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My girl is sweet as they come, and so is this root beer ingredient which gives it its dark caramel color.
What is molasses?
In our relationship, this word can refer to a television show, a piece of theatre, or really, any activity in general.
What is "program"?
A Brandi Carlile song about not letting the world harden you meets a Blue Jean Committee song that's "smooth and easy".
The waiter was certainly up to no good when he brought my Taie this kind of sandwich instead of the chicken sandwich she'd ordered.
What is a steak sandwich?
"Yes we can!" is something this former US President might have said about being born on August 4th.
Who is Barack Obama?
Otherwise known as "Ipomoea batatas", this traditionally autumnal produce is a favorite of my Katie's.
What is a sweet potato?
My girl and I love playing NYT spelling bee. The pangram of these letters: DELCASN makes a birthday-themed word!
What are candles?
An aria among Katie's English rep meets an idol of Barb and Star's.
What is No Word from Tommy Bahama?
Although she may not spill any secrets, Katie has been known for "Talking in [Your] Sleep", which is also the title of a song by this 70s/80s band.
Who are The Romantics?
Who is Julia Child?
One of Katie's favorite critters, the ragdoll cat, was developed in the 1960s, one of the first of which being named after this wealthy character in the musical 'Annie'.
Who is Daddy Warbucks?
My Taie and I love to make up games, like the one where we read fairy tales to each other in our respective second languages. This tale, Le Garçon Qui Criait au Loup, is known as this in English.
What is The Boy Who Cried Wolf?
A sweet cover Patrick sings for David on 'Schitt's Creek' meets a review Fred Armisen reads in a Portland newspaper.
"You're Simply the Best Syrups I've Ever Had"
The oranges that we stole off of the orchard trees in California were 100% delicious, but genetically, the standard orange is 50% mandarin orange and 50% this citrus fruit.
What is a pomelo?
While he's no Ashley-playing-table-tennis, this Swiss former World Champion tennis player was born on August 8th, 1981.
Who is Roger Federer?
Though not a favorite flavor, the Scooby Doo Shot remains a favorite relationship memory, and is known for this alcohol's signature green color.
What is Midori?
I love contra dancing with my Taie, although it can be tricky to remember all of the counts, this number of counts, to be exact- the standard for a full contra pattern.
What is 64?
A question posed by Anya Taylor-Joy to Bowen Yang meets Brandi Carlile's 6th studio album.
Darling, has the bus gone by the way, I Forgive You.
Known as the "___ Lounge", this is the bar/restaurant we snuck into after seeing the Rockefeller Christmas Tree.
What is Ascent Lounge?
Katie shares a birthday with this "King of the Wild Frontier"
Who is Davy Crockett?
Taylor Swift is a favorite artist of my Peas', and this female country artist was a favorite of young Taylor's- her album was Taylor's first CD at 6 years old.
Who is LeeAnn Rimes?
This type of hike, much like the one we completed in Closter, New Jersey, is known for challenging terrain that requires use of the hands and feet.
What is a rock scramble?
The entity with which we watch a mammoth 'Mamma Mia!' marathon meets a Belgian sandwich maker.
According to Gen Z slang, the "___ Tax" refers to the act of taking a friend or loved one's food off of their plate. Something with which my Taie is not unfamiliar...
What is the Fanum Tax?
This woman, the first professional female astronomer in the US, was born on August 1st, 1818. She would discover a comet 29 years later!
Who is Maria Mitchell?