Random Dozen

Since the Olympics are still going on, I have to weigh in on that before I get to the Random. When they first added Ice Dancing to the Olympics, I didn't care for it. But this year, I absolutely loved it. And although I really liked the USA's Davis/White and rooted for them, I was excited that Canada's Virtue/Moir won the Gold. They are so very talented and graceful. Their 1000 watt smiles were contagious! I was disappointed that the USA's Belbin/Agosto only got fourth. And not just because they are home folks -- I just preferred their style and performances over Russia's Domnina/Shabalin.

Now we're in the midst of the Women's competition. And my heart goes out to Canada's Joannie Rochette whose mom died suddenly last Saturday. I hope she has a great event.

And can I just say how aggravating it was that last night, right before Korea's Kim Yu-Na skated, our station lost the signal. So my girl and I, who were watching together, didn't see her, Joannie Rochette, or USA's Rachael Flatt skate. I could only look at the results online. I'm glad it was just the first night and not the free skate! And it wasn't even a problem to stay up to watch it because the kids have a late start today because of the snow.


1. Have you ever fired a gun or shot a bow and arrow?

When I was a Girl Scout leader, we did archery at a camp. And years and years ago we spent Thanksgiving at one of the in-laws' extended family's home in the country and did the clay pigeon thing. I think I only did it once or twice.

I'm dangerous enough with a glue gun!

2. Do you know where your childhood best friends are?

If by "childhood" you mean elementary/junior high, no. But I do know where my closest high school friends are.

3. Do you usually arrive early, late, or on time?

If I'm not 10 minutes early, I'm late.

4. Are you more of a New York or California type?

Actually, I'm more of a Texas gal. And I know this is your response to that answer:



5. Do you have a special ring tone?

Casting Crowns' Until The Whole World Hears

6. What is your favorite type of chip?



7. Best comedy you've ever seen is ....

I never saw him in person but Victor Borge was hilarious. So is Mark Lowry.



8. Have you ever cut your own hair? To quote Dr. Phil, "How'd that work for ya?"

Never. I'm way too chicken.

9. If you were going to have an extreme makeover, would you rather it be about your house or your personal self?

My house. Because of course I'm so beautiful I don't need a makeover.

Yeah, right.

Decor is so not my thing. Nor is gardening. I'd love to have someone come in and landscape the front yard and put in flowers and shrubs that are just right for the climate and the house.

10. Are you allergic to anything?

Penicillin.

And housekeeping.

11. Why is it so hard to change?

Because we like the familiar. We fear the unknown. Plus, change requires discipline and hard work. And we have this thing called a sin nature that is allergic to that.

12. One last question dedicated to February love: CS Lewis said, "To love is to be vulnerable." Please share one example of that assertion or share any thought you'd like to about this topic.

This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. (I John 3:16)

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