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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Bingo!

So, this is my 100th post and you know what that means? Party time! Come for coffee and dessert and settle back as you find out everything you ever wanted to know about me. Just think of this post as an invitation to your old friend's house to see the slides from her extensive 60-day trip around the world. You don't want to disappoint her--you know how she can get--but this could go on for hours. You might want to call the babysitter.

Let me fill up your cup, have another piece of pie and read on.
(hint: there are only 50 instead of the obligatory 100 'things about me.' whew!)

1. I was born in a town called Pocatello, and raised in another called Blackfoot. Both in Idaho.

2. My grandmother called me Noni but I never found out why.
3. I was on a bowling league when I was pregnant.
4. I look like I could be Native American, but I’m not. If I were I’d be called ‘Long Raven Feather.’
5. I love dogs.
6. My first real job was cleaning motel rooms.
7. I’ve always wanted a vintage VW beetle.
8. I love slapstick, stand-up comedy and comic strips.
9. Knitting is my favorite craft activity but only seasonally.
10. I still have my sled, which is now over 50 years old.

11. I am a child abuse survivor.
12. Snakes scare me.

13. Fresh scones make me smile. Donuts too.
14. I watch art films. [La di dah]

15. I’ve had two close calls: one from an angry mother and one from Junior Mints.

16. I taught myself to cook.

17. The underdog is whom I root for.
18. I have a secret crush on Hugh Grant.

19. I was baptized twice before I was 5, once Methodist and once Catholic, so I'm good.
20. Once I met John Sebastian of the Lovin’ Spoonful and Rosie Greer of the L.A. Rams.
21. I’ve been a legal secretary, teacher’s aide, h.r. assistant, and worked on a potato harvest.
22. I do all of my own stunts.
23. I might forget your name but I’ll never forget your face and would always be able to pick you out in a crowd, or lineup.
24. I enjoy riding on motorcycles.
25. I met my husband when I was 16 in McCall, Idaho at a state Young Democrats’ convention.

26. I have had two c-section deliveries resulting in two wonderful daughters and a great scar.
27. A titanium rod as a result of a spectacular fall down the stairs holds my right leg and ankle together. (see #22 above)
28. Music of most any kind makes me very happy.
29. When I was eight I decided I wanted to marry Charles, Prince of Wales. Glad that didn’t work out.
30. I have a huge sweet tooth. (see #13)

31. I’m a loner by habit but also a loyal friend.
32. Libraries have always been my favorite places to hang out, work in and to take my children.
33. I once spent a year on a farm where I ‘owned’ a sheep named Toby and rode a horse named Paint.
34. Nostalgic and sappy, I collect small pitchers, old photographs, china cups and saucers, blue depression glass, buttons, and so on.
35. I’ve lived in seven states: Idaho, Washington, Virginia, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota.
36. I’m a big coffee drinker (see #13).


37. Baseball has always been dear to my heart. [My uncle played in the minors with the DiMaggio bros. I could hit a softball out of the playground.]

38. I used to ice skate on frozen cranberry bogs in Massachusetts.

39. In seventh grade I recited the Gettysburg Address from memory over the intercom at school. I’m still a little embarrassed. . .

40. I love to shop in ethnic and neighborhood groceries and bakeries.

41. I still have a sense of humor.
42. Growing flowers come naturally to me, passed down from my mother’s family.
43. Knowing as much about a topic is always my goal.
44. I am a people watcher and eavesdropper.
45. I do crosswords with a goal to just once finish the Friday New York Times.
46. I taught an‘art-goes-to-school’ program for elementary students where I introduced them to art history – fun for them, fun for me.

47. I’ve always worn my hair long.
48. I’m a dreamer—and usually have to scheme and think about something a long time before I do it, then ending up taking a nap first. Is that called ‘lazy’?
49.I am a reader and a writer.

50. I love ice cream.

10 comments:

Tom said...

Congrats on the big 100... now where's the cup and pie. I read through your list and it made good reading, some happy some sad but all yours, I like your confidance to say the things you have done.
I hope to be here to say hi, and congrats on your 200th..:0)

Marianne said...

Congratulations, dear Friend! The pie and coffee were especially delicious and I am beyond delighted with your list of 50, and yes, we've discussed #11.... and I'm telling you, we'd make some good times if we lived in the same neck of the woods....(#44? oh yeah!) and so glad #29 didn't happen... and I rather like Long Raven Feather...#12, well, some just aren't very friendly..#14, la di dah with you....#15, I get the Jr.Mint, what gives with the angry mother? #5? definitely..along with #30,31, and 32... heh, this has been great fun, thank you!
Mmmmm really fresh scones.

Christy Woolum said...

Wow! That Tastee Freeze could have been in Kellogg... now called the Hum Dinger. I am not surprised we share many things alike other than growing up in Idaho. I also love sweets, coffee, libraries, and music. Flower growing was passed down from my mom's family. I think I memorized the Gettysburg Address and I never forget a face. I love that you met your husband in McCall. What a great place to meet someone. I love dogs and always wanted a VW bug. Great post!

Julie said...

I loved getting to know you this way! And BTW, congratulations on your 100th post.

I was called Noni as well, tho my Mom spelled it Noanie. Serendipity!

Julie

teabird said...

Congratulations! My pie is apple, and I substituted tea for the coffee, but we had a nice visit. Libraries, long hair, shared troubles, writing - it's always nice to learn new things about one's friends.

Jo said...

CONGRATULATIONS! This is a lovely post. And there are many, many things I would have put on the same list (though I am not a fan of Prince Charles).

Jo

ps I'm sorry about number 11

Catherine said...

Congrat's on your 100th post!! I enjoyed my coffee break and learing more about you..I like that you included the good and the bad,We have no.11 in commen~good for you~being a surrivor! No.18~not a secret anymore..:D
no.15 Mine was a angry father,
no.26 ~love that you cherish your scar! We have no. 30 and 47 in commen too...I have a huge sweet tooth, and I've always worn long hair..:) great post...
Enjoy your evening!
I look forward to you next 100 post's!
Cat

Rena said...

Congrats on your 100th post! It's a good one. I, too, am approaching my 100th posting and have been wondering if I 'have it in me' to do something special.
Yes, yay for the underdog!

Anonymous said...

Congrats on the 100th! Its a great one too! Long, detailed and funny! What more could you ask for! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

bingo,I love dogs tooooo