four for friday

Q1 - Lost & Found: After three weeks on the run, earlier today a friend's cat finally returned home (much to the delight of their youngest daughter who was very skeptical about Tiger's eventual return). Name one material possession you've lost that you really wish you could find.

I lost a shoe sometime this winter. The pair were my favorite set of shoes. That sounds paltry considering how much I love these shoes. The love I felt/feel for those shoes, its hard to put into words. When I wore them I felt sexy, powerful, pretty... they had so many different colors in them that they matched with almost 80% of my closet so the pairings with outfits were endless. Every time I wore those shoes, it didn't matter how often or if I repeatedly wore them to the same place, I got mad compliments. Every woman and most men loved them.

Right now this one lone shoe sits in my shoe pantry, alone and forlorn. Every time I look at it I sigh and feel sad. For some reason I just can't let it go. I can't let this lost shoe rest in peace. I keep hoping that I'll go into the parking lot and one day, once all the snow has melted, the shoe will be laying there waiting for me. It will be damaged, but I'll find a good shoe smith to bring it back to its former glory. I can't let the hope die. I miss this shoe so much.

Q2 - Discount: In an attempt to increase business and branding, my Mom's bed & breakfast recently began offering a 50% discount on all rooms through April 15 (offer subject to availability and some restrictions do apply). Generally speaking, for any product or service, what 'percentage off' do you consider a good deal or enough of a deal to garner your serious attention and consideration?

50% sounds good.

Q3 - Groceries: Compared to this time last year, are you buying more, less, or about
the same amount of groceries? Related: What about organic fruits and vegetables?

So much more!! Liam is eating me out of house and home. I can't afford organic but I do try and buy most of our groceries from Farm Boy which are always fresher and the selection is better than Loblaws.

Q4 - Preparedness : After nearly four years of declining public confidence in the nation's military preparedness, Gallup's annual World Affairs survey documents a sharp reversal. Currently, 54% of Americans say the country's national defense is about right, up from 41% a year ago. What do you think?

Am not educated enough about the affairs of American's to state my opinions.

What about you, readers? What is your answer to the first question? Is there something you lost that you just can't find that you miss?