alteredzed | Merry Christmas!

To all who celebrate. And wishes for a good day for everyone else.

Today: December 25 – Pumpkin Pie Day: Pumpkin pie, yes or no?

Yes please!

December 13 – Day of the Horse: Have you ever been horseback riding? Have you read any of the classic horse books, e.g. Black Beauty, the Misty of Chincoteague books, the Black Stallion books, the Silver Brumby books? Are you a fan of any horse-related sports, e.g. racing or show jumping?

Like a lot of young girls, I went through a horsey phase. I read a number of “classic” horse stories plus some truly forgettable YA stuff that was available at the time (forgettable as in I have no real recall of any of it). I have been horseback riding a few times in different places, but always a touristy sort of thing so very placid horses that really didn’t need much from me. Not into any sports really, not even horsey ones.

December 14 – Roast Chestnuts Day: Have you ever made or eaten roast chestnuts?

Made no, eaten yes. Mom added them to stuffing one year and to a dessert another time. Was welmed, no need to do that again.

December 15 – Cat Herders' Day: Have you ever had to do anything where it felt like you were trying to herd cats?

Yes, just about every volunteer based situation I’ve ever been in charge of ;D And then there’s the actual cats. Trying to get them to go to bed, get out of the kitchen, whatever is absolutely a challenge. It’s a little easier now since we lost both of the boys and the girls are older, but still not easy.

December 16 – Chocolate-Covered Anything Day: Is there anything that would not be improved by being covered in chocolate? What is your favourite chocolate-covered food?

I would say yes, there is. For example, I can’t imagine tomatoes would improve with chocolate. I like a lot of chocolate things, but given a selection, I’d probably go for chocolate covered almonds first.

Zed