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10:08 am
October 7, 2008
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Miss Dana
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Since I'm new here, I could just be missing a thread with a 'who are you' theme. I'm not seeing one so I'll start one. Share a little about who you are using these questions…
1. Where do you call home and where were you raised?
I live south of Atlanta Georgia in a small town with 80 miles of golfcart paths and a big lake. We're surrounded by blackberry thickets, old baptist churches and trees…lots of trees. I was raised in Atlanta.
2. Who lives in your home now (animals included) and who calls you mama?
My husband of eight years, my college aged daughter, a young lady attending ministry school at our church, two cats, Abby and Dark Kitty and three dogs, Sassy, Annie Fannie and Savannah. I also have a son at Auburn Univ.
3. What careers have you dipped your toe in?
After college I did computer programming at Delta. Also substitute taught, owned a nanny agency, ran a pearl company and taught family budgeting.
4. If you could invite three people from any time period to dinner…who would it be?
Jesus, Mark Twain, and Ronald Reagan.
5. What would you serve at that dinner?
Fried chicken, milk gravy with the little crispies, buttermilk biscuits, sweet potato soufflet with brown sugar pecan topping, fried okra, sliced beefsteak tomatoes, banana puddin' and peach iced tea.
6. If you'd known at the time it was the last time…what would have made you cry?
There was a time when I set my son and my daughter down, out of my arms, for the last time. If I'd known it was the last time I'd be picking them up, I would have cried like a baby. Also, the last time I spoke with grandmama.
7. Who was the most influential person in your life?
My Aunt E…short from Emma Lou. She had dimples so deep you could put your finger in them and eyes bluer than the logride water at Six Flags. She taught me growing older doesn't mean losing a youthful heart.
8. What makes you happy?
An open window with nippy fall blowing in, peaceful music filling the room and a hot drink. Add my loved ones coming to dinner and life is full.
9. What are your top favorite movies?
Fried Green Tomatoes, Braveheart, and The Notebook.
10. What one thing have you learned over life that stands out as a key to happiness?
Let folks know you love them. Share with them now what you would share at their funeral. Don't hold back. And….from my mama….it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. 
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4:32 pm
October 7, 2008
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Belladonna
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Wow, that's alot to remember, so I will start with number one and keep referring up there. Miss Dana, you are a good writer, like Suzanne! LOL
1. I guess I would call home here or Texas, although I really have no roots. I grew up as an Air Force brat, so we lived all over the place. My father is from West Texas and mother is from Louisiana. I would love to put down roots somewhere, but I would prefer somewhere NOT HUMID, like here.
2. My husband and I live in our home and my Parakeet calls me Mama.
3. I have dipped my toe in dental assisting, oral surgery (very brief), Civil Service (ward clerk and secretarial and oral surgery).
4. I would invite to dinner Jesus, Ruth Graham, Ann Frank
5. I would have it catered - Chinese food or southern cooking - fried chicken, white cream gravy, hot dinner rolls…pastry for dessert, like Napoleons OR a big chocolate cake.
6. my mother dieing…even though I knew she was dieing
7. my mother
8. spending time with friends - hanging at thier house (I like friends that inspire me), dining out, reading, walking in forrests…and wish I had a husband that LOVED to spend every minute with me that he could.
9. Romeo and Juliet (the first one - from the 60's), 91/2 Weeks, First Knight
10. Making God the center of my life…my FIRST priority.
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7:00 pm
October 7, 2008
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hawkswench
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1. Where do you call home and where were you raised? Raised in Chesterfield, Michigan and actually purchased the childhood home from mom. I have been here 48 yrs.
2. Who lives in your home now (animals included) and who calls you mama? 4 Furbabies, 3 dogs and 1 cat, actually the cat is my hubbies. Edit to add: I forgot to put in who lives here besides myself, My husband, my sister and her grand daughter.
3. What careers have you dipped your toe in? I have been a factory rat for 29 yrs, on layoff status right now for the past 6 months. In august I finished a medical billing course from Ross Medical Edu Center (big mistake in choosing that school). I have worked in 2 group homes for mentally ill and Developmentally Disable people. I also did a 5 yr stint as a cashier in a gas station back in the early 80's
4. If you could invite three people from any time period to dinner…who would it be? Mary Magdaline (to get the truth from a womans perception), Merlin, Einstein
5. What would you serve at that dinner? Butternut soup, Lobster Alfredo w/angel hair pasta, petite Filet Mignon, crisp french cut green beans, new potatoes that have been boiled in a chicken broth, and a chocolate Kaluha angel food trifle.
6. If you'd known at the time it was the last time…what would have made you cry? What did make me cry; my father dieing from cancer
7. Who was the most influential person in your life? My husband
8. What makes you happy? My husband
9. What are your top favorite movies? Down periscope, Hatari, The Quiet Man, Rio Bravo, El Durado.
10. What one thing have you learned over life that stands out as a key to happiness? Others opinions of you don't mean a thing. In the long run you have to be statisfied with what you have done and the road you have traveled.
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11:09 pm
October 7, 2008
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Jayne
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1. Where do you call home and where were you raised? Right now my home for the past 17 years has been Pensacola, FL. It's the western gate of the sunshine state, where thousands live the way millions wish they could. I love it here except for August. Just tooo darn hot in August.
I was born and raised on the Mississippi River in NW Illinois. It was the best place to grow up. Since then I have lived in Virginia, Indiana and Florida. My husband is retired Navy, thus the moves.
2. Who lives in your home now (animals included) and who calls you mama?
My DH (darlin' husband) of 22 years, my 21 year old DS (yep, Darlin' son) and our babies, Dakota our lachow, and Boots, the tomcat. We also have a 28 year old DS and a 26 year old DS (as of 10/6). who live on their own.
3. What careers have you dipped your toe in?
Gosh I hope this doesn't change your opinion of me, but my first job as a stripper. I was still in high school and I worked half days and went to school half days. I've also worked as a gas station attendant (back when they pumped gas), a grocery store cashier, a TV camera operator, a teacher's aide and now I'm an Vocational Education Data Specialist specializing in Adult Education.
4. If you could invite three people from any time period to dinner…who would it be?
I would invite both sets of my grandparents, they all died by the time I was two years old. They are who I'd most like to have a conversation with.
5. What would you serve at that dinner?
Probably a simple meal, Chicken and dumplin's and Apple, Strawberry, Rhubarb, Raspberry Blueberry pie. It wouldn't be about the food, it would be all about the conversation.
6. If you'd known at the time it was the last time…what would have made you cry?
Probably the last time I talked to my dad before he died. But it's probably a good thing I didn't. I wouldn't have been able to even talk.
7. Who was the most influential person in your life?
I can't really put a finger on just one person. I believe everyone comes into your life for a reason and I am inspired daily by people I meet. I've learned many lessons over the years from people who I didn't think I had anything to learn from.
8. What makes you happy?
The laughter of my family (we have three boys) around the dinner table. We don't leave the table when we are done eating. We sit there forever just talking. It's such great time.
9. What are your top favorite movies?
Big Fish, Remember the Titans, Field of Dreams
10. What one thing have you learned over life that stands out as a key to happiness?
It's never as bad as it really seems. IF you don't let bad things that happen define you, they will strengthen you.
and As my momma used to say, this too shall pass.
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11:51 pm
October 7, 2008
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GeorgiaZ
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I love this, learning more about new friends! Thanks Dana!
Where do you call home and where were you raised? Rockdale, Texas. for almost 50 years. I am working at the hospital I was born in.
Who lives in your home now? Me, hubby John, son Jonathan 22, 13 yr old Tike chi/rat, Corene mama cat, Punk baby cat, and 70 chickens
Who calls you mama? Son and his girlfriend Tosha
What careers have you dipped your toe in? started working at 14 in day care, went to college for floral design, owned floral shops for slmost 30 years, tea room for 3 yrs, ER clerk/teck now, and am happier than ever before
If you could invite three people from any time period to dinner…who would it be? My beloved grandmother, my best friend Sally, I lost her in 05, and Jesus so we could have some wine!; What would you serve at that dinner? my grandmas bisquits and gravy, peach cobbler and ice cream, Sallys favorite. with yellow roses on the table.
If you’d known at the time it was the last time…what would have made you cry? Because it would be the last time. I cant even fathom walking away from someone knowing that it would be the last time. There are always “I wish I would have done or saids” But with Sally, nothing ever went unsaid between us. We always knew exactly how the other felt, because we always said the I love you and I miss you’s. But I know where she is and that she is happier than we can conceive. Because she told me so before she died.
Who was the most influential person in your life? Definately Sally, she taught me by her life example, the way she lived, what being a Christian for Christ was all about.
What makes you happy? Seeing others happy. my chickens, my parents healthy, babies smile, sunshine, rain, grace.
What are your top favorite movies? Spensors Mountain, On Golden Pond, original Parent Trap, Jungle Book, 50 first dates, anything happy and uplifting.
What one thing have you learned over life that stands out as a key to happiness? There is nothing on this earth that I cannot get through with the help of Christ.
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4:45 pm
October 8, 2008
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IowaDeb
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1. Where do you call home and where were you raised?
I live in Eastern Iowa ,where the only thing that separates us from Illinois is the Mighty Mississippi River. I have lived in Iowa all my life.
2. Who lives in your home now (animals included) and who calls you mama?
My Sig Other of 12 years ,a yellow lab, Biscuit, two cats, Nibbles and Sprite. My one Daughter who lives an overnight stay away calls me mama.One grandson,Logan and one grandaughter Kimber calls me Grammy.
3. What careers have you dipped your toe in?
Turkey bag maker,File clerk ,Tow Truck Dispatcher,Pharm Tech and now self employed with a lawn care business
4. If you could invite three people from any time period to dinner…who would it be?
Dr Seuss,Whoopie,James Stewart
5. What would you serve at that dinner?
Salami & cheese, Carrots & Dip, Bread & butter and Ice cream
6. If you'd known at the time it was the last time…what would have made you cry?
If I had known at the age of four that it was the last time I would see my mother, I would have her put down in words all her memories. It would have been my favorite book.
7. Who was the most influential person in your life?
My Dad ,who I lost 3 years ago
8. What makes you happy?
being loved ,laughter ,birds splashing in a puddle, tail chasing cats and ball chasing dogs
9. What are your top favorite movies?
Gone With the Wind,Sweet Home Alabama,Heart and Soul,When a Man Loves a Woman,Yours,mine and Ours
10. What one thing have you learned over life that stands out as a key to happiness?
happiness comes from within find it and nourish it
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10:35 pm
October 8, 2008
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Jayne
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Isn't it crazy Deb that you live on the Iowa side and have looked at IL all your life and I lived on the IL side and looked at Iowa the first 18 years of mine?
I used to sit in my bedroom window and watch the storms come across from Iowa. But I was born in Iowa because that's where the hospital was.
:J
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11:17 am
October 9, 2008
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tabbimama
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1. Where do you call home and where were you raised? I live in the suburbs of St. Louis, MO and have all my 44 years.
2. Who lives in my home and who do calls me mama? Me, My husband, my DS, 20 who is away at college (but is home on break this weekend and brought his girlfriend who I really like so far), My DD,19 who is in culinary school to be a pastry chef, my DD,6. Old, Old dog Buster, Young dim dog (as in not-to-bright) Ella, Two cats, Tommy and Tabby and 2 hamsters, Princess and Squirrel.
3. What careers have you dipped your toe in? I was an English major but then decided to go to nursing school. Have been an intensive care unit nurse since 1986 with a few breaks to work in community health and clinical research. Want to write.
4. If you could invite 3 people to dinner…any time period.- Laura Ingalls Wilder, My grandmothers I never met, FDR (to talk about how to solve the economy problems). I feel guilty not saying Jesus, but he is in my heart always so he would be there too.
5. What would you serve? A big juicy, tender pot roast with mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, onions and chocolate cake for dessert.
6. If you had known at the time it was the last time… what would have made you cry. Nursing my babies, holding my babies, dressing them, giving them a bath.
7. Who was the most influential person in your life? My mother. She always told me stories about my grandmas and my aunts and what life was like when she was a little girl. That and all the books I read, helped me to see what was important in life.
8. What makes you happy? Being with my family and everyone being happy. Enjoying the beautiful gifts God has given us like nature and animals. I would be lying if I didn't saying sitting down to some good vittles.
9. What are your favorite movies? Arthur, Gone With the Wind, Lord of the Rings, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
10. What one thing stands out in your life as a key to happiness? It's all about attitude. That, and stuff doesn't make you happy, satisfying relationships make you happy. (sorry, I couldn't just pick one)
tabbimama
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