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Hugs, Christie! I hope all that work flies by and you can take a breath soon!
OK, let’s see:
What’s the last book you read?
- Delilah Devlin’s Strokes–a fun, hot collection of little stories to get your motor revved…
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought?
- Hmm… Celtic Thunder’s Heritage album; I think we’re at least one behind!
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)?
- DH made homemade beef noodle soup–mmmm!
Did you make a New Year’s resolution?
- Nope–I tend to break them far too easily. Have a couple of loose goals, which I haven’t made much progress on yet…
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)?
- Yes, and they are strangely delicious. I could eat an entire bag…
And what’s the last chook you wrangled, Fedora? LOL!
He is enjoying it at your place Fedora
Have Fun with him
Helen
Fedora, my 14 yr has almost eaten an entire bag. He loves them more than I do.
What’s the last book you read? ~ Neurosurgeon … and Mum by Kate Hardy
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought? ~ so long ago I can’t remember
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)? ~ Baked Squash parmagania made with a winter squash we grew ourselves.
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? ~ no
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)? ~ Sorry I haven’t tried them but they sound good.
Ooh, Kaelee, that squash recipe sounds great!
Squash parmagania sounds so good. I’d love the recipe.
I do hope that things calm down a bit for you.
What’s the last book you read?
Hold My Hand by Cameron Chapman – It happened to be a free download and I thought it sounded good. While I did enjoy it it reminded too much of a movie I’d seen a long time ago.
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought?
I believe it was the Spanish version of one of Jennifer Lopez’s recently songs. I can’t think of the title at the moment. LOL
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)?
Can’t say that I really had a “best” meal last week. Nothing special anyway.
Did you make a New Year’s resolution?
Not really though I did set a reading challenge on Goodreads, which is the first time I’ve done that. The goal being to read 150 books in 2012.
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)?
Yes I have and while they were okay, they weren’t as good as I thought they would be. I rather like almond M&Ms better.
Pam, I love your book challenge. What kinds of books are you reading–romance subgenres? Other genres?
150 books in 2012!! Wow, please keep us updated on how you’re doing. I would never be able to meet that goal.
The last book I read was Lisa Kleypas’ “Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor.”
The last song I bought was Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass.”
The best meal I had last week was beef fried noodles.
I did make a resolution to stay in shape and to stop snacking.
I have tried the M&M pretzels and they’re a favorite of mine.
Jane, I’ve cut down on snacks, though I haven’t stopped, and I’m reaching for yogurt or fruit instead of chocolate. Mostly. *g*
I won’t buy the M&Ms unless my son is home. I will eat them all!
These five things are always fun. I love seeing, in particular, what people are reading.
The last book I read was Relish, a biography of Victorian celebrity chef, Alexis Soyer. Fascinating! He could definitely give Jamie Oliver a run for his money!
I don’t actually download songs – I tend to have the radio on most of the day on a classical station. Good to work to. Last CD I bought was ages ago – it was a four CD set of soundtracks from epic movies like Ben-Hur and Troy. Great stuff and good writing music if the radio isn’t inspiring me.
Best meal last week was a warm chicken and avocado salad. Yum!
No new year’s resolutions!
I wonder if Pretzel M&Ms have hit Oz yet. I’m hopelessly out of touch with that stuff. I must say they sound a bit odd!
Anna, I never downloaded music until I had the iPad. I was surprised how quickly I built up the music on it in the past year.
Anna, it’s the salty sweet combination with the M&Ms that is soooo good.
Hi Christie
1, The Redwyck Charm – Elena Greene
2. I never download music
3. Can’t remember
4. No New Year’s resolutions
5. Don’t think Pretzel M&Ms are available here yet but I’ll keep an eye out
What’s the last book you read? SNUFF by Terry Pratchett
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought? Too long ago to remember.
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)? Roast Lamb with all the fixings.
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? No, too easy to break.
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)? I doubt they are available in Australia.
Mary, a friend of mine LOVES Terry Pratchett. Have you read a lot of his books?
I love roast lamb. Hmm, has anyone noticed I keep commenting on the food replies. Where is that pizza!!
Christie
I do hope things settle down and you get the book done love your stories.
What’s the last book you read?
Bed of Lie’s Paula Roe
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought?
I think it was a Rod Stewart CD a long time ago LOL
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)?
My daughter had us over for dinner and made chicken ceasar salad then warm chocolate cake and ice cream
Did you make a New Year’s resolution?
I hope to get a bit fitter this year not succeeding so far
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)?
Not yet I haven’t seen them here in Australia
Have Fun
Helen
Thanks, Helen! Keep an eye out for the M&Ms. They came out about a year ago but my son just started his addiction to them.
have a good day and hope you don’t have to work too hard
Sex, lies and valentine Tawny
never downloaded music
Hubby had surgery and had to eat soft food for a week so nothing spectacular lol
No
Never seen them
Oooh, I haven’t gotten Sex, Lies and Valentine yet. That’s next in my kindle.
1. Ryan’s Returne Barbara Freethy
2. never download music
3. steak dinner from O’Charley’s
4. no
5. Have not tried them.
What’s the last book you read?
‘Brief Interviews With Hideous Men’ by David Foster Wallace. Currently, though, I’m reading a brilliant biography of Christian Slater’s… yummo… and yes, it’s got photos.
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought?
Song? Well, I bought ‘Lenny Kravitz Collection’ on itunes for $7.95. Otherwise, I bought some vinyl… $2 – $4 each… adding up to $12 all up at Rockaway Music… very nice including ‘Linal Richie’s Dancing on the Ceiling’ and Chicago as well as Grace Jone’s Promo vinyl of ‘Monster Music’.
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)?
My home made fried rice with melted cheese on top… yummo! I know it sounds gross, but really you don’t use a lot of cheese, just a little.
Did you make a New Year’s resolution?
No, I’m an opportunist. If I see something good, know it’s worth it, I’ll jump at it… hold on and have fun. Did this last year and had an absolute ball!
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)?
Woot! They sound great! No, I haven’t seen them around, but will try them out when they hit Australia.
A bio of Christian Slater with photos?? I may have to check that one out.
I’m afraid to say, but it’s out of print but you can obtain a copy from the UK in hard cover – like I did but it cost me a packet! – and I’m not letting it out of my sight once I’ve read it! It was published in 2005, but never published in Australia … now weird is that??? The brilliant thing is that there’s so many funny bits in it I’ve had some great laugh-out-loud moments while sitting in my living room and even on the bus on the way home on the day I bought it!
The last book I read was
Lorraine Heath’s Surrender To the Devil.
I don’t download songs. Last CD I bought was Straight No Chasers Christmas CD
The best meal I had last week was Publix fried chicken.
Every year I try to cut down on my chocolate intake. No success yet!
I have not tried the M&M pretzels. I love plain M&Ms. I don’t need more treats to crave.
Good luck reducing the chocolate intake. I can never do it!
Hi Christie! Sorry the job is weighing you down. I’m just emerging from that after the holidays and starting to regain my sleep and energy. Hope you get some “me” time soon!
What’s the last book you read? – COLORADO DAWN by Kaki Warner. Loved it!
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought? – Don’t remember. Yes, it has been that long.
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)? – A Mexican dish at a friend’s house over the weekend. Delish!
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? – nope
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)? – Oh, yeah. I love them too much!
Hi PJ, It’s a crazy time at my work. A big price increase coming and I’m in the pricing dept. Hopefully, I’ll get some me time soon.
Ok, here goes:
Last book I read: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
Last Song I bought:”I’ll Be by Edwin McCain
Best meal last week:Homemade Philly Steak Sandwiches
Did I like pretzel M & M’s:No,I like plain M & M”s
New Years resolutions:No, I’d just end up breaking them the next day:)
I’m the same way with the New Year’s resolutions that’s why I don’t do them.
Just read Penny Jordan’s A ROYAL BRIDE AT THE SHEIKH’S COMMAND. Just had to read one of her books after learning of her way-too-early passing on Dec 31/11.
Keep listening to Lady Antebellum’s JUST A KISS. I think my family is going to disown me for playing it so often….
One of the reasons I work from home is so that I can have good meals often. Hmmm…. Much as I made lots of “proper meals” last week, I just loved the chili. So full of goodness (and more, LOL!).
No resolutions. Ever. Try things throughout the year instead. One of the things I am working on right now is saying no, as sometimes I feel my friends/family take advantage of me – and I have only myself to blame for letting them.
Haven’t tried Pretzel M&Ms. Also haven’t tried cheesecake. Am afraid that if I like it, I’ll gain even more weight!
You’ve never tried cheesecake??? Ever??? Personally, it has to be a really good cheesecake or it’s just not worth the calories. There is an awesome diner in my home town that has the BEST cheesecake. I’ve never had better.
Christie, sorry you’re so swamped.
Last book: Hot Zone by Catherine Mann
Haven’t bought music since before Christmas, but the last album I listened to was Loreena McKennitt’s The Wind That Shakes the Barley, courtesy of Santa.
Best meal last week: Mediterranean eggplant and couscous (recipe in the Members Only den)
No resolutions, just a plan to declutter the house, including the TBR pile, and adopt healthier habits.
Never tried pretzel M&Ms
Good luck with the decluttering, Nancy. My office needs a good cleaning/decluttering.
1. One enchanted evening by lynn kurland
2. Shake Senora by Pit Bull
3.Chinese from my favorite restaurant.
4.Not really, but I would like to lose some weight and keep the house cleaner.
5. I have never tried m&m pretzels.
What’s the last book you read? Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought? An oldies mix
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)? Italian sausage, fried potatoes with bacon and onions, brussel sprouts.
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Nope, don’t do resolutions, I had a goal in mind but a cold knocked that out already.
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)? I like them, I love salty sweet.
The last book I read is an ARC of a new debut coming out later in 2012 called Secrets of a Wedding NIght. Don’t you love that title? Watch for it later this year.
I can’t remember the last song I downloaded. Probably some of the old Judy Collins songs as I saw her in concert in December. She was awesome. Wanted to make sure she was on the ipod .
Not sure such a thing as a “best meal” existed last week as we’re all dieting like crazy here. Don’t get me wrong – the food hasn’t been bad. Just not memorable – and no seconds
Which naturally brings us to New Year resolutions. I don’t think I really made any this year – but I did put on weight over the holidays so I’m trying to get it off – which is not as much fun as chowing down on Christmas goodies.
Nope – haven’t tried pretzel M&Ms and probably shouldn’t. I can easily get hooked on salty sweet.
Donna, if you’re trying to lose weight don’t try the M&Ms. I still have Christmas cookies in my freezer. The boys didn’t eat as many this year.
Last Book – The Red Tent by Anita Diament.
Last Song – Someone Like You – Adele
Last Meal – Homemade Lasagna
Resolution – Removing clutter (I’m a packrat)
Loved the pretzels!!!
Fun!
Love the Fast Five, Christie!
Just finished “The Hangman’s Daughter” last night and must say it’s just a strange translation!
Anything by Enya rocks my boat and makes me cry at the same time.
I made a delicious pork stew by throwing everything in a pot — no recipe.
I want to be a more loving, less judgmental person in 2012. I’ve been very blessed and want to “be still my soul” a lot in 2012.
Oops, last one. I haven’t tried pretzel M&M’s but I’m game to try!
You won’t regret it…except for the additive qualities of them.
Christie I am new to your books, but they are going on my tbr list…
Last Book: Lucky in Love by Carolyn Brown
Last Song: The Man I love by Barbara Striesand
Last Meal: Turkey with roasted Posatoes and Brussel Sprouts..
Resolutions: Try to do at least one good dead a month.
M&M Chocolate Pretzels: I have tried chocolated covered pretzels, but not by M&M, they were hand made by a friend of my nieces…
Thanks, Kathleen. You’re the second one to mention brussel sprouts. That’s one vegetable I can’t get past my nose.
What’s the last book you read?
A Lady’s Lesson In Scandal by Meredith Duran
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought?
It’s been years since I purchased a song. I listen to songs in the car or on you tube, but I still don’t own an ipod. I probably listened to Rolling in the Deep by Adele or Criminal by Britney Spears on youtube.
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)?
Macaroni
Did you make a New Year’s resolution?
No
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)?
I haven’t tried them, but I love regular M&Ms.
I love Adele. I downloaded her album a few months ago. It’s great.
I don’t remember the title of the last book I read, but at the moment I’m reading Networking for People Who Hate Networking by Devora Zack.
Haven’t downloaded a song.
The best meal last week was rice with vegetables.
Haven’t tried the pretzel M&M’s, but did try the coconut M&M’s and loved them.
I sure hope your day flies by and you get a chance to wind down when you get home, Christie!
1. Blind Date, Checkmate by Veronica Blade
2. Fix You by Coldplay
3. Fried Chicken and Mashed Postatoes (homemade yumminess!)
4. New Years Resolution is to read 20 more books this year than I did last year (easy, so I don’t disappoint myself)
5.) Nope, haven’t tried the pretzel M&M’s. I’m mad at them since they took away the Crispy M&M’s!! Those were my ultimate favorite so I boycotted them *pout*
I’m with you on the New Year’s resolution. I think having the Kindle is helping me read more. It’s so easy to get a new book.
The last book I read was Most Eagerly Yours by Allison Chase.
The last song I downloaded or bought was What You Want by Evanescence.
The best meal I had last week was crock pot pot roast with carrots and red potatoes.
My New Year’s resolution is to keep going on my weight loss and exercise program and read at least as many books as I did last year.
I haven’t tried Pretzel M&Ms (due to the weight loss thing), but I’m sure I’d love them if I had some.
I told Donna the same thing. Don’t try the M&Ms if you’re dieting. They are far too addictive.
What’s the last book you read?
- Maria V. Snyder – Healer #1 – Touch of Power
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought?
- Can’t recall. But I’ve been currently streaming and restreaming Joel Plaskett’s Harbour Boys, the 2nd(and newest) song in his new album, Scrappy Happiness. He’s recording and releasing one song per week, every Tuesday at 17h15 on CBC Radio 2, till it’s done.
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)?
- Um…food? I can’t remember…
Did you make a New Year’s resolution?
- Nope! Haven’t made one since a junior high homework assignment.
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)?
- Not yet!
I too love pretzel M&Ms. But for me, the downfall is peanut butter. Have you tried cinnamon? They’re to die for!
Write, Write, & Write some more, Christie!!
1. Please don’t laugh, but the last book I read
was General Mills’ reissue of the Betty Crocker
Picture Cook Book! I love to read me some
cook books!
2. I recently won a Vicki Carr CD from Donnell
Ann Bell here on this blog and we uploaded
the album into my laptop. Love Vicki Carr!
3. Best meal was a new recipe I tried, even
Honey, who is not a great soup lover, loved
it. The recipe: Ham & Wild Rice Soup.
4. No resolutions this year or likely ever again!
5. Have not the pretzel M&Ms as yet, but don’t
count me out as yet!
OOPS! Left out the word ” tried” in #5! Pat C.
What’s the last book you read? your book : everytime i’m yours
What’s the last song you downloaded or bought? korean’s song – black and white
What’s the best meal you had last week (if you remember)? chicken salad bread
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? yes
Have you tried Pretzel M&Ms (if so did you love them)? love them
last book? A dark and Brooding Gentleman by Margaret McPhee
Song? We Stand together, Nickelback
meal? Roast chicken and cream cheese potatoes
Resolution; yep. To try and be more active on blogs, including my own!
Pretzel m and m? No, not a pretzel fan.