The Queen's Meme #80 ~ The Royal Wedding Pain Meme

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#80 The Royal Wedding Pain Meme

I am grumpy because I've not received an invitation from Prince William and Kate Middleton to attend their upcoming nuptials in London. I'm sure it's been lost in the mail but that doesn't ease my anxiety. If it doesn't arrive soon I'll be forced to crash the event and that would be most undignified indeed - even for me! And since I'm being a royal pain in the patootie today, you may replace any of the questions you don't like with a new question. Just humor me.
Please.

1. If you received an invitation to the Royal Wedding, who would you take with you and why?

2. If the Prince and his fiancee had a blog, what would the title be?

 3. Are you going to watch The Royal Wedding between Prince William and Catherine "Kate" Middleton this week?

4. Imagine you only have $5.00 and you must buy a wedding gift for them. What would you buy?

 5. What day-to-day marital advice would you give the couple?

Prince William seen here with his father, Prince Charles, as William is installed as a Knight of The Garter. 
What other woman can say she has a man with those credentials, huh?

6. You have been employed as the caterer for the reception at Buckingham Palace.  
What are you serving?

7.  This is the Royal Wedding Route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.  What location is missing? You must add a location along the way that you feel is a must stop for the couple before they get married.

I'll see you there!
I hope.

The Queen's Meme #79 ~ The Give and Take Meme

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#79 The Give and Take Meme

We've all been givers. We've all been takers. Is it better to give than to receive? Hmmm.....always a question up for debate. Depends on the circumstance I suppose. Who wrote that line anyway? Quite possibly the person who didn't get what he gave. Or maybe a selfless soul full of true righteousness.  Maya Angelou wrote that "giving liberates the soul of the giver."  I would tend to agree. Another favorite quote of mine on the subject is by Khalil Gibran: "Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need."
What are our motivations for giving? And what, pray ye, will ye take? That is my question.

Why am I suddenly speaking Quakerish?

I'd better get on with this meme.

1.  IS it better to give than to receive?

2. Can you name a special or unique gift you've received? What made it special to you?

3. What does it mean to "give of yourself?"

4. Tell us something you once took that you wish you could give back.

5. Have you ever been robbed of something that changed the course of your life?

6. If you could give one thing to the people that you love most and give it in abundance, what would it be?

7.  When is the last time you GAVE yourself a good talking to?

I will leave you with one of our brightest minds on the subject of giving, Albert Einstein. He wrote:

Albert Einstein: Any man who can drive safely while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the kiss the attention it deserves.

Wise man that Albert.

The Queen's Meme #78 ~ The Spring Done Sprung Meme

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Today we are discussing the wonders of Spring.   But it's not all about blooming flowers and Easter cards this time. Just a simple play on words with a twisted smack of alliteration and snark thrown in. You know, the usual. Now do me a favor and add your smack to the smack.

K?

1. What about spring ticks you off the most?

2.  How many blooming idiots have you met lately?

3. If spring springs early when you're in the middle of a spring fling, does that mean you must flung 'em out of your life early or can it wait until summer comes?

4. If you could toss one thing or person out the window during your annual spring cleaning, who would it be?

5. Do you have seasonal defective disorder?

6.   If you left the windows open on a cool spring night, what would the neighbors see?

7.  Name your most potent allergens during this season of (achoo!) bliss.

**photo Public Domain**

The Queen's Meme #77 ~ The Grocery Meme

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The Grocery Store Meme

The last time I went grocery shopping I came home with way too much chocolate. It wasn't supposed to be that way. I went for mangoes. But the chocolate kept calling my name.

1. Do you make a list when you go grocery shopping?

2. Do you buy more groceries when you're hungry?

3. Coupons. Use 'em?

4. Have you ever complained to the manager of your grocery store?

5. Do you like to buy groceries at huge chain stores like WalMart? Or do you shop exclusively at food stores?

6.  How much time do you spend reading labels in the grocery store?

7. Do you push your own grocery cart to the car and return it?

8. What is the one food item you always buy at the grocery store that you can't live without?

The Queen's Meme #76 ~ The Prissy Meme

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The Prissy Meme

Many things have been said about me. Some are true. Some are lies. Some are fair. Some are sinister. But there is one indisputable not-so-secret secret about Yours Truly. I love being a girl.
That is a fact.

  I know what you're thinking, guys. You can't possibly do a prissy meme even on threat of dungeon duty. Not to fear. And quite frankly, unless you're a metrosexual and want to talk about yourself, you can still answer this meme about the females in your life.  So let's powder up and get on with the makeover.
(**warning** I couldn't stop at 7 questions this week)

1. What is your favorite lipstick color and why?

2.  How long does it take you to get ready to go to work in the morning?

3. Do you have your nails professionally done? Mani? Pedi?

4. Tell us about your latest spa experience - real or imagined.

5. Is there something you'd like to change about your appearance? Would you ever have cosmetic surgery?

6. How do you take care of your skin?

7. Tell us your secrets for vibrant, shiny, healthy-looking hair.

8.  What is your favorite fragrance?

9.  Everyone has a certain color they love to wear. What is yours?

10. Do you have ink?

11.  How would you describe your personal style?

Comment here or below!

The Queen's Meme #75 ~ The Mimi Moon Meme

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#75 The Mimi Moon Meme

The SuperMoon graced the Universe Saturday evening! Since it was a much publicized worldwide event, I thought that we as global blogging citizens should share in the telling from our respective corners of the world. And if you didn't happen out this weekend to have some lunar fun, play along anyway. I'm sure I can think of SOMEthing to ask of relevance. And besides, the lunar phase has made me antsy to do a little dungeon throwing. I haven't in a long time.
Can you moon the walk or just talk the talk?

Do your best, my friends.

Do your best.

Your future depends on it. 

There's a bad moon rising.

1. Did you take a picture of the moon SuperMoon Saturday evening? 
If so, please post it. If not, steal one and post it.


2. Have you ever howled at the moon?


3. Do you believe that feelings and emotions are affected by the changes in lunar phases? (ie: children misbehave, lovers misbehave, tempers fly)

4. In the language of astronomy, the two extremes of the moon are called ''apogee'' (far away) and ''perige" (nearby). Who or what would you like to be apogee and who/what perige?
(Crikey! I can now talk moon talk!)

5. Name a famous moon walker.

6. Scientists claim there is no relation whatsoever between a Supermoon and natural disasters. Yet we have experienced tsunamis and earthquakes in the last 7 days on Earth.  Do you believe them?

7.  Creedence Clearwater Revival sang about the evil of the moon. 
Is there a Bad Moon Rising in your life?

moon photo: Public domain

The Queen's Meme #74 ~ The Disaster Meme

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Have you ever wondered how ready you would be if disaster struck your home or your town? Are you prepared for it? The horrific events in Japan this week and my own mini-disaster at home (of little consequence in comparison) caused me to start thinking about maintaining my Emergency Kit. I actually made one after 9-11 for Bloggingham and made kits for my parents and members of my family. Let's see how ready you are. Here's a link to The US Department of Homeland Security FEMA just in case you need it.

According to FEMA: A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items that members of a household may need in the event of a disaster.

1. How many days worth of food, water and supplies do you need in your Emergency Kit?

2. You should prepare supplies for home, work, and vehicle. 
What item do you need in your car that is not needed at home?


3. If you are evacuated from your workplace. 
You grab your "grab and go" bag. What is in it?

4. How many gallons of water should each person in your household need for 3 days?

5. Tell us your favorite non-perishable food items.


6.  How much cash are you going to hide in your emergency disaster kit?


7. Do you have a basic emergency plan developed for you and your family? Have you written it down, practiced and discussed it? Does everyone know where the emergency supplies are?

The Queen's Meme #73 ~ The Green Meme

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We will attempt to "go green" here on the Queen's Meme blog today. Even I'm green. Even Mr. Linky is green! (don't tell him) I am woefully ashamed of my non-green status in this country and wish to do better. Recyling is not my forte unless we're talking fingernails.  Let's find out how green we really are. I went to this website and was SHOCKED to learn that not only am I un-American and globally unwise in this regard, but I deserve to be smacked with a non-toxic noodle as well. I hate pain. I'd rather reform. Shall we?

The Green Meme

How green are you?

1. Do you recycle?
2. Have you ever hung clothes on a line instead of using the clothes dryer?
3. Do you walk or bike to work to save energy?
4. Do you use a water filter for your tap water or do you buy bottled water?

5. How many trees do you kill each year buying new books?

6. Have you ever considered recycling your cellphone?

 7. All you need are a few simple non-toxic ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap to clean your home.  Are you willing to throw away the bottled chemicals?


**Remember! March 26, 2011 is Earth Hour!** I'll be asleep.

The Queen's Meme #72 ~ Return To Sender Meme

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I've been on a short hiatus due to illness but glad to be back! Now that I've returned, let's talk about returns.  Why not? I'll bet you have a lot to say about that. I know I do!

1. When is the last time you returned a library book?

2. Is there anyone you'd like to see return to your life?

3. Have you finished your income tax return?

4. Do you ever return things to the store for refund, credit or exchange? Have you had a bad experience with customer service over this issue? Tell us your story.

5. You would like to see your favorite movie named The Return of ___________________.

6.  Is there something you're still waiting to be returned to you?

7.  You are in a canyon. On the other side stands your beloved. You stand and shout something to him/her making a large echo. What do you want to hear in return?

8.  If you could turn back and go in the reverse direction in your life, making things better for yourself and those you love, how would your journey begin?

The Queen's Meme #71 ~ The SuperBowl Meme

**I had this scheduled to post early this morning and Blogger once again reverted it to draft. Sorry. I wish they would fix that bug.**
Welcome to the Queen's Meme #71

It's a meme about sports! 

(**1919 Green Bay Packers**)

Now that the Superbowl is over, I thought it would be fun to take a little football quiz. I already declare failure but that is beside the point. There are many things about football that endear me to the game. Men in tight pants come to mind, ballet moves, food and music. What could be better?

1. In football, the "ball" is not round. Does this concern you?

2.Can you decipher just one of the sideline hand signals?

3. What did you think of the halftime show?

4. I do not understand why it is so important to knock people down if the object of the game is to get back up and run with the ball. Wouldn't it be simpler to just toss it back and forth and see who could catch it first?

5. What is a down?

6. Besides the obvious testosterone flying around (ladies) and the cheerleaders in short skirts (gentlemen) what else about the game of football fascinates you?

7.  If you could add a rule to the game, what would it be?

The Queen's Meme #70 ~ The Afterlife Meme

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The AfterLife Meme

Put on your pondering hat today. Let's get serious, silly and philosophical all in the same meme. 

1. Have you ever seen an angel? If not, do you believe in them?

2. Tell us a real ghost story. Ever seen one?

3. Have you ever had a near-death experience?

4. It is midnight in Heaven. You have just arrived. You are told that you can choose any kind of "Heaven" you want. What would that be?

5. You have come back to Earth as something or someone else. Describe that entity.

6.  It is your first morning in Hades. What fascinating aspect of the underworld will you visit first? 

7. Scientists have just created a new pill that induces immediate immortality. You can live forever! What are you going to do with the rest of your life?

The Queen's Meme #69 ~ The Board Game Meme

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Are you bored? Well I'm about to perk you up with a few board game questions. Ever played Pick Up Stix? It's a blast. My brothers and I used to play every weekend at my aunt's house.  Pretend you're 12, pop a big bowl of popcorn, stretch out on the carpet or set up the card table and let's play! Oh, BTW... These are my games and my rules. Just so ya know...

1. Twister

Who would you like to get your arms and legs tangled up with?

2. Monopoly

You have just landed on Boardwalk and collected a nice sum in rent payments.

Which Monopoly token do you want to be when you grow up?

3. Candyland

This game is based on The Legend of The Lost Candy Castle. Did you know that? The object of the game is to reach the Candy Castle. But in my game, the object is to avoid the dungeon that is in the Candy Castle.  You must swim through the Ice Cream Sea to be victorious.
What is your flavor?

4. Operation
You are the surgeon. You have the tweezers in your hand. It is time to remove the most irritating person or thing in your life.
What is the name of this organ?

5. Sorry!

I often say that success is the best revenge. Lucky for you!
Sorry! is a game of sweet revenge. 

What is your strategy for success today?

6. Wheel of Fortune!

It's your spin. You have just landed on a surprise vacation package. 
It's yours if you can name the destination with 3 vowels and 2 consonants. 

7. Clue

Miss Scarlet (that's you) is in the Library with the knife. Who did she kill and why?

The Queen's Meme #68 ~ Music Meme 101

Welcome to The Queen's Meme #68.

It's called the Basic Music Theory Meme 101

It's simple! Answer the questions and/or identify the following very basic music symbols and tell us what you think they mean. You can answer correctly (don't peek in the dictionary!) or you can spoof 'em. I'm talking to you, Coopernicus. Can you snark something this academic?

1. What is the symbol above called?

2. Imagine you are playing saxophone and suddenly see the symbol above in your music score. What do you do?

3. And this ornate object is???

4. Are these two rests equal or unequal in value?

5. Name at least 2 things missing from the Treble and Bass clef show below that would be seen in an actual piece of music.

6. Why is the treble clef above always getting in trouble? What is wrong with it?

7. What is the name of this note?

8. What is the key signature in the piece of music below?

BONUS! The correct answer will keep you out of the dungeon for awhile.

9.  What is the last note on a piano keyboard?

The Queen's Meme #67 ~ The Strange January Meme

Welcome to the Queen's Meme #67. 

It's called The Strange January Meme.

There are some strange traditions associated with this month, many of those noted here are British customs, however, strange customs hail from every corner of the globe. Help me decipher the January mysteries of the Universe below. And I sincerely hope you remembered to bake a cake for the cow.

1. January usually has ample amounts of snowfall in parts of the world. Did you ever make snow cream as a kid?

2. January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar. The name comes from the Latin word ianua meaning door and is named after the god of the doorway, Janus.
Is there a particular door you'd like to step through this year?

3. January is one of the months with 31 days. What are you going to do with that extra day?

4. In medieval times superstition dictated that the 1st day of January was significant for prosperity, or lack of it, in a person's life. Farmers put a flat cake on the horns of a cow and they danced and sang songs around the cow until the cake was thrown to the ground. If it fell in front of the cow that meant good luck; it if fell behind the cow that meant bad luck for the rest of the year.
Do you have strange New Year customs in your household?

5. Did you know that it's unlucky to see the first new moon of the year through a window? You should, instead, look through a new silk handkerchief! Did you remember to do this?

 6. On January 14, 1986 motorists were required for the first time to wear seat belts? 
Do you always buckle up? Why or why not?

7.   If you are single and want to find a mate, legend has it that on January 20th you should walk backwards up the stairs to bed.  If you don't have a staircase you should recite The Lord's Prayer while transferring pins from a pin cushion to your sleeve.
I couldn't find a male ritual to attract women. 
Make one up.



Europa and the Bull by Gustave Moreau, watercolour, c. 1869. Public domain