2023 365 Questions: a bunch of different things
Found here: https://jo.dreamwidth.org/2802730.html
12 - Limerick Day: Do you like limericks? Do you have a favourite?
Limericks cack me up! ha ha... I don't know if I have a favourite one. But Hickory Dickory dock was probably one of the first I ever heard in English.
13 - World Fair Trade Day: Do you try to buy certified fair trade products?
There's no fair trade in this world. sigh. Some of the certifications that are out there have then questionable intentions. Who sets these standards. Intentions are good of course, but as one of our colleagues who has a coffee farm shares his perpective on why he doesn't partake in the certification process. Some of the requirements don't make sense, and they don't get an avenue to provide any feedback.
14 - World Migratory Bird Day: World Migratory Bird Day is observed twice a year during the second Saturday in May and again on the second Saturday in October. The goal is to raise awareness of issues affecting migratory birds and to inspire action around the world to take measures for their conservation. Do you live in a region that sees bird migrations in the spring and fall? Light pollution is a major threat to migratory birds. Does your municipality have any "Dim the Lights" policies in place to protect migratory birds?
Yes we do see so many more birds aruond this time of the year. In fact, when my colleagues and I were sitting in the backyard, someone who lives in the NW of the US was commenting on the sounds of birds she could hear. Our BigBoss worked at the Nature Conservancy before and so he shed light about the migratory birds! :) Our parks have all changed their lights to dimmer lights and also have a cover on top, so the light is shed below and not above. Shenandoah National Park participates in the Dark Skies program. Our street lights are changing slowly to the dimmer versions - or at least are not projecting to the sky. But wonder if it's a losing battle to try when we also have lost of our tree cover and area is filled with lawns. *shrugs*
15 - Bring Flowers to Someone Day: When was the last time someone gave you flowers? When was the last time you brought flowers to someone else? I am allergic to indoor pollen - so, all my friends know not to buy me flowers. I also therefore don't buy flowers to gift.
16 - Biographers' Day: Do you like reading biographies? What have been some of your favourites? If you're not a fan, why not? If you were going to write a biography of someone, who would that be?
I have always the intention of reading biographies but never seem to get through. Not sure why. It's not the author's doing. It's just me.
17 - World Baking Day: Do you bake or are you more of a fan of watching others baking, for example, watching the Great British Bake Off or other shows of that type? If you do bake, what are some of your favourite things to bake? Not a baker. I do try every now and then - cookies with D. I love watching others bake - at their homes or on TV. But mostly, I love eating stuff other folks bake! :P
18 - International Museum Day: When was the last time you visited a museum? Which one was it, and what was your favourite exhibit? Our event yesterday was held at a Museum! ;) We got an hour to tour it. It's the museum of language arts (Planet Word) and so I loved how interactive and engaging the displays were. I don't know if I had a favorite there.
12 - Limerick Day: Do you like limericks? Do you have a favourite?
Limericks cack me up! ha ha... I don't know if I have a favourite one. But Hickory Dickory dock was probably one of the first I ever heard in English.
13 - World Fair Trade Day: Do you try to buy certified fair trade products?
There's no fair trade in this world. sigh. Some of the certifications that are out there have then questionable intentions. Who sets these standards. Intentions are good of course, but as one of our colleagues who has a coffee farm shares his perpective on why he doesn't partake in the certification process. Some of the requirements don't make sense, and they don't get an avenue to provide any feedback.
14 - World Migratory Bird Day: World Migratory Bird Day is observed twice a year during the second Saturday in May and again on the second Saturday in October. The goal is to raise awareness of issues affecting migratory birds and to inspire action around the world to take measures for their conservation. Do you live in a region that sees bird migrations in the spring and fall? Light pollution is a major threat to migratory birds. Does your municipality have any "Dim the Lights" policies in place to protect migratory birds?
Yes we do see so many more birds aruond this time of the year. In fact, when my colleagues and I were sitting in the backyard, someone who lives in the NW of the US was commenting on the sounds of birds she could hear. Our BigBoss worked at the Nature Conservancy before and so he shed light about the migratory birds! :) Our parks have all changed their lights to dimmer lights and also have a cover on top, so the light is shed below and not above. Shenandoah National Park participates in the Dark Skies program. Our street lights are changing slowly to the dimmer versions - or at least are not projecting to the sky. But wonder if it's a losing battle to try when we also have lost of our tree cover and area is filled with lawns. *shrugs*
15 - Bring Flowers to Someone Day: When was the last time someone gave you flowers? When was the last time you brought flowers to someone else? I am allergic to indoor pollen - so, all my friends know not to buy me flowers. I also therefore don't buy flowers to gift.
16 - Biographers' Day: Do you like reading biographies? What have been some of your favourites? If you're not a fan, why not? If you were going to write a biography of someone, who would that be?
I have always the intention of reading biographies but never seem to get through. Not sure why. It's not the author's doing. It's just me.
17 - World Baking Day: Do you bake or are you more of a fan of watching others baking, for example, watching the Great British Bake Off or other shows of that type? If you do bake, what are some of your favourite things to bake? Not a baker. I do try every now and then - cookies with D. I love watching others bake - at their homes or on TV. But mostly, I love eating stuff other folks bake! :P
18 - International Museum Day: When was the last time you visited a museum? Which one was it, and what was your favourite exhibit? Our event yesterday was held at a Museum! ;) We got an hour to tour it. It's the museum of language arts (Planet Word) and so I loved how interactive and engaging the displays were. I don't know if I had a favorite there.