Random Dozen

First, I have to apologize.  I sent these questions to Linda a WHILE ago, and I don't actually remember what prompted some of them.  So I hope you all have some very creative answers that will remind me of what I was thinking.  Or not.

If you're new to this, Linda at 2nd Cup of Coffee hosts this great meme that asks a random dozen questions.  You answer them on your blog and then link to hers.  Then you visit other people's answers and say nice things to them about how random their life is compared to yours.  Sounds simple, right?  Well . . . it is!  So Join US!


1. Do you use the labels various charities send you as “free gifts?”  If I like them and they've spelled our name correctly, yes.  When my daughter was little my dad once cut off all the little pictures on the ones he'd received and then gave her a whole bag of them for stickers.  I very quickly taught her that stickers THAT precious belonged in a note book and gave her an old composition notebook to put them in.  Whew!

2. What is your favorite time of day (or night) for skywatching?  Dawn.  We live down a hill so when the sun rises over the houses across the street, the trees are backlit with pinks and oranges and purples. . . gorgeous.  Almost makes up for the fact that we're up before dawn trying to get kids out the door to the bus.

3. What is the most adventurous you've ever been with trying a new food? (Keep it G-rated please)  I'm pretty willing to try anything my friend Jim makes.  He probably shouldn't tell me what's in it though.

4. Have you ever heard a rock sing? (Trust me, there's a reason for this one!)  In Luke 19, Jesus said that even if the people stayed quiet (as the Pharisees wanted), the rocks would cry out (sing).  The implication for me was that if I can hear the rocks singing, it means I'm not praising Him loudly or often enough.

5. If you could learn a language you don't presently speak, what would it be?  Thai.  See #3.

6. Al Capone's tombstone read, “My Jesus, Mercy.” If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?  Don't cry, I'm happy where I am now.

7. If you were a famous musician who was known by one name, like “Cher,” “Sting,” or “Jewel,” what would it be? It doesn’t have to be your first name, but it can be, if you’d like. Atticus

8. Have you ever been inordinately “into” a television show? We love Sci-Fi around here, especially Star Trek Next Generation and Stargate.  Praise the Lord for Netflix!

9. When you sneeze, do you go big, or do you do that weird “heenh!” sound that makes people think you’re going to blow your brains out? Any other variation we should know about?  I try to keep it quiet, especially if I'm in a meeting!  But sometimes one is surprised by a sneeze!  And then there are those people who make it a dramatic production suitable for Oscar nomination...

10. Do you still read an actual newspaper that you hold in your hands, or do you get your news elsewhere? Still read the paper, and then put it in the parakeet's cage where it belongs.

11. Are you a good speller?  Yes, instinctively.

12. At what time each day do you start thinking about Lostlunch?  I DEFINITELY remember why I asked this one.  It seems that every time I walk into the gym my stomach starts growling.  Sometimes it isn't even 9 a.m. yet!


To those of you who didn't like these questions, I'm sorry.  Now YOU can send her some!