#205

Happy New Year to all! So...here we go!

1. I feel _____.

2. _____ and song.

3. It's _____.

4. _____ and how.

5. On New Year's Eve _____.

6. _____ practice.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

And here are the answers to last week's:

28. JOSNLYETW: jolly old st nicholas lean your ear this way
29. GKWLLOOTFOS: good king wencelas looked out on the feast of stephen
30. UOTRRPOJGOSC: up on the rooftop reindeer pause out jumps good old santa clause
31. JBJBJBR: jingle bell jingle bell jingle bell rock
32. IHABCWY: ill have a blue chrismas without you
33. WUNWTAGC: way up north where the air gets cold
34. JHTSBRTTTT: just hear those sleigh bells jingling ting ting tingling too
35. CTTMPRPPP: come the told me pa rum pa pa pum
36. AWHHOH: angels we have heard on high
37. HAHJC: have a holly jolly chrismas
38. AIAMNCFAB: away in the manger no crib for a bed

#204

Today's the last Friday you get a choice of the regular fill-ins OR a different kind of fill-in (or both). As you know, a friend emailed me a list where you have to identify Christmas songs by the initials of the first words of the first line of each song. If you'd like to play along, great! And...Merry Christmas eve to those who celebrate it!

So...here we go!

1. These are a few _____.

2. _____ holiday dinner.

3. What's that I hear _____.

4. _____ quiet, quiet.

5. Some of my favorite holiday memories include _____.

6. _____ not even a mouse.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

AND/OR

28. JOSNLYETW:
29. GKWLLOOTFOS:
30. UOTRRPOJGOSC:
31. JBJBJBR:
32. IHABCWY:
33. WUNWTAGC:
34. JHTSBRTTTT:
35. CTTMPRPPP:
36. AWHHOH:
37. HAHJC:
38. AIAMNCFAB:

And here are the answers to last week's:

19. IDOAWCJLTOIUTK: I'm dreaming of a white Christmas just like the ones I used to kinow
20. CROAOFJFNAYN: Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nippin' at your nose
21. IBTLALLC: It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
22. OLTOBHSWSTL: Old little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie
23. SBRAYLITLSIG: Sleigh bells ring are you listenin' in the lane snow is glistening
24. IBHFC: I'll be home for Christmas
25. WWYAMCWWYAMC: We wish you a merry Chrisrmas...
26. IHTBOCD: I heard the bells on Christmas day
27. FTSIAJHS: Frosty the snowman is a jolly happy soul

This week, I'm going to give you a choice of fill-ins OR a different kind of fill-in (or both). A friend emailed me a list where you have to identify Christmas songs by the initials of the first words of the first line of each song. Each Friday until Christmas Eve I'll post 9 more of these songs and if you'd like to play along, great!

So...here we go!

1. What in the world _____.

2. _____ well fed.

3. Go _____.

4. _____ sent _____.

5. I keep _____.

6. _____ or not.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

AND/OR

19. IDOAWCJLTOIUTK:
20. CROAOFJFNAYN:
21. IBTLALLC:
22. OLTOBHSWSTL:
23. SBRAYLITLSIG:
24. IBHFC:
25. WWYAMCWWYAMC:
26. IHTBOCD:
27. FTSIAJHS:

And here are the answers to last week's:

10. YKDADAPAVCACADAB: You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen, Comet & Cupid and Donner and Blitzen
11. ISMKSCUTMLN: I saw Mommy kissing Santa Clause underneath the mistletoe last night
12. CSBSDIHS: City sidewalks busy sidewalks dressed in holiday style
13. HTHASGTTNK: Hark the herald angels sing glory to the newborn king
14. GGROBAR: Grandma got run over by a reindeer
15. OHNTSASB: O holy night the stars are shining brightly
16. AIWFCIMTFT: All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth
17. DTTSIAOHOS: Dashing through the snow in a one horse open sleigh
18. WTKOOA: We three kings of orient are

#203

This week, I'm going to give you a choice of fill-ins OR a different kind of fill-in (or both). A friend emailed me a list where you have to identify Christmas songs by the initials of the first words of the first line of each song. Each Friday until Christmas Eve I'll post 9 more of these songs and if you'd like to play along, great!

So...here we go!

1. I wish _____.

2. _____...that's what I'm thinking.

3. Please bring _____.

4. _____ is so amazing.

5. One of my fondest hopes _____.

6. _____ and I just wanted to say thank you.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

AND/OR

10. YKDADAPAVCACADAB:
11. ISMKSCUTMLN:
12. CSBSDIHS:
13. HTHASGTTNK:
14. GGROBAR:
15. OHNTSASB:
16. AIWFCIMTFT:
17. DTTSIAOHOS:
18. WTKOOA:

And here are the answers to last week's:

1. HYAMLC: have yourself a merry little christmas
2. TFNTADS: the first noel the angels did say
3. GRYMGLNYD: god rest ye merry gentleman let nothing you dismay
4. ICUAMC: it came upon a midnight clear
5. SNHNAICAIB: silent night holy night all is calm all is bright
6. OTFDOCMTLGTM: on the first day of christmas my true love gave to me
7. DTHWBOHFLLLLLLLL: deck the halls with boughs of holly fa la la la la la la la la
8. YBWOYBNC: you better watch out you better not cry
9. JTTWTLHC: joy to the world the lord has come

#202

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This week, I'm going to give you a choice of fill-ins OR a different kind of fill-in (or both). A friend emailed me a list where you have to identify Christmas songs by the initials of the first words of the first line of each song. Each Friday until Christmas Eve I'll post 9 more of these songs and if you'd like to play along, great!

So...here we go!

1. The best thing about a birthday celebration is _____.

2. _____ the passage of time.

3. I went shopping recently and the most interesting thing I bought was _____.

4. _____ child's game _____.

5. The reason is _____.

6. _____ snow and cold.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

AND/OR

1. HYAMLC:
2. TFNTADS:
3. GRYMGLNYD:
4. ICUAMC:
5. SNHNAICAIB:
6. OTFDOCMTLGTM:
7. DTHWBOHFLLLLLLLL:
8. YBWOYBNC:
9. JTTWTLHC:

#201

Ahhhh...so stuffed with turkey I almost forgot! Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate.

So...here we go!

1. Three things I must have on my Thanksgiving table: _____.

2. _____ sacked out on the couch.

3. This is _____.

4. _____ to decorate _____.

5. Oh, man, thankfully it's _____.

6. _____ perfect the art of _____.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#200

So...here we go!

1. Why does _____.

2. _____ see the world.

3. Thank you for _____.

4. _____ is my favorite holiday because _____.

5. I am SO _____.

6. _____ make up our minds to be.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#199

So...here we go!

1. When pigs fly _____.

2. _____ seriously?!

3. Call me _____.

4. _____ if you know what I mean.

5. The most entertaining person in my life is _____ because _____.

6. _____ who's next?

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#198

So...here we go!

1. Sometimes, _____.

2. _____ about the whole thing.

3. Small _____.

4. _____ is very enlightening.

5. I keep meaning to _____

6. _____ ...yet.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#197

Happy Halloween to those who celebrate it!


So...here we go!

1. While the cat's away _____.

2. _____ fabuloso!

3. Children _____.

4. _____ when I get home from work or shopping or what have you.

5. This may seem odd, but _____

6. _____ and that seems like a fine idea to me!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#196

So...here we go!

1. One of my strongest beliefs is _____.

2. _____ huge!

3. The sky is cloudy with a threat of rain and wind and cold, so _____.

4. _____ is comforting to me.

5. I always thought I'd be _____

6. _____ and then I went outside to look at the full moon.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#195

So...here we go!

1. Wow, it's _____.

2. _____ beautiful.

3. My favorite way to start a day is _____.

4. _____ and he walked in the door holding a pumpkin.

5. I look out my window and see _____

6. _____ is what I've been thinking about lately.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#194

So...here we go!

1. My favorite month is _____ because _____.

2. _____ a fresh breeze.

3. I love to sniff _____.

4. _____ is what I like to have as a treat for breakfast.

5. The hobby I enjoy most is _____

6. _____ oh my!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#193

Sorry I've been away...I had surgery on my spine and haven't been able to sit for long. I'm healing quickly and I hope to make a full recovery soon!. So...here we go!

1. My back _____.

2. _____ wild.

3. Leaves are falling all around, _____.

4. _____ forgetfulness.

5. Healing is _____

6. _____ is what I've been up to lately!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#192

Happy Labor Day weekend to all who celebrate it. And...here we go!

1. Family _____.

2. _____ back and forth.

3. I love a _____.

4. _____ makes a good meal.

5. I've got the _____

6. _____: wth!!!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#191

And...here we go!

1. You do your thing; I do mine and sometimes _____.

2. _____ is what's been on my mind on and off all day.

3. Remember when _____.

4. _____ are three of my favorite obsessions :-)

5. During the last year _____

6. _____ puts a smile on my face.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#190

And...here we go!

1. Laughter _____.

2. _____ are the three words that started off the last email I sent.

3. What I'm most looking forward to today is _____.

4. _____ puts a smile on my face.

5. Where in the world _____

6. _____ just what I needed!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#189

And...here we go!

1. Music _____.

2. _____ is what I like first thing in the morning.

3. The first thing I said this morning was: _____.

4. _____; it's what's for dinner tonight.

5. It's all been _____

6. _____ is what I feel like doing right now.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#188

Graphic courtesy of Crystal

And...here we go!

1. Life is _____.

2. _____ keep going.

3. My last text message (or IM) ended in these three words: _____.

4. _____ is what I'm thinking about for dinner sometime soon.

5. On the 1st day of August _____

6. _____ lively and energetic.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#187

And...here we go!

1. I'm going _____.

2. _____ adventure and daring.

3. Perhaps today you can make it a point _____.

4. _____ true adventurer’s spirit.

5. Compassion is _____

6. _____ no matter how difficult.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#186

And...here we go!

1. I feel _____.

2. _____ to catch up.

3. Do _____.

4. _____ completely unique.

5. It's hard to know how much _____

6. _____ follows suit.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#185

And...here we go!

1. This is what life does. It lets you _____.

2. _____ appreciate the moment?

3. Upon reflection _____.

4. _____ for quite a long time.

5. Later, you wake up _____

6. _____ to the far and boundless sea.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#184

And...here we go!

1. Layers of _____.

2. _____ insight.

3. I'd be willing to bet _____.

4. _____ scares the dog.

5. I'm fond of _____

6. _____ too much!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#183

And...here we go!

1. When it's quiet _____________.
2. _________ in what seems like a month.
3. My heart is __________.
4. _____________ July.
5. In the town where I was born ______________.
6. ________ is something I really love about my significant other / friend.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#182

And...here we go!

1. On vacation, I like _____________.
2. _________ in the ocean.
3. One of my favorite vacation spots __________.
4. _____________ full moon.
5. Up, up and away ______________.
6. Bananas ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#181

And...here we go!

1. _____________ 6:58.
2. It was the reason, of course, _________.
3. __________ is something I no longer feel the need to do.
4. I have another errand to run, then _____________.
5. ______________...just go find it
6. What were once vices ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#180

And...here we go!

1. _____________ feels great.
2. The solution is _________.
3. __________ fall asleep.
4. How about _____________.
5. ______________ is something I highly recommend!
6. Imagine ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#179

And...here we go!

1. _____________ is my favorite place to travel to.
2. When I think about my childhood, I often remember _________.
3. __________ makes for a good friend.
4. The wind in the trees, the rain on my skin, _____________.
5. ______________ is so exciting!
6. My best friend knows ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#178

Happy Memorial Day weekend to all who celebrate it :-)

And...here we go!

1. _____________ -- the best food to take on a picnic.
2. Summer _________.
3. __________ flip flops.
4. To love someone is _____________.
5. ______________ a long hike.
6. When I crave food, it's usually ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#177

And...here we go!

1. _____________ never fails to make me smile.
2. I'm looking forward to _________.
3. __________ is what I'm listening to right now.
4. Potato salad must have _____________ in it!
5. ______________ was the best thing I ate today.
6. Today was ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#176

And...here we go!

1. I just had _____________.
2. _________ is.
3. The third sentence on the 7th page of the book I'm reading: __________.
4. _____________ tickles my fancy.
5. I was walking ______________.
6. ________ makes me laugh!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#175

And...here we go!

1. Salsa and _____________.
2. _________ and you've even got mustard.
3. By the time I get home __________.
4. _____________ is what I look forward to most when grocery shopping.
5. And I was dreaming ______________.
6. ________...is there anything else better?!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#174

And...here we go!

1. I was _____________.
2. _________ and I left my book _________.
3. Why __________.
4. _____________ was in my thoughts today.
5. One of my father's favorite sayings was ______________.
6. ________--I know that feeling!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#173

And...here we go!

1. Where are my _____________?
2. If wishes were horses _________.
3. I'd like to see __________.
4. When I was a teen, I thought _____________.
5. One of my mother's favorite sayings was ______________.
6. I'd have a hard time doing without my ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#172

And...here we go!

1. I'd like _____________.
2. One of my most favorite romantic memories is _________.
3. Last night, I had __________ for dinner.
4. Sorry for the _____________.
5. Can we ______________ now?
6. One of my worst temptations is ________; ________ hard to resist!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#171

And...here we go!

1. In 1992, I was _____________.
2. _________ laughter and smiles.
3. Do what you __________, with what you __________, where you __________.
4. _____________ is where I'd like to be.
5. The trees and flowers are telling me ______________.
6. ________ that just keeps going on.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#170

Happy Easter to all who celebrate it! And...here we go!

1. All you need is _____________.
2. _________ fills me with laughter.
3. Each generation, as it grows up, __________.
4. _____________ is something I have a hard time dealing with.
5. A trip to ______________ is what I need.
6. ________ and you get back.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#169

And...here we go!

1. The right word _____________.
2. _________ and shut the door quietly, please.
3. Up __________.
4. _____________ is where you'll find me.
5. Ooh! What is that ______________?
6. ________ is a good idea.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#168

And...here we go!

1. Today I will be _____________.
2. _________ and I say why not?
3. What do you think of __________.
4. At _____________ it's free Pastry Day til 1030 Friday!
5. People say that what we're all seeking is ______________.
6. The image I cherish most is ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#167

And...here we go!

1. I am so looking forward to _____________?
2. _________ later.
3. When you get __________.
4. _____________ is a big part of my life.
5. If you need anything ______________.
6. ________ a trip.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#166

And...here we go!

1. Why are you making _____________?
2. I want you to take _________.
3. __________ then it will be on my terms.
4. _____________ and see what happens.
5. I could use a ______________.
6. ________ and then ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#165

And...here we go!

1. A cup of tea _____________.
2. _________ makes a place feel like home.
3. Everything has its beauty __________.
4. _____________ the taste of strawberries?
5. Art makes me ______________.
6. LOL I just noticed I forgot ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#164

And...here we go!

1. Johnny Weir _____________.
2. _________ 2010 Olympics.
3. And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud __________.
4. _____________ if you get an urge.
5. Having sweet dreams ______________.
6. What does it take ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#163

And...here we go!

1. Pickles _____________.
2. _________ at home.
3. The snow is __________.
4. _____________ in nature.
5. It's 5:16 PM; that means ______________.
6. ________ is hard to find.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#162

And...here we go!

1. I know _____________.
2. _________ the longest month.
3. You can't help but __________.
4. _____________; bring it on!
5. Where have you looked ______________?
6. ________ is now available.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#161

And...here we go!



1. Wouldn't it be easy _____________.
2. _________ better than ever!
3. I love the taste of __________.
4. _____________ in the living room.
5. The first thing we're going to do is ______________.
6. ________ drip, drip, drip; ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#160

And...here we go!



1. You have a chance to _____________.
2. _________ right now!
3. There is a __________.
4. _____________ and pay later.
5. It's time to ______________.
6. ________ up in the air but ________.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#159-1/15/10

And...here we go!



1. The lesson I learned yesterday was _____________.
2. _________ where friends and family meet.
3. All these years __________.
4. _____________ when I arrived.
5. The truth is ______________.
6. ________ is what I remember most from that day.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#158

And...here we go! Tip of the hat to The Beatles this week :-)



1. There are places _____________.
2. _________ blow those clouds away.
3. Standing in the __________.
4. _____________ oh boy.
5. He went out tiger hunting ______________.
6. ________ my mind from wandering .
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

#157

And...here we go! Happy New Year!



1. Last night _____________.
2. _________ this year.
3. The funniest thing __________.
4. _____________...so where do we go from here?
5. He said ______________; she said ______________.
6. ________ and it's up to us to find it.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!