Getting to Know You: 2009 Edition

*Getting to Know You, 2009 Edition*

Completed on Thursday evening, January 22nd

1. What is your occupation right now? Housewife and homeschooling mom.

2. What color are your socks right now? Pink.

3. What are you listening to right now. My husband reading "Farmer Boy" to BamBam and Arch showering after his soccer game.

4. What is the last thing you ate? Viactiv.

5. Can you drive a stick shift? No. And there is a funny story about that....

6. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Husband.

7. Do you like the person who sent this to you? I saw this on Dawn's blog. I've never met her, but I like what I've read.

8. How old are you today? 41

9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV? Baseball.

10. What is your favorite drink? Coca-Cola.

11. Have you ever dyed your hair? No.

12. Favorite food? Real NYC pizza. There is no substitute.

13. What is the last movie you watched? It's a Wonderful Life.

14. Favorite day of the year? Thanksgiving.

15. How do you vent anger? With sarcasm.

16. What was your favorite toy as a child? My toy dog, Toto. I carried him around in a basket just like Dorothy.

17. What is your favorite season? Autumn.

18. Cherries or Blueberries? Cherries.

19. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? Of course.

20. Who is the most likely to respond? They are all pretty good about replies.

21. Who is least likely to respond? Mary T., she never checks her email.

22. Living arrangements? We rent a duplex in a cute little city on the Erie Canal.

23. When was the last time you cried? Inauguration Day.

24. What is on the floor of your closet? Craft supplies.

25. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? My sister.

26. What did you do last night? Watched Monk on DVD with my husband.

27. What are you most afraid of? Hell.

28. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Cheese.

29. Favorite dog breed? Irish Wolf Hound.

30. Favorite day of the week? Sunday.

31. How many states have you lived in? One. NY, where else?

32. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds.

33. What is your favorite flower? Black-eyed Susans.

34. Favorite Hobby? Reading.

35. Have you ever tried singing Karaoke? Yes.

Obama Inaugural Speech

Here are some quotes from the transcript of Obama's inaugural address today:

"The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea, passed on from generation to generation: the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.

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It is the firefighter's courage to storm a stairway filled with smoke, but also a parent's willingness to nurture a child, that finally decides our fate."

Had I fallen off the turnip truck yesterday, I would have said, "Oh, good. He's pro-life."

Book Review: The Virtue Driven Life

Fr. Groeschel brings his wisdom to bear in an exposition of the seven main virtues of Christian life. Beginning with the four cardinal virtues (prudence, temperance, fortitude and justice), Groeschel explains their human characteristics, and how they can be elevated by grace to a supernatural level. For the three theological virtues (faith, hope and charity), he explains how they flow from God's grace. Examples from life pepper the text, making for clear examples and keeping the material interesting. A good introduction to the important virtues for anyone interested in the Catholic faith.

January's Book List

Books we will be delving into this coming month: