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Ten random things you might not know about me
1. I believe in indulging my inner child, and buying her gifts, like the Steiff dogs from the 50's and 60's that I got today.
2. I've been the mom to four dogs in the last fifteen years, all except one adopted when quite old. I love those little old dogs.
3. My favorite cocktails are gin and tonic with lime, or a margarita. My limit is two drinks, or I feel horrible the next day.
4. I make latte every morning.
5. I hate to excercise, even though I know I should.
6. I skipped a grade in school--I had first and second grade in one year, so after that I was always the youngest in class.
7. My birthday is a few days before Christmas, and I often get "combination" gifts, but I'm not complaining! I usually did quite well.
8. I collect vintage Fiestaware, and use it daily.
9. I'm a good cook, but I get to do it less often then I would like.
10. My favorite tastes combine sweet and salt--chocolate covered peanuts are my downfall.

Nine places I've visited
1. SanFrancisco--my favorite city, ever!
2. New York City--just once, but I would love to go back.
3. Cincinnati--lived there for a year during my internship.
4. Fontana, Wisconsin--my mother's home. Maybe some day the Man and I will live up there, too.
5. London--the only time I've been to Europe, 1998.
6. Latrobe, Pennsylvania--to style Arnold Palmer for a photo shoot for Sears. In a previous life.
7. Detroit--to get my little Piccolo dog!
8. Niagara Falls--with my family when I was little.
9. Mount Rushmore--family camping trip.

Eight ways to win my heart
1. Be nice to my dog.
2. Take the garbage out without me asking. That's sexy!
3. Make me laugh.
4. Tell me that I look cute.
5. Wear something I knit for you.
6. Keep me company when I have to run an errand that involves driving.
7. Clean the snow off my car for me.
8. Give me a big hug.

Seven things I want to do before I die
1. Get married to the Man.
2. Have a house.
3. Have a job that I really am excited about.
4. Be in a position where I don't have to worry about money so much.
5. See the Grand Canyon.
6. See Japan.
7. Write another book.

Six things I'm afraid of
1. The dentist.
2. Doctors.
3. Vermin.
4. Living long after the money runs out.
5. The IRS--isn't everybody?
6. Illness.

Five things I don't like
1. Smoke
2. Polyester
3. Broccoli
4. Raisins
5. Any loud noise

Four ways to turn me off
1. Be cruel to animals.
2. Talk about how you want to be cruel to animals.
3. Snap gum.
4. Smell bad.

Three things I do every day
1. Knit--of course!
2. Drink lots of water.
3. Check my chin for stray hairs!

Two things that make me happy
1. Piccolo
2. The Man

One thing on my mind right now
Doggie Knits, expected release date June 30, 2007.