You might be wondering, “So what in tarnation is this Monday Poll thing anyway!"”
Well, it isn’t exactly a poll. It’s more of a constantly evolving (devolving"), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past eight (!) years. (It’s like a kickstart for your brain.) I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.

I want a new ______.

Car.
Not that I need one, because I’m happy with my Mazda 3 (zoom, zoom!). It runs reliably… I’m one of those boring car people who’s all about reliability
Oh, and it’s paid for. BIG PLUS!
But if I could get a new car, like, if I won the lottery or something, I’d get a car with power locks, ideally a Volvo, because my Mazda doesn’t have them, and it’s a four door, and ever since the baby came along I’m always forgetting to lock the back door after we take her out of her car seat, so I’ve been basically rollin’ around for the last month or so with my car open…
Camping or hotel"

Oh, hello, do you know me at all"
Hotel, ALL THE WAY, since homegirl does not do camping.

What do you want to postpone"

Ugh, tax day. Make it stop.

Three words that describe your current social life"

Temporary baby jail

What lipstick shades have you worn down to the nub"

There have been quite a few over the year...