HODGEPODGE MARCH 12

 1. Are you a naturally trusting person? Is trust built on logic or 'gut instinct'? Does everyone deserve a second chance? Elaborate. 

I'm very distrustful; it stems from my youth. I don't trust anyone, especially not men. The only man I trusted 100% was Rick. Of course, my distrust can turn into trust, but that takes time or will never happen.

I think everybody deserves a second chance, except the pedophiles. They will never change, since they were born that way. Prison won't help at all, the only thing that will help is to castrate them all.

2. 'Beware the Ides of March'...March 15th on the ancient Roman calendar, these words were made famous by William Shakespeare in his play Julius Caesar.  Caesar was assassinated on March 15th 44 B.C. Have you read any Shakespeare? If so, do you have a favorite? Have you ever been to Rome? 

Yes I have read Shakespeare but long time ago. I don't have a favorite play or maybe Romeo and Juliet, it's quite difficult to read, but I have been on Juliet's balcony ! We have been everywhere in Italy, but not in Rome, we thought we would need a few days and never made it and now it is too late. Well honestly I will survive. But I have visited Stratford on Avon where Shakespeare was born and have visited the house where he was born. 

 

 Juliet's balcony in Verona

3. Do you like a Caesar salad? If given the choice between a garden/house salad or Caesar which do you order? Anchovies or no? What's your favorite salad dressing? 

I love all kind of salads, but without anchovies, I don't like the taste. I made my salad sauce myself and still do, it's only Balsamic vinegar with olive oil, very simple.

4. Where do you typically work (or blog if that's easier) at home? Do you have a dedicated home office space? Are you happy with that space? 

I work sitting on my sofa with the computer on my lap. In my castle I have a very big room, almost a little flat, and it is a cozy place, with cat Rosie by my side. It's a very sunny room (of course when the sun is shining ) 

5. Snow drops, daffodils, lenten roses, crocus, hyacinth, or early tulips...what's your favorite early Spring flower? 

 

I have no favorite flower, (except the sunflower, but that is not for spring) otherwise I take them all, especially when it is a colorful place. For the moment I saw only daisies and daffodils and a beautiful Japanese cherry tree ! Nothing else it's too early.  

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I'm still exhausted from my Zona. Plus, I read that it lasts at least four weeks! I'm often in pain especially at my right eye, and only a painkiller helps. I'm not allowed in the sun, and of course, it's shining now! So I'm feeling a bit depressed and don't feel like doing anything.