Friday Fill-Ins

2012-01-26T18:28:00.000-05:00

And...here we go!

1. It's time to _____.
2. _____ ... and don't forget the _____!
3. I'm trying to _____.
4. "_____", that was the last funny comment I received.
5. Please send _____.
6. _____ cause I'm in it for the long haul.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

2012-01-12T18:33:00.000-05:00

And...here we go!

1. When I looked out the window this morning _____.
2. _____ doesn't make sense to me.
3. Remind me _____.
4. _____ is something I love to do!
5. TP is _____.
6. I cleaned the refrigerator recently and I found _____.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

2012-01-05T22:09:00.002-05:00

And...here we go!

1. Discussions _____.
2. _____ goodbye.
3. I think it's time _____.
4. _____ puts a smile on my face.
5. Maybe sometime _____.
6. _____ gives me strength.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

2011-12-29T18:19:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year to all of you!!! And...here we go!

1. Wait, wait _____.
2. _____ is a little different.
3. In addition, _____.
4. _____ is the way we do it here!
5. At the end of the year, I like to _____.
6. _____ is one of the things I'm looking forward to in 2012.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

2011-12-22T18:46:00.000-05:00

Fill in the lyrics...with the correct ones or ones of your own :-) Have fun with this, don't worry if you don't know 'em...just make up something silly or do a silly one and a serious one! The most important part is to have fun with it. Merry Christmas to all who celebrate it, happy holidays to you, too!

Here we go!

1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, _____.
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, _____.
3. Dashing through the snow, in a _____.
4. It came upon the midnight clear, _____.
5. When I was small I believed in Santa Claus, _____.
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing _____.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _____, tomorrow my plans include _____ and Sunday, I want to _____!

Friday Fill-Ins!

2011-12-16T05:25:00.002-05:00

I'm going to go see the Boston Pops (offshoot of the Boston Symphony Orchestra) play holiday music next week, so I thought we'd do a holiday song fill-in today! Don't worry if you don't know the lyrics, just fill in with what comes to mind, lyrics or no! Have fun with it! So...here we go!

1. Sleigh bells ring _____.

2. It's coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees _____

3. You're a mean one _____.

4. Father Christmas _____.

5. Silent night _____.

6. All I want for Christmas _____!

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

2011-12-08T17:39:00.000-05:00

Anyone in the holiday spirit? I'm getting there. So...here we go!

1. As I neared the _____.

2. _____ is what I'm reading right now. It's _____

3. I didn't start out this way, _____.

4. _____ to tell the truth.

5. The best way to _____.

6. This is the reason I am _____!

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-12-01T18:39:00.000-05:00

Oops, I missed a week! Hope all that celebrate it had a Happy Thanksgiving. Now, here we are in December...already??! Anyway...here we go!

1. One of my favorite things about December _____.

2. _____ ornament(s)!

3. This is what I'm hoping for today/tonight: _____.

4. _____ noise?

5. Ooh, a _____.

6. _____ ringing!

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

Friday Fill-Ins!

2011-11-17T21:22:00.002-05:00

And...here we go!

1. As you can see _____.

2. _____ soon!

3. I love to buy _____.

4. _____ gift(s).

5. What's up with _____.

6. _____ fingertips.

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

Friday Fill-Ins!

2011-11-10T20:15:00.002-05:00

Questions courtesy of my cousin, dackelprincess.com, this week. And...here we go!

1. Turkey is _____.

2. _____ pie.

3. On and on and on we go _____.

4. The last time I saw _____.

5. Can you believe _____.

6. I need a _____.

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

2011-11-03T18:24:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. In November, I most look forward to _____.

2. _____...phew!

3. It's right there, in the _____.

4. _____ peace of mind.

5. Water _____.

6. _____ is what my grandmother used to say!

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

2011-10-27T20:58:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. Beware of _____.

2. _____ snow.

3. And since we _____.

4. _____ spirits?

5. Where _____.

6. _____ is one of my favorite meals when it's cold out.

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

2011-10-20T18:19:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. Old me would _____; new me would _____.

2. _____ taking responsibility.

3. So...in a way _____.

4. _____ right?

5. The big difference _____.

6. _____ makes me happy.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-10-13T16:56:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. It's easy _____.

2. _____ my darling.

3. Once upon a time, _____.

4. _____ ... the end.

5. What is _____.

6. _____ sooner than later.

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

2011-10-07T09:37:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. How can I _____.

2. _____ at the moment.

3. That summer, _____.

4. _____ and we respected that.

5. What was _____.

6. _____ stay in touch.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-09-29T20:17:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. I need _____.

2. _____ lucky we were.

3. A great deal _____.

4. _____ big tall glass.

5. It was announced _____.

6. _____ steak knives.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-09-22T19:00:00.001-04:00

Questions courtesy of my lovely cousin, Dackel Princess. And...here we go!

1. When I walk around my neighborhood I see _____.

2. _____ is my favorite thing to cook.

3. Life is _____.

4. My _____ makes me feel all warm and fuzzy

5. _____ is my favorite Autumn vegetable.

6. _____ is better when it is _____.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-09-16T10:03:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. Why do I _____.

2. _____ to stay.

3. By far the most important _____.

4. _____ American. _____

5. But when _____.

6. _____ for the longest time.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-09-09T09:20:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. Do they have _____.

2. _____; it was as if _____.

3. That was a _____.

4. _____ seemed so comfortable.

5. As I said, _____.

6. _____ some new twist.

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

2011-09-01T21:35:00.004-04:00

Thanks to my cousin, Dackel Princess, for a bit of help! And...here we go!

1. When I was 10 years old _____.

2. _____ is my favorite vegetable because _____.

3. My dream pet is _____.

4. _____ surrounds you.

5. If I could live anywhere in the world I'd live in _____.

6. _____ keep on shinin' on me.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-08-25T06:35:00.001-04:00

And...here we go!

1. How in the world did I _____.

2. _____ in front of me.

3. Life's _____.

4. _____ picnic lunch.

5. That was where we _____.

6. _____ I think of as "our place".

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-08-18T18:53:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. It's fun to _____.

2. _____ is easy to make.

3. I like to be _____.

4. _____ I will never know!

5. Something I'm very much excited about _____.

6. _____ was well worth it.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-08-11T18:55:00.001-04:00

And...here we go!

1. The only question is _____.

2. _____ in one day.

3. Three things on my desk: _____.

4. _____ is the one thing I HAVE to do today!

5. I love playing with _____.

6. _____ overwhelms the senses.

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

Friday Fill-Ins!

2011-08-04T18:43:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. How can I _____.

2. _____ weed _____.

3. My hair _____.

4. _____ reunion _____.

5. My favorite summer fruits _____.

6. _____...what was that?

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-07-28T19:22:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. Summer is _____.

2. _____ is unchanged _____.

3. Aargh! _____.

4. _____ in the morning.

5. Seven: _____.

6. _____ don't you think?

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-07-22T18:39:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. Life is _____.

2. _____ is one of the best places to people watch EVER because _____.

3. if I was going somewhere, the one thing I have to bring is _____.

4. _____ soon enough.

5. Next year, _____.

6. _____ and I found _____.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-07-14T19:32:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. I hold _____.

2. _____ is someone I like to travel with because _____.

3. That day, _____.

4. _____ this year.

5. Trust _____.

6. _____ in the dark.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-07-07T19:17:00.000-04:00

We're going to do things a bit differently this week. A blog friend, Jen, wrote a post called I Am From . . . A Meme Worth Doing, using this template (it's worth checking out Fred's and Jen's writing to get an idea of what to do). I thought it would be fun to do the fill-ins on this template. We'll do 5 this week and 5 next, plus the regular last fill-in we always do. Let me know what you think, have fun, and...here we go!

1. I am from _______ (specific ordinary item), from _______ (product name) and _______.

2. I am from the _______ (home description... adjective, adjective, sensory detail).

3. I am from the _______ (plant, flower, natural item), the _______ (plant, flower, natural detail)

4. I am from _______ (family tradition) and _______ (family trait), from _______ (name of family member) and _______ (another family name) and _______ (family name).

5. I am from the _______ (description of family tendency) and _______ (another one).

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-07-01T08:20:00.003-04:00

And...here we go!

1. Blue skies _____.

2. _____ memory lane _____

3. Kids _____.

4. _____, _____, _____; these are some of the best things about vacation.

5. Love is _____.

6. _____ submarine races.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-06-24T19:06:00.001-04:00

And...here we go!

1. Getting away _____.

2. _____ to start your day off right.

3. Coffee, tea or _____.

4. _____ in place of _____.

5. The lights _____.

6. _____ happiness.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-06-16T21:50:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. One of my favorite birthday presents was _____.

2. _____, it was as simple as that.

3. The moon _____.

4. _____ includes _____.

5. I was tempted by _____.

6. _____ are some of the things I like to do on vacation.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-06-09T17:36:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. I remember when I first heard _____.

2. _____ showering down _____.

3. Most humans _____.

4. _____...sound familiar?

5. I was inspired by _____.

6. _____ who knows where!

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-06-02T21:25:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. Hey! _____.

2. _____ kernel of truth.

3. Eat _____.

4. _____ in the middle.

5. First thing to note: _____.

6. _____ distraction.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-05-26T18:21:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. This week I _____.

2. _____ returns.

3. It's all about _____.

4. _____ in the sun.

5. I demand _____.

6. _____ path, it's filled with _____.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-05-19T18:45:00.001-04:00

And...here we go!

1. I see _____.

2. _____ scratch.

3. They begin _____.

4. _____ so many years earlier.

5. This I know: _____.

6. _____ for dinner.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-05-13T12:59:00.003-04:00

Sorry this is so late, but as most of you know, Blogger's been down for awhile. So...here we go!

1. I know _____.

2. _____ if at all possible.

3. This weather has been great for _____.

4. _____ a problem.

5. I'm really happy I have the ability to _____.

6. _____, or something to that effect.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-05-05T19:36:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. _____ is my favorite TV show (or movie) because _____.

2. Go to page 45 of the book you're reading or of the book closest to you; go to the 6th paragraph and make a sentence out of 7 words from it: _____.

3. I am _____.

4. _____ long walks.

5. Take some time to _____.

6. _____ needs a bit of _____.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-04-28T18:14:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. I love to _____.

2. _____ and a smile.

3. It's how you _____.

4. _____ don't tell me!

5. Well, would you _____.

6. _____ spring peepers.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-04-21T18:07:00.001-04:00

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And...here we go!

1. Pardon me, _____.

2. _____ good deal.

3. I was surprised to find that I really like_____.

4. _____ is one of my favorite forms of entertainment.

5. Hi, my name is _____ and I'm _____.

6. _____ summer afternoons.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-04-14T18:53:00.000-04:00

And...here we go!

1. For me, it was _____.

2. _____ at my local supermarket.

3. Behind the sound of the wind in the trees, I heard _____.

4. _____ is something I always wanted to do.

5. When it was over, _____.

6. _____ but I never felt alone.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-04-07T20:43:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. In the near darkness _____.

2. _____ til further notice.

3. But this _____.

4. _____ in the stream.

5. It's always nice _____.

6. _____ and pleasant company.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-03-31T20:28:00.001-04:00

And...here we go!

1. I can't believe _____.

2. _____ for everyone.

3. How can I _____.

4. _____ was the last thing I cooked.

5. Six of one _____.

6. _____; nonono!

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-03-24T20:33:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. Why does it _____.

2. _____ is equal _____.

3. My favorite breakfast includes _____.

4. _____ was the last book I read _____.

5. I am SO glad _____.

6. _____ would make me feel better right now.

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

Friday Fill-Ins

2011-03-17T20:40:00.002-04:00

And...here we go!

1. I love to go to _____ because _____.

2. _____ it’s the quality!

3. The last thing I had to eat was _____.

4. _____ is no longer essential.

5. Please take a moment to _____.

6. _____ have brought you this far.

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

Friday Fill-Ins!

2011-03-10T20:29:00.002-05:00

And...here we go!

1. Oh gross! I thought it was _____.

2. _____ well THAT's off my bucket list!

3. No, _____.

4. _____ heart and soul.

5. And then _____.

6. I can't forget _____.

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

Friday Fill-Ins!

2011-03-03T18:01:00.001-05:00

And...here we go!

1. Bring your favorite _____.

2. _____ are included.

3. _____ is exactly _____.

4. Well, you see, _____.

5. _____ soon!

6. But what if _____.

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

Friday Fill-Ins 2011-8

2011-02-24T19:20:00.002-05:00

And...here we go!

1. Ooooh, I _____.

2. _____, I can't stand it!

3. How the heck did I end up with so many _____.

4. _____ is one of my favorite places to visit.

5. I'm not a _____, I'm not!

6. _____ it has to be good.

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

Friday Fill-Ins 2011-7

2011-02-17T18:16:00.000-05:00

And...here we go!

1. New experiences and possibilities _____.

2. _____ unexpected turn on a daily walk _____.

3. I'm looking forward to _____.

4. _____ never have imagined.

5. Try to find _____.

6. _____ is what's extraordinary about me.

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

Friday Fill Ins - 2011-06

2011-02-10T23:53:00.001-05:00

And...here we go!

1. Family _____.

2. _____ ups and downs.

3. Trust _____.

4. _____ for the best.

5. Parents _____.

6. _____ what was said.

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

Friday Fill-Ins 2011-05

2011-02-04T06:03:00.004-05:00

Friday Fill-Ins 2011-04

2011-01-27T20:55:00.003-05:00

And...here we go!

1. Up _____.

2. _____ going around.

3. Coats and scarves, mittens and boots: _____.

4. _____ a nice back rub.

5. I'm thinking about _____.

6. _____ be _____.

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

Friday Fill-Ins 2011-03

2011-01-20T21:43:00.003-05:00

And...here we go!

1. So many of us _____.

2. _____ even in hardship.

3. Those who are accepting of _____.

4. _____ is waiting quietly.

5. Light is in both the _____.

6. _____ of all that is ordinary.

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

Friday Fill-Ins 2011-02

2011-01-13T21:21:00.003-05:00

And...here we go!

1. Right now I need _____.

2. _____ is what's in my glass.

3. A copy of this letter _____.

4. _____ is best with a spoon.

5. The best movie I've seen lately is _____.

6. _____ like; _____ love.

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

Friday Fill-Ins 2011-01

2011-01-07T13:18:00.003-05:00

And...here we go (thanks to my cousin for reminding me)!

1. It's 2011; I _____.

2. _____ pickles.

3. Thankfully I have my _____.

4. _____ the best things in life.

5. I am so _____.

6. _____ bowl _____.

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

#205

2010-12-31T19:25:00.002-05:00

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

2010-12-24T19:26:00.002-05:00

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

2010-12-16T20:36:00.002-05:00

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

2010-12-09T21:55:00.002-05:00

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

2010-12-03T11:12:00.002-05:00

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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

2010-11-25T23:51:00.002-05:00

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

2010-11-18T22:20:00.002-05:00

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

2010-11-11T17:06:00.001-05:00

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

2010-11-04T18:41:00.000-04:00

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

2010-10-28T16:46:00.004-04:00

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

2010-10-21T18:18:00.002-04:00

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

2010-10-15T09:39:00.003-04:00

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

2010-10-07T19:05:00.000-04:00

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

2010-09-30T16:10:00.002-04:00

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

2010-09-02T23:09:00.002-04:00

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

2010-08-26T17:37:00.002-04:00

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

2010-08-19T11:52:00.002-04:00

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

2010-08-13T06:15:00.003-04:00

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

2010-08-05T18:00:00.001-04:00

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

2010-07-29T22:00:00.002-04:00

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

2010-07-23T07:28:00.002-04:00

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

2010-07-15T19:35:00.000-04:00

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

2010-07-08T22:38:00.002-04:00

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

2010-07-01T21:15:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-25T07:26:00.003-04:00

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

2010-06-17T17:39:00.000-04:00

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

2010-06-10T20:50:00.002-04:00

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

2010-06-03T21:30:00.002-04:00

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

2010-05-27T18:06:00.000-04:00

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

2010-05-20T21:45:00.002-04:00

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

2010-05-13T22:00:00.002-04:00

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

2010-05-07T12:33:00.002-04:00

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

2010-04-29T19:28:00.003-04:00

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

2010-04-22T21:48:00.003-04:00

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

2010-04-15T19:24:00.002-04:00

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

2010-04-08T20:46:00.002-04:00

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

2010-04-01T19:48:00.003-04:00

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

2010-03-25T19:10:00.002-04:00

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

2010-03-18T21:09:00.003-04:00

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

2010-03-12T07:52:00.002-05:00

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

2010-03-04T18:45:00.002-05:00

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

2010-02-26T05:54:00.002-05:00

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

2010-02-19T00:07:00.002-05:00

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

2010-02-11T17:14:00.002-05:00

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

2010-02-03T22:15:00.001-05:00

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

2010-01-28T18:17:00.002-05:00

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 _____!