15 Sci-fi and fantasy (books/TV/film), yes or no?

Mostly TV/Film. Books primarily no. Too old for Harry Potter, never got into Tolkien (and unlikrly to delve into into them now); Star  Trek girl, but support my son's interest in it, as i always have since he was a wee one!

27 What Is Your Most Prized Possession?

The Menorah my father made. It's all I have left of either of mty paremts. I hope I don't lose where I'm living now. I'm behind in rent so I don't know if I'll be living here much longer.

27 Are there songs that remind you of times in your life? Care to share the title of one and why?

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25 What Do You Look Forward to Most - and Least - During the Holiday Season?

My favorite holiday is definitely Thanksgiving, which is partly because it is in anticipation of Hanukkah  Christmas, and Hew Year's. Not so much Hanukkah any more becauae I have no way to set up my father's magnificent menorah which he made himself. This will be ( Read more... )

25 It's World Opera Day - are you a fan?

I'm a big fan of Wagner and Mozart! So much so that I wrote fan fic about the famous Wagnerian singers.

21 What's the Coolest Thing You've Ever Seen in a Museum?

Gee, that's tough one. I've seen just about every great work of art there is. Missed Picasso's Guernica because I didn't get to the New York Museum of Modern Art untiil 1985. I've been to every major museum in Europe. I know. The coolest thing I've ever seen in a museum was the traveling ( Read more... )

13 Does Keeping a Messy Desk Make People More Creative?

It doesn't make people more creative, but studies have proven that it reflects a creative mind.

11 What is your favourite garden plant or flower?

Specimen Iris, like the beautiful ones we had in outr garden when I was a child.

12 Is arthritis common in your family (do you have any affected joints?)

My mother had it and both sisters have it, as do I. Both my knees are affected, and I'm getting it in my hands and fingers now,

8 In 1645 the first Montréal hospital was opened in the Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal by nurse Jeanne Mance. How far away is your local hospital?

Pomerado Hospital is the closest, about five blocks away. I know because I was transported to it by ambulence twice last month.

19 It's Talk Like a Pirate Day! Have you read Robert Louis Stephenson's Treasure Island?

I haven't! I should if I want to get it, right, eh? Arrrr!

20 What Are You Listening To?

My oxygen machine. I'm recovering from Pneumonia and a urinary tract infection; I've been quite ill and finally got home today from hospital.

16 In 1953 the first cinemascope film was shown - The Robe starring Richard Burton. Do you prefer to see a movie at home or on the big screen (does it depend on the type of movie)?

I definitely prefer the big screen, but I don't have many oppotunities nowadays, and its so expensive. So I wait until they come onto TV or stream them on my laptop.

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