1. How and when did you first discover blogging?

On November 17, 2002 I felt the need to re-print a rather upbeat article about the Green Party, so I blogged it on Journalscape. The rest is history.

2. In how many towns/countries have you lived?

Six towns/cities (one country)

3. Did you grow up in a politically-active family?

I always knew my father was a Republican, but my mother kept us guessing, never telling anyone who she voted for.

4. Speaking as a pesky voter, what is your #1 election issue for 2008?

Healthcare

5. Which politician most closely comes to your idea of the perfect Democrat?

Barack Obama

6. Finish this sentence: In the kitchen I make a mean...

Haven't cooked in a long while, but my Mashed Potato Cinnamon Rolls went over pretty well on Christmas morning.

7. What is the country you'd like to visit most?

Australia

8. What do you do for fun when you're not blogging?

Read, listen to music, hold grandchildren

9. The one book that everyone must read NOW is...

"Born Standing Up" by Steve Martin

10. No waffling here: dogs or cats?

Cats fit my lifestyle but dogs make me smile when I see them on the streets of DC (ok, so I waffled).

11. If you could snap your fingers and have one Republican removed from the House or the Senate, who would it be?

Sen. Larry ("I am not gay") Craig

12. What are your favorite blogs besides JillSusan.com?

Any of my children's or family member's blogs

13. How do you want your epitaph to read?

Imagine all the people, Living life in peace