Random Dozen

1. Which physical trait do you now accept--maybe not love, but accept--and no longer feel extremely self-conscious about?

My height (which--unfortunately--is actually shrinking, due to that lovely osteoporosis) and my teeth (blessed to be straightened by braces, but they aren't particularly even in size and shape).

2. This week Meredith Baxter Birney, best known as the mom on the favorite 80s sitcom "Family Ties" came out of the closet, which led me to formulate this question: Who do you think is/was the best TV mom?

I loved Clair Huxtable. And Caroline Ingalls. And Olivia Walton. And Carol Brady.

3. Do you speak any foreign languages? Are there any you'd like to learn?

Un poquito Espanol. (A little Spanish.) I really wish I had taken more of it. It was relatively easy for me, and it sure would be handy.

4. Who is your personal hero?

I really try not to have heroes - those pedestals are so slippery. Right now I'd probably say my MIL after watching her care for my FIL so gracefully and lovingly.

5. What is one holiday food that you find extremely difficult to resist over- indulging in?

Anything with nuts. Or the chocolate-peppermint combo. (Have you had those Mint Fudge Covered Oreos?! Yum!)



6. Tell me about a Christmas decoration that has special meaning or sentimental value.

My kids' ornaments from every year and my Nativity scenes.

7. How do you feel about snow?

How do I feel about it?! Not do I feel for it?! (Sorry, Lid - couldn't resist that one!) I would hate to live up north where it is frigid and snow is a constant hassle and reality. However, I think it is beautiful and would like to see it more often than a few flurries every 5 or 10 years. I've actually never seen more than 2 inches at a time (and that's only been about 3 times!) and that's not enough to even completely cover the grass.

8. On average, how many hours of sleep do you get each night? Not that I'm jealous of any number over three or anything.

I've always said the problem with getting married when I was older and having kids in my 30's is: by the time they slept through the night, I didn't! I'm usually in bed between 7 and 8 hours. Depending on my man's apnea machine's quirks and various other reasons, I might sleep anywhere from 4-6. Probably average 6.

9. Tell me about your first crush.

Orange! Actually, it was 35 years ago, I was 13 (typical crush age!), and a reporter on the local NBC station in Houston was a member of a church on the other side of town. My family went to hear an evangelist over there and he sat in front of us and welcomed us. I had never met someone who was actually on TV before. After that, whenever he was on the news I got all flustered and excited. Our family crossed paths with him a few more times while he was in Houston, and I was always tongue-tied. He is a nationally known conservative Christian columnist and commentator. And that's all I will say about that.

And I can't believe I just put that on the internet.

10. You're stuck in a room for 2 hours with only a chalkboard and chalk. What will you write/draw?

Well, right now I'm drawing a blank!

11. Do you dress for the current temp or for the day's forecast?

Yes.

12. Favorite Christmas movie is?

Another favorite question?! White Christmas, Patrick Stewart's A Christmas Carol, and of course, A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Go visit Lidna at 2nd Cup of Coffee to see some more Christmas randomizers!