I’m in a quizzy mood. I know I did a quiz last week and Carly did one this week, but they are so much fun! Especially those that compare me to food…
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You Are Lemon Meringue Pie |
 You’re the perfect combo of sassy and sweet Those who like you have well refined tastes |
It’s been one of those weeks. The pie quiz caught my attention. If you can’t have copious amounts of pie, then at least have a pie quiz where everyone will mention all the types of pie you like. Which, in my case, is just about every type. I swear, I can’t think of one flavor of pie that I wouldn’t have. I often have trouble deciding over pies at those restaurants that serve 25 different kinds because they all sound good!
And speaking of pies (honest to God, this really isn’t the topic of the blog!), my grocery chain has recently started offering little mini-pies in all their most popular flavors: pecan, apple, cherry, pumpkin, egg, etc. Egg is my favorite. Weird, I know. But I love it! And the pies are so teeny, you can buy one semi-guilt free. Of course, I try not to remind myself that a slice of the mini-pie is pretty much the same calorically as a slice of big pie…but what the hell. I mean…what’s life worth living for if you can’t have the pie?
And I guess that’s the subject of my blog today. You know what? Life rocks. Sure, the world is going to hell in a handbasket…but we still have great moments, don’t we? The sound of kid’s laughing or learning something new. The friend who calls just to see how you’re doing…your mom calling because she hasn’t spoken to you in 48 hours and that can’t be good. Is that annoying? Sometimes…but it’s just a great reminder that mom still loves you. That’s not bad under any circumstances.
Monday was Thanksgiving Day in Canada. I’m feeling thankful today.
Must be the pie.
:giggle:
Are you in Tampa or near Tampa? I’m doing a booksigning with authors from my RWA chapter this Saturday! From 2:30-3:30, we’ll be at the Barnes & Noble in Carrollwood. Rita Heron is our special guest author and also in attendance will be Karen Rose, C.L. Wilson, Ann Jacobs and more! I’ll be signing STRIPPED and WITCHY BUSINESS!
THE WINNER OF THE ARC OF PHANTOM PLEASURES IS JOLENE, #19!! Jolene, please email me at julie @ julieleto.com so I can get your snail mail address!
I’ll be giving away a few more as time goes by…
By all reports, Julie Leto was a sweet child once, somewhat shy, preferring to play quietly in her room making up stories. However, being raised with three brothers in a loud, primarily Italian household did have its influences and Julie discovered her inner tough girl. That’s probably why most of her heroines kick serious butt. Writing sassy heroines has worked out, as she’s sold over forty books to four publishers featuring strong, confident women. Julie lives in Florida with her daughter, a spoiled dachshund, a haughty lynx-point Siamese and a wide range of relatives all within driving distance.
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I’m Apple Pie!
You Are Apple Pie
You’re the perfect combo of comforting and traditional
Those who like you crave security
I wanted to be Pecan. (Not that I know what traits that is, but it’s my favorite pie!)
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I got Cherry Pie which is REALLY weird because I can’t eat cooked fruit. Something about either the taste or the texture, not sure.
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How funny that we focus on the taste of the pie as opposed to our pie personalitites, LOL.
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You Are Pumpkin Pie
You’re the perfect combo of uniqueness and quality
Those who like you are looking for something (someone!) special
That’s great because Pumpkin is my favorite. I make it from scratch, with home grown pumpkins too.
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I’m also lemon meringue. I would have chosen a chocolate mousse pie, just cuz that’s my favorite, but I’m not complaining.
Julie, you are so right. There might be days when the world seems to be going completely crazy, but then your pet (kid, significant other, etc) will gaze at you with big eyes and want to snuggle, or waking up to the sun shining will make you smile and be happy to be alive. Gotta love that :)
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You Are Apple Pie
You’re the perfect combo of comforting and traditional
Those who like you crave security.
I love apple pie.
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Hi all, I don’t eat pie, but I did the quiz anyway…couldn’t answer the first two questions, so I skipped em…it is interesting what my result anyway…it is posted below:
You Are Mud Pie
You’re the perfect combo of flavor and depth
Those who like you give into their impulsesWhat Kind of Pie Are You?
Today is going to be a very long…Day parent-teacher conferences begin and I won’t be able to leave the school building until around 8 or 9 p.m. tonight…I hope everyone has a wonderful day…talk to you all soon…
Peace and love,
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Morning all!
I’m not a pie person either, but these quizzes are always fun and interesting.
Here are my results:
You Are Pumpkin Pie
You’re the perfect combo of uniqueness and quality
Those who like you are looking for something (someone!) special
(hey Julie—Who won the ARC?)
:pray:
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You Are Apple Pie
You’re the perfect combo of comforting and traditional
Those who like you crave securityWhat Kind of Pie Are You?
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Laura, thanks for asking! I’d picked the winner and totally forgot to post!
But I will be giving away more of them. I’m waiting to see when my publisher will send me my batch. The one I offered I made myself, though it’s pretty cool looking, if you ask me, LOL!
So hope is not lost. I want to give away one a month until the book comes out…maybe next month, I’ll run it as a contest on our Newsletter list (hint, hint, hint.)
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Morning All
I am apple pie, along with Carly, Stacy, and Tammy. I enjoy apple pie, especially with lots of whipped cream and at least 2 scoops of ice cream.
OK, totally off subject, but I have to do it.
GO CLEVELAND INDIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Take Care all and Have a Good Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You Are Apple Pie
You’re the perfect combo of comforting and traditional
Those who like you crave security
So funny. I like dutch apple pie, but chess pie or chocolate chess pie are my favorites. Congrats Jolene on winning the ARC!
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I am an apple pie, too. I was hoping to be a pecan pie (my favorite and only kind of pie I will eat)…just a little nutty (that’s me!).
Have a great Wednesday, everyone!
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I’m a Cream Pie. I think I’m the first one so far. I love these quizzes.
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Well, damn. I’m apple pie too. How….boring is Apple Pie? I love lemon meringue, it’s my favorite!
Congrats Jolene – I think a self-made ARC sounds really, really cool!
I’m thankful our insurance company hasn’t dropped us!
Seriously though, I’m thankful that all the stuff in my life has been spaced ou and on Monday all I could think was that I was so thankful Charles was well and could be there with me!
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I’m an apple pie, too. My favorite is chocolate fudge but apple pie will do in a pinch!
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Good morning Plotmonkeys!
I’m lemon meringue pie as well. Thanks for the fun quiz to jazz up my Wednesday.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day. And I agree, life is good.
Cher
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I’m apple pie — and I’ll take a double scoop of vanilla ice cream with that, please! :giggle:
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Julie’s handmade ARC for PHANTOM PLEASURES is absolutely GORGEOUS! So much nicer than a publisher ARC!
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You Are Lemon Meringue Pie
You’re the perfect combo of sassy and sweet
Those who like you have well refined tastes
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Hey, everyone, just wanted you all to know I had Walt add us some new emoticons!
:vampire:
:ghost:
:pumpkin:
Thanks, Walt! You know how we all love our emoticons here!
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I’m apple pie You’re the perfect combo of comforting and traditional
Those who like you crave security
Which happens to be my favorite right up there with coconut custard!!
Problem with this quiz is that it’s making me hungry
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Look at the Halloween emoticons – just for Leslie!!!
OMG – that barfing one is hillarious!!!
I was thinking about the thanksgiving theme and wanted to share a story I heard yesterday. Talk about attitude!
This little boy that was across the hall from my son in the Children’s hospital came over and started talking to us. 12 years old, 8th grade. Last year on 10/20 he was run over by a trash truck – drug 41′ – then backed over. He was in the hospital from Oct. – Feb, lost his entire right arm, has a huge scar on his neck and now is back for more internal surgery. He’ll be there about 2 months this time.
He was talking about doing his schoolwork through the hospital’s school, so he doesn’t get behind. He said he passed last year’s end of grade tests even though he guessed on most of them. I said, “Wow, you’re lucky.” He smiled and said, “Yes ma’am, I’m very blessed.”
Then he went on to tell me about his dad, who has MS a result of being a combat medic during Desert Shield and how his 16 sister has to stay with grandparents while his parents stay with him. They live about an hour from the hospital. And still, this child truly sees himself as blessed instead of wallowing around in self-pity as I’m sure I would be doing.
He was a huge blessing to me yesterday and really put my interesting life in perspective. Just thought I’d share his story with you.
Love these emoticons!!!
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:angel7: :bat: :darth: :dominatrix: :ghost: :pumpkin: :arrr: :vampire: :monkey Now there’s a Halloween Party Crew!
Digger and I have been on our own personal book tour.
We stop and take pictures of Digger in unusual places and when asked
tell folks we are having some fun with a wonderfully generous and well
written author. It is fun. Yesterday while Digger sat atop a boat launch
sign, I got into a bit of trouble. Well i wouldn’t be me if I wasn’t getting
into something. After sniffing around this wonderful ramp I decided to
have a drink. OOp’s, Splash! Yup I fell in and boy was that water cold and
wet. After suffering the humiliation of getting dreid off using clean pee pee
pads I was allowed back into the crate. To be completely honest next
summer I am going to give it another try when the weather is warmer and
we have some fluffy towels.
I am pretty sure Mom is an apple pie with 2 scoops of French vanilla ice
cream. Slurpy kisses to all,
Zoey.
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Jodie, the throwing up emoticon is just for you. I remember you asking for one!
Of course, how can you not love a dancing banana with a whip?
What a truly touching story about that boy, Jodie. It brought a lump to my throat. And yes, it really does put your own problems (mine) in perspective — especially in comparison to his life and what his family is going through.
Now, I must go meditate.
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I love The Adventures of Zoey!
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Wow Jodie, stories like that really make you stop and think about how much we take for granted in our everyday life.
Right now I’m reading a John Edwards (the psychic medium) book that really has me thinking about my life and family and the things we take for granted and then you hear a story like that and it just really makes you think.
I’m glad your son is feeling better and that you were able to get some sleep :zzz:
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I’m lemon meringue. Cool, but my favorite is chocolate mousse.
And life definitely rocks. My daughter just turned four. She recently tried to jump over her small chair. Needless to say she didn’t make it. She comes over to get her boo-boo kissed and through tears and crying says “Mommy, my super powers didn’t work.” She was devastated. I tried to be sympathetic and loving but it was difficult to stop laughing.
:happy2:
Just thought I’d share.
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Kelly – that is too precious! At least she didn’t try jumping off the roof and flying!
Janelle – I think I wanted the barfing icon for the day Tina M said she’d do Howard Stern.
I’m still in shock over that one!
And the dancing banana with the whip is one of my favs too, I just didn’t think it was probably appropriate with the story I was sharing!
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Awww, Kelly. Kids are so darn cute and funny sometimes! :angel7:
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Lemon meringue for me too! That probably is my least favorite. My favorite is apple with lots of cool whip on it!
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OOH love the new emoticons. Why is it I can’t figure out when to use our new ones? I need a lesson.
Digger? MY Digger???? Really?
Zoey!
Kids can really give you a new enlightening perspective.
Kelly, I’m just glad yours only tried a chair to jump!!
Oh … just got home from the hairdresser. I’m sorta blondish red now.
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oooh Carly, Post a picture, I’ve been wanting to change my haircolor but I’m a bit of a chicken
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Chalk another one for Mud Pie. Love the new icons, especially the banana with the whip.
What can I say, it must be the bad girl in me.
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You Are Mud Pie
You’re the perfect combo of flavor and depth
Those who like you give into their impulses
What a surprize! I love Mud Pie but haven’t eaten any in ages. Yum! My favorite is probably pumpkin pie with whip cream, especially for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving. Yummy!
The new emoticons are great, thanks Walt!
Jodie, thanks for sharing the story of that boy. I’m continually amazed at the courage of young children that have a life threatening disease or have something terrible happen to them like that boy in the hospital. It does put our own problems into perspective.
Kelly, love the story about your daughter’s superpowers not working. Glad she wasn’t hurt.
:hug2:
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Tina – I read your post from last night about skateboarding – might have been on Soapbox Queens. That’s another thing we have in common. Both of my boys skateboard and in fact, the little one was in a competition on Saturday.
My 20 year old said he and his room-mates had been talking about it and wondered what would have happended if the 12 year old had taken a hard fall during the competition. I’m sure his appendix was already angry so I wonder if it would have worsened the condition. Glad we’ll never know!
My son watches the show you were talking about and although I’ve never seen it myself, I feel like I have because my son has told me about so many of the episodes. Actually, I think I did see part of one he had on his iPod but can’t remember for sure. Son #1 absolutely loves that show!
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I’m apple pie too! I don’t even like apple pie…
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I’m Apple Pie the perfect combo of comforting and traditional. Those who like you crave security. This is funny because I don’t even like Apple Pie, I’m all about the Pecan, yummy!!
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well i havent taken the pie quiz yet.. but boy that barfing guy got my attention..seeing my youngest daughter has been home on her 3rd day now of fever barfing and not feeling good…its not been pretty…
thank you for the ARC win..its not been my week and what a pick me up treat this is..
Jolene
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wow Jodie, it really is funny how much we have in common. I think its so cool that your little guy was in a competition and so glad that you didn’t have to find out what would have happened if he took a bad fall :yikes:
As for Rob & Big, you should check it out if you get a chance, because it really is funny, and as I said I’m probably their oldest fan
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I’m Apple Pie. I was hoping for Pumpkin, since that’s my favorite, followed by apple, then chocolate cream, coconut cream, banana cream, pecan,
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Love the new additions…I snuck out so I could get a break today…love the new emoticons…I especially love the barfing one
. That’s how I feel right now…I thought I was going to kick that bug, but it has me on lock down…I can’t really do much and I feel lousy…I hate it so much…talk to you guys later…
Peace and love,
Paula R.
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Apple Pie..which is cool..it my favorite… yum..
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Yes CARLY,
Your Digger ~ We named her Pinker cause her ears are well
The post #42 was last friday. Not sure when the first one was.
My hubby and I have been having our own traveling book campaign.
When we’re done I’ll send some pictures to your PO Box.
The folliage ia absolutely wonderful here right now and we are going out
daily to get our fill before it is gone for yet another year.
For Leslie’s Party,
Halloween Safety Kit
:pumpkin: :pumpkin: :pumpkin: :pumpkin: :pumpkin:
You are more than welcome to use as a hand out on Halloween
with a bag of candy..
So you want to go out for Trick or Treat
For some Halloween Fun with your friend :vampire:
Here are some safety tips to remember
So your outing’s good right til the end. :arrr:
Remember to wear a color that’s light
So that you can be seen in the dark :bat:
Never talk to or go with a stranger
Even if looking for their pet in a park :ghost:
Go to the homes of neighbors you know
Get your treats checked before you eat
Wear glow in the dark tape, carry a light
And have a Halloween that just can’t be beat. :angel7:
Copyright JCole 9-2004
:pumpkin: :pumpkin: :pumpkin: :pumpkin: :pumpkin:
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Oooh I’m copying this and sending to my daughter! Thanks!!!!!
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Jodie (was it Jodie…Yikes, I can’t find the post if it was here or at Soapbox Queens): I totally know what you mean about putting things in perspective. My big guy (okay, he’s 7), who has autism….I am so blessed where he is on the spectrum. Does he have a ton of issues? You betcha, but am I grateful? Yes. I would so rather have all of those issues and have him tell me every night “I love you, Momma”, than have him just sit there staring into space (I know a lot of kids like this, so, trust me, when I see them, I thank God immensely for my son and where he is). My son has such a spirit and personality….I know that I got him because I had so many lessons to learn. Does it drain on me? yes. He has taught me so much, though about others and myself. He’s just so amazing. I am also blessed with my 5 year old’s compassion. When he senses my frustration, he’ll turn to me and say, “Momma, it’s just his autism”. That’s true.
Okay, now I can go have a nice, little cry…a happy cry. It’s just so nice to be grateful. We have so many supportive people in our life, too.
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Katie, AWWWW … brought a lump to my throat. Sounds like you’re both lucky to have each other. :wub:
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I am You Are Lemon Meringue Pie
I don’t like Lemon Meringue
I hardly eat pie unless you count pumpkin cheescake at Thanksgiving or sometimes chocolate pie or even mud pie, but meringue
I like the :bat: :ghost: :pumpkin:
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Katie,
What are your thoughts on Jenny Mccarthy and her son?
That was sweet what your son said
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Katie, It sounds like you have two very special little boys, and that’s probably because they have a very special mommy!
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Something just told me to come back here and read last nights posts and boy am I glad I did.
You have a great attitude and perspective Katie and like Tina said, it does sound like you have special boys and I’m sure it’s at least in part because they have a special mommy.
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Apple Pie, my favorite!
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You Are Apple Pie
You’re the perfect combo of comforting and traditional
Those who like you crave security.
yeah that fits me lol