Into the Fire

Not that anyone on earth would be interested in 47 things about me, but then I’m trying to be a good sport. No more, guys, okay? Please? And this time I’m not tagging anyone else.

1.WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Supposedly a French actress named Nicole Ray—but only because of her name, I think.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? This morning and last night at church.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Yeah, it’s fine. I print in capitals a lot, though.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Not a big sandwich eater, but either rare roast beef or pastrami.
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes. (Adult kids.)
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Well . . . yes. I’m passionate about friendship, love deeply, and am loyal to a fault.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? A lot? Moi?
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? No, the evil things were removed in 2nd grade, and I quit having ear aches.
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? To quote Becky here: “They say, never say never, but I’m making an exception here. NEVER.”
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Oatmeal, Cream of Wheat (which I never have), and Cinnamon Life
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Not usually.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? I used to be when I worked at the track, but now my strength is relegated to the resilient spirit God has given me.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Not a huge fan of ice cream, but Baskin and Robbins “Pralines and Cream” if I had to have one.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? Hmm. That’s a tough one. Probably their overall looks and if they’re smiling.
15. RED OR PINK? Depends on what it is. A car? Red.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? Mercy, you mean “things”?
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My Mom and Dad, but they’re with Jesus, so it’s better there than here.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO LINK THIS BACK TO YOU? Is that a tech question?
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS (Or Kilt) AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Grey; no shoes
20. WHAT WAS The LAST THING YOU ATE? Umm. It was last night, who knows?
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The refrigerator and the occasional cars driving by out front and the sounds of construction.
22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Probably gold.
23. FAVORITE SMELLS? Cinnamon, fresh alfalfa, newly mowed grass, evergreens, the ocean.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My oldest son.
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO LINKED THIS TO YOU? We’ve never met except online, but, yes, she loves the Lord and has integrity and is a determined writer.
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Football, live or on TV; baseball—prefer live; Horse Racing—the big races
27. HAIR COLOR? Blonde, of course. (We won’t discuss the color underneath it.)
28. EYE COLOR? Blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Nope. (Glasses when I read.)
30. FAVORITE FOOD(S)? Steak, pasta, all the fattening, sugary desserts, etc.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy endings.
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? “The Bourne Ultimatum”
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Black with Hawaiin Print ( I did have jeans on, but now I have the grey sweats on—it’s not too summery here today.)
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer
35. HUGS OR KISSES? Kisses if it’s my husband, hugs from everyone else.
36. FAVORITE DESSERT? Oh, pie, pie, and more pie. Preferably homemade.
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Not passin’ it along, sorry.
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? —
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? Steal Away by Linda Hall
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Dell
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? Zippo. Not keen on re-runs.
42. FAVORITE SOUND? Horse’s nickering, the ocean, my husband’s voice
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Too long ago, too many memories.
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Venice, Italy
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Well, since the Lord gives talents and gifts to His people: yes.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Seattle, Washington
47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? Ain’t gonna happen.

God, thank you for your originality, your uniqueness, your creativity. We are honored that you share it with us. Help us to be more like you. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.