KJ Interviews Me!

KJ, one of my newest and best blogger buds has come up with five questions of her choosing to ask me. I'll do my best not to put you to sleep!

Who was the WORST friend you ever had, and why?

I decided not to go with my original answer because it's just too painful to rehash. I think the worst friend anyone can ever have is someone who lies, cheats or takes advantage of you.I'd give nine cents of my last dime to anybody I thought needed it more than me, but if they befriended me first and then stole that dime, well, it would be like ripping my heart out. That's a simple example but I think you get it.

What is your favorite part of your body, and why?

I would have to say my heart because of it's capacity to keep loving, trusting and giving even though it's been damaged a million times.
I'm always surprised at the times I feel I have no more of me to give and then I see someone who needs compassion and empathy or just a simple hug because they have no one else. I'm amazed at the resilience of my heart.

If you could design your own house and yard, what would it look like?

Ever since I can remember I've wanted a rambling New England Farmhouse with a refurbished barn turned into an art studio. I'd love to bus inner-city kids in for a few weeks each summer to get a taste of the country life and get free art lessons given by myself and my talented, generous friends.

I'd have an English style garden on one side of the house with arbors of Cecille Bruner roses and a vegetable garden in the back. There would be an assortment of previously discarded animals soaking up the good life, forgetting their nightmarish pasts. My house would have enough spare room to be a refuge from the storm for any of my friends that needed a safe place and a new beginning. Oh how I would love a house like this!

What irritates you more than anything else?

Ignorant pet owners. There needs to be more education out there for people on spaying and neutering as well as general care and nutrition.

I can't stand to see a pet that's never allowed inside to be a part of the family. Dogs are not meant to be back yard decorations, and people who think that cats are too independent and therefor don't need love and contact~what rock were they born under? Animals reflect what we teach them. They really do want to please us. My heart sings when I see a happy animal and know that they landed in the right home.

How would you describe your connection with animals?

I'd have to say it's almost a spiritual connection for me. I haven't met a dog or cat that I couldn't befriend. Even the wildest ones that I couldn't pet knew I was there to help in some way. I have the patience of a saint when it comes to gaining the trust of a frightened animal.

Animals are our best friends, family members and healers. I can't imagine a world without them.

Thank you Miss KJ! This was a fun interview. xoxo