Shellfish -- clams, lobster, scallops, conch, mussels, crabs and crabmeat, snails, shrimp, oysters, quohogs
Fish -- salmon, tuna steak, dolphin, caviar, squid, mackerel, red snapper, trout, lox, herring, pollock, cod
Meats -- lamb, veal, beef and pork steaks, loins and roasts; corned beef, rabbit, boar, bear, venison, bacon, Polish and Italian sausages, bratwurst, braunsweiger, ham and country ham steaks, frogs' legs
Fowl -- goose, duck, turkey, chicken, quail
Pastas -- linguini with white clam sauce, stuffed shells with marinara sauce, manicotti, lasagne, spaghettini with meat sauce
Liqueurs -- quintreau, kahlua, godiva, amaretto, irish creme whiskey, fruit flavors like melon, creme de menthe
Beers -- Guinness Stout, dark beers, St. Pauli Girl
Liquors -- gin, rum, vodka, whiskey, brandy
Wines -- (red wines and dark beer in cool weather, white wines and light beer in warm) asti spumante, sparkling burgandy, brut champagne, pouilly fuisse, liebfraumilch, sake, plum wine, cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, sangria, Mogen David, port, creme sherry, rhine, merlot
Mixed Drinks -- layered liqueurs like Pousse-café, grasshopper, banana daiquiri, mint haze, brandy alexander, mimosa, white russian, manhattan, gin and tonic, pina colada, rum and coke, vodka and orange juice, bloody mary
Juices -- apricot, pineapple-banana, peach, cider, orange, apple, V8
Non-alcoholic Drinks -- coffee (espresso, cappaccino, dark roast black or with cream and sugar), ginger ale, root beer and root beer floats, coca cola
Dairy Products -- eggnog, chocolate and regular milk, half-and-half and cream, butter, milk shakes
Eggs -- fresh fertilized; mushroom and spanish omelettes; crepes plain or stuffed with cheeses and covered with maple syrup or strawberries, or stuffed with creamed spinach; basted sunny-side up; scrambled with cheddar cheese, onions and spices
Vegetables -- asparagus, fresh corn-on-the-cob, avacadoes, spinach, mushrooms, artichokes, chick peas, black beans, olives, caesar and spinach salads, red peppers, edible-podded pea, endive, brussel sprouts, carrots, bean sprouts, leeks, shallots, lentils and dried peas, lima beans, white beans, red onions, sauerkraut
Salad Dressings -- blue cheese, caesar, ranch, honey dijon
Soups -- vicchysoise, chicken noodle, lamb and beef stews
Potatoes -- baked sweet, yellow and white, with butter; baked Idaho with sour cream; mashed with cheddar cheese, egg, pepper and onion; scalloped and au gratin; baked white, stuffed with cream cheese and chives and covered with melted cheddar; hash browns
Cereals -- shredded wheat, oatmeal with fruit, whole grains with fruits and nuts, grapenuts
Fruits -- figs, apricots, pomegranates, mangoes, pears, blueberries, blackberries, black cherries, rhubarb, concord grapes, bananas, mandarin oranges, pineapples, guava, applesauce
Cheeses -- grated parmesan, swiss, brie, extra sharp yellow and white cheddars, havarti, gouda, cheese-nut balls, mozarella, cream, limburger
Crackers -- stoned-ground wheat; chicken, cheese or ranch flavored; Ritz
Dips -- quasadilla, fondue, creamed spinach or fruit, guacamole, salsa, onion, cheese
Snacks -- trail mixes with dried fruits and nuts; ripe and marinated black and green stuffed olives; corn, freetos, tortilla, rippled chips
Breads -- bagels, fresh-baked varieties, pumpernickle, Jewish rye, wheat, pita, soft corn tortillas, pancakes, waffles
Jellies -- orange marmalade, peach, pineapple pear and strawberry preserves
Herbs -- black pepper and peppercorns, chives, garlic, dill, basil, thyme, oregano, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, cracked dried red peppers, mints, lavender
Classical Dishes -- sushi, duck l'orange, steak au poivre, oysters Rockefeller and Romanoff, steamed long-necked clams, crabs and Maine lobster, lobster thermadore, souffles, spinach quiche, roast leg of lamb with mint jelly, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, fajitas with sour cream and guacamole, mousaka, corned beef with steamed cabbage, green bean casserole, creamed baby onions, stuffed grape leaves, North Carolina barbecued pork, beef or veal stroganoff, fried rice with chicken or pork or shrimp, slow-roasted pig, chicken and dumplings, noodles and swedish meatballs, roast turkey with oyster or cornbread stuffing, barbecued or baked lemon pepper chicken, creamed chipped beef on toast, steamed artichoke with mayonnaise, herring or chili with sour cream, stir fried shrimp or scallops with oriental vegetables, french pates, liver terrine, smoked oysters and mussels, caviar with toast slices, butter, chopped boiled egg and onion
Sandwiches -- Reuben, Philly steak and cheese, grilled cheese, cucumber, tomato, sliced chicken, turkey, and roast beef, chicken and tuna salad, Burger King Whopper, Taco Bell soft tacos
Pizzas -- fresh-baked with spiced tomato sauce and mushrooms, onions, sausage, ham, green and red peppers, pineapple slices and mozarella cheese
Desserts -- baklava, ambrosia, cheesecake, tortes and petit fours, crepe suzette, fudge, banana splits, hot fudge and caramel sundaes, brownies
Pies -- mince, pecan, lemon meringue, apple
Pastries -- cheese blintz, all French varieties, scones, croissants, cheese Danish, chocolate mousse
Cookies -- pralines, Pepperidge Farm varieties with chocolate, macademia nut, fig newtons, chocolate chip, oreos
Ice Creams -- black walnut, mint chocolate chip, pecan, rocky road
Candies -- Godiva, Schraffts, maple, Hershey's bars dark and with nuts, ultra-thin mints, Mounds, Almond Joys, Three Muskateers, orange slices
Nuts -- pistachios, cashews, black walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, brazil nuts, macadamias, almonds, peanuts-in-the-shell, walnuts
Medicines -- aloe vera, fresh organic foods and herbs
Domestic Animals -- tabby, persian, calico and siamese cats; pekinese and dalmation dogs
Wild Animals -- cougar, bobcat, rabbit, raccoon, black snake, albino squirrel, beaver, kuala bears, kangaroos, giraffes, elephants, orangutangs, pandas, tigers, lions, mountain goats, zebras, gazelles, horses, buffalo, elk
Domestic Birds -- parrot
Wild Birds -- golden pheasant, flamingo, hummingbird, baltimore oriole, indigo bunting, red-tailed hawk, banty chickens, guineas, wood ducks and mallards, swan, loon, seagull, peacock
Marine Life -- dolphin, orca, manatee, whale, multi-colored tropical, swordfish, octopus, sunfish ("sunnies"), iguanas, otter, sea lion, skate, turtles, penguin, coral, seaweed
Trees -- mimosa, weeping cherry and willow, cedar, locust, magnolia, black walnut, maple, peach, blue spruce
Plants -- gardenia, lilac, St. Joseph's Coat rose, wisteria, wild rose and grape, peony, mountain laurel, ferns, flowering cactus, ivy, heather, thyme
Flowers -- wildflowers, daisies, honeysuckle, bearded iris, snapdragons, lilies, daffodil, pansy, poppy, violet, all varieties of mums
Colors -- violet, shades of green and blue (red for cars)
Furs -- sable, red fox, mink, variegated rabbit, beaver
Fabrics -- cashmere, mohair, lamb's wool, silk, leather and suede, kidskin, velvet and velveteen, lace, wool, cotton, linen
Candles -- handcrafted multi-colors embedded with natural flowers, stones and greenery; tapers, votives
Clothes -- long dresses of linen, cotton and silk; velvet and silk loose pants and blouses; leather, knit, brocade and bright print vests; multi-color jeans; soft bulky sweaters; leather, suede, fur, wool, and camel's hair jackets and coats; suits of tweed, wool or linen; colorful bikinis and bikini underwear; long lace or flannel nightgowns and bathrobes; London Fog raincoats; shawls, boas and ponchos
Shoes -- natural and gold leather sandals and high heels, black leather and velveteen boots, leather loafers
Makeup -- shimmery coral and light pink lipstick; eyeshadow in shades of gold, silver, violet, turquoise, and brown; thick black mascara; fine black eyeliner; dark rose creme rouge
Jewelry -- rings, friendship and familial especially, of various metals and stones; cameos, long necklaces and bracelets of beads, gold, pearls, and woods; anklets of semi-precious stones; dangling earrings of jade, particularly; barrettes of wood, leather and stones; hairties of velvet, lace, gold, and bright abstract patterns
Perfumes -- all Yves Rocher, The Healing Garden and Estee Lauder; musk; floral scents; fragrance oils; perfumed body lotions
Woods -- mahogany, maple, walnut, birch, bamboo, cane
Floors -- wood, tile, thick wall-to-wall carpeting
Rugs -- oriental, hand-loomed native
Exterior Walls -- stone, variegated brick
Interior Walls -- painted drywall, wallpapered, paneled
Ceilings -- glass, patterned drywall
Windows -- cut-glass, etched, picture
Gemstones -- sapphire (birthstone), jade, onyx, diamond, ruby, emerald, amethyst, tiger's eye, scarab, opal, ocean and river pearl, turquoise, crystal
Metals -- platinum, gold, bronze, silver
Art -- abstract, native, impressionists, old masters, enamelware, mosaic, oriental
Museums -- Smithsonian Museums and
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington DC;
Guggenheim and
Metropolitan Museum, NY NY
Music -- gospel, orchestral, classical, folk, rock 'n' roll, soul, blues, jazz, pop, international, judaic, choral, bagpipes, country
Languages -- French, Italian, Hebrew, Yiddish, Latin, Cajun, Canuk, English (only one spoken and written fluently), Spanish
Classical composers -- Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Chopin, Mozart, Lizst, Sousa, Debussy Bernstein
Operas -- Carmen (Bizet); Porgy and Bess (Gershwin); La bohème, Tosca and Madame Butterfly (Puccini); Salome and Elektra (Strauss); Aida and Die Walküre (Wagner)
Popular songwriters -- Leonard Cohen, Melissa Etheridge, Enya, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, George Harrison, Jim Morrison, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, Dolly Parton, Shania Twain, k. d. laing, David Bowie, Sting, Grace Slick and Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Cher (Cherilyn Sarkisian), Mamas and The Papas, Woody and Arno(Arlo) Guthrie
Movie stars -- Meryl Streep, Joanne Woodward, Woody Allen, Shirley MacLaine, Brad Pitt, John Cuzack, Al Pacino, Audrey Hepburn, Dustin Hoffman, Goldie Hawn, Paul Newman, Robert Redford, John Guilgood, Jessica Lange, Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Nicholas Cage, Julie Christie, Peter O'Toole, Omar Shariff, Anthony Hopkins, Richard Dreyfuss
Sayings -- God is coming (announcing a cataclysm); Living well is the best revenge; Waste not, want not; Confusion is mightier than the sword; It's not the pain, it's minding it; What doesn't kill you makes you stronger; A friend in need is a friend indeed; Where there is no privacy, there is no freedom; Justice delayed is justice denied; Beauty is as beauty does; Actions speak louder than words; A wo/man's home is her/his castle; Don't be part of the problem, be part of the solution; The worst way to die is to die mad; Imitation is the highest form of flattery; I may die from it, but what a way to go!; Flattery will get you nowhere; It's my pleasure; If I told you that, I'd have to kill you; It's for me to know and you to find out; Old age ain't for sissies; The impossible only takes a little longer; You can do anything if you try hard enough; Everything in moderation; A stitch in time saves nine; Stop the world, I want to get off; Eat to live, not live to eat; The fault is not in our stars, but in ourselves (Julius Caesar, Shakespeare); That wasn't a hug, it was more like foreplay; Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt; Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof; Actions speak louder than words;
Put your money where your mouth is; S/he who laughs last laughs best; Don't fire till you see the whites of their eyes; Take my spouse, please; Carpe diem (Seize the day); Not my modus operandi (L. method of operation, normal way of doing things); It may kill me, but at least I'll die happy; Invictus maneo (I remain unconquered); Non compos mentis (Not having control of one's faculties); Don't sweat the small stuff;
What we've got here is a failure to communicate ("Cool Hand Luke"); When god wants to punish you, S/He gives you what you want; Mensh tracht, Gott lacht (Man plans, God laughs); If she ain't good enough for her own kin, she ain't good enough for me; You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink; Use it or lose it; S/he who hesitates is lost; To whom much is given, much is expected; Practice makes perfect; Curiosity kills a cat, satisfaction brings it back; One wo/man's trash is another wo/man's treasure; There but for the grace of God go I; It's a woman's perogative to change her mind; Don't second-guess God; Eat, drink, and be merry; You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear; Everyone rises to their level of incompetence; If you can keep your head when all around are losing theirs, you don't understand the situation; Looks can be deceiving; Courage is not a lack of fear, but action despite it; Don't let a few rotten apples spoil the whole barrel; Never doubt that a small group of committed individuals can change the world; Not worth killing; Time heals all wounds; What does it all mean, jelly bean?; What's good for the goose is good for the gander; Kill them with kindness; If you want to know what's happening, follow the money; I only have one nerve left and you're standing on it; I'm having a nervous breakdown; I worked for it, I've earned it, and I'm going to have it; Get your money's worth; Get what you pay for; You made your bed; now lie in it; Go down fighting; A picture's worth a thousand words; Payback's a bitch; Roll with the punches; He who lives by the sword dies by the sword; When all else fails (for the right), lie through your teeth, grit them, and pray things will work out okay; The proof's in the pudding; Act as if you'll live forever and die momentarily; Speak truth to power; S/he an open book to strangers and a total mystery to best friends; You only live once at a time; Be here now; Go with the flow (if it's in the right direction): Tell the truth and let the chips fall where they may; Fake it till you make it; The show must go on; A house is not a home; A rising tide lifts all boats
Courses -- algebra, statistics, world religions, history of art, biology, physiological and cognitive psychology, pre-modern cultures, chemistry, french, latin, philosophy, "problems with democracy"
Numbers -- 3, any prime
Question -- How many, if any, people are happier, healthier, better educated, more constructively and creatively occupied, comfortable, pleased and joyous by your place(s) in the world, what you've accomplished, offered and shared positively and freely with communities, neighbors and friends of your talents, expertise, belongings, knowledge and inventiveness? Is the world a better place for your having been here?
Physical Dimensions -- 5'4-1/2" tall; fine brunette-gray-white naturally curly hair from neck- to waist- length; large dark brown eyes; pinkish-brown skin; ideal weight 120 to 130 (actual between 108 and 180) pounds; small bone structure; bitten fingernails; freckle cluster on left shoulder; variously sized dark moles; most admired features: legs, voice, pain tolerance, self-healing, laugh