Who do you think I am?

Yup, that's me in my underwear when I was about 4. Oy.



Now, looking at this picture do you think you could have predicted my future? I doubt it, but maybe someone did. Look below at this list of characteristics that are said to describe me and let me know if they truly describe me. I know... This is all very cryptic.

2. … Great sense of fun and wit—humorous.

3. Will radiate enormous energy—have great influence over others when grown up.

4. Very creative—forceful and dominant.

5. May be interested in Politics later and government things.

6. Observant –critical. & determined

7. Yet courteous - & helpful to people of all walks of life

8. Sensitive & easily hurt – by neglect but never bear angry thoughts for long.

9. Do well in Big Schemes – architect-engineer- builiding organized in design

10. Also- ability in DRAMA. & Literature, & Lecturing on Special Subjects will make a lot of money but extravagant type.

11. Delicate in health. Sometimes up to age of 21 –or during childhood so—special diet-- & keep warm (these modern times – this Influenza may not apply of course!! So diet (unreadable)!!

12. A Strong –personality – always laughing -- full of fun & life & soul of the Party Type.

The numbering is from a list that was provided to me years ago--I took out numbers 1, 13 and 14 for sake of sanity. What do you think? Does this describe me? Thoughts?

Move over Oprah...

Michael's Christmas Favorites (just in time for Christmas):

If I could give you all of these things for Christmas, I would.

1. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups--
The delight of a lovely RPB is nothing more than magical. Especially when they are wrapped in red, green and gold!

2. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire--


I dare say, I love this book and am delighted by its whimsical twists and turns... I know you are thinking, "How does this relate to Christmas?" Remember they go to the Yule Ball in this one. Plus this is the book I finally learned how to say Hermione's name properly.

3. Enya's And Winter Came--

Though our CD seems to be missing I can still hear that Celtic lady singing about the joys of the holly.

4. "Iz Zat You Santa Claus!?"

Old Sachmo was a delight on this one and quite frankly I am delighted to say it has become a holiday favorite in the Shaw Manor. You should certainly download it on iTunes ("Is that you, Santa Claus?").

5. Candy Canes hanging on trees--

There is something wildly Grinchy about a candy cane on a tree--I must say I delight in them.

6. The Bell from The Polar Express--

I love that bell. It brings back fond memories of my dad reading me the story and trying to hear the bell. Love it.

So, while I can't get all of you these items, I am going to pull a Morgan Coulter and offer one lucky commenter a chance at a gift basket filled with ALL of these items (well, minus Enya unless I find her CD). Simply comment below and tell me one of your favorite Christmas Time treats! Comments must be posted by next Sunday.

Fa la la!

Rebirth...

You may have been wondering where I've been. Well, just like Madonna, this blog is always looking for ways to reinvent itself.



So here we go... Reinvention is in progress.

My goal is for this blog to take one part doodling:


Add in essence of Fig:


Twist in a musing of movies:



And blend together with a refreshing squeeze of real life:


So that's my plan. We'll see what becomes of it. I did OK with my whole Doodle-a-Day (well for at least 5 or 6 months).

What do you think?