A to Z, stolen from Penelope

Accent: Maryland. My husband says I sound like a hick.

Breakfast or no breakfast: Breakfast, please.

Chore I don’t care for: Anything I have to do because some kid made a mess.

Dog or Cat: Cat. Please.

Essential Electronics: Laptop, cell phone, NUVI! I love my nuvi!

Favorite Cologne: Don't really have one. I grab something from my basket and...there it is.

Gold or Silver: Gold, usually.

Handbag I carry most often: Is just a purse. I don't care. But it does have cool slots for my cell phone and stuff.

Insomnia: Not so bad, of late. I just barrel-roll through it.

Job Title: Mom. And freelance writer. And assistant to the wedding photographer.

Kids: 4 Sons. 16, 14, 13, 12. Yeah, I know. They are CLOSE.

Living Arrangements: Live with Hubby, the Sons, 2 cats and that idiot dog.

Most Admirable Trait: Patient. This is also my worst trait.

Naughtiest Childhood Behaviour: In a fit of jealousy, I broke Stevie Wilsey's arrows. Stevie, I am still sorry. Really sorry. I think that was the first time I ever wished I was a boy, and you bore the brunt of it.

Overnight hospital stays: Childbirth, and that time that they thought I was miscarrying (but I didn't)

Phobias: Anything that could harm my kids. Which generally means "large bodies of water"

Quote: The future belongs to those with the courage to act. Not sure where that came from.

Reason to smile: Going out tonight!

Siblings: Sister. 4 years younger, and unlike me in every way.

Time I wake up: Lately, whenever I feel like it. 6:30, maybe?

Unusual Talent or Skill: Can't think of any.

Vegetable I Refuse to Eat: Can't think of any. I can choke down most veggies.

Worst Habit: stewing, instead of taking action

X-rays: yup. Just like everyone.

Yummy Stuff: hummus. tea. frozen mocha. Indian, Thai, or Mexican food. Aw, heck, I like most stuff. But not oysters.

Zoo Animal I Like Most: Tigers.