Half Hour Meals Discussion: Really Good Supper Table Topics

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:00:19 +0000

Sofia! I found one of those maps of the United States, which are sent by National Geographic. I can use it to study beforehand. Yay! :)

urbanideas on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

urbanideas — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:32:35 +0000

Love that idea Catherine!

LadyGourmet on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

LadyGourmet — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:59:48 +0000

I am doing fine. We didn't get that much here this morning. I really have no idea what I am going to cook today. I just think I am going to use everything up and start fresh.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:18:04 +0000

You are very creative! I have got to visit you! :)

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:17:18 +0000

Good Catherine and yourself? Are you to receive more snow by tomorrow? We are only to get a little, so they say. What are you cooking?

LadyGourmet on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

LadyGourmet — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:01:22 +0000

Hello Theresa! How are you?

LadyGourmet on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

LadyGourmet — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:00:27 +0000

I haven't been on vacation in too many years.....many....so many! You may think that this is silly, but I make a dinner of whatever country I may have in mind...find the music...and vuala! I'm there! I love to talk about different places with my kids.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 02:59:48 +0000

What a good idea. I'll consider making Que. cards.

urbanideas on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

urbanideas — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 22:07:17 +0000

Funny you brought that up. We have a game I played when younger and now I get my tween to do it. One says a country and the other says the capital of that country. Whomever guesses it can choose next country and so on. We also do it with States of the US and their capitals

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:31:32 +0000

Geography would be a good one. My sense of where countries are placed is terrible, bordering on horrible. My husband asked me the other evening if I ever took this subject in school. I admitted I might have been staring at a boy when the teacher was talking. So now we are going to have mini-georgaphy lessons with our meals. I suppose I could look all dewy-eyed at him while he talks. :P

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:40:17 +0000

I haven't been on a vacation in over 3.5 years. Wow. You could tell us about some of your exploits, too.

ThomasMorris on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

ThomasMorris — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:31:40 +0000

Vacations (already mentioned), cooking, recreational sports we all participate in (cycling, rowing, sailing).

Not politics, not religion.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:04:36 +0000

What are some of the topics of conversation you like to have at dinner? :)

ThomasMorris on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

ThomasMorris — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:38:13 +0000

Unfortunately, Uncle Thomas doesn't have any children of his own, so he doesn't know how to talk to them...he has found, however, that treating them like smaller versions of adults seems to work OK.

As for adult topics, he has found that people love to talk about their most recent vacation.

He has also found that if you don't have children, people will ask "why?" That can be a bad topic if (i) you're like a friend of ours who is trying desperately but can't or (ii) you're like us, and just don't want them (if you can't understand that sentiment, then it's almost as fun as arguing politics...)

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:36:31 +0000

Nothing like good food, wine and friends! :)

Belle on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Belle — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 19:11:12 +0000

When I dine with my friends we love to discuss different wines, places to eat in Portland, and whatever new is going on in our city. We visited the Chinese Gardens a few weeks back and the beauty was something I took home with me long after we left.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:13:05 +0000

Who's going to cook on Thanksgiving Day? Do you each have certain dishes delegated so everyone can help?

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 03:35:08 +0000

Halloween costumes, etiquette, manners and safety.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:01:29 +0000

Listing a few things that make us happy and how these things impact our lives.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:13:15 +0000

Family table talk. Sounds as if you stay involved and everyone benefits, too. :)

urbanideas on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

urbanideas — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:19:19 +0000

Love this topic. Well at our home the first thing we do is thumbs up or down. Meaning if we have news we put our thumbs up, if not news thumbs down. Usually goes from youngest to oldest.We go through the news then we discuss everything else that comes uo in the news, at school, work etc. There are no boundaries, we talk about everything. Even if we have friends, family over that is what we do.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:13:20 +0000

Home improvements and freshening up the home, like kids bedrooms, the yard, since those leaves will be falling from the trees soon. Chores around the house you can do together. Cleaning out dresser drawers and closets and bringing out the warmer clothing.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 23:11:57 +0000

They are. I have seen some very classy costume commercials this season.

chinagal9 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

chinagal9 — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:40:01 +0000

Halloween Costumes is a great discussion at this time of year!

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:41:33 +0000

Homecoming Dance and Halloween Costumes. :)

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:43:08 +0000

Hell's Kitchen Season Eight ... Wow! :D

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:31:22 +0000

It's good to not discuss family conflicting discussions while eating. These matters can be talked out after the meal is over.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:29:05 +0000

Have you ever been to Mount Rushmore and seen the presidential sculptures?

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:28:15 +0000

The whole UFO issue. Have you ever seen one?

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:28:27 +0000

The fall TV line up, with all of the sitcoms would be fun to discuss, too.

chinagal9 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

chinagal9 — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:25:51 +0000

Well, Theresa, it was so very helpful for communication when they were adolescents that sports became topics of interest to me. They & their friends were accustomed to my hubby & I participating in sports discussions. We still do. :) Many good meals were/are shared discussing football/basketball plays.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:17:13 +0000

We always enjoyed it when Daddy would talk to us about geography and the different peoples and customs around the world. We could listen to him for hours.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:16:15 +0000

They must be excited their parents really enjoy sports topics. :)

chinagal9 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

chinagal9 — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 02:04:24 +0000

Having sons (who know sports stats) I learned about college & pro sports teams/players real quick. My husband & I cheer on opposing fav baseball teams. :) The conversations go on & on and then the next sports season starts while the playoffs are on.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 04:14:58 +0000

Catherine ... You Are The Bestest!!!!! :D

LadyGourmet on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

LadyGourmet — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:48:34 +0000

That is a main reason why I always have dinner ready each and every night, so we can talk.

LadyGourmet on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

LadyGourmet — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:38:03 +0000

Thank you Theresa for your kind words, they are encouragement to me. I simply like to know what they are thinking and where they stand on topics. We don't always agree, but at least they can think about a different view. I pray so that the Dear Lord inspires and guides them and myself as a mom.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 19:29:21 +0000

I agree. I live in the metro area of Wash., DC, and there are literally hundreds of places I have never seen nor visited all the different counties.

We went to see the (George Clooney), movie "The American", last night. It is set in Italy, very remote, not the parts of Italy I want to visit, but there is so much Empty Space. Unused space. This is a really big planet but I think for the most part, a lot of people congregate in regions along the perimeters of the continents. Uh my point being no matter how well travelled one might be there will always be something else to explore ... so dinner conversation is endless. (Wow did I go a bit off-track!) :P

* I am a huge George Clooney fan, but I wouldn't want to sit through this movie again. I am not discouraging anyone but I can easily admit it is very slow paced.

sugarpies on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

sugarpies — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 11:05:20 +0000

Well, we don't have kids and rarely dine with them except on holidays with extended family... so we tend to keep conversation in neutral territory most of the time. One of my favorite topics since moving to Arizona where we meet lots of people from different parts of the country is regional culture and hometowns. It's fascinating how different parts of the country (or world) are and also how similar.

Theresa111 on 'Really Good Supper Table Topics'

Theresa111 — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:28:46 +0000

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