1. April 1 is April Fool’s Day (All Fools Day), a Western tradition of pulling pranks and hoaxes.
– Did you play any April Fool’s jokes on someone?
– Were you the victim of an April’s Fool prank this year?
– What is the best April Fool’s hoax you’ve ever pulled?
No April Fools action this year, either giving or getting. I don't remember than any of my famous pranks of the past were April-related.
2. What is your favorite unusual or non-traditional holiday to observe?
Valentine's Day, the date we got engaged, and my wife's birthday have merged into AnnaBirthTine.
3. Do you observe any unique local or family tradition holidays? Briefly tell us about this holiday.
We have Chinese food on New Year's Day and call it Chinese New Year.
4. April is National Poetry Month. Share your favorite poem with TMI Tuesday or write a poem and share.
She wanted it in January, but I was unsure.
I wanted it in February, but she remained pure.
We were stymied in March, snow melting away.
We did it in April, on a warm, sunny day.
5. This month is also Stress Awareness Month. What stresses you on a daily basis?
The news, especially political news.
6. April is National Humor Month. Name 3 stand-up comics or comedic actors who make you laugh?
I don't follow comics too much. I do like Jon Stewart, John Oliver, and Stephen Colbert.
7. April 22 is National Jelly Bean Day in the United States, however, it can and should be celebrated all over the world. How will you celebrate Jelly Bean Day?
In the breach, rather than the observance.
Bonus: The flower for the month of April is the Daisy. How or what do you feel about daisies?
They show up in crossword puzzles as ox-eyes. They are pretty, but not spectacular.
– Did you play any April Fool’s jokes on someone?
– Were you the victim of an April’s Fool prank this year?
– What is the best April Fool’s hoax you’ve ever pulled?
No April Fools action this year, either giving or getting. I don't remember than any of my famous pranks of the past were April-related.
2. What is your favorite unusual or non-traditional holiday to observe?
Valentine's Day, the date we got engaged, and my wife's birthday have merged into AnnaBirthTine.
3. Do you observe any unique local or family tradition holidays? Briefly tell us about this holiday.
We have Chinese food on New Year's Day and call it Chinese New Year.
4. April is National Poetry Month. Share your favorite poem with TMI Tuesday or write a poem and share.
She wanted it in January, but I was unsure.
I wanted it in February, but she remained pure.
We were stymied in March, snow melting away.
We did it in April, on a warm, sunny day.
5. This month is also Stress Awareness Month. What stresses you on a daily basis?
The news, especially political news.
6. April is National Humor Month. Name 3 stand-up comics or comedic actors who make you laugh?
I don't follow comics too much. I do like Jon Stewart, John Oliver, and Stephen Colbert.
7. April 22 is National Jelly Bean Day in the United States, however, it can and should be celebrated all over the world. How will you celebrate Jelly Bean Day?
In the breach, rather than the observance.
Bonus: The flower for the month of April is the Daisy. How or what do you feel about daisies?
They show up in crossword puzzles as ox-eyes. They are pretty, but not spectacular.