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Thursday Threesome: 76 Trombones

01 Thursday Dec 2011

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Macy's Parade

Thanksgiving was last week, at least in the U.S., but parades occur everywhere. Before we launch into December, let’s talk about them for this week’s Thursday Threesome.

76 Trombones Led the Big Parade

Onesome – 76: How old were you in 1976, and what’s your favorite memory from that year? If you weren’t yet born in 1976, what’s one change you’d like to see in the world when you TURN 76?

Twosome – Trombones: Do you play a musical instrument? Have you ever marched in a parade?

Threesome – Led the Big Parade: Are you a fan of parades, or do you prefer to avoid them as much as possible? If you are a fan, do you have a favorite parade?

How about you? When you’re ready, post your answers in your own space, and leave a comment here.

Thursday Threesome: Truth and Fiction

17 Thursday Nov 2011

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Truth is Stranger than Fiction

As I write this, we’re a week away from Thanksgiving, in the US, and just a bit more than half way through NaNoWriMo. Whether you’re participating or not, take a moment to consider the old adage, “Truth is stranger than fiction,” because it’s this week’s Thursday Threesome prompt.

Before we get to that, however, I have to apologize for not posting anything last Thursday. I could come up with a clever excuse, but the reality is that I forgot it was Wednesday night, was swamped on Thursday, and by the time I realized I hadn’t posted, it was Saturday morning. Forgive me?

And now:
Truth is Stranger than Fiction

Onesome – Truth is: What’s the most bizarre true story you know? Even better, what bizarre thing really happened to you?

Twosome – Stranger: We were all taught not to talk to strangers as kids. Do you still avoid them as adults, or are you likely to strike up conversations with interesting-looking people on the bus, subway, or coffee shop?

Threesome – than Fiction: “Reality” shows seem to be dominating the television channels this year. Do you watch them, or do you prefer scripted, purely fictional dramas? When you do watch reality shows, do you ever wonder if what you see is less truth than fiction?

How about you? When you’re ready, post your answers in your own space, and leave a comment here

Thursday Threesome: Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day

03 Thursday Nov 2011

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This week’s Thursday Threesome is a redux from the original archive, from November 4th, 2004, specifically…but since it’s a Blustery Day as I write this, it seemed appropriate.

Winnie the Pooh

“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily.
“So it is.”
“And freezing.”
“Is it?”
“Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.”
–A.A. Milne

Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day

Onesome – Winnie the Pooh: What was your favorite book series as a kid? Was there one you tried to find the complete set to read? …Or maybe just one book you remember well?

Twosome – and the: holidays are just around the corner? Are you ready for things? …or are you too immersed in life to even think about it?

Threesome – Blustery Day: Hey, what do you like to do on a stormy day when you’re not working or in school? Do you curl up with a book? Watch TV? Bake? How do you pass the time when you don’t feel like going “out in it?”

How about you? When you’re ready, post your answers in your own space, and leave a comment here so we can find you!

Thursday Threesome: Trick or Treat

27 Thursday Oct 2011

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Trick or treat! Smell my feet! Give me something good to eat!

This is the second of two Halloween-themed Threesomes. When I was a kid, we actually knew all three lines of the “trick or treat” song. This week, we’re breaking it down. Answer the prompts on your own blog, and let us know you’ve done so.

Onesome – Trick or treat: Do you still go trick-or-treating? Do you go for yourself, or to escort a child? If you don’t go trick-or-treating, do you stay home and give out candy?

Twosome – Smell my feet: Are you the type to go barefoot, or do you have to have shoes and socks on, even when you’re lounging around at home?

Threesome – Give me something good to eat: What’s the best thing you’ve ever pulled out of your trick-or-treat bag?

Thursday Threesome: Ghoulies, Ghosties and Long-leggedy Beasties

20 Thursday Oct 2011

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We’re past the mid-point of October now, and Halloween is fast approaching. It brings to my mind the old Scottish proverb:

From ghoulies and ghosties
And long-leggedy beasties
And things that go bump in the night,
Good Lord, deliver us!

So:

Onesome – Ghoulies and ghosties: Do you believe in ghosts or ghouls? Ever encountered one?

Twosome – And long-leggedy beasties: Many people use spider motifs in their Halloween decor. Do you like spiders, or do you shriek when you see one?

Threesome – And things that go bump in the night: Does your imagination ever get the better of you in the dark of night, or are you a pragmatist about such things?

Answer these on your own blog, and leave a link here, so we can see what you wrote. And don’t forget: there’s still time to participate in our October Project.

Thursday Threesome: A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

13 Thursday Oct 2011

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We’ve all heard the aphorism, “A stitch in time saves nine.” For this week’s Thursday Threesome, we’re breaking it apart.

Onesome- A Stitch: Do you sew? How about embroidery, cross-stitching, needlepoint, or even knitting. What’s your fiber-art fetish?

Twosome- in Time: How do you keep track of time? Are you digital or analog? Smartphone, PDA, or day planner?

Threesome- saves Nine: Think back to when you were nine years old. What one thing do you remember most about that year?

Leave your answer on your own blog, with a link-back, or answer in comments. And don’t forget to participate in the October Project if you haven’t already.

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Thursday Threesome: Coffee, Tea, or Me?

06 Thursday Oct 2011

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Cappuccino

We’ve got permission from one of the original hosts of the Thursday Threesome to use the name, and to steal borrow from their archives. To help relaunch CafeWriting, we’ve chosen a Threesome from May, 2003.

The Thursday Threesome

Come have a seat and chat a while. Coffee, tea or me?

Onesome- Coffee: Do you drink coffee? If so, do you ask for brewed or do you prefer the fancy espresso drinks? What’s your flavor?

Twosome- Tea: Do you drink tea? Hot or iced? Regular, herbal or flavored?

Threesome- Or Me? Ok, not really me! Seriously, what’s your favorite beverage? Alcoholic or non, healthy or not?

Leave your answer on your own blog, with a link-back, or answer in comments. And don’t forget to participate in the October Project if you haven’t already.

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Thursday Threesome: Jingle Bells

09 Thursday Dec 2010

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Thursday Threesome - Winter

Thursday Threesome | Winter

Jingle Bells

Onesome – Dashing through the snow: Do you get much snow where you live? Do you enjoy winter sports like skiing or would you rather stay in by the cozy fire?

Twosome – In a one horse open sleigh: Have you ever been on a sleigh ride or a carriage ride? Do you even like horses? Or would you just rather travel by your own two feet?

Threesome -O’er the fields we go: What’s the first thing that pops into your mind when someone says field? Corn? Football field? Outfield?

Sing along with this vintage Thursday Threesome from December, 2004! Answer the questions in your own space and then leave a comment here so we can find you.

Thursday Threesome: World Weary Traveler

18 Thursday Nov 2010

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Since Deb is back in town for a few days, and is the original owner of the Thursday Threesome, I’m stealing her prompt from this week in 2004.

Onesome: World – Okay, you’ve been here; you’ve been there. …or maybe not. Is there someplace you think it would be cool to spend a holiday? Christmas in the Alps? St. Patrick’s Day in Erie? Oh, sure, take the entire family if you’d like!

Twosome: Weary – Have you ever had to deal with jet lag? How have you handled it? …and which direction is worse for you, going East or going West? Just curious…

Threesome: Traveler – When you’ve traveled, what conveyance has bothered you the most? That camel in Morocco? The train ride through the Rockies? Your brother-in-law’s Dodge? What just set your nerves on edge?

Please participate by answering these prompts in your own space, and leaving a comment here.

Thursday Threesome (Veteran’s Day Edition): Know/Kill/Create

11 Thursday Nov 2010

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Our inspiration for our first Thursday Threesome in several years is inspired by Veterans Day and the quotation below. Answer the prompts in your own blog, then share your link in our comments.

“There exist only three beings worthy of respect: the priest, the soldier, the poet. To know, to kill, to create.” — Charles Baudelaire

Onesome — to Know: We all have certain truths that seem to live inside us, whether they’re born of faith or art. What’s one thing that you absolutely know in your bones?

Twosome — to Kill: Are you the type who walks spiders out of the house in a glass, or do you see a bug and stomp it?

Threesome — to Create: What is your favorite creative outlet? What have you created lately?