How would you describe yourself to someone?
It’s hard to be immodest, but sometimes it’s better than hiding your true self. Under a bushel of false modesty.
So I will admit to my best qualities. I am friendly and loyal and sincere.
I lose some of my pride in these when I realize these are qualities that are also common to your golden retriever.
Ah well.
If you could bring back one dinosaur, which one would it be?
I always loved the dinosaurs that occupy the AMNH.
As a child, I loved visiting the giant beasts and the big whale.
Years later, I spent many a productive evening in the great halls with little Danny. In his childhood, as he is in adulthood, he was always a scientific guide. It was a real treat when his mom entrusted him to me for a trip to the museum.
All that said, I see no useful purpose to bringing the TRex or any of his pals back. Not even the herbivores.
If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?
It’s a wide wild world.
Figuring out where to start a trip is a big part of the fun.
What’s the story behind your nickname?
There are those who almost instinctively call me Tammy.
No no no.
What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being?
What do you listen to while you work?
Work is behind me. Retirement ahead. When I did work, there was no hold music to keep me company.
Today’s workplace is different from the one I inhabited. Headsets were not the fashion then.
You worked in relative silence, the tap tap tap of your computer keys broke in; colleagues would stop by your desk with questions; there might be a meeting to interrupt your morning’s quiet.
I tune into 60s rock or my Carole King Pandora feed when I wander about taking pictures or inspiration. I wear a pair of earphones to keep my listening private.
Times change. It’s good to keep up.
What’s your go-to comfort food?
It’s a reassuring sound even if it does sound like a backfire.
The physics and chemistry that goes into popping a bowl in your microwave releases a great aroma.
Pop open a prepackaged bag, and you let out that same great smell.
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why?
Horseracing or horse riding are two ever so different recreations.
Those who ride are further divided by the shape of their saddles. English aficionados have a slight disdain for the Westerners. I have ridden both styles and had an equal liking.
Taking to horseback is an often exhilarating activity and very fine exercise.
You won’t burn as many calories in the stands at Saratoga even if you jump up every time number 7 takes his turn round the track.
While riding is a way to canter away a leisurely afternoon, it’s a bet at the races that gets your heart racing.
Going to the window to put your money down turns this spectator sport into a participatory one.
What foods would you like to make?
Dessert often comes ahead of the appetizer course, as in the adage to which I subscribe:
Life’s uncertain eat dessert first.
It’s advice by which to live and over which to chuckle.
Dogs or cats?
As of this writing, I have not made a choice of which is the superior pet.
It seems like dogs engage with you more. They want to be petted. Cats often act as if we are a nuisance when we go to stroke their fur.
Of course, both the dog and the cat provides us with companionship.
Conclusion: let’s keep one of each.
All The Best