My Turn

So far, most of this blog, as is the nature of blogs, has been one way. I blather on about some bit of absurdity or such in my dull little life and if you feel compelled to do so, you comment. Thus is the nature of blogs. Occasionally, we meme, either because we are called upon or because we find one that sounds fun, or, let's be honest, because we have absolutely nothing else to write and it has been a few days since we posted and there are expectations.

Now, I feel I know most of you, probably all of you, as I really can't fathom anyone lurking here for more than a read or two. It really is not that 1) good 2) interesting 3) lofty (Snicker, snort. Not lofty at all.) 4) intimidating. There are plenty of blogs I lurk on but they are the "Big" ones where each post is followed by 50-100 comments, not counting any replies from the blogger. I lurk there for the same reason I do not raise my hand in a large class or call out comments during a performance. Nothing to add. It's all been said. Read for pleasure, alone.

So, my darlings, today, I pose some questions to you. This is not a meme. You can take any of it should you wish, of course. These are just some things I am curious about. The speaker calls on the group. Answer any or all or anything else you want. Sing a song if you desire.

(OK, yes, I've run out of drivel to natter on about and I feel like writing.)

1. How did you all get into blogging? For me, I started reading the preggo diaries on the iparenting site when pregnant with Sara, during slow times at work. I wanted to have some sort of feeling that I was going through this with some other people. A couple of my favorite writers left to create their own blogs and these introduced me to others. After almost 3 years, I decided to see if this was something I'd like and would keep up with. It also started as a way to keep those farthest and dearest more a part of our lives as it was easier to put up a blog entry, for some reason, than send e-mails.

2. What one book have you always wanted to read but have not gotten around to yet? The classic, "To Kill A Mockingbird". I know! Never read it. I think mine was the only English class in history, not to mention our school, not to read it. I finally bought it several weeks ago and will read it soon. Never seen the movie, either.

3. What food have you always wanted to try? Baked Alaska. I imagine it is nasty, but I am strangely intrigued. Ice cream encased in meringue and baked. I want someone to have me over for dinner and serve it for dessert or order it off the menu and let me have a bite. I will never try it otherwise as there is no way I am sacrificing a restaurant dessert choice of chocolate-covered-chocolate for this.

4. If you were shut away for several months with only 3 books that you currently have in your possession, which would you choose? The Collected Works of Shakespeare that my grandmother passed on to me, The Lord of the Rings bound volume Charles gave to me, and Busman's Honeymoon by Dorothy L Sayers, my favorite mystery author, who I re-read for sheer delight, which I gave to me.

5. paper or plastic? Paper. We curbside recycle in all the paper bags. Plus, I can no longer find a place around here to recycle the damn plastic bags.

That's a start. More probably later as I get the urge.