There's Something About Me...
In response to Carol of May Dreams Gardens tagging me for a meme, where I'm to reveal seven facts about myself, I thought I'd do it in a little different way. How well do you know me?
- 1.
Most people who really know me well, know what my favorite pastime is. What is my second favorite thing to do?
- A.
Reading
- B.
Spending time on the computer
- C.
Gardening
- D.
Cooking
Correct Answer
C. GardeningExplanation
Ha! You thought gardening was the first, didn't you? No, I spend far more time on the computer than in the garden, even during gardening season.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the brand name of my favorite garden pruners?
- A.
Florian
- B.
Fiskars
- C.
Corona
- D.
Felco
Correct Answer
A. FlorianExplanation
Up until earlier this year, I would have said Felco. But then I was introduced to Florian ratchet pruners. I still like my Felcos, but I like the Florians better.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I've been a dental hygienist for over 32 years. What other jobs have I had in my life?
- A.
Sales associate in a retail clothing store
- B.
Administrative assistant in a law office
- C.
Gas station attendant
- D.
Waitress at a country club
Correct Answer
A. Sales associate in a retail clothing storeExplanation
Just for fun one winter (1990-91), I worked in sales at Express. Just about the time I decided it wasn't so fun anymore (for the amount of money I made doing it), they offered me a management position. I declined.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I wear glasses. Am I near-sighted or far-sighted?
- A.
Near-sighted
- B.
Far-sighted
Correct Answer
A. Near-sightedExplanation
I wore glasses for a few years when I was in elementary school. At that time, I was far-sighted and required bifocals! Then I went through a long period of time where I didn't need glasses at all. In my thirties, I started needing glasses again, but for being near-sighted, which I've been ever since.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I took seven years of piano lessons and can play a little bit. I took two years of harp lessons and can't play much. What other musical instrument have I played?
- A.
Clarinet
- B.
French horn
- C.
Both A and B
- D.
Neither A nor B
Correct Answer
C. Both A and BExplanation
I started out playing the clarinet in our junior high band. In high school, I switched to the french horn. My favorite piece while playing the french horn was "Greensleeves," where I played the solo part.Rate this question:
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- 6.
I grow a lot of things in my Zone 5b garden. Which one of the following don't I grow?
- A.
Hardy Cyclamen
- B.
Ligularia
- C.
Bog Rosemary
- D.
Russian Sage
Correct Answer
D. Russian SageExplanation
I like Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia), but I've never grown it in my gardens. I'm thinking maybe next year I'll change that...Rate this question:
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- 7.
Though not a particularly athletic person, I have been known to partake of some sports in the past. Last year I did the Fort4Fitness Half-Marathon. In 1990, I rode GOBA (Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure). In my twenties, I played tennis and in my thirties, I played racquetball. What other sport have I participated in on a regular basis?
- A.
Swimming
- B.
Softball
- C.
Golf
- D.
Skiing
Correct Answer
B. SoftballExplanation
I played softball in high school. My regular position was second base, but I did a little bit of pitching also.Rate this question:
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