Saturday Six - Episode 71

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Yes, I'm late this time 'round.  Working later hours than I'm used to and working through the weekend has put a crimp in my computer time.  But, as they say, better late than never...and here we go.

1. Other than the "Saturday Six," what weekly or daily memes do you play most often?  (Please give a link to that journal.)  I could've sworn we just answered a question similar to this not too long ago.  I participate in John Scalzi's http://journals.aol.com/johnmscalzi/bytheway/ "weekend assignment when the suggested topic interests me.  Some time back, I participated in The Journal Jar http://journals.aol.com/promiseluv372/TheJournalJar/ which posts a daily question to answer.  I enjoyed it but found it too difficult to keep up on a daily basis and as questions began to stockpile, it became a chore for me to try to catch up. I provide the link for others who may want to check it out.

2. If you could look back at photos you know of that were taken during your childhood, from your first school pictures to snapshots taken ten years ago, which one do you think would be the most embarrassing and why?  My senior yearbook picture is hideous.  I had been sick for several days prior to the photo session and still wasn't well on picture day.  Evidently there was no make-up day for a retake.  When the time came to submit my engagement notice to the local paper, you can bet I went to a professional photographer and came away with a much better picture.

3. What was the last thing you made yourself do, even though you really didn't want to?  Crawl out of a nice warm bed yesterday morning (Sunday) and go to work

4. Take this quiz:  How do you live your life?

You seem to be straight forward, but you keep a lot inside.

You tend to avoid confrontation and stay away from sticky situations.

You tend to have one best friend you hang with, as opposed to many aquaintences.

Some of your past dreams have disappointed you, but you don't let it get you down.

5. What was the last book you started but never finished (aside from any you're currently reading)?  Why did you stop reading it?  "Flirting with Pete" by Barbara Delinsky.  I've enjoyed everything I've read by this author but this book just didn't seem to be getting anywhere.  I always have several titles on my "next to read" list and life's too short to waste on books that hold no interest.  Besides, Barbara will never know.

6. Are you named after  anyone?  Has anyone ever been named after you?  I wasn't named after anyone; my mother just liked the name.  I'm so glad she did because I love my name.  My daughter carries my name as her middle name.  The syllables fit to make the first, middle and last name flow.  I like the idea of mortal continuity by passing along my name to her.