So I was Tagged by J.

Which, as we have learned, I now am required to share six random things about myself.  OK.  Stay awake now, folks - no nodding off in the back row!

So this is how it works.*

1.  Link to the person who tagged you.  That would be J. who writes her awesome blog at J-TWO-O .
2.  Post the rules on your blog.  Doing, doing.
3.  Write six random things about yourself.  Getting there.  See below.
4.  Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.  Will do my best as just about everyone I know has now been tagged. :)

* Totally gratuitous link to song I really, really like (bonus random fact as it were).

Updated.

Facts after the fold.

1. We are a “visible family” in that our three oldest kids, now all independent/semi-independent young adults, are adopted from Korea (youngest birth daughter known as “the surprise” still en residence).  I was not aware of the term “visible family” until I was told this at a meeting recently.  Up until then I thought we were just a family.  And, yes, we eat and like kimchi.

2. Although I have never, and never will, field dressed a moose, I have seen lots of them.  We have a cabin outside Rocky Mountain National Park near a lake and wetlands area which is moosey heaven in terms of habitat.  We see moose almost every time we go up.  Sarah Palin has nothing on me in that respect.  One of these days I will post some pictures of moose taken at our cabin (and of course, when I look out and see them, I always say “oh, if only I had a gun”) JOKE.  It’s a take on a bit that Ellen did before she became iconic.

3. I could care less if the toilet seat is left up or down.  If you need it up, put it up.  If you need it down, put it down. Because:

a.  It’s not hard.
b.  It’s not rocket science.
c.  It’s not worth arguing over.  (BTW, I’ve always wondered what rocket scientists say to each other when they want to be sarcastic.**)

4. I know how to make tutu’s.  In fact I really like making them.  My youngest daughter was involved in ballet for several years and I made most of their tutus and a lot of other costumes.  It was really creative and fun although got a little stressful around performance times.

5. My taste buds are to canned tuna as Betty Cracker’s are to pickles.  Blech!!  In fact I don’t like most fish cooked.  However I love sushi and sashimi – could eat it until I explode.  The more exotic the better.

6. I was named for my aunt and not for the guy who said this “I don’t feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from them. There were great numbers of people who needed new land, and the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves.” (Yee gods, he really said that?  He did apparently. I always thought he was basically a jerk and I’m glad I hate all his movies.) Note:  Ten Rumproast Get out of Jail Free points*** to the person who can solve this riddle.  Disclaimer:  employees of Rumproast, Inc. and J-TWO-O not eligible.

OK, so now it’s “tag, no backs” time.  I nominate poputonian of our own Rumproast, Inc. (didn’t think you were getting out of it, did you?); Bitch PhD of her aptly named blogspot, Bitch PhD; Molly Ivors at Whiskey Fire and Gina at Michelle Obama Watch.  OK , I know that’s only 4 but I’m late for a meeting so I’ll update later with my other victims choices.

** Trick question.  I heard some rocket scientists being interviewed on All Things Considered and whats-is-name asked them that same question.  They said “We just say ‘it’s not rocket science’ like everyone else.” Gotta love that down home sense of humor.

*** Get out of Jail Free points absolve you from being followed around from comment to comment by whiny dicks who threaten to troll rate you for everything you say and. . . uh, hold on, incoming call and. . . what’s that?. . oh, OK, thanks.  So um, that was management and we don’t do that here.  Never mind.

UPDATE:

Mrs. Polly you are officially tagged (had you on my list but couldn’t find your url (or whatever) and had to run.) I know this is only 5 tags but think I’m done.

Posted by marindenver on 12/03/08 at 12:33 PM • Permalink

I never heard the term “visible family” either—even though I’m friends with a couple of families that can be so named, I guess. Kind of an odd way to put it, huh?

Okay, teh googles and wikipedia are no help. What is “visible family”?

I live near Aerojet and recently saw this bumper sticker, “Aerojet: it IS rocket science.”

I approve of this message.

Stayed in Estes Park once and the place was overrun not by mooses but by elk. An infestation of them. It was pretty amazing. RMNP itself had the boldest wildlife I’ve ever encountered. Fun place, been meaning to go back someday.

My taste buds are to canned tuna as Betty Cracker’s are to pickles.  Blech!!

Yup, there are few things nastier than canned tuna.

My brother and his wife have two adopted daughters (I consider adoption one of the noblest things any human being can do) and I’ve never heard the term “visible family” either.

What does it mean?

Loved your/this post, Marindenver (aka “JW"). Thanks for being a good sport. : ) You did an outstanding job—and I look forward to moose pictures. (And I am 100% with you on the fish front, though am not sure about the more exotic the better part. Blow fish is out.)

And I hear you about work. Right now I am hard at work trying to figure out what happened to Bill Richardson’s beard.

As far as I can figure out “visible family” means the makeup of your family (i.e. white parents w/ assorted non-white kids & maybe some white kids in tow) makes you stand out from the crowd so to speak.  It is a part of the experience of adopting kids of a different race or ethnicity but some people in the adoption community can go overboard with labeling everything. :)

(i.e. white parents w/ assorted non-white kids & maybe some white kids in tow)

Dats dem.

David Sirota is a numbskull.  I’m waiting to see what happens when he crossposts that over at GOS, and I’m sure he will.

And I hear you about work. Right now I am hard at work trying to figure out what happened to Bill Richardson’s beard.

Yeesssss.  Very sinister indeed.  Somebody over there wants to give you a huge bonus too.

I wish more people would throw money at me, Marindenver. I deleted that totally spam comment, despite its promise of riches. Btw, Chris Matthews just mentioned the beard in the “Hardball Sideshow.” I’m thinking independent counsel time, start an official investigation. The people deserve to know. I am also STILL waiting for my Obama victory t-shirt, which Plouffe promised me. The Obama administration has a lot of ‘splainin’ to do, Lucy.

Btw, still not buying/getting the whole “visible family” thing—until I heard Brad and Angie use it. ; )

*until I hear them use it. (Haven’t heard them use it yet.)

until I hear them use it. (Haven’t heard them use it yet.)

Clearly they haven’t attended an adoption event planning meeting with this very officious lady who knows all there is to know like I did.  Fortunately I am now the recipient of her wisdom.  And, I’m sorry to tell you, those t-shirts are sooo yesterday now.  They’re pushing Obama fleeces this month.

They’re pushing Obama fleeces this month.

Islamo-Snugglies? Or O-Yankets?

Humboldt, as surely you know, the Yanket is a trademarked property of Rumproast, Inc.  We will vigorously defend any attempt to turn its sale or use to political advantage.  That said, I think we may have some for sale at a very good price in time for the Xmas holidays!

Even if I don’t get points, the quote is from Marion Morrison aka John Wayne. As great a drunkard poseur (sp?) as W but probably smarter.