I can almost hear the happy dancing starting. March is but a week away. March is associated with Spring and warm weather. February is associated with all the bad things we associate with winter. What a difference a day can make in our outlook.

Were you paying attention?

1) What former Republican leader claimed that president Obama “did not love his country?”

2) Since that remark, which current Republican presidential candidates have condemned that comment?

3) Millions of citizens may be forced to flee Sao Paulo, Brazil because of what crisis?

4) “What Pet Should I Get” is a newly discovered manuscript from what extremely popular writer?

5) Think hard folks. Today is what great American’s birthday?

6) A major vote on a proposed rule is scheduled for Thursday. What federal agency is holding the vote and what is the subject of the vote?

7) A bill was submitted in the Iowa senate Monday to allow for possession of what substance?

8) Walmart astounded nearly everyone Wednesday when they announced what?

9) What company had a major failure in London with its promotion KKK Wednesdays?

10) 11.4 million. That’s how many people signed up for what?

11) Judge Andrew S. Hanen ruled in favor of 26 states that challenged what administration policy, thus putting its implementation on hold?

12) In Ankeny, a kindergarten teacher was arrested for what odd behavior in a classroom?

13) John Boehner admitted on Fox News last week that he bypassed the White House on inviting Netanyahu to address. Why did he do so?

14) “You Don’t Own Me” a very early feminist type song, was originally recorded by what 60s singer who died last week?

15) Supporters of marriage equality were disappointed last week when a federal judge delayed ruling on a marriage equality suit in what state?

16) A wave shuddered through the auto industry when it was learned that what company was exploring entering the automobile field?

17) Elon Musk, the chair of what major tech company, announced that his company was close to a battery that could hold a charge for several days and even power a house?

18) A 69 year old Viet Nam war vet froze to death in Michigan after what happened?

19) Authorities in Michigan announced Wednesday that a woman who died of a gunshot wound on New Year’s Day killed herself when the gun accidentally discharged while she was doing what?

20) A meeting between what two women in December was revealed Tuesday sparking much speculation?

Why hasn’t some restaurant come up with an ice cream dish called the “polar vortex?”

Answers:

1) Rudy Giuliani

2) so far, just Marco Rubio. Guess it is OK with the others?

3) drought causing lack of drinking water

4) Dr. Suess – I didn’t say ‘living’ did I?

5) George Washington

6) The FCC is voting on net neutrality

7) medical cannabidiol oil. Folks can be prescribed it legally, but can’t obtain or possess it legally

8) A major raise in their minimum pay for their employees

9) Krispy Kreme donuts (Krispy Kreme Klub)

10) the ACA this year (so far)

11) the new immigration policy

12) she was arrested for public into when she was discovered with two empty beer cans and four full ones

13) because he didn’t want Obama to interfere with his interference of foreign policy

14) Leslie Gore

15) Nebraska

16) Apple

17) Tesla

18) his gas was shut off in the middle of January

19) adjusting her bra holster. She shot herself in the eye.

20) Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Hillary Clinton.

Anyone feel like some cherry pie?