tuesday tidbits and introduction #6

(edited to add the link for the book give-away. Sorry about that.)
~Be sure to go here and try for a free book! If I made the book sound too rough, I didn't mean to. It is just that it is unpredictable and I like that. But it has a great ending, so don't be afraid. If you haven't entered the give-away, I hope it's because you already have the book.

~Try a turkey bag for your turkey this year! I always use one. The turkey retains it's moisture and flavor. No basting. And it cuts the cooking time almost in half!

~My doggy and I are being introduced on Kathy Mackel's blog today.

And now, I'd like to introduce Jan. I've only known her a little while, but she is fun and has a great heart for others! I'm so happy to finally be making some friends in this strange land! Be sure to check out her blog because she is doing a blanket drive for the homeless. If you live far away, consider sending her some MCD's gift certificates instead. I know there are lots of opportunities to give this time of year, and you can't give to them all, but this is another option for you.

What is your name? Jan Parrish

If I ask "Who are you?" what first comes to mind, other than your name?
Bold and Free, fun- I’m loads of fun, and writer

How did you find my blog?
Through Megan’s Blog www.megandimaria.blogspot.com

Tell us about your blog, if you have one. Bold and Free is about boldly embracing the freedom we have in Christ and moving forward in our purpose.

Where do you live? (be as general or specific as you like)
On earth. LOL. But more specifically, Parker, Co.

What movie has touched you most, (made you cry)? And why.
I will have to say Amazing Grace because I can’t even imagine a world in which anyone thought it was acceptable to own a slave. (Available now on DVD) Unfortunately, there are still slaves all around the world and even here in the US. Yes, physical slaves here in the US illegally. It astounds me.

What movie has made you laugh hardest? And why. I’m a movie buff so I see so many of them. The most significant one was when we saw Meet the Faulker’s with our daughter and her fiancé and his family several years ago after they got engaged (they are married now). A little bit awkward. I kept wondering if we were the Faulkers or the other family. Hopefully we are somewhere in the middle.

Name three books that you will never forget. And why.
Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott. My mom gave me “Beth” as a middle name but I am not her personality. I am most like Jo, though I am the middle child. Go figure.
Wind in the Willows – I loved frog. I still like frogs. My sibs and I would visit my grandparents in a little town in Nebraska and we loved to swim in the river and catch frogs. I used to imagine I was frog and my Grampa was Toad. He sorta looked like one in an endearing way.
Diary of Anne Frank – for the same reasons as listed in Amazing Grace.

What is your greatest strength?
Protector and defender for those who have no voice or are powerless.

What do you like best about me? No-- really. (ok, not really)
I like your quirkiness. Yes, really. You are not a cookie cutter person who has to be like everyone else and I love that. All my friends are unique. Not a desperate housewife in the lot (by desperate housewife I mean someone who is phony - without any real depth).

What computer game are you addicted to?
Who needs computer games when you have the blogisphere? Seriously.

Share any other tidbit about you that we might like to know.
I am doing a blanket drive for the homeless. Please visit my blog www.janparrish.blogspot.com for details.
Thanks for introducing me. J

introduction #5

Jen is another friend from my e-mail group. I haven't ever met her, but she is still one of my closest friends!

What is your name?
Jenny (I like to go by Jen)

If I ask "Who are you?" what first comes to mind, other than your name?
I am a wife and mother, a friend, a sister, a daughter, a follower of Christ

How did you find my blog?
From meeting you on our yahoo group for moms!

Tell us about your blog, if you have one.
It is Joyful Notes, a name I chose because I love music, and I love the topic of having joy despite your circumstances. My blog is mostly about me, my daily happenings, my daughter's life, little things to keep me occupied! :-)

Where do you live?
I live in Anderson, Indiana, just northeast of Indianapolis.

What movie has touched you most, (made you cry)? And why.
That's hard, I cry at movies a lot.... Hmmmmm... I've watched Sleepless in Seattle a ton of times, and I still cry at it. But like I said, I cry at movies all the time, because my mind puts ME in the stories, and I feel the emotions of the people in them.

What movie has made you laugh hardest? And why.
I like to laugh at movies too... I mostly love the old movies, like the ones with Carey Grant, Audrey Hepburn, Jimmy Stewart, and Doris Day... Some of those funny ones still make me laugh!

Name three books that you will never forget. And why.
The Bible ~ I couldn't live without it!
Piggy Wiglet ~ This was the book my mom read to me as a child, so many times that I think we BOTH had it memorized. I could probably still quote it to this day!
Ivanhoe ~ not that I like it, but my junior high teacher made us read it and gave us really hard quizzes over it. I was an A student, but I about flunked that class over that dumb book!
I love to read books a lot, especially Karen Kingsbury, I love all kinds of books!

What is your greatest strength?
I am a giving person. I will give money, food, time, etc. and not expect anything in return. Sometimes that's not such a good thing! :-0

What do you like best about me? No-- really. (ok, not really)
Seriously...I think you have a very wise and patient spirit. I enjoy corresponding with you on our yahoo group!

What computer game are you addicted to?
I love to play canasta, I was even in a league at one time, but I don't have as much free time as I used to.

Share any other tidbit about you that we might like to know.
I LOVE to sing, at home, at church, with my family, and in my chorus! I also love to blog and talk to friends on Facebook. I love my family with all my heart, and I am so thankful for the great friends I have!!!! That's about it! ;-)

introduction #4

Will and his wife Karen have been good friends to my husband and I. They have been there for us in some very trying times; praying for us, encouraging us, holding us accountable. I so appreciate their friendship. Will is my hubby's best bud and coffee shop comrade and my IM chat pal. Now with no further ado...

What is your name? William

If I ask "Who are you?" what first comes to mind, other than your name?
A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES, MASTER OF NONE.

How did you find my blog? You and I start out blogging, I just stopped doing it and now you are famous!!

Tell us about your blog, if you have one. I dropped mine due to trust issues with the U.S. Government.

Where do you live? Colorado

What movie has touched you most, (made you cry)? And why. I really was touched by Searching for Private Ryan. I am always impressed by the tremendous sacrifices the “Greatest Generation” gave so we can be truly free from a real enemy (Nazism).

What movie has made you laugh hardest? And why.

Name three books that you will never forget. And why. 1) The Holy Bible (it holds all things necessary for salvation), 2) A Christmas Carol (I used to really, really enjoy Victorian history/nostalgia, and 3) Lord of the Rings because it allowed me to escape my then very boring life.

What is your greatest strength? My ability to put people at ease.

What do you like best about me? No-- really. (ok, not really) I like the “hippy” side of you. No, really, I do!

What computer game are you addicted to? None, but used to be seriously addicted to “Quake” and “Halo.”

Share any other tidbit about you that we might like to know. I love American football and really love Rugby Union.

introduction #3

I met Bet online, oh...seven, eight years ago? We have been part of an e-mail list ever since and she has been a true friend in every way.

What is your name? Bet

If I ask "Who are you?" what first comes to mind, other than your name? Mom LOL

How did you find my blog? You told me about it.

Tell us about your blog, if you have one. http://www.nut-harvest.blogspot.com/

Where do you live? Massachusetts

What movie has touched you most, (made you cry)? And why. Pay It Forward. I was so mad at the ending – I just cried and cried!

What movie has made you laugh hardest? And why. Most recently, Evan Almighty. It was hilarious! I cannot pinpoint exactly why; only that the whole money was just very funny without being stupid, kwim?

What is your greatest strength? Loyalty. I am fiercely loyal. Sometimes that’s bad. Most of the time it’s good, though.

What do you like best about me? No-- really. (ok, not really) I like how you contemplate and comment on things that happen (to you or in the world in general) without being judgmental.

What computer game are you addicted to? None. I don’t care for computer games.

Introduction #2

I am feeling much better, thank you all for your prayers and well-wishes!
I would like to introduce Kathy, whom I only know through blogging. Isn't that fun!? What a neat way to meet people!

What is your name? Kathy
If I ask "Who are you?" what first comes to mind, other than your name? I am a Christian wife and mother and a musician. I guess these are the main places where I find my identity.
How did you find my blog? I did a profile search of everyone who has Newsboys listed in their favorite music.
Tell us about your blog, if you have one. Kathy's Klavier is my blog and is about my Christian beliefs and thoughts, and also about what goes on in my life. I also write a lot about my grown kids.
Where do you live? I live in Alabama -- have always lived in the same city.
What movie has touched you most, (made you cry)? An old movie called "Imitation of Life" makes me cry every time I see it. It's about a white mother and a black mother and their daughters. It makes me cry because the black daughter, who looks white, loses her relationship with her mother because she doesn't want people to know she's black. When she realizes what she's lost, it's too late.
What movie has made you laugh hardest? Pee-Wee's big adventure. We first saw it in the 80's when life was tough and it just was so lighthearted and silly, it made us and our young son laugh a lot.
Name three books that you will never forget. And why. Dear John by Nicolas Sparks -- it was just such a great book to me. I loved the characters - they were so real to me. Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers -- it was so amazing to see how God can change someone. It was really a very interesting book. Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke -- I love romances and watching how a relationship develops from nothing to something beautiful.
What is your greatest strength? Dependability
What do you like best about me? You are from Colorado, my dream state. You also have a great sense of humor.
What computer game are you addicted to? None, unless you count Blogger.
Share any other tidbit about you that we might like to know. My goal in life is to honor and glorify God in everything I say and do. My favorite hobby is composing music.

Introduction #1

In September, 2001, just a couple of days before the terrorist attacks, we moved to a new house in a new neighborhood. A few days later I introduced myself to my neighbors and I met a lovely young lady with her three kids, (and her husband) and we became fast friends. Since then she moved there, and over there, and then back here, then over yonder and now she is there and I am here, but she has been a dear friend all this time. She has added two more kiddos to the mix over the years, too.
I would like you to meet my real life friend Mel.

What is your name? Melanie (Monday through Sunday)

If I ask "Who are you?" what first comes to mind, other than your name? Sentimental, a loyal friend, happy, a smile and the gap in my teeth.

How did you find my blog? You told me.

Tell us about your blog, if you have one. I set up my blog for family and friends who do not live close by.. I post pictures and stories, and odd and ends to keep them updated on our family..

Where do you live? Colorado

What movie has touched you most, (made you cry)? And why. Old Yeller, the dog dies in the end. I was so sad after I saw that movie as a child and I didn't watch it again till I was in my twenties.

What movie has made you laugh hardest? And why. Sweet Home Alabama, I saw it while living in a small town in Georgia.

Name three books that you will never forget. And why. Where the Red Fern Grows, I cried so hard...and it made me want a dog so bad. A Wrinkle In Time, It was an fun, enjoyable book.. Little Women, I did not read the whole book till way later in life, after Joe said no to Laurie I couldn't go on and read the end...I mean how could she NOT love Laurie and fall for the old professor. UGH!!

What is your greatest strength? I am encouraging, at times.

What do you like best about me? No-- really. (ok, not really) You are funny! Sensitive, honest, encouraging, loyal, and fun.

What computer game are you addicted to? Pig Pen , lol

Share any other tidbit about you that we might like to know. I am a mother of five and married for 12 years. I love to cook and find new recipes to make. I enjoy decorating and wish I had more money to do more in my home. I love the Lord with all my heart and pray that it reflects in the way I am a wife and mother.