I've Been Tagged! 6 Things You Don't Know About Me…

First of all, I’d like to thanks Frances of the fun and funky “France and the Unknown” blog for tagging me! (It’s my first tag and I actually had to go look on Frances’ blog to see what that meant!)

If you, like me, aren’t sure, it’s a way of spotlighting other blogs – and in this case, I am to share with you six things you don’t know about me.

So, here goes:

1. Tomorrow is my birthday – and it’s not just any birthday, I turn 50.  (Wow – I’m still having a hard time saying that out loud!  It sounds much older than it feels!)  When I was a kid, I loved the fact that practically the entire world celebrated my birthday!  (Okay, yeah, eventually I found out the reason for the real celebration – I think I was 9 – and I was devastated – for all of about 15 minutes.  Then my Aunt Colleen reminded me that I was still pretty special – after all, for the rest of my life, I’d always have the day off on my birthday – a privilege most kids don’t get to enjoy.)

2. I write the “Reinventing the ‘F’ Word Blog – (No, not THAT one) – it’s my irreverant and zany look at what it means to be a babyboomer woman, entrepreneur and mother…and I’m enjoying writing it a lot.  I started it because I’m not ready to get out the wheelchair, shawl and Bengay.  I’m not exactly sure what being 50 is supposed to feel like, but the blog is my way of sharing the journey with you. (And if you’re a boomer with a sense of humor, I’d love to hear from you and get your thoughts as well!)

3. I am a (really) bad potter.  I took up pottery last year – and “I had a Dream!” (that I’d send my family and friends beautiful works of art for Christmas).  But after 2 months of working very hard, I discovered something – no matter what I made, it ended up looking like an ashtray.  So in September, when I decided things weren’t going to get any better, I sent out a form letter to everyone on my Christmas list, warning them that they should begin taking up smoking – immediately – so that they could get the rich and full enjoyment from their Christmas presents.  This year, because of how expensive ciggarettes are, I’m going to try my hand at making spoon rests.  Damn…if you’re on my Christmas list this year, you’ve just spoiled the surprise.  But, since you’re here, may I suggest that you take up cooking things in pots. That way you will get the full enjoyment from this year’s Christmas presents.

4. I secretly love reading Nora Roberts.  I also (not so secretly) enjoy reading her as J.D. Robb.  Sure, some people think of them as trashy romance novels – and in fact, I think she got her start writing for one of the romance publishers – but if you haven’t read them, don’t knock them!  Her characters are rich, full-bodied flawed people who, in spite of whatever life throws at them, stay true to themselves, try to do the right thing, and yes, fall in love.  (In other words, her books reek of real life.)

5. Things I miss here in France: Candy corn and candy hearts (at the appropriate holiday seasons), frozen bean and cheese burritos with guacamole, sour cream and shredded cheese, real Mexican food, Shopping at Walmart (I know, I know…but I do), Yard sales, my girlfriends (including my mom and my sisters)…things I don’t miss at all: bad food, violence, the medical system.

6. Now I get to tag six other blogs! (This is fun, because I can share with you some blogs of people whose writing I enjoy!)

Oh My Word Did I Say That?

Polly-Vous Francais?

French For a While

A Languedoc Journal

These Days in French Life

La France Profonde

Well, there you have it! Check them out – they’re interesting, fun and funny and I enjoy reading them.

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