Versatile Blogger Award

"I can no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks."  --  William Shakespeare

I've been awarded The Versatile Blogger award by Ansie.  Given that her blog sol y sombra has been a source of inspiration for several years,   it is especially gratifying to receive this award from her.

There are several rules to accepting this award and they are:

1. Add the award to your blog  --  See sidebar. 

2. Thank the blogger who gave it to you. -- Thank you, Ansie!

3. Mention 7 random things about yourself.  --  See below.

4. List the rules. - Check!

5. Award to 15 bloggers. -- See below.

6. Inform each of those 15 by leaving a comment on their blog.  -- Check!

7 Random Things about Me

My left thumb is double jointed which is great for grossing out kids when teaching.

I love to make jam.  I have a whole new flavor experiment line up for this summer including rasberry basil, lemon lavender and peach jalapeño.  Oh yes, and violet jam too!

I was fluent in French as a child.  My mom  spoke it to me when were alone, so it was sink or speak. Unfortunately, I've lost much of my knowledge of it as as an adult and struggle through formal

French lessons.  I think it's time I just do it and move to France for a year or two. Oui?!  

 

A brief childhoold hobby was taxidermy.  It probably led to my vegetariansim, especially after stuffing a baby possum (roadkill) that stretched.  Eeeewww!

I've traveled around three continents (North America, Europe, Australia) and lived on two (North America and Europe).  

 

I love to read travel journals.  They temporarily satiate my wanderlust given that I'm now fairly rooted.  I'd love to pack the bag and hike across the British Lake District or eat my way across India.

 

My entire name consists of family last names.

I pass along The Versatile Blogger award to these great bloggers:

Joetta Maue

Krisitn Nichols

Steph

Helle Jorgenson

Joyce Owens

Cinnamon Cooper

Penelope Dullaghan

Rebecca Ringquist

Danny Mansmith

Anna Bondoc

Juju Vail

I've only posted eleven, primarily as my computer has crashed twice as I've been writing, so I think it's telling me to go to my studio.  Please check out these bloggers.  I am sure you will be as wowed by what they say and do as I am.  

 

Comments

[Steph]

Salut Lindsay! Merci pour l'award!
I love those random things about you! So sorry to have been so quiet... I have no real excuse... just trying to catch up with my life... Je ne t'oublie pas... un paquet partira bientôt! :)

[Joyce]

I appreciate the award, but don't have time right now to follow all the rules.

But I will do one-Thanks, Lindsay!

[Lindsay Obermeyer]

Joyce, I certainly understand. I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your blog and to help others find it.

[Lindsay Obermeyer]

Un paquet de Steph? Yeah!

I'm glad you enjoyed the random bits. They were fun to write. Hadn't thought about the taxidermy experiments in years.

[Kristin Nicholas]

Dear Lindsay,
Thanks so much for this award - I probably won't post it. Got a little too much planned for the upcoming weeks but I so appreciate your kind thoughts.
Nice thing about it was I did come here and explore your site and what you have been up to. I am crazy about those beaded flowers! Gorgeous!
My very best,
Kristin