Sunday Stealing: The ABC’s of Meme

This week’s meme comes from Maggie at Mind of a Woman. She found it at Loralee’s Looney Tunes.

A — Advocate for: Civil rights / equality.

B — Best Feature: My smile.

C — Could do without: Politics in any form.

D — Dreams and desires: At this point, I’m pretty content, so my desire is to remain happy for the long-term.

E — Essential items: My flute and piano.

F — Favorite past time: These days, I’m enjoying spending time at home in my new house.

G — Good at: Making my kids know that they are loved unconditionally and unendingly. Even when I’m not a perfect mother, they never, ever doubt that I am their more zealous advocate and defender.

H — Have never tried: Bungee jumping. Never will.

I — If I had a million dollars: My life would not change much, but I would be able to pay my boys’ tuition and other expenses at any colleges they select. I would also buy a baby grand piano for my living, as well as some new furniture for the house.

J — Junkie for: White mochas.

K — Kindred spirit: I’m lucky to have several.

L — Little known fact: Both of my marriages started out as blind dates.

M — Memorable moment: Arguing a high-profile case before the California Supreme Court. The courtroom was packed with media representatives, including artists whose sketches appeared on the newscasts. A once-in-a-lifetime career high that will never be replicated.

N — Never again will I: Get married.

O — Occasional indulgence: Peanut butter.

P — Profession: Lawyer.

Q — Quote: “I could not at any age be content to take my place in a corner by the fireside and simply look on.” Eleanor Roosevelt

R — Reason to smile: Many. I’m a very lucky, blessed person. But the two biggest reasons are:

S — Sorry about: My intolerance for certain behaviors.

T — Things you are worrying about right now: My good friend’s 87-year-old mother was taken to the hospital today, so I am thinking about her entire family. They have reached the point where decisions will have to be made and changes are inevitable. It’s a difficult time for them.

U — Uninterested in: Most professional sports.

V — Very scared of: Further retinal problems.

W — Worst habits: Swearing, being impatient.

Y — Yummiest dessert: Honey Treat nonfat Fudgesicle yogurt.

X — X marks my ideal vacation spot: Hawaii.

Z — Zodiac sign: Sagittarius.

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