Amy writes in 2026

90 discussion prompts


1. Did you have a favorite book as a child? What was it and why did you love it so much?

I did. I loved To Kill a Mockingbird so much. It was the first time I read about hatred towards black people. As a child there were a lot of black families, and some were good friends. I had no idea that life was like that. I was 8 or 9 when I read it. I fell in love with Atticus, Scout and Jem. It was sad, but so good. We discussed it with our friends and no one knew things were like that. I loved what a good man Atticus was. And I loved parts of the book showing how he respected the black families. It was just a wonderful book.

Crunchy questions

Do you listen to international music? If so, how did you come about discovering it and can you share some of your favorite artists?


I do if someone posts a link of music from different countries. I enjoy listening to them. I have a favorite from Brazil but I can't think of his name. His voice was beautiful and so soothing to my soul.

Jokes

* What do you call an unpredictable camera? A loose Canon.
* Why shouldn't you use a broken pencil? Because it's point-less.
* What did the policeman say to his nipple? You're under a vest.
* Why couldn’t the sailor learn the alphabet? He kept getting lost at C.
* Why was Cinderella so bad at soccer? She kept running away from the ball.

March not quite 365 days questions

28. Have you ever made anything out of clay?

I sure haven't. I thought about it a couple of times but never did.

Topics for talk

Things I Miss

I miss not being able to breathe like a normal person. I miss being able to sleep without being attached to my oxygen. I'm whiney tonight. I'm grateful that they found out what was wrong with me. I think I'm tired tonight.

Crunchy questions.

What is your most awkward vacation story?

I actually have had mostly good luck. Except for last September. We went to Greece with our second daughter. It was a cruise and it was so beautiful there. It was very warm and humid, which made it hard for me to breathe. I had to miss out on the excursions because they were too much on my lungs. I have Pulmonary Hypertension and I'm on oxygen 24 hours a day. So I forced hubby and our daughter on the excursions and they had a blast. I checked the ship out each day and also went swimming every day for a short while. I loved the ship and made some new friends. I was a little awkward at first but we all enjoyed it for the most part. It's a little depressing to realize you can't do things like you used to.

90 discussion questions.

1. How would you want someone to describe you to others?

She was kind. 😂😂. 🌹🥀🌻🌷

Jokes

* Where do horses live? In neighhhhhbourhoods.
* What do you call a goat who paints pictures? Vincent Van Goat!
* Why are mice afraid of swimming? Catfish!
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* What do you call a singer with a laptop on her head? A-Dell.
* When is a door not a door? When it's ajar.
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* What do toilets do when they're embarrassed? They get a bit flush.
* How do you organize a space-themed party? You planet.

March not quite 365 days questions.

26. In 1484 Aesops Fables were first printed in English by William Caxton.  Do you recall any of the fables, such as The Tortoise and the Hare?

I have a list and I’ll put a heart next to any I love. ❤️

* The Tortoise and the Hare: ❤️Slow and steady wins the race.
* The Boy Who Cried Wolf:❤️Truthfulness is vital; liars are not believed even when they speak the truth.
* The Fox and the Grapes: ❤️It is easy to despise what you cannot have (sour grapes).
* The Ant and the Grasshopper: ❤️Work hard today to prepare for tomorrow.
* The Lion and the Mouse: ❤️❤️Small friends can prove to be great friends; kindness is never wasted.
* The Goose with the Golden Eggs:❤️Greed destroys what it seeks to profit from.
* The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse: ❤️Poverty with security is better than plenty in fear.
* The Wind and the Sun: ❤️Persuasion is better than force.
* The Fox and the Stork: ❤️Treat others as you would like to be treated.
* The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing:❤️Appearances can be deceiving. 
I think there are more. I loved these stories.

Recipes

Blueberry cheesecake breakfast bake

Ingredients
* 2 cups (16 oz / 450 g) cottage cheese (full-fat for creamier texture)
* 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
* 2 large eggs
* 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar (or 1/4 cup honey/maple syrup)
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional but recommended)
* 1 tbsp cornstarch (or 1 tbsp flour)
* 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries (reserve some for topping)
* Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a blender or food processor, combine the cottage cheese, softened cream cheese, eggs, sugar (or honey/maple syrup), vanilla extract, lemon juice, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. This step is key to achieving that classic cheesecake texture without lumps.
Gently fold in about 1 cup of the blueberriesusing a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as you want the berries to stay whole and juicy.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining blueberries over the top for a beautiful finish.
Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top turns lightly golden. The middle should have a slight jiggle but not appear wet.

Allow the bake to cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing. Chilling helps it firm up and makes clean, neat slices.

For a caramelized finish, sprinkle a little brown sugar on top before baking.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. This bake is perfect for meal prep — simply slice into portions and enjoy chilled or slightly warmed. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.