These are a few of my favorite things
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Last updated February 15, 2010
Web sites
that I’ve found cause to “bookmark” or visit regularly:
Common Errors in English Usage
Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation
Platelet Disorder Support Association for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Books that I
refer to on a regular basis:
Common Errors in English Usage by Paul Brians
Eats, Shoots & Leaves by Lynne Truss
The Associated Press Stylebook edited by Norm Goldstein
Movies that I
could watch over and over again:
The Godfather
The Godfather II
The Godfather III
Gone with the Wind
Scarlett
Roots (Note: my favorite husband has reminded me that Roots wasn't a movie, but rather a TV Mini-Series. Still, it's a favorite!)
The Pirate Movie
Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Pythons’ the Meaning of Life
Groundhog Day (but only on Feb. 2)
Musical artists/groups I feel need to honor for their greatness:
Queen
The Saw Doctors
Jackson Browne
Barry McGuire
And these are
a few more of my favorite things:
Color: Green (but red for a sport car)
Pet: Cat
Quote: “Strange women lying on their backs in ponds handing out swords ... that's no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.” – Dennis
State:
Online news: MSNBC; CNN; BBC; The Scotsman
Non-alcoholic beverage: Water and mint “tea”
Real Drink: Extra dry, extra dirty, extra olive Martini (gin or vodka)
Song: Eve of Destruction – Barry McGuire
Cartoon character from childhood: The Pink Panther
School mascot: