Six Random Things

My friend LlamaMomma has tagged me to come up with six random things about myself to share. Most everything about me is random, so this should not be hard. Some are happy and some are sad, but I guess that is what randomness is all about.

1. Ever since I can remember, my favorite name in the world has been Elizabeth. When I was a little girl I used to pretend my name was Elizabeth. Most people change their favorite names several times by the time they are fifty. Not me. Those of you that know me well, know why I love it now :)

2. One of the angriest, most unhappy people I have ever met was the daughter of Ronald Reagan. I interviewed Maureen Reagan for something or other about 25 years ago. When she walked in the room it was as if an icy blast had entered with her. For a half hour she sneered, glared, rolled her eyes, looked exasperated, but never smiled. I'm trying to leave my politics out of this, but, let's just say I don't think Dad was taking any Parent of the Year awards. When I heard she died last year, I felt very sad.

3. One of the greatest comfort foods for me is graham crackers with milk. I remember my Nana giving them to me as a special treat at her house. I was less than 5 years old, but I still remember the cupboard when she kept them. She doled them out, one-half cracker at a time. I thought they were heaven. Guess what I like to eat when I'm tired and depressed?

4. I couldn't draw if my life depended on it. I can decorate and arrange things well, and I'm great at colors and composition. But, drawing? Even my stick figures are hard to interpret. This is not an exaggeration.

5. I took dance lessons from first grade through college. I have always wanted to dance in a musical or Broadway play. I haven't danced in years. Enough said.

6. In the past seven days, I have been to a funeral, had another student that died, and have yet another who is planning to commit suicide. Ladies and gentlemen, such are the last weeks of the year when you work at a school.
Yes, it has been a hard week. Hope yours is going better.