I AM PART OF THE WORDPRESS FAMILY AWARD
THE RULES FOR THE AWARD ARE:
1. Display the award logo on your blog.
2. Link back to the person who nominated you.
3. Nominate 10 others you see as having an impact on your WordPress experience and family
4. Let your 10 Family members know you have awarded them
I was nominated for this award by Edward Hotspur.
Nominations: See below
I was tagged by Marsha Lee from TCHistory Gal. The idea is to answer eleven questions set by her and then ask more questions to eleven others. My questions:
- What book are you reading right now? I won’t actually name the book I am reading right now because I am reading the book to review it, but I did just finish re-reading the Necroscope series by Brian Lumley. In between book reviews I am also reading The Womens Murder Club Series by James Patterson. I have read a number of the books in this series previously, but some new books have been added to the series so it is good to start from the beginning again.
- What mini-vacation (0-100 miles from your home) have you particularly enjoyed within the last year? Last December hubby had to go to a business meeting in Calgary & I went along for a quick visit with our cousins Jason & Cindy & my two fur nieces Chloe & Pepper. It was just an overnight visit, but it was a great little get-away. Technically, Calgary is 300 kms. away from Edmonton, but it’s the only mini-vacation we’ve taken in the last 3 years.
- What is your favorite form of entertainment? I would rather read than do anything else in the world, but my second favorite entertainment is TV. I enjoy Castle, Dancing with the Stars, Bones, Rizzoli & Isles, Law & Order, Criminal Minds, The Following, Revolution, Dr. Who, Defiance, Hawaii 5-0, Deadliest Catch, NCIS, Hell’s Kitchen, Body of Proof, Elementary, Hannibal, American Idol, Supernatural, Homeland, Chicago Fire, Person of Interest, Grey’s Anatomy, Motive, Scandal, Vegas & Blue Bloods.
- Of what accomplishments are you the most proud? I am most proud of the mother I was to my own child, stepchildren & children of my heart. I always tried to be a good example & treated all my children with respect while expecting them to treat me with respect also. I tried to instill a sense of accomplishment, good work ethics & kindness in them all.
- Who has been most influential in your life in the past year? I would have to say most of my blogging buddies have been very influential in my life in many different ways. The sense of acceptance was a bane for my soul when I felt so alone.
- If you were raising money for a favorite charity, where would you direct our checks? My charity of choice would be the Muscular Dystrophy Association since I had a friend who was afflicted with this disease while I was growing up. My second choice would be a cancer society for the loved ones of friends who have lost their fight or are still fighting this dreadful disease.
- If you weren’t doing the work or career you are in, what would you like to be doing? When I was in high school I wanted to be a Flight Attendant, but the waiting list was way too long the year I graduated so I went into office work instead. Right now I am unemployed, but I would want to be a writer.
- If you could have named yourself, what would your name be and why? Since I hated the name my parents gave me, I did choose my name – the one I use now. The name my parents gave me was misspelled on my birth certificate so I endured 12 years in school of teachers mispronouncing my name on the first day of school & all the kids laughing at the funny name the teachers called me. I have not legally changed my name because it would break my mother’s heart, but I have used my adopted name for more years now than I used my real name.
- What would you most like to tell your children, or important young person in your life but haven’t? Since I’ve been very open with my children, I can’t think of anything I would want to tell them I haven’t already told them except how much I love them every day.
- How do you change your mood when you are grumpy? I try to wear bright colors & fake it till I make it.
- What particular skill could you teach us on your blog? I would hope people would take away the message that even though you may have had a hard life, there is always something to laugh about.
Here are the lucky people I’m tagging.
May 08, 2013 @ 01:43:01
I am tickled to be so honored, again! Do I pick only one of these, or may I reap them all? I could have the wife try to teach me (again) how to add them to my sidebar. She got the Rants Army one up, but I think it was by magic. 😆
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May 08, 2013 @ 11:58:32
Take them all, by all means! You deserve them.
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May 08, 2013 @ 03:18:50
😀 Congrats!! And thank you so much for the nomination! 🙂
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May 08, 2013 @ 11:59:13
You are more than welcome, thanks for your patience & help when I’ve asked.
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May 08, 2013 @ 03:19:42
May 08, 2013 @ 04:46:19
Congrats once again and thank you so much for nominating me :). It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
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May 08, 2013 @ 12:04:05
Too bad I didn’t get the post out while you had the last snowstorm (to keep you warm)!
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May 08, 2013 @ 17:08:57
LOL!!
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May 08, 2013 @ 05:07:34
Great acceptances!
Thanks for this, and it’s an honor to bask in your reflected glory!
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May 08, 2013 @ 12:04:41
If I have reflected glory, it’s being reflected off you!
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May 08, 2013 @ 06:13:12
Congrats on more awards! And I love your answer to number 11.
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May 08, 2013 @ 12:05:40
Thanks, there are times when I could be so down, but I try to keep the mood light so I don’t wallow.
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May 08, 2013 @ 09:31:32
We share similar interests in TV dramas. I love Rizzoli & Isles, Scandal, Blue Bloods, and Person of Interest, though with the last one, my husband and I always laugh at the fakey fight scenes. I think the lead actor needs some tips from the professionals. 😉
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May 08, 2013 @ 12:06:16
I agree totally!
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May 08, 2013 @ 10:36:29
Thanks for the nomination! You ROCK!`
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May 08, 2013 @ 12:06:44
Only because you ROLL!
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May 08, 2013 @ 11:34:03
Geez, ya forget to post one little award pass-on, and everybody turns on ya! Maybe I need to go on hiatus again…. 😉
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May 08, 2013 @ 12:07:25
Don’t you dare! We miss you when you’re not here. Just take your time, we’ll wait.
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May 08, 2013 @ 12:03:30
I like learning about you. If colors make the mood change, that would explain my tie dye shirts… and the Dead in general.
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May 08, 2013 @ 12:08:07
You have so many quirks I think you couldn’t help but be happy!
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May 08, 2013 @ 13:24:56
You would think that, but you would be wrong.
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May 08, 2013 @ 22:53:59
But then again, I could be right!
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May 09, 2013 @ 09:19:50
You may be right, I may be crazy, but it just might be a lunatic you’re lookin’ for.
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May 09, 2013 @ 09:56:02
Hey, it’s Billy’s birthday today you know!!
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May 09, 2013 @ 11:23:05
Look at us going all Billy Joel on his birthday! Aren’t we clever?
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May 08, 2013 @ 20:29:41
Thanks for the tag. A few things – I could never be a flight attendant. I don’t particularly like flying. Not terrified. Just wouldn’t want to do it everyday. Also, and this comes from reading your About page – my husband was drafted to play for Winnipeg Blue Bombers. It didn’t work out so he became a doctor instead. Just saying, we have links, more than just awesome Canadian-ness LOL.
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May 08, 2013 @ 23:03:11
Here’s another link – I was on the cheer squad for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers!
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May 09, 2013 @ 06:37:54
Yes ma’am!
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May 09, 2013 @ 11:25:01
Maybe if I had gotten to be a flight attendant I wouldn’t be afraid to fly today. Back then I thought nothing of jumping on a plane in Wpg. & flying to Edmonton for an anniversary party, but now I’m afraid to fly. Nothing happened except I got older.
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May 09, 2013 @ 11:30:08
I totally agree. Or maybe it’s the kids too. I was great when I was younger. I’d do anything. For example, I loved to drive. My parents had a sports car, and I wanted to take it everywhere on the highway. I hate doing that now. Having kids and getting older has made me into a nervous nelly. I still do stuff, but I’m not nearly as comfortable.
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