Liked this list of questions over at
Betty's place, A Glimpse into mid-life.
Betty's place, A Glimpse into mid-life.
Age – LXVI
Bed size – KING
Chore you hate – Ironing – avoid it as much as possible!
Chore you hate – Ironing – avoid it as much as possible!
Dogs – a stuffed one named Puddles who lives with one of the grandgirls now.
Essential start of your day – shower, breakfast and then devotions with hubby
Favorite color – any shade of purple
Gold or silver – still love my gold rings and a few necklaces
Height –5’8” in my youth but have probably shrunk by now!
Instruments I play (or have played) – Recorder in my youth; was given 3 months of accordion lessons and learned to play for the church music group on my own; piano – self taught, definitely not by ear; organ – self taught; can tune a guitar but not play it.
Height –5’8” in my youth but have probably shrunk by now!
Instruments I play (or have played) – Recorder in my youth; was given 3 months of accordion lessons and learned to play for the church music group on my own; piano – self taught, definitely not by ear; organ – self taught; can tune a guitar but not play it.
Job title – Volunteer Services Manager/Recreation Attendant for 20 yrs.; then Manager of two independent housing apartments and Homecare Coordinator of both; then retired and now Pastoral Care Assistant – all for the same organization.
Kids – Two daughters, one son, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law and 9 grands!!
Live – in Canada after moving here from the old country – Germany - in the last century - ’54 to be exact!
Mom’s name – Erna. Hey, what about dad’s name? Heinrich
Nickname – don’t have one – oh, unless I can use what hubby calls me – HONEY!
Overnight hospital stays – Gallbladder surgery; three maternity stays; one miscarriage stay; knee surgery; heart arrhythmia.
Pet peeve – people who complain ALL the time!
Quote from a movie – "There’s no place like home!”
Right or left-handed – Right
Siblings – I have a younger brother and a younger sister. Though they will always be younger than me, they are much older now than they used to be. Laughing out loud – my silliness is leaking through!
Time you wake up – more often than not I awake at 5:55 – I kid you not!
Underwear – Always cotton and boring white or boring black!
Vegetable you dislike – just can’t think of one – possibly gumbo!
What makes you run late – It would be highly unusual for either one of us to ever be late. I know that it is fashionable, but I feel it is not respectful of the other person’s time. So, if I’m late start worrying and send a search party!
X-rays you have had done – chest, abdominal, ankle, back. Maybe I should have had my head examined too!
Yummy food you make – Beef Rouladen – my family’s fav!
Zoo animal – Last time I was in a zoo the kids were youngsters! I do love watching all animal shows on National Geographic – does that count?
Vegetable you dislike – just can’t think of one – possibly gumbo!
What makes you run late – It would be highly unusual for either one of us to ever be late. I know that it is fashionable, but I feel it is not respectful of the other person’s time. So, if I’m late start worrying and send a search party!
X-rays you have had done – chest, abdominal, ankle, back. Maybe I should have had my head examined too!
Yummy food you make – Beef Rouladen – my family’s fav!
Zoo animal – Last time I was in a zoo the kids were youngsters! I do love watching all animal shows on National Geographic – does that count?
Thanks Betty!
20 comments:
Karin, das war sehr interessant...I love finding out more about my fellow bloggers...I am with you about the Rouladen - mmmmm - even though I don't eat beef anymore, I'd make an exception for those, that and Sauerbraten - I love that too....
Ich wuensche Dir und Deiner Familie noch ein schoenes Wochenende und vieles schoenes Wetter ;-) es ist sehr windig heute, aber ich liebe es weil da die Muecken nicht so arg beissen ;-)
Bis bald,
Doris
What a fun list. I am SO WITH YOU on ironing....it is my least favorite of ANYTHING. And my hubby laughs at how many shades of purple paint exist in our home. Purple is so full of life. Hope your weekend is grand!
I enjoyed learning more about you, Karin . . . fun, informative post!
I'm with you on the ironing! Never did like it.
This was fun!
Karin,
That was an interesting list. And I admire your willingness to "put it all out there". That just isn't something I do much of.
But I must admit, I actually enjoy ironing. I find it relaxing. Go figure. ..Marsha
I learned some things about you that I don't know!!! I'm with you in not liking constant complainers, and gumbo!!! I also didn't know you had knee surgery! I am in a wheelchair quite a bit now because my knee is so bad. I have a cane and walker at home. Did you have both knees done?
I agree, I love finding out more about our blogging friends. I found some similarities..Beef rouladen, music lessons,underwear. It's obviously a fun thing to do.
Pet peeve – people who complain ALL the time!
ME TOO! Unless I'm the one doing the complaining :-)
I think this is a great post and I think it would be a wonderful thing for us all to do...a good way to get better accquainted with those we visit each day. I would be all for it, especially since you
don't have to list your WEIGHT!
Enjoyed!
Sugar
I love this idea. Will have to borrow it sometime. It is nice getting to know you better.
Thanks Karin,
Now I think I know you well.
You are clever to self teach the musical instruments, which I am useless.
So you are a bereaved mum too.
Ann
"Pet peeve – people who complain ALL the time!"
ME TOO!!!!
Marlene mentioned your blog to me yesterday at church. You seem like a lovely woman!
I do NOT like complainers either. They're irksome to put it kindly. And as for gumbo...is it the okra? I can't eat okra myself. Slimy. LOLOLOL Love the quote you thought of too. There IS no place like home.
First of the Amaryllis Blooming
Yes, Anni, I think gumbo is made from okra - slimy - ewwwwwwwww! I gave it an honest try once - but simply gagged, lol!
Welcome Capri! Thanks for commenting! God bless!
Thanks for sharing these A to Z facts about you. I was interested to see that we share the same pet peeve.
HI Karin, I love reading about your A-Z list..... Those always make me know more about a person...
Did you know that I am a 'lefty'????? I am.... We also have a KING bed...Love it.
Back from vacation --trying to catch up a little!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
This was fun to read! ;-) Maybe I'll borrow it for my blog too??? Did you come up with it or borrow it from someone/somewhere else?
Hi Mel, welcome!! The set of questions I 'acquired' from a blogfriend. Sometimes there's a link back, but I didn't do that. This meme is making the rounds. Help yourself!
A fun list... noticed you like beef rouladen... a family favorite here too!
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