Hey, Who's This?

Photo property of E, owner of this Blog, January 28, 2009.

The answer to that question is-- Phoebe, who is about to take a header off of E's printer! She saw a stray wad of paper under the desk, and was determined to bat and shred until E should produce the vacuum to clean up confetti!

Phoebe is disappointed in the quick shoot and click E did for this photo and promises to pose for a better picture in the future.

In the meantime, Blogger Barbara at looking2live.blogspot.com also interviewed yours truly. Her questions and my answers follow.

1. If you had one hundred thousand dollars, what would you do with it and why?

This is a tough question in these economic times, but I would likely set it aside as seed money for a charity or foundation with the mission of supplying kids in Third World nations the supplies, uniforms, books or other costs needed to get to school. I would also collaborate with businesses, NGO's and viable non-profits as well as other entities to continue the flow of monies toward this enterprise. Some of the initial one hundred thousand would also be set aside so that I could continue physical therapy and keep myself in a position to keep fundraising.

2. How did your time in Panama impact your life?

That was the first nineteen years of my life, and it laid the foundation for my perspective on the world, my interest in other cultures and countries, my desire to travel and my sense of "home." During that period, my parents and I traveled extensively through Central America, visited parts of Europe and the U.S. and I've also had extended stays in Colombia and Mexico as a younger woman. As a result, I am very attuned to diversity, with eclectic interests as well as being an avid reader with active interest in the rest of the planet. I also tend to look at the U.S. a bit more critically, especially with regard to foreign policy and its impact on the world stage.

3. What living famous person would you like to have dinner with and what would you serve?

There are so many potential answers to this question...Rachel Maddow comes to mind here, as does Amy Goodman, or perhaps a writer such as Maya Angelou, whose books I began reading at thirteen and continue with today...As for the menu, I'd probably get the meal catered since I eat mostly vegetarian food.

4. What one thing would I change about my life?

Probably the pain and fatigue stemming from the osteoarthritis that has developed due to wear and tear and the gait and biomechanical issues associated with lifelong Cerebral Palsy. My right knee is especially damaged. I would fix it, if I could.

5. What qualities do I value in a friend?

Humor, intelligence and sensitivity.