The man in the foreground wanted to dance out there to the music.

When I changed spam blockers, I was spam-free for a few weeks.  It was nice, but now the same spammers are back at it, except that they are coming in as non-spam comments.  They are driving me nuts.  I hope to change spam blockers again and get some peace.

I have two guesses where they are coming up with my blog:

1. From blogs I visit in a friendly manner.  I’ll hate to not leave my web site on their blogs, but clever spammers can get it from those blogs.  Usually these bloggers are a lot like me.  They’re just blogging for the fun of it and to make new friends.  It isn’t their fault I’m getting spammed, it’s just that spammers are very clever.
2. This last wave of spam came when I changed themes.  It was a cute scrap bookie theme, but the new spam wave coincided with my changing themes.  I’m back to an old theme, but I think it’s too late.  Since I use a free theme on my blog, I suspect some of them come with nasty things.  I wouldn’t want you to avoid free themes, just to be sure you’re getting them from a good site.

I apologize in advance if you comment to this blog and I don’t acknowledge it.  I have a ton of spam to go through.  Don’t let it discourage you.  I do like comments.

Marilynne

1. Were you named after anyone?
My Mom named me Marilyn after Marilyn Maxwell, a movie star she liked.  My Dad wanted a biblical name, so my middle name is Ruth (which is also the name of my Mom’s friend).
2. When was the last time you cried?
Any time I see a weeper of a movie you’ll find me sniffing and looking for my hankie.
3. Do you like your handwriting?
I do.  I spent a lot of time perfecting all those neat letters.  I might as well enjoy it.
4. What is your favorite lunch meat?
Lin doesn’t like lunch meat and I don’t either.  However, my favorite sandwich is chunky peanut butter on wheat or good artisan bread.
5. Do you have kids?
I have three daughters of whom I am very proud.
6. If you were another person would you be friends with you?
How could I possibly know that?  I think other people like me.
7. Do you use sarcasm a lot?
Who me?
8. Do you still have your tonsils?
No.  They came out when I was small.
9. Would you bungee jump?
No way!
10. What is your favorite cereal?
I do like cereal for breakfast.  Probably my favorite is whole wheat cereal (hot) cooked with fresh apples, raisins, and a lot of cinnamon.  Of course, you have to pour cream on it to make it really good.
11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?
Sometimes
12. Do you think you are strong?
I am really strong for my age and so is my husband.  When you consider my health issues, that’s pretty startling.
13. What is your favorite ice cream?
Those little mini Drumsticks that are just like the big ones, but are so much smaller and have a smaller calorie bite.
14. What is the first thing you notice about people?
I want to know if they’re looking at me and if so, do they like what they see?  After that I want to know the inner person.
15. Red or pink?
I like them both, but today I’m wearing pink.
16. What is the least favorite thing about yourself?
I get to talking and forget to engage my brain.
17. Who do you miss the most?
I miss my kids.  None of them live close.
18. Do you want everyone to send (link) this back to you?
It would be nice, but you are free to do what you like about it.
19. What color pants and shoes are you wearing?
Grey sweat pants with a pink stripe, a pink T shirt, and no shoes – just grey and pink short socks with birds on them.
20. What was the last thing you ate?
Roasted almonds.
21. What are you listening to right now?
Just the click of my keyboard.
22. If you where a crayon, what color would you be?
I agree with Lin here.  I’d like to be plum – maybe plum with a streak of pink and another of cream.
23. Favorite smells?
Home, flowers, fresh air (my home often smells of fresh air), clean laundry, but not my dog.  He smells like dog.
24. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
I have no idea.  Probably a telemarketer.  I’m not a phone person.
25. Do you like the person who sent this to you?
I surely do.
26. Favorite sports to watch?
Not a watcher of sports.
27. Hair color?
Grey so white people comment on it.
28. Eye color?
Grey blue.
29. Do you wear contacts?
No.  I feel that I rub my eyes too much.
30. Favorite food?
I like to eat.  It’s all my favorite.  However, my favorite for today is the fresh peach we ate last night.  I want more.
31. Scary movies or happy endings?
Happy endings.  I don’t see the point of being scared artificially.
32. Last movie you watched?
Salt.  It was scary.
33. What color shirt are you wearing?
Pink to top my pink and grey sweats.
34. Summer or winter?
I like fall here in San Diego.  Summer’s too hot and winter is cold enough to keep the windows shut.
35. Hugs or kisses?
Hugs AND kisses.  Why not have both?
36. Favorite dessert?
Angel food cake with strawberries and cream.  No icing!  I don’t like cake with icing.
37. What book are you reading now?
“Death in the Garden” by Elizabeth Ironside.  I’m reading it slowly because it’s an English novel.  They don’t approve of people who race through to the end.
38. What is on your mouse pad?
Lightning.
39. What did you watch on TV last night?
House Hunters International.  I wonder if I was as stupid when I looked for a house.
40. Favorite sound?
The birds singing in the morning.
43. Rolling Stones or Beatles?
Beatles.
41. What is the farthest you have been from home?
Australia.
42. Do you have a special talent?
I square dance, write mystery novels, paint in watercolors, and play the piano.  I wish I had enough time to do them all every day.
43. Where were you born?
Ontario, Canada.
44. What time is it now?
It’s almost 9 PM and I’m worn out.

This geranium is tall – within a few inches of the bottom of the window.  The dried leaves are from this winter’s snow drops.

I am amazed at the generous beauty of this geranium.  I give it no care, but the little wild creatures (rabbits) that live under it may be providing some fertilizer.

What’s your garden look like?

Marilynne