Here is a little meme I found on SoCal Sal's blog a while back, that I thought was short and sweet - and a little interesting. So I did it.

1. By what nickname(s) were you known as a child?

My only brother teased me mercilessly with "Terry the hairy canary" Please don't tell anybody.

2. Do you have a favorite poem and, if so, what is it? Recite it (or a snippet) here, please

Photo courtesy of Mullen Photography

I've walked these mountains in the rain
and learned to love the wind;.
I've been up before the sunrise
to watch the day begin.
I always knew I'd find you,
though I never did know how;
Like sunshine on a cloudy day,
you stand before me now.
-Kate Wolf - Give Yourself To Love

3. What is your greatest regret in life, something that you failed to do that you wish you did?

I got married too soon (18) and didn't get to experience some of the freedoms of youth.

4. You are tired and hungry, but it's too late to cook. If any snack food were available to you, what would you choose and why?

Old fashioned potato chips - ummm, a decadent treat.
or better yet,
A wedge of Stilton

and a glass of Fetzer Merlot.

5. What is the oldest item of clothing (not jewelry!) that you wear regularly and what do you love about it?

My oldest and favorite shirt burned up in my housefire so I can't wear it any more. I loved it simply because it was so beautiful - lots of greens, blues, long sleeved soft cotton button-up style.