I don't think I've ever done one of these "tell us about yourself" meme thingies. So, since Lynn deigned to do one, so shall I.
What do you think about Ouija boards?
On the one hand, very silly. On the other, more dangerous than hand guns.
Your favorite TV shows?
I just got into Gilmore Girls, so I'm watching that every day. Current shows - House, Boston Legal, Ghost Hunters. All time favorites - Highlander, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Kung Fu (ones I own entire DVD sets of).
Favorite Board Game?
Trivial Pursuit
Favorite Magazine?
Smithsonian
Favorite smells?
Vanilla, burning leaves.
Worst feeling in the world?
Having to put your beloved pet down.
Best feeling in the world?
Walking along an empty beach on a cool autumn day.
Favorite Soundtrack?
Jesus Christ Superstar (does that count as a soundtrack?)
What is the first thing you think when you wake in the morning?
"I wonder if Achilles has crapped in my living room."
Roller coaster - scary of exciting?
Exciting.
How many rings before you answer the phone?
As few as possible because the big dog goes nuts when it rings. Cats wind up on high places, and books and papers scatter.
Favorite foods?
Ice Cream, Hot & Sour Soup, pork chops, mashed potatoes.
Chocolate or vanilla?
Oh, please, chocolate, of course.
Do you like to drive?
Hate it. Would rather take the bus of walk whenever possible.
Storms - cool or scary?
Scary. I've always hated thunder storms, but since moving into my not-so-waterproof house, I dread any kind of heavy rain storm.
What type was your first car?
Well, my husband's '82(?) Toyota Corona was the first one I drove. I didn't get my license until I was 30. Our first car we bought together was a '91 Saturn.
If you could meet one person dead or alive - who would it be?
My great grandmother Elna Van Sweringen. I know nothing about her, but she has a mischievous twinkle in her eye in the pictures I have of her. I also want to know - as a genealogist - who her parents were (if she even knew).
Favorite alcoholic drink?
Kahlua and milk.
What is your zodiac sign?
Pisces
Who is your favorite poet?
Don't read poetry, though I'm fond of Jabberwocky.
Do you eat the stems of broccoli?
Um, yeah, the parts that don't get thrown away because they are inedible.
If you could have any job you wanted, what would it be?
Urban Archaeologist.
If you could dye your hair any color, what would it be?
I've died it many colors in the past (normal ones, no pink) and red is the one I stick with most often.
Is the glass half empty or half full?
Depends on what's in the glass.
What is your favorite Snapple?
Don't drink it enough to have a favorite. I prefer Tazo teas.
Favorite movies?
Far too many to list here.
Are you a lefty, righty, or ambidextrous?
Righty.
Do you type with your fingers on the proper keys?
Hell, no, I never learned to touch type. I use three fingers on each hand. I can hunt & peck at 40 words per minute.
What is your favorite number?
32
Favorite sport to watch?
Horse racing.
Favorite quote?
"He was born with the gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad" - Rafael Sabatini, Scaramouche.