I joined Tools because Kirsten asked me to do it with her. I came back to Tools because I realized after being away for a while that it really did have a significant impact on my thought processes and productivity.

 My dream job would probably include helping to find opportunities for children and families to connect to services and supports that will enrich their lives according to their needs/wants/abilities on a systemic and administrative level as well as design a process for them to access those services according to their need for assistance.

 I'm not sure what my favorite wild animal is, yet. I'll give it some thought though.

 I like cats and I like medium and large dogs.

 I haven't really had pets much but like other people's cats and dogs... mostly bigger dogs. I have a Puddlepointer that my parents gave me for my birthday last year. She is pretty and goofy but doesn't mind well so not sure what to do about that. I love to run with her in the mornings when it's not rainy. And I love the way that she acts like a prissy girl. She acts like a prissy girl and is sort of cute to see in a dog her size. She is a bird-dog but such a Diva that she does not like to get her feet wet so she won't actually retreive the birds. lol Good thing she's cute!

 I would want something original that only that Chef could make. That the Chef absolutely loved to make and got much joy from. And a dish that is not available anywhere else. Something fresh, with veggies and a fine cut of meat or poultry or fish, and a rich elegant sauce drizzled on top.

 So that it would be a special treat that I could savor for a lifetime but not go back for more of and over indulge. Just enough to enjoy a taste and try to guess the ingredients. And simple enough that I could try to recreate it and cook it for people that I love.

 My grandmother, my child, Kirsten, a person of good character from another country, the man I'm going to meet and marry someday.

 I would want my grandmother to be there because we have so much to catch up on and share! I would want Kirsten there because she loves me unconditionally and I feel good about me when I'm with her. I would want my child the creation of the memory of good food, family and friends. I would want to have a wonderful stranger from another country there to share culture and learn their traditions and share stories and meet new friends. And I would want my future love to be there so that we could experience it all together and talk about the memories of that party for years to come and let it plant seeds in our life together.

 Either to Portugal, Italy, Greece, or the Maldives/or some other beautiful tropical island that is peaceful and surrounded by warm safe waters for swimming and snorkeling in.

 hmmm depends on the mood. I love chicken, artichoke, tomatoes and a lite pesto or cream sauce. But then again, I am pretty happy with a meatlovers pizza with extra sauce (lots of garlic). Just depends on the day. Thin crust is my favorite.

 Blooditini from Bentley's in Salem :) mmmm it's a cross between a bloodymary and a martini with a salted rim and fresh cilantro. I'm a martini fan as long as they are made well. But, I also like beer! lol I like a variety of Ale's. Especially during football games!

 Sugar free fat free mocha with a splash of orange, or a nice tea (Earl Grey, Chamomile, spice tea etc) maybe with a little cream and honey in it.

 That I could love enough, give enough, and be enough ...

 a burned cd with a variety of indie-folk, pop, alternative, country,southern rock and blues; Tracy Chapman; and a worship cd that has Third Day, Bebo Norman, Michael W. Smith, and other alternative Christian artists.

 create a community center for kids and families to hang out, take classes, learn new things, relax and enjoy themselves, connect with others in a healthy setting, etc.

 When I drive over the hill to come home on a curvy hilly road surrounded by trees, there is a peak at the top that over looks the valley of meadows, river, and orchards. The hills on the other side of the valley are a border to the coastline. When the sun sets on those hills, a warm golden glow is cast across the valley floor. All of the colors come to life just before the land rests. And the sky is blue with hughes of oranges, reds, and purples, just before the magnificent sun sets and the big brilliant moon comes to take watch. Both in the sky at once... the sun that lights our way through the day and the moon that guides through the night.

 LOL Probably depends on the day. But for today, I would say Wonder Woman! lol

 Because she was good and kind and beautiful and strong, and she had integrity. She had a great costume, her make up was always perfect, she had an invisible jet, she had the laso of truth, and she was classy while whipping the bad guys into shape... for the betterment of humanity, not to accomplish her own agenda.