I’ve been tagged by Claudie…I supposed to share 6 things about me that you might not know. I did one of these early on in my blogging days; let’s see if I can think of anything new….Hmmmm.
~~I cry easily. I just watched Pollyanna on TCM and cried my eyes out. A well-done commercial can send me off, too. I’m sentimental, what can I say?
~~I became sick right after I was born and turned blue. My Mother had to come home from the hospital without me and I was allowed to come home on Thanksgiving. For many years after that my Dad always said “Thank you for Claudia” during the blessing.
~~I love Fred Astaire. I have read most everything about him, and have seen all his movies many, many times.
~~My favorite novel and movie – ever – is To Kill a Mockingbird.(Do you see a connection to the name of my home?) The novel is brilliant, the movie is the best adaptation of a novel I’ve ever seen. I got to see Gregory Peck live a few years back when he was doing his one man show (because my dear husband bought me a ticket as a gift). As the theme music to the movie played during the introduction, I started crying. Mr. Peck was delightful – a real Irish storyteller.
~~I love animals – all animals, and I’m a vegetarian. At times I am vegan.
~~I can burp on cue. I used to do it to annoy my brother when we were kids. I kept on doing it until he told me one day that it would give me an ulcer. I was younger and I believed him.
I also received an award from Lynn. Thank you, Lynn! I’m supposed to list 5 things that I don’t like. Here goes:
~~ when people talk loudly on cell phones in public – as if they are in private
~~ when people forget to turn off their cell phones at the theater or, unbelievably, text during the show
~~ cruelty of any kind – to people, animals or the earth
~~ injustice
~~ hypocrisy
There you have it – I am supposed to pass these on, but to tell you the truth, I feel a bit uncomfortable doing that. If you, my readers, would like to take part, please do! Feel free to take the award, and tell us what you don’t like – or take the tag and tell us things about yourself we don’t know.
Tomorrow I will post more photos from the Barn Sale! And that will be my 225th post, so the next day I will post about the giveaway!
congratulations on your award!
Wendy
How very cool! It was nice to get to know you better by you likes and dislikes! Who doesn’t cry? Please hehehe
I can’t wait to see your give away. I need to get mine up. I’m really close to 100 posts so I guess
I’ll wait for that! Congrats on 225! WOW
Hugs,Lisa
Claudia,
These are very interesting facts about yourself! I,too, love To Kill a Mockingbird. I always cry when I read the end of the novel because Atticus’ love for his daughter is so pure and beautiful.
Unfortunately, when I taught this novel to highschoolers many of them couldn’t relate to such a wholesome story.
Oh, and people talking loudly on cellphones in public irritate me as well!
May I add that you are the very best sister and friend. You are unconditionally supportive and loving to all you meet. You are a wonderful Aunt, and a very loving daughter. You are also very, very funny with an incredible laugh. I am blessed to have you as my sister.
XO,
Mere
CONGRATULATIONS! Your blog IS fabulous! Very well deserved.
hi claudia,
so fun to read your fun facts. i’m an easy crier, too.
congrats on the awards and all of your posts (they’re so fun to write, aren’t they?).
looking forward to barn sale pics!!!
xo
I feel like I know you a little better now! (We have a lot in common. When I was little, I wanted to marry Fred Astaire!)
Oh, I didn’t know you’re a vegetarian :-) i don’t think I’d be able to resist my self from eating meat. Sorry. I hope you won’t hate me LoL.
And yes, cruelty is just just horrible. :-( I guess there are just things that we will never understand how other minds work.
On a happier note: Happy anniversary to your Mom and Dad!
Mizpah
Li
Claudia, thank you for visiting my blog! I have listed yours under my ‘blogs that inspire me’ list because yours does exactly that! Everything is so beautiful!
Most of my doll houses are from Greenleaf Dollhouses . . . they’re easy to build and affordable, although Real Good Toys has some beautiful houses too! I can’t wait to see what you get and I’d be more than happy to help you out in any way I can! Feel free to email me at any time!
Good luck!
You did it, not only one but two. Good for you and thank you.
I think I already knew most about you except for Loving “To Kill a Mockingbird”.
My husband had a very big debate about that book in high school with his teacher…. won’t go into it.
Have a great weekend Claudia
Love Claudie
xoxoxo
P.S. Happy Anniversary to your mom and dad. My Aunty and Uncle just celebrated their 60th!!!