Random Is As Random Dozen

It's time for another Random Dozen from 2nd Cup of Coffee, and I'm actually not late this week. What a novelty!

1. Which is worse: a long, boring meeting or standing in a return/exchange line after Christmas?

Oh, the after-Christmas line, hands down. I avoid it like the swine flu plague. At least in a meeting you can sit! And hopefully the meeting room is in some semblance of order, rather than looking like a tornado went through it!

2. Except for maybe Rosie O'Donnell or Ann Coulter, nobody likes confrontation, yet we all have to deal with it. When you feel cornered and defensive, do you "bite back" or become passive aggressive?

Hmmm, getting a little personal, huh?! Getting in my business?! Well, you just better back off! LOL! Actually, I pretty much only "bite back" with my family. I'm very much the peacemaker and am far too insecure to be as assertive as I should be sometimes. It's from some deep wounds when I was younger. I don't even really think it's passive aggressive, just passive.

3. Do you know anything about your genealogical background? (What country, culture, ties to prominent historical figures, or other stuff.)

I'm a Western European potpourri - mainly Scotch-Irish, English, and some German, but my ancestors have been in these here United States for many generations. My claims to fame, albeit distant, are both on my dad's side of the family. Johnny Cash and I share(d) a many-times-great-grandfather! And I'm also distantly related to Mrs. Baird, but it's never resulted in any dough for me!

4. What is the quickest way a person can endear him/herself to you?

By being authentic and having integrity.

5. Cake, pie, cookies, or ice cream? (Note there is no "all of the above" option. You must choose one. Feel free to elaborate on flavor or memories tied to this dessert.) If you'd like, you can share a recipe, but you certainly don't have to.

Cookies. Preferably loaded with chocolate chips and pecans. I am a crunchy foods gal.

6. Females: Do you regularly change your handbag to coordinate with your outfit?

I love the regional differences in what we call them! I do good to get my purse changed out between my summery one and my black one! When I was in my twenties, especially when I was engaged and buying fun outfits for parties, I tended to do that more. (I also wore white hose then with the shoes that matched the purse!)

7. Are you task-oriented or relationship-oriented?

Task-oriented. I am big on relationships, but if especially when there's a deadline, I'm focused on what I have to do. Of course, the exception is that I've never overlooked my kids' relational needs in order to get something done, like grocery shopping or fixing dinner. . . . uh, right!

8. IHOP, Bob Evans or Cracker Barrel?

IHOP. Love their Harvest Grain 'n Nut Pancakes! Never heard of Bob Evans. Must be a Yankee thing. LOL Oh, I just pulled up their website, and I see that Mimi's Cafe is a BE spin-off. We got one of those a year or two ago and it is wonderful!

9. Have you ever left a movie in progress in a theater? Why?
Only once, and looking back, I'm really proud I did because I was in high school and my boyfriend and I went to some movie and about 10 minutes into it there were hints of les*ianism and we left. It amazes me now looking back to realize that was in a movie a little over 30 years ago. And I couldn't tell you the name if my life depended on it!

10. What is one area of life in which you would like to develop more discipline or organization?

Prayer. And in the mundane realm, housework.

11. Was middle school fun or painful?

Painful. And not just because of other kids, but because of some teachers. I learned a lot about the haves/have-nots and favoritism and lack of integrity in junior high!

12. What is your favorite Fall beverage?

This question assumes that Fall is a distinct season. I can tell Lidna lives where people wear sweaters for back-to-school instead of shorts! Sweet tea still works just fine! Which is good because I strongly dislike anything pumpkin, which is the big fall flavor most places push.


So now it's your turn to tell all!