I’ve been tagged!  Connie from Constance Pelkey Designs tagged me.  LOL!  Thanks, Connie.  Being tagged is a fun way to share some of the blogs we read with those who might not be familiar with them, and share a little bit of ourselves along the way. 

The rules:
1. Place the name of the person and URL on your blog.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write seven things about yourself.
4. Name seven of your favorite blogs.
5. Send an email letting those bloggers know they have been tagged.

Seven things about me:

1)  My favorite tea is Licorice Spice by Stash Teas.  It’s a naturally sweet tea with a licorice aftertaste.  I tried it for the first time on my honeymoon in 1984.  I’ve been drinking it ever since.  If you’re a fan of black licorice, this is great for dessert if you’re watching your calories.  I keep my teabags in this tin: 

Click on the tin to see more pictures of it, from my gallery.

2)   I love thunderstorms.  One of my favorite movies is Twister with Helen Hunt.  In another life, I’d have wanted to be a tornado chaser.  When it gets really stormy out, I put Twister in and watch it with all the lights out.  The tape is a little stretched in places, so it’s time to get a dvd.

3)  I love ballroom dancing.  I’m not terribly good, but the music really makes me happy.  We’ve taught all the kids to at least do a box step so they can dance if need be at weddings.  We have a big kitchen and it’s not uncommon for any of us to grab a body nearby and start waltzing!

4)  I was born on my Mom’s 21st birthday, and I’m the 5th generation firstborn daughter.

5)   I’m terribly undisciplined when it comes to good novels.  Once I get into a book, it might be 3am before I finally give in to exhaustion and go to sleep.  I hate myself for it in the morning, and I promise myself I won’t do it again.  But it seems I don’t hold myself accountable.  I wonder why?  Some of my favorite authors are:  Issac Asimov, Clive Cussler, and Joanne Fluke.  Lots of others but those are mainstays.

6)  My absolute all-time favorite potato chip is Lay’s Salt & Vinegar.  Like the ad says, you can’t eat just one.  Second to that is Pringles original flavor.  I can be bribed with either of those, and if you want a really big favor, ply me with both.  My children have learned this very quickly!

7)  I learned public speaking when I was a member of ITC (International Training in Communication - a division of Toastmasters) back in the late 90’s.  I won first place in a speech contest one year, and made it to the regional conference.  My speech came in second at the regionals.    

Favorite Blogs:
1) Okay, I’m really biased here.  But my ooo-rah army grunt kid’s blog is my first favorite.  He was born an army brat, and I guess it somehow seeped into his bones.  He gripes and complains about it constantly.  But don’t let that fool you.  He’s on his way to a year’s tour of duty overseas.  And happy about it. 

2)  Of course everyone’s favorite polymer daily dose, Polymer Clay Daily.  Worldwide famous for the profiles in polymer clay, getting mentioned on this blog is every clayer’s dream..

3)  My favorite clay quilter, Jenny Patterson!  Jenny can make Fimo sit, bark, and roll over.  She’s absolutely incredible with a block of clay and a pasta machine.

4. Barb, oh Barb!  Penguintrax floats my boat.  I love Barbara’s razor-sharp wit and way with words.  She’s a wordsmith of the tenth degree.

5)  I can’t miss Lisa Clarke’s blog.  When I feel like the world of work start to overwhelm me, Lisa is this huge sea of family calm for me, and her wisdom just soaks in.  Love this gal to pieces.

6)  Reading Jean’s blog is like eating an entire bag of chocolate covered espresso beans all in one sitting.  Your brain goes BANG!   I love just being in the same hemisphere with this amazingly talented and endlessly energetic woman. 

7)  And finally, amidst all these women (which I’m sure he just loves) is the incomparable Wes Warren.  This crazy, talented, amazingly wonderful guy is worth reading, but let me warn you… bring your hard hat.  Nothing is sacred and everything is free game for his satirical look on life.  His soapbox is well used!

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