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4.6.08

More stuff you didn't want to know about me.

I was tagged by the lovely and talented Brenda Ferber for the fun meme that's been going around lately. (A little while ago, but better late than never, right?)

1. What were you doing ten years ago?
I was probably sitting in a lecture hall at Northwestern University getting my Master's in Education. At my feet there would have been a baby blanket covered with toys and a baby quietly playing while I took notes. My professors were unfailingly understanding when babysitting fell through.

2. What are five things you need to do today?
-call bookstores to set up readings for this fall
-finish writing the teacher's guide for THIRD GRADE BABY
-book campsite for our first family camping trip
-return 5000 phone calls (may be a slight exaggeration)
-spend an hour writing new book

3. What are some snacks you enjoy?
-anything with almonds
-chips and guacamole
-chocolate

4. What would you do if you were a billionaire?
-set up a foundation to help fund the good works of others
-fund the education of everyone in my family and close friends
-fix up my house

5. What are three bad habits?
-I interupt people when they are talking.
-I often leave the dinner dishes until morning.
-I procrastinate.

6. Name five places you have lived.
-Riverwoods, IL
-Deerfield, IL
-Evanston, IL
-Ann Arbor, MI
-West Bloomfield, MI

7. What are five jobs you've had?
-kindergarten teacher
-freelance writer
-hostess at a restaurant
-library aide
-children's book author

I hereby tag anyone who wants to play!