Author Robin Hatcher posted a meme on her blog and challenged others to participate in the fun. So...for what it's worth, here goes:
1. As a kid, I suffered through piano and voice lessons for a year. Today, I can
play an impressive arpeggio, a sad version of chopsticks, and possibly Old
MacDonald Had A Farm. I say, "possibly," because I'd need the music, and I'm
not sure I remember how to read it. The upside to this experience: I learned
this is not what I was cut out to do.
2. When Billy Graham came to New York City in the 60's, my mother and I
signed up as counselors and joined the choir. (Put me in a BIG group, and
I can pull off the singing thing.) Cliff Barrows astonished us with his
ability to teach several hundred strangers harmonies in record time. My
choir pin still resides in my jewelry box.
3. Doll collecting is a passion, which carried over from childhood. Penny
Playpal, Shirley Temple, and Toodles have traveled with me through 7 moves.
I sure wish I had my Barbie. She'd be worth a pretty penny today.
I haven't added to the collection in recent years. There comes a point when
you have to choose between furniture and dolls. Most of them are packed away
from the last major move. Someday, I'd like to get one of those etegeres with
glass shelves and display the darlings.
4. Growing up in New York City, the Bronx Zoo provided many forays into the
exotic world of animals. Back then, the concept of showing animals in a
natural setting hadn't caught on yet. Lions and tigers paced in old-fashioned
cages, while mothers kept their young'uns from getting too close. The monkeys
and elephants were the main attraction for me.
5. My high school was across the street from a residential school for the deaf.
Thus began my fascination with sign language. Years later, a pastor's wife
did a sign language special, rekindling my interest. After a bit of searching,
I located a teacher at another church and took lessons for a year. (Methinks
there's a pattern here.)
Eventually, I was part of a sign language troupe. I also signed the worship
for our church services. Unlike piano and singing, sign language remains
an important part of my life.
6. In case you haven't figured it out from my blog, purple is my favorite color.
I decorate with it, wear it, and everyone associates me with it. My friends and
family know they can't go wrong with color if they choose purple.
7. I'm a big Peanuts fan. I have a link to the Snoopy Dance on my computer
compliments of my cousin. When I need to chill out for a few minutes, I hit
the link and enjoy Snoopy, Woodstock, and Schroeder as they cavort to the
Peanuts music.
It's almost as good as chocolate. Okay, okay, let's not get crazy here.
Chocolate always comes out way ahead. :)
So, I'm tagging Sarah, Jessica, Annie, and anyone else who'd like to participate. I can't wait to read seven random facts about you.
