OK - my baby's going to starve, but I couldn't wait. Here goes:
If you could have any magical power what would it be and why? Every time I hear about something going bad in the world, or bad for a particular individual, I go through a little fantasy stage where I think of what I would do if I had all of Bill Gates' money, times 10. I'd be building cities in Indonesia, and one big city in New Orleans. I'd have huge ranches where I'd keep all the wild (and tame) animals in the world who were endangered, or simply had no home to go to. I'd hire those homeless people who live across the bridge in DC and I'd educate all those kids who manage to get through our schools and still can't read the sign on the front of the bus. All fantasies that just could never be. So - what could one person with a magical ability do? Be an angel. If you can't physically help the person who's going through a personal crisis, maybe you can help ease their way. Hold them and let them feel the support, let them sleep at night, let them know they're not alone. As a simple human, you are very limited in what you can do. But as an angel - you can go into to battle fields and slums in India and anywhere else you are needed. And there's the key - you are NEEDED! What a wonderful gift that would be!!!
If you could have 5 BWWers in a life boat with you who would they be...and if one had to be tossed overboard to save the others, who would it be? This took more thought than any other. When I read it I immediately began thinking of all the wonderful people I've gotten to know on this board. The poetic soul of DG, the love of Addy, the spirit of joy that Boobs provides every day, the grace of Glebb, - and it goes on and on. There are so many more that this could go on all day. And that's the problem - there are so many more that I don't know anything about. I could be tossing out a perfect diamond in order to save a beautiful emerald. And who wants to do that? The only thing I am sure of - the first one out would be me, because I do love my emeralds so much! LOL.
If bagel toppings: what do you prefer? Butter AND cream cheese. And believe me - I show it! I recently re-joined weight watchers and I could knock you on your slats for that question. Now I'm starving again…..
What was your favorite age and why? 23. I was finally COMPLETELY out of that uncomfortable, awkward, gawky stage and was at the peak of health, looks, confidence. I honestly believe that women at that age OWN THE WORLD! There is no limit to what you can do - except those limits you put on yourself, of course.
What would you do if you won the lottery? Pay off the mortgages on my brother and sister's homes. Buy a home for my youngest sister and her family. Get myself a small condo - in New York City. After that, I'd probably give it all away.
If you could give one piece of advice to a new poster on BWW, what would it be? Don't take things people say here too seriously. One thing the Internet does is it gives you the ability to shoot from the hip - without worrying about the consequences. People - even very good people - will do this a lot. So will you occasionally. It means no more when they do it than it does when you do it. Having said that, for my personal benefit - TRY not to do it! There used to be a golden rule that all children were taught - very early in life. It said "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you." It simply means treat others with CONSIDERATION. Do this on the net, do it when you go to the theatre, do it when you go grocery shopping, do it whenever you meet another human being. Their world and yours will be a happier place for it.
How long did it take for you to find and use the "Off Topic" board. (I was terrified of it for quite awhile...) Honestly - I didn't know there was an off topic board until I went to look for one of my posts and it was gone. I had no idea what happened to it so I posted that question and….they told me! If there's one place you don't need to be afraid, it's the off topic board. You simply can't go wrong there.
What is your ideal breakfast Mamie? Lunch? And Dinner? Breakfast is my favorite and I like toasted bagels and cream cheese (see above) and fresh fruit. Maybe a piece of cheese would be good too.
Lunch - soup. I love soup and I eat it all the time. I love to make huge pots of soup and then freeze it so my freezer is always full. That and a slab of home made bread is heaven!
Dinner - Salads. Big salads with lots of different veggies and fruits. I love Ken's fat free raspberry pecan salad dressing and I think I eat these salads just so I'll have something to put the salad dressing on!
I'm not a big fan of meat but when I do, it's simple. About once a month I get a hamburger craving.
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