Five Things I am Passionate About

1. My faith and belief in God.
2. My family—close and extended.  I could not imagine life without them.
3. Being kind to others—it is a very simple thing to do.
4. Comments for a Cause—THE best thing I do on my blog.
5. Staying connected with people who have meant something to me in my life—–too often we let friendships go by the wayside and with social media and technology it is so easy to stay connected today.

5 Things I Would Like to Do Before I DIe

1. Visit Gander, Newfoundland.
2. Write a book of some sorts—I know I keep saying this but someday I really do think it will happen even if it is simply a compilation of blog posts.
3. Go to Africa
4. Meet as many of my “imaginary friends” as I possibly can.
5. Successfully keep the deer out of my flowers

5 Things I Say A Lot

1. “It’s Just Life”
2. “No, I can’t. I am traveling then.”
3. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”
4. “Excuse me?” (My hearing may not be what it used to be.)
5. “I love you.”   (Can never say it too much in my humble opinion.)

5 Books or Magazines I Have Read Lately

1. “Our State Magazine” (North Carolina)
2. “The Correspondent” by Virginia Evans
3. “The Poppy Fields” by Nikki Erlick
4. “Over Yonder” by Sean Dietrich
5. “No Lie Lasts Forever” By Mark Stevens

5 Favorite Movies

1. “The Big Chill”
2. “The Breakfast Club”
3. “The Help”
4. “The Green Mile”
5. “Shawshank Redemption”