1. What are you wearing? Red tee shirt saying "That's what I do, I read books and I know things.," White capris with narrow pastel stripes.

2. What was the last thing you ate? A slice of Beer Bread and grape juice.

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? Yes!!!! And you better not get on my bad side. :)

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? The Mirror & the Light: A Novel, by Hilary Mantel.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? On my right side hugging a fluffy pillow.

7. What's your favorite board game? Risk

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? DH doesn't always make the best food but he can make a mean batch of Enchilada's, better than a restaurant.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? Me. :(

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? DS2, but it goes back to when he was about 9 years old. The family was in the LR and we heard DS start to call someone on the phone in the next room. He says, "Is this Hooked on Phonics? I can't read." When he was about 13 he walks into the LR as casual as can be, carrying a cup of coffee, sat down and started drinking it. All of our mouths were hanging open.

1. What are you wearing? A greenish colored Athleta tunic in honor of St. Patrick's Day and black leggings (rainy day here and no plans to go anywhere).

2. What was the last thing you ate? Hard boiled egg

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? No

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? Five Stories in Winter, a collection of short stories by Lily King. Just finished Honor by Thrity Umrigar.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? Side sleeper

7. What's your favorite board game? Don't have one

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? DH and I are both good cooks. Don't really have anything specific as we like a variety of cuisines.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? My daughters are both thoughtful gift givers.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? Our dog. He cracks us up on a regular basis (he's a 100 lb black lab).

Black sweatpants and a long sleeved grey and black cotton tee

Last night's dinner - chicken pot pie and cranberry sauce

No

THE MAN WHO DIED TWICE - Richard Osman

I sleep in a recliner for various reasons, some of which I am not happy about...

Monopoly

Me

Can't name a single one

OMG - I'd have to draw a family tree

.

1. What are you wearing?

Jeans, a white blouse, Wedgwood blue cotton sweater, tan driving moccasins.

2. What was the last thing you ate?

Capuccino, yoghurt with pumpkin seeds,

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia?

No. But I get insomnia for no apparent reason these days :-(

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading?

The Gates of Europe , A History of Ukraine by Serhii Plokhy (recommended by a guest on Ezra Klein's podcast.)

Magazine, The Economist + House & Garden UK.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position?

Right side sleeper, cuddled against my husband.

7. What's your favorite board game?

Crockinole - it's a weird Canadian board game where you flick your pieces at the opponents pieces - mindless fun. You can even add this weird powder to make the board more slippery, add some cocktails and the fun is multiplied ;-)

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make?

DS2 makes amazing pizza and lovely desserts in general. Last time he was home he made a these chocolate cookies, shaped like coffee beans, I have been dreaming of them.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family?

Me, though I have a son whose birthday is at the end of the month, turning 23, and I am all out of ideas. Suggestions appreciated.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why?

Hmm ... DS3 appears to never hear a word you say, yet takes it all in. He just does not let on in real time. His teachers had us check his hearing when he was little, then check for auditory processing disorder, nope, nothing wrong and decades later, he still appears clueless, but he's not.

1. What are you wearing? Skinny jeans, flats and a creamy white crewneck sweater

2. What was the last thing you ate? Bob's Red Mill's 10-Grain Hot Cereal, black coffee, and a homemade breakfast smoothie that DH made for us

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? Nope, but expecting out-of-state family flying in soon as I frantically try to get my Spring cleaning done early sure has!

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? latest issue of People

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? Left side

7. What's your favorite board game? Scrabble

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? Although my hubby and our DD are both seriously great cooks, I am the best of our lot. I really am. My family's favorite of mine is my Winter Spiced Molten Lava Cakes

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? Our 28 y/o DD (she's just moved back here from Dallas until they find a good place to rent nearby)

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? Our 37 y/o son. He's a human lie-detector (seriously). He truly enjoys people and can and does make friends wherever he goes, BUT watch out if anyone tries to hurt someone, as he has a very kind heart. Hurt verbally, and he can and will tear them to shreds verbally in a very funny and zinger of a way; Physically, and . . . well, let's just say he knows his stuff to the max (think Jack Reacher). I always feel safe when I'm with him. I do try to lie to him at least several times a day, though, just to keep him on his toes, but he never fails to catch me (LOL)!

1. What are you wearing? Black print knee length tee shirt with slip on shoes (I've been doing laundry, etc. getting ready to wash my hair and will change afterwards)

2. What was the last thing you ate? Yogurt with granola

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? Nope

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? Nothing at the moment

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? I switch from side to side

7. What's your favorite board game? Don't really have one

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make?

Probably me now. My sister doesn't like cooking as much as I do. I always loved my mom's broccoli casserole and my grandmother's cornbread.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? My husband, he spoils me

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? Probably my brother. He's the baby in the family and you can tell. He has no filter!

1. What are you wearing?

Lavender shirt, black skirt, bare feet, blue bathrobe (for warmth)

2. What was the last thing you ate?

Yogurt with blueberries and almonds

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia?

Yes, first couple nights

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading?

I'm about to start "The Loudest Duck" for diversity book club. And I read parts of "Hawaii: The Big Island Revealed" yesterday.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position?

Anything but on my stomach

7. What's your favorite board game?

Munchkins

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make?

I'm happy to make anything my daughter cooks. When she makes herself bacon she always brings me a slice.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family?

Probably my SIL. But none of us are all that enthusiastic about mandatory gift-giving holidays. For many years now, my sister and I have given each other the gift of not having to shop for each other at Christmas.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why?

My ex-husband's mother's husband (stepfather-in-law? former stepfather-in-law). He's one of those guys who thinks they know more than you about EVERYTHING, even your own area of expertise. He loves bad puns. He got on my nerves when I first met him but he's grown on me.

1. What are you wearing? Blue Oyster Cult tee, yoga capris, flip flops.

2. What was the last thing you ate? An apple.

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? YES

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? Copycat by Gillian White.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? Left side (on a wedge).

7. What's your favorite board game? Hmm, lots. Prefer word games.

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? My Mema made the best, no one comes close. I loved everything. Southern cooking.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? My dad.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? My dad. He’s had quite a life!

Tina, is it the old-fashioned Broccoli Casserole? Let's see, rice, cheez whiz or Velveeta?, chopped broccoli and milk? I'm going to find a recipe and fix it. Haven't had it for years!

1. What are you wearing? khakis and a green shirt (just got home from work)

2. What was the last thing you ate? graham crackers and half an acorn squash

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? no

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? Wicked (again) seeing it on b’way in may

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? side

7. What's your favorite board game? scrabble

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? toss up. dh and chicken cacciatore, mom and her raspberry jam

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? my dd lots of thought goes into each gift

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? my oldest brother. he writes music, plays a ton of instruments and is creatively irreverant.

1. What are you wearing?jeans, olive green wool sweater,

2. What was the last thing you ate? I had two stuffed clams and arugula for lunch

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? no

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? I am re-reading The Lord of the Flies

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? leftside, or back

7. What's your favorite board game? I love board games, we got Sagrada for Christmas and you can play with 2 people so thats been played quite a bit lately. I love Scrabble but DH wont play it

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? It’s only DH and I and DH doesnt cook.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? No one

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? No one

1. What are you wearing? Gray joggers and an old black race T

2. What was the last thing you ate? homemade tuna salad and orange slices

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? Hexx to the yes! I can’t seem to get through the night without waking up at least once and reading for an hour

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? Just started a Catherine Coulter book, Vortex, part of the FBI series.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? Side

7. What's your favorite board game? Taboo

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? Hands down, my youngest brother. Lots of great dishes he has mastered, but his bread pudding with whiskey sauce is TDF.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? DD, but really my DILs are good too.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? Of those still living, my almost 95-year old aunt. She’s sharp as can be, still remarkably healthy, still crochets (had to give up quilting) and cans vegetables and preserves in summer, and stays as active as possible (keeping Covid protocols in mind). She always loved a good story and joke and still does. Her former kindergarten pupils still remember her on special occasions.

1. What are you wearing? Red t-shirt w/a chicken on the front.

2. What was the last thing you ate? Ritz crackers & Philadelphia Pineapple Cream Cheese.

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? no

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? -- inbetween --

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? on my side w/a body pillow

7. What's your favorite board game? Don't have one

8. Which family member makes the best food? Hubs What is your favorite food they make? Anything I don't have to. LOL

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? My daughter

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Right now, it'd be grandson #2. Why? He just turned 3 and is going through the jabbering stage. He mimics whoever he's around in tone & cadence, but doesn't always get the "words" - just the sound. It's too cute & funny!!

1. What are you wearing?

Green shirt, plaid shirt, Levi's (I didn't know these were in my closet)

2. What was the last thing you ate?

Greek salad

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia?

Nope. I love DST. I'm still amazed by how late it is and still be light, but no physical or psychic pain.

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading?

Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position?

Start off on my back, end up on my stomach.

7. What's your favorite board game?

I haven't played any in years, but I guess Scrabble

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make?

Nana Lily. Roast chicken, matzo ball soup.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family?

My brother, when we were kids.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why?

My cousin Betsy. No filter.

1. What are you wearing? short chambray dress w/new (just arrived today) superga slipon sneakers

2. What was the last thing you ate? mccann's oatmeal with a bit of butter

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? Not more than usual.

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading?

I have two going-- one fiction, one non-fiction

· The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin (I had to put it aside for a few weeks)

· The Fallen Stones: Chasing Blue Butterflies, Mayan Secrets, and Happily Ever After in Belize by Diana Marcum.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? side

7. What's your favorite board game? Scrabble

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? All my family cooks well-- the best? My brother, youngest sister and myself. I like most everything we cook.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? My youngest sister and I

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? My great nephew is turning into quite a character. He's 6 and has my dad's dry sense of humor and a great sense of curiosity and imagination.

1. What are you wearing?

Black harem pants, pink blouse, black boots. Very boho. My style reminds me of that hideous orange dress posted a few days ago. That dress is not my style but it's close. 😂. I think I could rock that dress if in a pinch.

2. What was the last thing you ate?

Shrimp and mushroom omelet

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia?

Not at all

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading?

Something about trading options

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position?

Side sleeper

7. What's your favorite board game?

I'd rather get a tooth pulled than play a board game

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make?

My dh.

Too many to mention. He is a fantastic cook.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family?

Dh

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why?

My dad.

He is elderly and has eccentric elderly ways. I see myself following in his footsteps.

1. What are you wearing?

Black ankle pants, black tee, brown military-type jacket, black Naot Mary Janes, cozy cowl knit by a friend.

2. What was the last thing you ate?

A piece of cherry pie!

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia?

Not really, but I’ve been inadvertently staying up too late, so I’ve been tired.

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading?

I stole a back issue of Cowboys & Indians from my car dealer because I wanted to read the article about Erin and Ben Napier.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position?

On my side, with top leg stretched over. It makes my hips feel better. I change sides through the night.

7. What's your favorite board game?

Idunno. Scrabble?

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make?

We’re not known for our culinary skills.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family?

I’m pretty good if I say so myself. I try to pay attention and make notes so that I get something appropriate and appreciated. Runner-up is my dad, who knows that a check always fits and is always the right color.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why?

Probably my 8-year-old nephew, who, when discussing with my brother how to build some sort of project, protested that ”you’ll NEVER get a sphere that way. At MOST you’ll get a 2-D circle.” Kids these days.

Outside, in my 30's I was addicted to Catherine Coulter.

1. What are you wearing?

Gray Calvin Klein T Shirt, Skinny jeans and old dirty Superga tennis shoes - I cleaned our outdoor kitchen today.

2. What was the last thing you ate?

Caesar Salad w/Grilled Blackened Chicken from Charleston's

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia?

I'm actually more sleepy, earlier than normal.

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading?

Five Mary's Ranch Raised Cookbook-I love reading cookbooks.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position?

Left side but wake up on back.

7. What's your favorite board game?

I'm embarrassed to say I haven't played a board game for probably five years! So, I am out of date on board games.

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make?

My BIL (my sister's husband)-he's a previous chef, now-turned realtor with my sister. Mushroom Rigatoni is my favorite.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family?

I really think I am.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why?

Another BIL (my DH's sister's husband) who lives out of state. He is obnoxious and loud and no filter-but I still like him okay-he can be fun. He embarrasses us in public though, so we keep him on the down low LOL

1. What are you wearing? Black yoga leggings and red college team shirt (watching the NCAA basketball tournament).

2. What was the last thing you ate? Corned beef and cabbage.

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? Not really

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? currently on my nightstand, The Persian Pickle Club and On the Brink, really odd combination.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? Left side.

7. What's your favorite board game? Monopoly, but I play a lot of Candyland with DGS.

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? Hard to say, I’m the designated cook most of the time, but DH, DSIL and DD all have their specialties. DH makes a mean meatloaf and is a wonderful grill master.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? Probably me, but just because I tend to go a bit overboard from time to time.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? My brother without a doubt. He’s just an odd combination of a Southern Good ole Boy and liberal democrat, loved by everyone.

OllieJane, I love reading cookbooks too. Kimda weird in my case, since cooking is not one of my favorite things to do- eating OTOH is :-)

I get it, Zalco!

I can’t seem to copy tonight

1. Green shirt & jeans

2. chicken

3: There is no #3- How about # of pets in your house? 4!

4. Not at all

5. Just work stuff

6. Same as OllieJane

7. Probably Scrabble

8. My sister, youngest brother & I would tie for this. Chris used to make doughnuts as a kid after their newspaper route.

9. Probably no-one currently, ex SIL was best at this.

10. My brother Patrick- fitting on St. Pat’s Day ☘️

@LynnNM i can’t believe your daughter is 28 now! I remember reading on here when she just started college at OU! Seems like yesterday.

1. What are you wearing?

Echo sweats. They donate a portion of sales to environmental agencies.

2. What was the last thing you ate?

Yesterday, Shepherds pie.

3. Number of pets in your house?

2 cats

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia?

No. I sleep like a rock....unless I'm excited about something. My newly framed owl painting kept me awake the other night. 🦉

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading?

Theresa Caputo. The Long Island Medium. "Good Grief". And...can't get into it....so far...

1. What are you wearing? blue bathrobe.

2. What was the last thing you ate? Cereal with blueberries

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? No, so many other reasons I can’t sleep!

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? The Magician by Colm Toibin plus NYT and Philadelphia Inquirer.

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? Left side, face in pillow.

7. What's your favorite board game? Scrabble but I haven’t played in years.

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? My mother back when she could cook. Too many to choose one.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? My niece

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? My brother and my oldest son. Let’s just say they live life to the fullest.

1. What are you wearing?

Black yoga pants, grey t shirt, crocs (house shoes - I’d never leave the house in them!)

2. What was the last thing you ate?

Toast with peanut butter

Adding number 3

3. Number of pets in your house?

One dog

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia?

No, I pretty much always have insomnia. The time change has no effect.

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading?

Just finished The Stationary Shop by Marjan Kamali

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position?

Toss and turn constantly - see insomnia

7. What's your favorite board game?

I don't really play board games.

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make?

Extended family - my mother. She was a chef though, so....

In my immediate family, I’m the only one who cooks. I do a pretty good job.

Too many favorites to pick just one.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family?

Not sure. I think we all do a pretty good job with very few misses.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why?

My 15 year old son. He’s hilarious in a sort of understated way. Hard to explain.

1. What are you wearing? PJ Bottoms and a t-shirt (wish I could say that the reason is bc it is still early morning but I work from home so I will likely stay in the same comfy clothes).

2. What was the last thing you ate? A chicken salad sandwich

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? A little bit but nothing remarkable

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? I am not currently reading anything except the news and random stuff on the internet (you can down a rabbit hole)!

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? On my right side

7. What's your favorite board game? Scrabble

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? Me, Massaman Curry Chicken. It is a no fail meal. People always love it.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? Me (I am the last one in my family that is alive). I think I give interesting and very personal gifts.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? My cat Henry. He chews on everything like a dog and I am constantly having to replace cords. He also acts like a dog in that he needs endless attention.

1. What are you wearing?

A black bathing suit (I'm on vacation and waiting on family members, passing time here.)

2. What was the last thing you ate?

Almonds, but the last *great* meal I ate was paella from a Cuban restaurant in Little Havana.

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia?

No.

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading?

A mindfulness book by Thich Nhat Hanh

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position?

Side sleeper--either side.

7. What's your favorite board game?

Trivial Pursuit.

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make?

I'm the primary cook, and my family likes my soups and breakfast crepes.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family?

My kids. Not necessarily gifts, but greeting cards. They always handwrite a special paragraph or two in my birthday and Mother's Day cards. I've kept them all.

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why?

My late grandmother. She was a tough woman with a salty tongue. So many people had interesting stories they shared about her at her funeral. Our family still recalls stories and one-liners from her.

I just read through, and have to notice how out of it I must be.

I see 2 people mention Superga sneakers so it clearly is not a typo. So I googled and now I see. I learn so much on these forums.

LOL, I just noticed there isn't a #3!

Sal, I like Superga but I can't walk distances in them. Love how they look.

Totally OT, This is the Superga hill and basilica, located just outside Turin, which the shoes are named for.

1. What are you wearing? Levi's and a grey, light cableknit sweater.

2. What was the last thing you ate? Leftover quiche and some cherry tomatoes

4. Has Daylight Savings Time caused you to suffer insomnia? Hard to tell, I've had a couple of very bad nights sleepwise, but we also just got a new mattress.

5. What book, magazine, or whatever, are you reading? The Silent Wife

6. What’s your favorite sleeping position? On my side, switching from right to left all night.

7. What's your favorite board game? Scrabble

8. Which family member makes the best food? What is your favorite food they make? Probably me, but one of my daughters is giving me a run for the money. One has started making amazing soudough bread.

9. Who's the best gift-giver in your family? My daughters are both great gift givers because they are both good listeners

10. Who in your family would you describe as a "character"? Why? My Dad, back in the day. He is 95 now and a little loopy sometimes, but he still keeps us laughing. When he was younger he always had a new joke to tell us.