What were your New Year's resolutions for 2006? How did you do?
I wanted to fence in my garden -- didn't happen.
I wanted to put up a fence or at least kennel for the dogs -- didn't happen.
I wanted to get the rest of my office finished -- didn't happen.
I wanted to have a good year, had an excellent one.
What is one of your addictions?
Submitted by Paperheart.
Books. Can't get enough of them, hard to not buy them. Won't get rid of them...
What were your top 5 TV shows of 2006?
Numbers, Eureka, CBS Sunday Morning
How did you find out the secret behind Santa Claus?
Submitted by Carinish.
No memory of this! This year, however, our nearly 12-year old child pretended right up until the presents appeared on St. Nicholas day, then acknowledged his was in it just for the "loot" -- we'll still do the "Santa" thing each year, but won't have to be so sneaky from now on!
Congrats - TIME Magazine voted you "Person of the Year"! What's your acceptance speech?
Thank you for finally acknowledging that, at least in free societies, people have power when they communicate with each other -- sharing information, opinions and ideas. I gratefully accept the award on behalf of the millions of people who do not have the right to express their own beliefs, ideas and needs; and hope for a day when we will all meet whether online or in real time, to share and rejoice in our power!
How do you take your tea or coffee?
Submitted by Vasquez.
Tea -- plain, or sometimes with sugar if it's a bitter variety. Coffee -- with sugar and soymilk or soy creamer; rarely black, though if cow's milk is all that's available then with sugar only.
What books did you love as a child?
Submitted by hearts.
The Oz series, the Wrinkle in Time series, Trixie Belden, Nancy Drew, Little House books, anything by Louisa May Alcott, The Gammage Cup, books by Frances Hodgson Burnett (A Secret Garden and The Little Princess), and the usual "Golden Books," Dr. Seuss books and fairy tales.
What are some of your favorite holiday traditions?
Submitted by sami711.
Baking, decorating the house, enjoying time with family and friends. I like to sing, to listen to nice holiday music, to relax and enjoy playing games with the kids. Simple things (again) -- but honest.
What are your superstitions?
Submitted by lazywong.
I don't like to leave or say goodbye to someone without telling them I love them. It's as if it somehow protects them -- and me -- until we see each other again. But other things -- the usual superstitions -- don't really mean that much to me.
What are the things in life that you're truly passionate about?
Submitted by Jess.
My spouse. My children, my garden. Art, music and reading when I can fit them in.
