to allow me to take her two young daughters to  the Toronto Santa Claus Parade. We marveled at the wonder of the floats, we laughed when a clown walked be, we clapped our hands to the beat of the various marching bands,  we shared a thermos of Magical Elf Cocoa and we were overwhelmed with delight when Santa finally made his appearance. Yes, very much fun was had. 

Your turn. What was the most fun you had this weekend?

Janet is one of the most smile-inducing bloggers I know. One of her favourite questions has been borrowed for the title of this post.

My Answer: A dear friend  of mine agreed to allow me to take her two young daughters to  the Toronto Santa Claus Parade. We marveled at the wonder of the floats, we laughed when a clown walked be, we clapped our hands to the beat of the various marching bands,  we shared a thermos of Magical Elf Cocoa and we were overwhelmed with delight when Santa finally made his appearance. Yes, very much fun was had. 

Your turn. What was the most fun you had this weekend?

The Daily Question from a Blog-friend

This question was not asked in the Answer and Ask Comment Game

Michele wants to know...

Has anyone ever changed your opinion on an important issue or belief that you were convinced you would never change your mind about?

These Are a Few of Your Favourite Things

It is that magical time of the month. That time when all the letters of the alphabet get to be placed in a pretty row for one of my comment games. Yes, I will pause while you clap your hands in glee. Okay, stop clapping. Now,what is this month's alphabet theme? Favourite things!  Cue the Julie Andrews song. 

So, in the spirit of alphabet games may I suggest that we create a list of favourite things, put in alphabetical order of course.

Now begin with the letter A, the next person does B and so on.....

Yes, you can return to play again, after all, there are plenty of favourite things.

It is that magical time of the month. That time when all the letters of the alphabet get to be placed in a pretty row for one of my comment games. Yes, I will pause while you clap your hands in glee. Okay, stop clapping. Now,what is this month's alphabet theme? Favourite things!  Cue the Julie Andrews song. 

So, in the spirit of alphabet games may I suggest that we create a list of favourite things, put in alphabetical order of course.

Now begin with the letter A, the next person does B and so on.....

Yes, you can return to play again, after all, there are plenty of favourite things.

The Pretend Word Comment Game

As is our custom here at All Things Michele we have decided to post yet another silly comment game.

The Return of the Pretend Word Comment Game.

Rules of Play:

The person above you will offer a word that they just made  up. You must supply a definition and/or use the word in a sentence. Then you must make-up a word for the next person.

Sound misilly? Of course it does!

First Word:

glittumer

The Word Association Comment Game

Simply post the first word that comes to mind when you read the word in the comment above yours.  The next person will write the word that first comes to mind when they read your word. Sound easy? Oh, of course it does.

Allow me to start:

shrewd

Simply post the first word that comes to mind when you read the word in the comment above yours.  The next person will write the word that first comes to mind when they read your word. Sound easy? Oh, of course it does.

Allow me to start:

shrewd

Other Than each of the most stupid people on earth.

Finish this line:

I have long known that it is part of God's plan for me to spend a little time with......

Question from a Blog-friend

This question was not asked  in the Answer and Ask Comment Game

Heidi wants to know...

Did it end the way you expected, and what is it?

Wanting Your Opinion

Still waiting for equality:

The election of Barack Obama was a great victory for civil rights in the United States. But amid the celebration, were reminders that all citizens are not yet equal under American law.

Some of the very same voters who wept with pride as they chose their country's first black president also voted against equal rights for gay people. There was California's Proposition 8, which will ban same-sex marriage. Arizona and Florida passed similar bans. Arkansas will prohibit unmarried couples (read: gay couples) from adopting or fostering children. This, in a state that desperately needs foster parents.

In Canada as in the United States, there are many people who feel that only heterosexual people should marry. They have the freedom to hold that belief and express it, and to practise as they choose in their houses of worship. But the civil institution of marriage is not a matter of faith or even morality. When governments pass laws, they must apply to all citizens, black or white, gay or straight.

Change can be unsettling. When Canada was in the midst of changing its laws to allow same-sex marriage, families argued bitterly around dinner tables. Yet here we are, just a few years later, and it's no longer a topic of conversation. It wasn't an issue in the federal election last month. Indeed, it seems strange now to remember a time when gay couples couldn't take vows and start families.

The fabric of Canadian society has not unravelled. Families didn't start breaking apart after the law governing families became more inclusive. If uncertain voters in the United States look to Canada, one of the first countries in the world to legalize same-sex marriage, they'll see there's nothing to fear.

Do you agree that there is nothing to fear? Were you surprised with the results  of the vote? Oh, and can at  least one person explain to me why gay people should not have  equal rights?  Wait, let me rephrase that: can at least one person offer an intelligent or compassionate reason why gay people should not enjoy the same rights that everyone else enjoys?

The Answer and Ask Comment Game

How shall we do this?

Let me explain:

The person before you has asked you a question. Now being a pleasant guest you shall answer. See, small talk! Now, you will want to welcome the next guest by asking a question of them.

It really is as simple as answer and ask. Please remember you are a pleasant guest and this is only small talk, albeit of the amusing kind. Some possible questions might be:

• What book are you reading?
• Where did you get that lovely ensemble?
• Do you think Brad Pitt is over-rated?
• Who was your favourite Bond, James Bond?

Please, keep it non-personal and ask fun questions. And  yes you can come back to mix and mingle, in fact I encourage it.

Question for first person:

What is the last foreign film that you seen, either at the cinema or at home and would you recommend it?

The Word Association Comment Game

Simply post the first word that comes to mind when you read the word in the comment above yours.  The next person will write the word that first comes to mind when they read your word. Sound easy? Oh, of course it does.

Allow me to start:

bewilderment

Simply post the first word that comes to mind when you read the word in the comment above yours.  The next person will write the word that first comes to mind when they read your word. Sound easy? Oh, of course it does.

Allow me to start:

bewilderment

The "Hello Michele Sent Me" Meet n' Greet

Thank you to the wonderful people who play multiple times, each of you are guilty of spreading lots of comment cheer - hugs from me.

Spread the Comment Cheer.

The site of the day: the person above you and then you.

How to play:

•   Leave a comment here that says hello.
•   Now, go visit the person who commented above you, leave a comment on their site that includes  the oft-repeated tag-line: Hello, Michele sent me. 

Please play along.

Note to the first person commenting: simply say hello to me.

And YES, of course you are invited to play often. As you already know, I encourage that sort of thing.

Other Than out of the 3 R's only one begins with an R

Finish this line:

You know there is a problem with the education system when you realize that....

Another Last Time Test

Well, it is not actually the last memory test considering the fact that I might offer a similar test in the future. Yes, I do know how to repeat posts. This should not surprise you. So, let us call it a memory test on a list of last items.
Tell us these last things:

1. When was the last time you asked a stranger for directions?
   
2. When is the last time you thought, who would actually pay money to see that movie? 
   
3. When is the last time you kissed someone's boo-boo?
4. When is the last time someone asked you for fashion advice?
5. When is the last time you put something  back on the shelf after reading the nutrition label?
   
6. When is the last time you asked to speak to the store manager so that you could  praise an employee?
7. When is the last time you added fresh flowers or other personal touches to your dressing room?
8. When is the last time you chose, or influenced the name  of pet?

Caption Contest Number 151

Yes. Another caption contest. You know the rules, yes? You think of a caption for the picture in the extended  post and submit it in the comment section. We at All Things Michele will once again select the best ones (every single one) and award each one (every single one) with an imaginary trophy for their imaginary caption-contest-winner cabinet.

Question from a Blog-Friend

This question was asked  in the Answer and Ask Comment Game

Jo-less wants to know...

Which family tradition would you find it hardest to explain to a new friend?

Another Question from a Blog-friend

This question was asked  in the Answer and Ask Comment Game

Marisa wants to know...

What/who/where is your favourite photo of?

The Nine Letters Game

It is a Thursday thing....

It is that magical time again. That time when all the letters of the alphabet get to be placed in a pretty row for one of my comment games. Now,what is the current alphabet theme? Nine letter words. Yes, it is time to show off your big word collection.   

So, in the spirit of alphabet games may I suggest that we create a list of nine letter words, put in alphabetical order of course.

Now begin with the letter A, the next person does B and so on.....

Yes, you can return to play again, after all, there are many nine letter words, correct?

It is a Thursday thing....

It is that magical time again. That time when all the letters of the alphabet get to be placed in a pretty row for one of my comment games. Now,what is the current alphabet theme? Nine letter words. Yes, it is time to show off your big word collection.   

So, in the spirit of alphabet games may I suggest that we create a list of nine letter words, put in alphabetical order of course.

Now begin with the letter A, the next person does B and so on.....

Yes, you can return to play again, after all, there are many nine letter words, correct?

It is a Thursday thing....

It is that magical time again. That time when all the letters of the alphabet get to be placed in a pretty row for one of my comment games. Now,what is the current alphabet theme? Nine letter words. Yes, it is time to show off your big word collection.   

So, in the spirit of alphabet games may I suggest that we create a list of nine letter words, put in alphabetical order of course.

Now begin with the letter A, the next person does B and so on.....

Yes, you can return to play again, after all, there are many nine letter words, correct?

It is a Thursday thing....

It is that magical time again. That time when all the letters of the alphabet get to be placed in a pretty row for one of my comment games. Now,what is the current alphabet theme? Nine letter words. Yes, it is time to show off your big word collection.   

So, in the spirit of alphabet games may I suggest that we create a list of nine letter words, put in alphabetical order of course.

Now begin with the letter A, the next person does B and so on.....

Yes, you can return to play again, after all, there are many nine letter words, correct?

It is a Thursday thing....

It is that magical time again. That time when all the letters of the alphabet get to be placed in a pretty row for one of my comment games. Now,what is the current alphabet theme? Nine letter words. Yes, it is time to show off your big word collection.   

So, in the spirit of alphabet games may I suggest that we create a list of nine letter words, put in alphabetical order of course.

Now begin with the letter A, the next person does B and so on.....

Yes, you can return to play again, after all, there are many nine letter words, correct?

It is a Thursday thing....

It is that magical time again. That time when all the letters of the alphabet get to be placed in a pretty row for one of my comment games. Now,what is the current alphabet theme? Nine letter words. Yes, it is time to show off your big word collection.   

So, in the spirit of alphabet games may I suggest that we create a list of nine letter words, put in alphabetical order of course.

Now begin with the letter A, the next person does B and so on.....

Yes, you can return to play again, after all, there are many nine letter words, correct?

It is a Thursday thing....

It is that magical time again. That time when all the letters of the alphabet get to be placed in a pretty row for one of my comment games. Now,what is the current alphabet theme? Nine letter words. Yes, it is time to show off your big word collection.   

So, in the spirit of alphabet games may I suggest that we create a list of nine letter words, put in alphabetical order of course.

Now begin with the letter A, the next person does B and so on.....

Yes, you can return to play again, after all, there are many nine letter words, correct?

It is a Thursday thing....

It is that magical time again. That time when all the letters of the alphabet get to be placed in a pretty row for one of my comment games. Now,what is the current alphabet theme? Nine letter words. Yes, it is time to show off your big word collection.   

So, in the spirit of alphabet games may I suggest that we create a list of nine letter words, put in alphabetical order of course.

Now begin with the letter A, the next person does B and so on.....

Yes, you can return to play again, after all, there are many nine letter words, correct?

The Day After

A blog-friend wrote to me early Tuesday and asked if I had already been out to cast my vote. I replied no, and then explained that I would not be voting because I am not an American and therefore I am ineligible to vote. Yes, a silly rule, because I was certainly willing to make the road-trip. However, many of you did vote and I am going to safely assume that more than a few of you voted for the same candidate I would  have voted for. Yes, I am quite certain of that.

However, what I am not certain of is this.......

Diplomatically speaking: did you have a good Tuesday?