Odds & Ends

Vital Statistics: 5′3 ” with straight dark blonde hair, hazel eyes and glasses (no, I can’t wear contacts). Rubenesque, generously padded figure that I’m working to get smaller. Non-smoker. Single, never married, no children. Heterosexual.

Interests: blogging, web design, music, tarot, travel, cooking, genealogy, reading, spending time with good friends, shopping eBay

Favorite authors: Nora Roberts, Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, Katherine Kurtz

Recent books read (fiction): The Expected One (Kathleen McGowan);  Second Chance (Jane Green)

Favorite Books: In Death series (Nora Roberts); The Eight (Katherine Neville); Angels & Demons (Dan Brown)

Favorite movies: Lord of the Rings trilogy; Field of Dreams; National Treasure; Ever After; Knights Tale

Last movies: Valkyrie

Favorite music: Loreena McKennett, The Weepies, Indigo Girls, James Taylor, Mary Chapin Carpenter

What I Listen to: NPR in the car, an uptempo classic rock mix on the iPod, Pandora Internet Radio assorted stations at work – for now

Favorite TV shows: CSI, Heroes, Cold Case, Amazing Race, American Idol, NCIS

Some other favorites: the Red Sox, cats, chocolate, massages, fresh tomatoes, hugs, the beach in the winter, the color red, Diet Pepsi with lime, pedicures, Christmas, eucalyptus, naps on rainy days, gerbera daisies, sleepy late night conversations, Baileys Irish Cream, fresh strawberries

My Myers Briggs Profile: ISFJ (Introverted Sensing Feeling Judging) :: Guardian-Protector

I am…
· strongly expressed introvert
· moderately expressed sensing personality
· distinctly expressed feeling personality
· strongly expressed judging personality

James Lipton’s Bernard Pivot Questions:
Have you ever watched “Inside the Actor’s Studio” on Bravo? At the end of every show the obsequious host asks the guest these 10 questions. He’s annoying, but the questions (and answers) are interesting. Here are mine, at least this week’s edition:

1. What is your favorite word? — Magic

2. What is your least favorite word? — Fat

3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? — Music

4. What turns you off? — Humiliation

5. What is your favorite curse word? — Shit

6. What sound or noise do you love? —My cat’s purr

7. What sound or noise do you hate? — People yelling at each other

8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? — Forensic scientist

9. What profession would you not like to do? — Sales

10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? — Welcome home, love

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