Monday Pop Quiz: What Do You Have to Smile About?

I needed this quiz about now.

You Have Your Attitude to Smile About

Things may or may not be going well in your life, but you always take time to smile a little. You know it's important to keep looking up and looking toward the future. Optimism always wins out. You're the one person always eager to see a silver lining in dark clouds. It's important that you feel hopeful. No matter whether you're having a good day or bad day, you keep smiling. A smile makes everything better!

What Do You Have To Smile About?

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Friday Five: 5 Coffee Recipes

Last week, I gave you my favorite K-Cup flavors. This week, as promised, are some easy ways to create barrista style drinks at home.

1. Mocha: Toss a handful of chocolate chips and a teaspoon of your favorite sweetener into the bottom of a coffee mug. Brew any flavored coffee in your Keurig and allow to pour over the chocolate chips. Stir til chocolate is melted. Add cream, half & half, or milk to taste.

2. Caramel Vanilla: Brew one cup of bold coffee and one cup of French vanilla coffee in a large mug (using the smallest mug setting to avoid spillover). Add 2 tbsp caramel syrup and half & half or milk to taste. Additional sweetener is optional.

3. Brownie Mocha: Add one envelope of hot cocoa mix to the bottom of a large mug. Brew one cup of any nutty flavored coffee into the cocoa. Stir briskly. Add creamer and or whipped cream to taste.

4. Boston Iced Tea: Fill a large pitcher with ice about halfway. Sprinkle about 1/2 c sugar over ice. Brew 3 black tea K-cups, let sit for five minutes, then pour over ice. Add one 12 oz can of frozen cranberry juice concentrate and stir til well blended.

5. Iced Cafe Latte: Swirl chocolate syrup in the bottom and up the sides of a tall glass. Sprinkle additional sweetener inside if needed. Fill glass with ice and pour about 1/2 c of half & half over ice. Brew flavored K-cup into glass. Add whipped cream and more chocolate syrup, if desired.

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Music to Write By: Love is a Marathon (Teddy Geiger)

Teddy's got a great voice and some really insightful lyrics. Enjoy!



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Monday Pop Quiz: What Keyboard Key Are You?

You Are "tab"

Some people might try to say that you're always spaced out. You do tend to be a dreamer, but you're also a great multitasker. You work quickly and efficiently. So it's no problem if you goof off a little while you're working. And if people want to think you're flakey, that's fine. You're getting more done than they are.

What Keyboard Key Are You?

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Friday Five: My Favorite K-Cup Flavors

I've written before about my passion for my Keurig. I even bought one for my office, and my co-workers are now just as addicted. (You're welcome, ladies.) There are so many yummy flavors and so many ways to create a cup that's uniquely yours. Today, I'll share my favorite flavors. Maybe next week, I'll share some of my favorite variations.

1. Van Houtte White Chocolate Mint
2. Green Mountain Spicy Eggnog
3. Gloria Jean's Butter Toffee
4. Green Mountain Perfect Peach
5. Wolfgang Puck Jamaica Me Crazy

Gotta K-Cup machine? What's your favorite flavor?

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Music to Write By: Over This (Ace Enders)

I have to thank my daughter for introducing me to this guy. Since we first saw him live a few years ago, I've collected a lot of his songs. This one's a beauty and so perfect for my WIP right now!



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Monday Pop Quiz: The Strappy Shoe Test

You Are Determined

You are both ambitious and passionate. You crave success, but you're going to become successful on your own terms. You are intense and over the top. You have a magnetic personality that others stop and notice. You are both exciting and intoxicating. You are definitely a whirlwind of excitement. You may worry about making an impression, but rest assured that no one ever forgets you.

The Strappy Shoe Test

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