Thanks to my friend LaRue for this interesting survey. I did learn new things about her and about my daughter-in-law Mary Ann, the only one who has responded to the one I sent out. She sent it out last year, she said, and I was the only one who didn't respond. I don't recall ever seeing it, but that doesn't mean I haven't. Sorry, dear, I must have been in one of my foggy funks, and thanks for indulging me. Since I've nothing else much to say today, I'll let this be today's post.

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Cathy from my mother Cathryn, Jo from my father Joseph
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
After I dreamed about losing my dog Gus.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Yes, it’s one of the things I get compliments on regularly.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Deli-sliced lean ham
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Two sons, Ricky and Benji
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
It would be a challenge.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM ALOT?
A lot, I’ve tried to use it less, but it’s pretty deeply ingrained.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
No, not since 1953, or was it 54? My sister and I were in the hospital at the same time Aleene Sample was giving birth to Marilyn.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Only if it were a matter of life and death.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? South Beach Cinnamon Raisin Cereal Bar. I have one every morning with coffee.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? I very rarely wear shoes with laces. Even my “walking shoes” are slip-ons. I hate chunky athletic shoes. I’ve never seen any that weren’t ugly.

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
My faith is strong, which has brought me through several life threatening events. My father likened me to a cat, always landing on my feet.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Butter pecan

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Whether they seem comfortable in their own skin, they’re usually smiling and friendly.
15. RED OR PINK? My nails are usually red, but I love pink, too.


16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My sweet tooth
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST
My children, Plantersville friends
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Yes, please
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Hot pink shorts and flip-flops
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE
Homemade vegetable & chicken soup
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
NBC Evening news
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Magenta
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Boiling peanuts, cornbread cooking, cinnamon rolls, too
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Mike
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Very much
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Whatever my grandkids are playing
27. HAIR COLOR?
Dark brown with increasing gray
28. EYE COLOR?
Sometimes blue, sometimes green, depends on what I’m wearing.
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Boiled shrimp
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Dream Girls
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Hot pink tank top
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Spring and fall
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs and kisses, all I can get, love ‘em, love ‘em, love ‘em.
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Caramel cake
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Benji
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND
Paul
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
French Women Don’t Get Fat

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
A New York Life website ad
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?
HGTV
42. FAVORITE SOUND?

Classical sacred choral music
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Ireland
45. Do YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
Artistic

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
El Paso, Texas
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
ALL