This just in! Home-baked bread brings people together

When I went to play with my nephew this afternoon, I was treated to a few slices of home-baked bread, left behind by my niece for me to taste. She spent last night trying her friend Lisa's new bread making machine! There has been a thaw in High School Freeze Out!

I have been so worried about that girl, and am glad that things appear to be turning around for her. Thanks to my compassionate sister bloggers who understood that, while these things are just part of growing up, they are difficult for the teens involved (and the aunts who love them).

Sunday Stealing #21

Sunday Stealing: The Random Question Meme

1. How old do you look? About 45.

2. Where do you live? Chicagoland area

3. Are you waiting for something? A World Series in Wrigley Field

4. What’s one pet peeve of yours that is not common? Absolutely everything about Madonna

5. Do you want/have kids? At times, but it wasn't meant to be.

6. Have you ever thought about converting your religion? Yes, and I did it, back in 1993. I enjoy having a spiritual home where I feel I belong.

7. Last shocking news you heard? Woman charged in murder of ex-Bear Shaun Gayle's girlfriend and unborn child

8. What was the last thing you drank? A can of Classic Coke

9. Who do you most look like in your family? My grandpa or maybe his favorite daughter, my Aunt Jo

10. If you could have something right now, anything, what would it be? A flat tummy

11. Where does most of your family live? Here in Chicagoland

12. Where did you grow up? Here in Chicagoland

13. Where do you want to go on vacation? Chateau Elan -- and I am going at the end of the month!

14. Have you ever had a panic attack? No

15. What can’t you wait for? See #13.

16. When’s the last time you told someone you loved him or her and meant it? I mean it every time I say it.

17. Have your parents ever smoked pot? DEAR GOD, NO!!!! But it is a funny notion.

18. Want someone back in your life? Not really.

19. What do you order at the bar? My neatest new discovery, the Asian Pear Mojito

20. When was the last time you cried really, really hard? I don't remember. I'm not a big cryer.

21. Ever licked someone’s cheek? No.

22. What is your favorite thing to eat with peanut butter? Apple slices

23. Where were you on July 4th, 2008? I don't remember, but I bet it involved cheering on the Cubs

24. What are your nicknames? None

25. If you could go back in time, how far back would you go? Must I go back? I'd prefer to see the future.