Who KimberlyH tell us about you!!!

[KimberlyH]

Date: 3/21/2008 12:36:59 PM
Author: somethingshiny
Hi, Kimi! Thanks for starting this thread, Skippy!

What an amazing family you have!

I have a few questions, if you don''t mind...

I am so lucky to have such a fabulous (and fabulously huge!) family. And I don''t mind at all, somethingshiny!

1. What''s your favorite joke?

What''d the fish say when it swam into a wall? Dam.

My cousin''s son used to tell this joke all of the time when her was a toddler and it cracked us up because he had no idea what he was saying, he just knew he''d get a laugh from everyone.

2. What''s your favorite movie?

I''m not a real movie buff, so I don''t have an absolute favorite. Welcome to the Dollhouse is the first movie that popped into my head though, so I''ll say that.

3. What''s your favorite book?

Oh, I have too many to count! Reading is my favorite past time. Middlesex by Eugenides, Night by Wiesel, The Bonfire of the Vanities by Wolfe, The Things They Carried by O''Brien, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Smith, Disgrace by Coetzee, Play It As It Lays by Didion, anything by John Irving and Joyce Carol Oates. I could ramble on this one!

4. What''s the strangest thing that has happened to you?

I think how I met my husband was pretty strange. My life hasn''t been too strange though, let me chew on this a bit, I''m drawing a blank.

5. What are some of your fondest memories?

Every year the at Christmas the train station in LA has a tree auction, they pull them off the cars and the guy stands in the car and auctions trees off. My dad and mom went to get our tree (it was about 45 minutes from home) there once and he thought it was so fantastic that my sister and I needed to be a part of the experience. So he and my mom drove all the way home to get us, we went back to the station and my dad got so excited he bought the first tree that went up for auction; my sister and I didn''t even get a chance to hold the paddle.

My mom''s dad showing up at our house at 4 a.m. on Christmas morning, banging on the door to wake us all up. As kids we thought it was because he wanted us to get excited, we found out as adults that he wanted us to get through the morning (presents and breakfast) so that he and my grandmother could head to their house in the dessert (they had a retirement home in Palm Springs and were waiting until he retired to move there).

Camping at Carpenteria with my aunt, who has taken on role the matriarch of my dad''s family since their mom died 28 years ago, my uncle and their four children and all of their families and their family friends. Usually about 40 people end up there on the same weekend and it''s like camping in a parking lot but we always had so much fun. My sister still goes with them, I should join her again one of these years.

Practicing basketball with my dad. I sucked, badly, but I really wanted to play and he would take me out and shoot hoops with me for hours.

Going to the beach with my mom every Monday during the summer. Tuna fish sandwiches, with sand, and fritos was my favorite food as a child.

My mom, sister, and I bringing my dad dinner when he worked swing shift. He worked for a movie studio in Hollywood and we would sit on the hood of the car at the top of the parking garage and eat sub sandwiches.

My sister signing me out of high school early. We would travel to a new hole-in-the-wall taco shop in the San Fernando Valley each time and chow down.

Holding my nephew for the first time.

Any time I spent with my husband and his mom before she died, even when she was making us crazy.

Going to Hawaii for the first time with my husband.

Going to Chicago for the first time with my husband.

Getting married.

I really had an amazing childhood, filled with so many good memories.

 

[somethingshiny]

Kimi~ You are a wonderful writer.

I''ve actually never heard that joke. I''m chuckling.

OOh, good book list!! I haven''t read a couple of them, I think I''ll add them to my library list.

Your dad at the auction sounds hilarious. I can''t even imagine life at the beach, but it sounds like it was great!

 

[KimberlyH]

Date: 3/24/2008 5:23:48 PM
Author: somethingshiny
Kimi~ You are a wonderful writer.

I''ve actually never heard that joke. I''m chuckling.

OOh, good book list!! I haven''t read a couple of them, I think I''ll add them to my library list.

Your dad at the auction sounds hilarious. I can''t even imagine life at the beach, but it sounds like it was great!

Thanks! It''s good to know my college education paid off in some way (I majored in English). I''ve got tons of book recommendations, anytime you want one I''m happy to share. If you lived near me I''d make you start a book club with me.

My dad is a funny guy.

Thanks for being interested!

 

[Skippy123]

Thanks for the info Kimi!!!!

 

[monarch64]

Kimi, of course your educatin has paid off--you''ve touched lots of lives in your everyday work and probably countless others here and who knows where else. I''d love to see a list of your reading rec''s if you''d be so kind...

 

[somethingshiny]

Ditto to a book list, whaddya got??

I''m expanding my horizons a bit in my recreational reading. I usually go for lots of horror, sci-fi, true crime, classics, and biographies. So, if you have recommendations outside of these genres, too, I''d be interested. (oh, but no political stuff. at least not for me)

 

[diamondfan]

Kim, I love reading about you!

You sound like a great aunt!

I saw Avenue Q in London it was funny.

Skippy, I am sure you would be a great babysitter! And please, I love love sour cream, can we still be pals?! You sure you do not like it just a bit?

 

[KimberlyH]

Monnie and Somethingshiny,I''ll put a list of favorites together for you. It might not happen until the end of the week (we''re escaping for spring break). Monnie, you may have seen most of them before on another thread about favorite books. Right now I''m reading Hoot by Hiasin (sp?) for kicks because my brain is fried and 5th grade is about the level I function at when I am done for the day.

Caroline, thank you for the compliment! I have enjoyed reading about you, in your thread, as well. I just adore my nephew and only wish he lived closer so I could spend more time with him. Avenue Q was bitingly funny. Skippy would be the best babysitter. I so wish she was my neighbor!

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 4/4/2008 9:54:49 AM
Author: KimberlyH
Monnie and Somethingshiny,I''ll put a list of favorites together for you. It might not happen until the end of the week (we''re escaping for spring break). Monnie, you may have seen most of them before on another thread about favorite books. Right now I''m reading Hoot by Hiasin (sp?) for kicks because my brain is fried and 5th grade is about the level I function at when I am done for the day.

Caroline, thank you for the compliment! I have enjoyed reading about you, in your thread, as well. I just adore my nephew and only wish he lived closer so I could spend more time with him. Avenue Q was bitingly funny. Skippy would be the best babysitter. I so wish she was my neighbor!

Kimi, I wish you were my neighbor too!!! We would have some wonderful walks; I could have you and your hubby over to our house for a barbecue if you lived nearby.

You could also come over for tea or we could go shopping together! Hope you feel better and enjoy your trip!

DF and Kimi, I like sour cream in mac in cheese; it makes it extra creamy. hehe Does that count

Paula Deen has a wonderful mac and cheese sour cream recipe; it is one of those once in awhile treats for sure!!!

 

[KimberlyH]

Here''s the list I promised you, somethingshiny. It is in no particular order and the genres are pretty wide ranging. I know I mentioned some of them already, but thought I''d do so again so they''re all in the same place for you. This list is in no way complete, but it contains some of my favorite authors (Oates, Didion, Irving, Morrison, Shields) and many of the great books I''ve read over the past couple of years, some for the second, third, fourth, etc...time.

Play It As It Lays by Joan Didion
The Crimson Petal and the White by Michael Farber
The Ha-Ha by David King
Middlesex by Geoffrey Euginedes
The Dirt by Tommy Lee (yes its a book all about Motley Crue, a band I don''t even like, but it was really an interesting read)
Housekeeping by Marilyn Robinson
Larry''s Party by Carol Shields
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee
Empire Falls by Richard Russo
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen (I don''t know anyone who hasn''t enjoyed this book)
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
On Beauty by Zadie Smith
Missing Mom by Joyce Carol Oates
The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe
Little Children by Tom Perrota
The Things They Carried by Tim O''Brien
A Tree Grows in Brookyln by Betty Smith
Drop City by T.C. Boyle
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Beloved by Toni Morrison
You Must Remember This by Joyce Carol Oates
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
The Cider House Rules by John Irving
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

 

[somethingshiny]

Thanks for the list, Kimi. I would list a couple of those in my favorites, too. The list is perfectly timed, I really need something new to read!

 

[marcy]

Hi Kimi! Just stopping by to say hi and that I was thinking of you.

 

[KimberlyH]

Date: 3/25/2009 12:43:59 AM
Author: marcyc
Hi Kimi! Just stopping by to say hi and that I was thinking of you.

Hi Marcy! So nice of you to think of me. All is well. I''m loving my new job and all that I am learning. I''ll be back on the workout thread pretty soon, I promise!

 

[Skippy123]

Kimi, I missed you too as well, glad school is well.

 

[KimberlyH]

Date: 3/25/2009 9:50:02 PM
Author: Skippy123
Kimi, I missed you too as well, glad school is well.

Thanks, Skip. I''ve missed all of you, but new job and such is keeping me occupied. How are things in your world?

 

[tlh]

Hi Kim! I really enjoyed reading about your family, your dad sounds GREAT! and I totally snorted out loud when you said welcome to the dollhouse was the first movie that came to mind... what a great movie that really addresses some of the awkwardness of the teenage years!

Did you like where the sidewalk ends?

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 3/25/2009 10:50:29 PM
Author: KimberlyH

Date: 3/25/2009 9:50:02 PM
Author: Skippy123
Kimi, I missed you too as well, glad school is well.

Thanks, Skip. I've missed all of you, but new job and such is keeping me occupied. How are things in your world?

You are so sweet to ask, thanks; things are going well. My sister is pregnant; I am excited for my nephew to have a brother or sister. How is your sister and nephew??

 

[KimberlyH]

Date: 3/26/2009 11:35:03 AM
Author: tlh
Hi Kim! I really enjoyed reading about your family, your dad sounds GREAT! and I totally snorted out loud when you said welcome to the dollhouse was the first movie that came to mind... what a great movie that really addresses some of the awkwardness of the teenage years!

Did you like where the sidewalk ends?

Hey tlh,

Where the Sidewalk Ends is fantastic!

Welcome to the Dollhouse was fantasically funny, as an adult it makes me squirm a bit because it''s so filled with teenage awkwardness and angst.

Do you enjoy reading? What are your favorites?

 

[KimberlyH]

Date: 3/26/2009 2:11:24 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 3/25/2009 10:50:29 PM
Author: KimberlyH

Date: 3/25/2009 9:50:02 PM
Author: Skippy123
Kimi, I missed you too as well, glad school is well.

Thanks, Skip. I''ve missed all of you, but new job and such is keeping me occupied. How are things in your world?

You are so sweet to ask, thanks; things are going well. My sister is pregnant; I am excited for my nephew to have a brother or sister. How is your sister and nephew??

Another niece or nephew for Skippy, how fun. How far along is she? My sister and nephew are doing okay. My sister is still recovering from surgery, so my mom has been staying at her place to help care for my nephew. It''s been a long, tough road for her. Hopefully, in the long run, the choice to have surgery will have been worthwhile. Poor thing.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 3/27/2009 10:57:34 AM
Author: KimberlyH

Date: 3/26/2009 2:11:24 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 3/25/2009 10:50:29 PM
Author: KimberlyH

Date: 3/25/2009 9:50:02 PM
Author: Skippy123
Kimi, I missed you too as well, glad school is well.

Thanks, Skip. I''ve missed all of you, but new job and such is keeping me occupied. How are things in your world?

You are so sweet to ask, thanks; things are going well. My sister is pregnant; I am excited for my nephew to have a brother or sister. How is your sister and nephew??

Another niece or nephew for Skippy, how fun. How far along is she? My sister and nephew are doing okay. My sister is still recovering from surgery, so my mom has been staying at her place to help care for my nephew. It''s been a long, tough road for her. Hopefully, in the long run, the choice to have surgery will have been worthwhile. Poor thing.

Oh your poor sister; I will keep her in my prayers. Hugs to you and your family. My sis is 14 weeks, thanks for asking.

What is welcome to the Dollhouse about?

 

[marcy]

Date: 3/25/2009 7:32:01 PM
Author: KimberlyH

Date: 3/25/2009 12:43:59 AM
Author: marcyc
Hi Kimi! Just stopping by to say hi and that I was thinking of you.

Hi Marcy! So nice of you to think of me. All is well. I''m loving my new job and all that I am learning. I''ll be back on the workout thread pretty soon, I promise!

Hi Kimi. Glad to hear all is well and that you are loving your new job and it''s just a bonus you are learning a lot too. We miss you on the HLT. Take care. I am wishing your sister a full recovery.

 

[KimberlyH]

Date: 3/27/2009 6:49:28 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 3/27/2009 10:57:34 AM
Author: KimberlyH

Date: 3/26/2009 2:11:24 PM
Author: Skippy123

Date: 3/25/2009 10:50:29 PM
Author: KimberlyH

Date: 3/25/2009 9:50:02 PM
Author: Skippy123
Kimi, I missed you too as well, glad school is well.

Thanks, Skip. I''ve missed all of you, but new job and such is keeping me occupied. How are things in your world?

You are so sweet to ask, thanks; things are going well. My sister is pregnant; I am excited for my nephew to have a brother or sister. How is your sister and nephew??

Another niece or nephew for Skippy, how fun. How far along is she? My sister and nephew are doing okay. My sister is still recovering from surgery, so my mom has been staying at her place to help care for my nephew. It''s been a long, tough road for her. Hopefully, in the long run, the choice to have surgery will have been worthwhile. Poor thing.

Oh your poor sister; I will keep her in my prayers. Hugs to you and your family. My sis is 14 weeks, thanks for asking.

What is welcome to the Dollhouse about?

Thanks, Skip. My sister really is having a tough time. I feel badly for her.

WTTD is about an adolescent girl coping with her life. It''s a dark comedy.

 

[KimberlyH]

Date: 3/28/2009 9:23:36 PM
Author: marcyc

Date: 3/25/2009 7:32:01 PM
Author: KimberlyH

Date: 3/25/2009 12:43:59 AM
Author: marcyc
Hi Kimi! Just stopping by to say hi and that I was thinking of you.

Hi Marcy! So nice of you to think of me. All is well. I''m loving my new job and all that I am learning. I''ll be back on the workout thread pretty soon, I promise!

Hi Kimi. Glad to hear all is well and that you are loving your new job and it''s just a bonus you are learning a lot too. We miss you on the HLT. Take care. I am wishing your sister a full recovery.

Thanks, Marcy. my poor sister is struggling. How are you guys coping? I bet you miss Grandma a lot.

 

[marcy]

Date: 3/30/2009 9:35:26 AM
Author: KimberlyH
Thanks, Marcy. my poor sister is struggling. How are you guys coping? I bet you miss Grandma a lot.

Hi Kimi. Marty isn''t sleeping well but I think he is getting better. I really miss her at supper; I used to call her then. I know it will get easier all the time. Thanks. How are the new students?