Your Questions Answered

I must apologize for doing such a poor job of answering questions and responding to comments. I've no excuse beyond the usual ones, but, I do still feel bad about it.

Question #1 - What are you reading now?

I am still reading "The Borrowers". And "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom", "Snuggle Puppy", and "Goodnight Gorilla" as they are presently Famke's favorites.

Question #2 - How is your mom doing?

Still on a steady decline into the blurry world of Alzheimer's. But, she seems to be relaxed and contented. Alzheimer's is a cruel disease.

Question #3 - How is it possible that Famke will be a year old in two more days?

I do not know. It seems like yesterday she was just a bouncing bump under Daughter's maternity top. Yet, I cannot remember life without her!

Question #4 - What chocolate chip cookie recipe do you use?

My chocolate chip cookies originate from the Betty Crocker Drop Cookie recipe. I replace the shortening with butter and use whole wheat flour for most of the flour. To this recipe I add a half cup of chocolate malt powder. Yum. Since I am diabetic, I rarely make these. They are 'to die for' but not 'to die from'.

Question #5 - Have you had any of those weird 'eye migraines' lately?

Funny you should ask! Yes, as a matter of fact, this very morning. Today is my only day home alone this week, and did I ever have plans! But, on my way into the shower, the shimmering dancing waving spirals of light took over my vision. I laid down instead.

Question #6 - What phot0 program do you use?

I use the Corel Photo Album 6 which came with my Dell laptop. At first I did not like it, as figuring out new things when the old things were working perfectly for me is not at the top of my 'want to do' list. But now I LOVE it. Especially now that I've figured out how to add text to a picture. This is probably because I LOVE to label things. My camera is a Fuji that I have dropped soooo many times that I am in a state of constant amazement that the beloved thing still works.

Question #7 - Compared to last summer, how is this summer going for you?

Let's see...last summer Oldest Son and Daughter-in-law moved. Daughter and Son-in-law moved. We purchased a house and moved. Daughter had a baby. My mom went into rapid decline. So, I would have to say that compared to last summer this one has been heaps and heaps of less boxes better!

Question #8 - Didn't you say once that you planned to open an Etsy account and attempt to sell the weird stuff you make?

I do say a lot of strange things. I've been reading the sellers information on Ebay but I haven't put anything up yet. Etsy somehow sounds more fun. And, if you know me, you know that I am ALL ABOUT fun. Hah. That is, of course, MY IDEA of fun. Which is to glue stuff to other stuff and then take pictures of it.

Question #9 - What are you planning to do with your spool 'Little People'?

Secretly, I'm planning to make millions of dollars selling them to people who will love them as much as I do. In reality, I will probably add them to a shelf until the day THGGM finally says 'How long do we have to keep these out?' Then, I will add them to my collection of stuff that seemed like a great idea at the time, but now just looks like a 'Judy-thing'.

Question #10 - Do you realize how lucky you are that you and THGG(Y)M both enjoy antique and thrift shopping together?

I must be honest here. THGGM has come to loath thrift shopping. He goes because he likes to see where his small change is being spent. He does enjoy a good romp through an antique mall though. But, I feel I must share with you that we do not actually shop together. In fact, we rarely see each other until suddenly he appears at my side saying something like "I need to lay down". We both like it that way. He cares not a twit to pick through sewing notions, ephemera, or old games. He has not even a passing interest in old books. What he has is a great eye for furniture and since he is handy with paint, he does remarkably well scouting for finds that are improved with his magic. But, he has declared 'no more' and is sticking to it nicely.

There. Now, if I did not answer your question, or you have another for me, please feel free to ask away. And, I will answer - God willing (and the creek don't rise).