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The Daily F Bomb, Thursday 3/21/13

Happy Thurthday, Bomberth! What a week it’s been, between work (memorable events) and Washington Warmongers (Holy Hubris, Batman!)… and then there’s Hamm’s salami, but let’s not go there…

Interrogatories

What famous person have people told you (at any point in your life) that you resemble? Do you agree? Did you learn any life lessons the hard way? How many hours would the day have to have for you to be able to do all you need to do? What would be worth going to war over? What is your version of the American Dream? What is the longest lasting earworm (song stuck in your head) that you ever had?

The Twitter Emitter

The Daily F Bomb, Wednesday 3/20/13

Merry Wednesday, first day of Spring, etc.!

For the first couple of questions I want to revisit that one from yesterday where lots of people said, “I’ll get back to you.”

Interrogatories

What musical event from any era in history would you like to be able to witness (as a fly on the wall or a human in the crowd). This could include anything from opera premieres, Mozart composing something, or the Festival Express, as long as it involves music.  What historical political event would you like to be a fly on the wall at? What sounds can you absolutely not tolerate? What is your favorite feeling? What is your favorite memory of your parents?

The Twitter Emitter

The Daily F Bomb, Tuesday 3/19/13

Happy Tuesday, Bombolooskies! No time for small talk, let’s engage in some small talk – see the following nosy questions:

Interrogatories

What is your current pet peeve? Who would you want to be stuck in an elevator with? If you could be a fly on the wall at any important or historical event, what would you choose? What are you procrastinating on right this minute? Would you rather be rich or famous? If you had the opportunity to know the exact date and time you will die, would you want to know?

The Twitter Emitter

Superstition


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Some people worry about black cats crossing their paths.

Blue jersey mom commented here today that black cats are the last to be adopted from animal shelters here in the U.S. because people think they are unlucky.

Since we just celebrated St. Paddy’s day, in honor of the Saint who in myth drove serpents out of Ireland, presumably to banish evil (though in many cultures snakes represent wisdom, and Ireland had no snakes) and we consume cereal called “Lucky Charms” in millions of bowls…and kids in my neighborhood grew up hopping over cracks in the sidewalk so as not to “break your momma’s back”, I got to wondering what superstitions you all grew up with, or practice?

Yes she can…run for office and win


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This last election was a very good year for electing Democratic women to national office.

We seated Elizabeth Warren (MA), Tammy Baldwin (WI), Mazie Hirono (HI) and Heidi Heitkamp (ND) in the Senate, and Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) will now be serving a full term.

There are new freshwomen in the House:

(AZ) Ann Kirkpatrick and Kyrsten Sinema, (CA) Gloria Negrete McLeod, Julia Brownley,(CT) Elizabeth Esty, (FL) Lois Frankel, (HI) Tulsi Gabbard, (IL) Tammy Duckworth, and

Cheri Bustos, (NV) ***Dina Titus, (NH) *** Carol Shea-Porter and Ann McLane Kuster,(NM) Michelle Lujan Grisham, (NY) Grace Meng, (OH) Joyce Beatty and (WA) Suzan DelBene.

(*** has been in Congress before)

And there is a chance that we will see more bids for the White House made by women, in the years ahead.  

That’s the good news.

Here’s the bad news.

The United States ranks 77th in the world in women’s participation in government.  

The Daily F Bomb, Monday 3/18/13

Happy Monday, Bomberbots! If there is such a thing.

Let’s move right to the intrusive questions…

Interrogatories

What was your favorite subject in school (pre-college)? What was your least favorite? What was your major in college? How many siblings do you have? What is your favorite candy? Are you more of a leader or a follower?

The Twitter Emitter

The Daily F Bomb, Sunday 3/17/13

Happy Sunday, Bombadillos! I am going to try to get something done today (outside of diaries). Wish me luck, willya?

Interrogatories

After you have pried your eyes open, what is the first thing you do when you wake up? Are you frugal or profligate? What is the earliest memory from your childhood? What did you want to grow up to be when you were little? Do you sing in the shower, and if so, what do you sing?

The Twitter Emitter

I wasn’t a fan of his before, but this… and now Malkin has sicced her troll followers on him:

The Daily F Bomb, Saturday 3/16/13

Happy Saturday, Bombazinos. Where I live the days are hitting highs in the low 80s, and the Jasmine is starting to bloom. Alas, foggy morning bring smoggy afternoons, so there is a trade-off.

Interrogatories

When is it permissible to lie? What is something you believe in/are into your friends and family think is crazy? What is the first thing you notice about people? If you could go back in time and advise your younger self, what advice would you give? How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

The Twitter Emitter

The Daily F Bomb, Friday 3/15/13

Good morning Bombers! Is it really Friday? This week has been so long.

I think the first question may be hard… and the rest rather dull. ;-P

Interrogatories

Today our kids are amazed to learn of the things we didn’t have when we were their age because they hadn’t been invented yet. Can you come up ideas for inventions that their kids will take for granted and be appalled that their parents didn’t have? (This is an imagination exercise – snark welcome.) Do you dream in color? Have you ever had a dream within a dream? When was the last time you tried something new, and what was it? When you shop for groceries, do you read the labels? If so, what are you trying to avoid? Would you rather be at South by Southwest or CPAC?

The Twitter Emitter

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