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I am a retired English teacher and department head, the mother of three grand mother of four, and have been married to the same man for 53 years, two years after we met at college. I taught in both middle and high schools as I really love teens and in-betweens. I was also a certified Lamaze instructor, and for a short time a volunteer chaplain at Howard County General Hospital. I am a two-time cancer survivor, ovarian (2003), and breast (2019) I was born in South Philadelphia and grew up in the 'burbs with great parents, in a bilingual household. I love soft pretzels and cheesesteaks, the Phillies, the Eagles, the Orioles, and sometimes the Ravens. I love being Mom, Aunt Kathy, Nona Kathy (Kath), and Teacher. I spend a lot of time in my gardens in the spring and summer, and in the winter I plan what I'm going to plant. I also am an avid reader, cook, photographer, lover of languages, music, and four-footed furries.

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Saturday, February 17, 2007

And the winner is.....

Does anyone out there find award shows embarrassing? I used to be so excited to see my favorite actors/celebs, and then they'd be up there, unscripted, bumbling, reminding us they're human (how dare they!) or worse they show up drunk or stoned. Did any of you crumble as I with Sally Field's "You like me! You really like me!"? The short of it is I don't watch award shows anymore, because I can't stand being embarrassed for the participants. Yes, I know Doris Roberts has done a great job on Everybody Loves Raymond especially since awards usually go to the younger actors and actresses, but her bravado makes me want to look away. It's okay when we recognize their greatness, but not so wonderful when they do.
I practice receiving awards so I won't be caught unawares and I'm much more eloquent and succinct than most of them. I also remember my age so I dress tastefully but fashionably, and my hair and makeup are natural and classic looking. Additionally, I stay far away from Joan and Melissa - not because I'm snobby or uncivil -- it's my remarkable humility! They realize this and nod respectfully in my direction. I smile and continue as they marvel. :)

1 comment:

Melissa said...

who is Joan and Melissa who you refer to?