Endless Summer
As children, we dug in the dirt during outdoor play. Many enjoy re-creating that activity as an adult by practicing this hobby.
What is gardening?
FUN FACT: a study in the Netherlands suggest that gardening can help lower ones level's of the stress hormone cortisol. It also raises a person's level of vitamin D.
You should do this if RSVP appears on the invitation.
What is respond?
RSVP is derived from the French phrase Répondez s'il vous plaît, literally meaning "Respond, if you please", or "Please respond."
Starts with MAR:
The white squishy candy you melt to make s'mores around a campfire.
What is Marshmallows?
The first marshmallows were made by ancient Egyptians around 2000 BC, using the sap from a wild herb ('Mallow' Plant) growing in marshland.
Also called films, we used to watch them in theaters, then on VHS and DVD; now we stream them from the internet.
What are movies?
Today, most home viewing is done by streaming movies on the internet through subscription services.
This state has the largest landmass in the United States.
What is Alaska?
It also has the largest coastline of any state. In terms of landmass, No. 2 is Texas, and No. 3 is California.
This type of pool exercise is safe for people of all ages.
What is swimming or water aerobics?
Water activities are low impact and provide many health benefits.
At a table, this goes on your lap.
What is a napkin?
While it is useful for discreetly wiping one's hands, at a fine restaurant it is also considered poor etiquette to use your napkin to wipe your face.
Ends in LIGHT:
This word gives you vitamin D when you go outside.
What is Sunlight?
If the Sun disappeared, we would only notice its absence after eight-minutes, since it takes eight minutes for sunlight to reach us.
This piece of equipment, which was once used for voice communication, has taken over many people’s lives.
What is phone?
Today’s phones double as cameras and have apps that mimic computer programs. Even with all the expanded capabilities, we still call them phones. The official term is smartphone or device.
This smallest U.S. state once had the longest name.
What is Rhode Island?
The official name used to be State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. In 2020, it was renamed to Rhode Island.
This is a favorite non- alcoholic beverage enjoyed on Southern porches.
What is sweet tea (or ice tea)?
Sweet tea is sweetened with sugar or simple syrup.
Your mother probably warmed you that these should never go on the table while eating.
What are elbows?
Today, it is still considered improper to have elbows on the table when plates of food are on it. However, between courses or after the meal, this rule is no longer considered necessary according to etiquette experts.
Starts with TAN:
It takes two to do this Argentinian dance.
What is Tango?
The Tango originated in Buenos Aires in the 18th century. It brought together working class European immigrants, indigenous Argentinians and former slaves. As a result, tango has shaped Argentinian culture and society.
When we were young, people looked forward to this recurring, two-day respite from work as party time.
What is weekend?
Now, many people look at it as a time to catch up on sleep, to destress, and/or to run errands and do housework.
This is the “Live Free or Die” state.
What is New Hampshire?
While many state license plates are manufactured in prisons, it’s ironic that the New Hampshire license plates are made in prisons because they say “Live Free or Die” on them.
Two al fresco dining activities are popular in the summer. Name one of them.
What are picnics or backyard barbecues?
Vinegar, lemon juice, and/or mint help keep bugs away. You can spray a tablecloth or blanket with vinegar or lemon juice and let it dry before using.
Once upon a time a man should not have worn this in the house.
What is a hat?
It is still perfectly proper to remove the hat when entering a building.
What is Goodwill?
Nearly 500 years ago, this word meant “flicking something away” or “making a brisk or jerky motion.” Today, it is used to describe a behavior intended to attract someone romantically.
What is flirting?
Some might argue one’s heart gets jerked around when flirting as well.
This state is the only state with a royal palace, the Iolani Palace.
What is Hawaii?
The palace houses relics from the Kalākaua Dynasty. Visitors are allowed to view the palace.
This simple everyday activity can help build strong bones, to improve mobility and relieve stress.
What is walking?
In addition to physical benefits, it boots mental activity.
We've been told TIPS stand for this in a restaurant.
What is to insure proper service?
We've also been told TIP stands for to insure promptness.
Starts with PER:
An adjective for someone who understands a situation quickly.
What is Perceptive?
Perceptive people are insightful, intelligent, and able to see what others cannot.
Now we say food and drink. People used to say this generic protein and drink.
What is meat?
Previously, the word meat was used to refer to any solid food.
Boeing has the largest manufacturing plant in the world in this state.
What is Washington?
Boeing’s Everett campus is larger than Disneyland and includes its own fire department.