"Be brave - tell us something very random and weird about yourself."
"Strange talent?" I can turn my tongue completely over, upside down, bottoms up. And as you can see from the photo, my daughter takes after me.
Being a certified doula, I spend my fair share of time behind birth oriented books, but when I'm not keeping abreast of current research I do like a good Jane Austen book, and I don't mind reading them twice. I also like Jeanette Oake and any book set in Amish country. I currently am enamored with Hebrew culture and history centered around old testament times. It really makes the Scripture come to life for me! History & Astronomy also rank high on my list. I just wish I had more time to actually read books instead of just collecting them!
My taste in movies parallels that of my book choices! I have the complete set of BBC classics-Jane Austen. All of the "Love Comes Softly" series. Gone with the Wind. The Quiet Man. Chariots of Fire. Since we don't have cable tv we rely on netflix. It is so easy to pick out family friendly movies from netflix!
"If you could live anywhere at all, where would you live?"
I would love to spend a couple of years in Alaska but anywhere in the mountains would be good for me. There is just something majestic about mountains. I feel protected, at peace, completely at home in the mountains.
that tongue trick is impressive!
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree, there really is something majestic about the mountains!
Dreadlocks. And you were questioning my standing on the furniture habit. :)
ReplyDeleteI just got the BBC collection Wives and Daughters, Crandell and North and South on DVD for my bday - last November. I have no idea when I'm EVER going to get to watch them with the babykins.
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ReplyDeleteSo nice to meet you!! You're the only other birth worker I have seen at the party (so far)! :)
We have quite a bit in common! Our family also attends home church, my last two were born at home, we homeschool, and my dh works from home.
Oh I have several things in common with you too! Jane Austen books/movies, first and foremost. Stories set in Amish Country. I'm actually reading a book right now, entitled Eyes at the Window. It is a historical novel, set in the 1800's and follows a very close knit community of Amish pioneers. It spans several decades and is an unsolved mystery. Very interesting so far, sounds like you may like it. I love The Quiet Man. John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara are delightful in it. What a love story; and you can't beat Ireland! Last thing, I promise, my husband and I have always wanted to live in Alaska or at least visit there sometime. I love documentaries on Alaska, the pictures of America's last frontier are breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing. It's been fun. This blog party is great. I'm meeting so many wonderful ladies and realizing we all have several things in common!
ReplyDelete@Joy, why thank you ma'am!
ReplyDelete@MJ, well, what can I say? It's a deep dark secret that I feel better for getting off of my chest!
@Heather, thanks for stopping by! It's great to find a common thread isn't it? What do you do in the birthing community?
@Michelle, that book does sound good, I'll have to look it up at the library! Thanks for sharing! I agree with you, John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara are such a good pair. In my mind on par with Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh.
Stopping by from Lynnette's party! I love that picture of you and your daughter. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the living by mountain's thing, Brandi.
ReplyDeleteI love history too. I love learning about biblical times and how everything fits in context. Any thing by Dr. Scott Hahn is good for that.
ReplyDeleteThe new BBC "Emma" is my favorite!
ReplyDelete@Tiffany, thank you! My SIL is our family photographer!
ReplyDelete@Naomi, perhaps we can be neighbors? ;)
@Amy, there is so much more significance when viewed in cultural context. The Feasts and new moons fascinate me.
@Christina, I haven't seen it yet, we just recently watched Persuasion, I'll have to que that one up next!
Hi Brandi!
ReplyDeleteAnother woman who likes DREADS! You rock (did my 42 year old self just say "rocks"? :) Yeah, I guess I did. I loooove dreads and honestly, if I was a little younger, I might just go for it - or if I moved to an island somewhere... then I'd do it regardless. ( My hair is sort of dread like anyway - very strange texture when I let it go.) I also like Reggae music, but don't listen to it much (why? I better fix that). Sort of puts ya right there on the island with the people wearing dreads. ha!
I'm a BBC junkie! My life would not be the same without BBC. I'm watching Downton Abbey with my family right now (my daughter and I already saw it online and then I bought it). I love Our Mutual Friend, Bleak House, Little Dorrit, Wives and Daughters, Daniel Deronda, Bright Star... oh gosh I could go on forever.
Well, this comment got a little out of hand. Sorry. lol
Have a nice afternoon.
Thanks for joining the party!
Lynnette
@Lynnette, Thanks for stopping by to visit! I had just published my post when I noticed that you were also a fan of the dreads! It brought a smile to my face! I've never heard of "Our Mutual Friend" for a moment there I thought you were talking about Amy @ Raising Arrows! lol Silly trails my rabbit mind runs down!
ReplyDeleteThanks again for hosting, this is great fun!
Dreads and tongue twisits!☺ And what an adorable photo of the two of you!
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