Random Dozen

1. Candy corn: Your thoughts?

In a word: Ick!

2. Briefly, what was the first conversation you ever had with your spouse? (or best friend, if you're not married.) (Or someone significant, like your librarian.)

I have no idea. We were part of a group of friends before we ever started dating. And that was almost 25 years ago.

3. Could you ever become a vegetarian?

No way, no how. This Texas gal loves her steak and burgers!

4. Have you ever dressed up your pet in a costume?

I've tried to disguise my pet peeve, but it doesn't work very well. And I don't have any of the real pets. (Isn't this cheery?! I'm going to run everyone off - every question has been a negative so far!)

5. Name something about childhood that you miss (like Clark Bars, Teaberry Gum, Malibu Barbie, cracking fake eggs on people's heads with your fist and "It's the Great Pumpkin" airing only once a year).

Slushy Dr. Pepper out of bottle that's been in the freezer for a few hours. Reading in the big tree in our front yard. Being skinny and trying to gain weight. Wooden swing sets and seesaws and not getting dizzy on them!

6. Have you ever won a trophy? If not, what do you deserve a trophy for?

I remember having a trophy on my bookshelf in high school, but I have no clue what it was for. Something academic, I suspect. Or a journalism award. It certainly wasn't anything remotely related to sports!

7. When do you think is the appropriate time to begin playing Christmas music each year?

A smattering in mid-November and then full-blast beginning the day after Thanksgiving.

8. What's your favorite board game?

Scrabble.

9. How do you feel about surprises (receiving, not giving)?

Assuming they are good surprises, I love them. It's hard to surprise me, though. I usually happen to see something or pick up on it somehow beforehand.

10. Is it easy for you to say, "I'm sorry?"

Yes. In fact, sometimes it's way too easy. Ever since I was a kid and my best friend always pulled the "I'm never going to talk to you again" card, I've always tended to apologize. The good side of that is that relationships are more important to me than issues. The downside is that I sometimes take on too much responsibility and give in too easily.

11. What is your favorite candle scent?

Aromatique's The Smell of Christmas. It "combines the delightful aroma of citrus and spice with naturally festive botanicals. . .red berries, evergreen sprigs, nuts, pinecones and cinnamon sticks."

12. October is traditionally "open house" time in public schools. If you had a literal open house in your home (like a reception) what light snacks would you serve visitors and what would you show them (as in art projects, graded papers) that would uniquely represent you?

Why do they have to be light snacks?! Cooking/baking is what uniquely represents me, so that's what I would have. Raw veggies served with some delicious dip in a carved out loaf of round bread, some decadent chocolate desserts, something with nuts. My girl would be playing the viola and/or the piano in the background. And I'd be making sure folks were comfortable and well-fed. Oh, and probably making them groan with a few puns as the opportunity arose! There would be no art projects. And absolutely no scrapbooks!


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