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Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Jobs....

 Hello!  It's time again for Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4 and I am happy you stopped by to join in.

This week's idea for questions came from Pamela Steiner and it's all about your occupation and work.
I think that's a great idea, so here are questions for you to ponder.

1.What did/do you do for work and how long did you work in that position? 
I worked in a 5and10 cent store, a corner grocery, a chemical company and as a medical technologist.
 
2. Of the jobs you've had throughout life, which was your favorite?   If no favorite,which was the worst? Tell us why you loved/hated your job.

Actually working at  Woolworth's 5and10 was my favorite.  I worked on check out and I enjoyed the customers. I especially liked the senior citizens who came in on Tuesday for the discount day and to have lunch. For some it was a big day out!

3. What did your job entail? 
Here is what the internet says: "A medical technologist (also known as a clinical laboratory scientist) performs complex analysis on blood, tissues, and body fluids to diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases. They operate, calibrate, and maintain sophisticated laboratory equipment, ensuring high-quality control and accurate results for physicians. Perform tests in areas like microbiology, immunology, hematology, and chemistry to identify bacteria, detect cancer cells, or analyze chemical content
Did it require a special education?   Yes, it does and you must pass a state exam and be licensed by the American Society of Clincal Pathologists.

4. List all the jobs/occupations you have had.
worked in a small variety store at age 14, worked at a chemical company, worked at Woolworth's, worked at a small corner store/gas station, worked  in a medical laboratory.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

5 Things

 Welcome  to Sunday Stealing. Here we will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. Cheers to all of us thieves!


This week, we're stealing from Maggie, who claims she stole these questions from Takupon. Alas, neither of them blogs anymore.

Sunday, Oct.24, 2026
Five Things You Didn't Want to Know but I'm Telling You Anywayall 

1) Has anyone ever told you they would love you forever?  Yes, boys said it to me all the time.

Of course it was baloney or balogna.. your choice.

2) Who is the last person you were in the car with?

 The kidlettes

3) Do you have big plans for tomorrow (Monday)?

Its late Saturday night as I write this but so far no big plans for Monday at all. If the autumn-like drizzly weather continues I will just be enjoyiing that. We are back down into the 40s°F and I am enjoying it.

4) How long do you typically spend in the shower? Probably less than 10 minutes or so.

5) What were you doing at 7 AM yesterday (Saturday)? I woke up , took a quick trip to the bathroom and then promptly cuddled back into my soft bed and slept soundly for another 5 hours.

And now you know all about me!