Before I start with the next ridiculously long post of the year (I promise I will run out of steam soon and then I'll just dry up on the vine. I promise!), I must pay homage to my friend Sandy (gag. Are you tired of my and Sandy's lovefest yet? Honestly, we're not this disgustingly sweet in real life. We actually just sort of tolerate each other. But bear with me here.) for coming up with the super-fabulous idea of numbering the blogposts for 365. And, of course, since .....what's the phrase..... oh, yes, blatant copying .... is the sincerest form of flattery, I'm flattering her blatantly. And sincerely. By copying her. But for the record? My 2.1 for yesterday's second post of the day? Totally my own idea.
But anyway. I looked on with interest, and a bit of horror at first -- it looked like something that had the potential to become a train wreck -- when another blogger invited her readers to ask questions of her, whatever question they wanted answered. But in the end it was fascinating and fun, and I thought I'd try it, too. In this year of full-on blogging, maybe it'll give me a day or two of blog fodder.
I'm a pretty open book here in the blog, and because I am one of those bloggers who have been described by reliable sources as "just like my blog," if you read me regularly, you know me fairly well. Of course, much to the relief of some people, I WILL NOT tell you everything. But still, I know some of you have burning questions that need answers! Or maybe not. In any event, it will be fun to see.
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For example, here is a question that is emerging as a FAQ about Blog 365. I mentioned this in my first post about it, but people keep on axing the question anyway:
Q. 2008 is a leap year, so shouldn't it be Blog 366?
A. Well, I'm so glad you asked. Again and again. *cue canned laughter*
But yes, 2008 is indeed a leap year. Gold star for those of you on the ball enough to know that. I didn't. But the organizer of Blog 365 has already thought of that and she is giving us February 29th as a day off. But as I mentioned, chances are probably good that I'll be blogging that day anyway, as I'm in the habit. But if you want to give me my own category called Blog 366, I'll wear the banner with pride.
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Here's another FAQ. I'm joshing you again. It's not a FAQ. Only one person has asked it, and I'm hereby teasing her mercilessly:
Q. Do you have a search function in your blog?
A. Why, yes, I certainly do. It's powered by Google, even. It's in the sidebar, and it is looking super-fabulous, sort of like this:
(In my preview the graphic came out a little bit odd and elongated. Hopefully in the final publish it will be correctly displayed.)
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Q. So what IS your middle name?
A. Well, actually, nowadays it's Jarvis. However, that is not the middle name my mother gave me at birth. I don't know what my mother was smoking when I was born, but Roxie nearly made me pee my pants last night with this comment, which hit the nail right on the head:
"Norma Mae. It's not a name, it's an attitude."
I'm thinking now of changing the subtitle of my blog.
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Q. Have you finished Ryan's hat yet?
Exhibit A: 
I mailed it off yesterday. Fingers crossed that I interpreted the request reasonably well, and that it fits him.
He's supposed to send pics, taken in an exciting location in New York City. I took Wendy's wise suggestion and used Encore Chunky. That way, if it's a bust, it can be a throw-away. And it's machine washable. A white hat in NYC needs to be machine washable, natch. Although I do worry how well that pompom will stay on through a washing-and-drying cycle.
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Q. How's Vincent?
A. His liver enzymes are elevated, and he's not feeling too good. He could not have his scheduled dental procedure yesterday because of the liver situation. But everything else about his blood profile was good, so that's at least something. His eyes look kind of like two piss-holes in the snow, as I believe Frank McCourt said in Angela's Ashes about 16 bajillion times. Or maybe I'm misquoting him, but he said something about his nasty infected eyes as a child too many times in that book; that much I know. I've put him (Vincent, not Frank McCourt) back on his raw food diet (I got lazy about ordering it a couple months ago), and he's going in today for another ultrasound of his liver. Wish us well.
Now it's your turn. Ask away.
Poor puppy! Hang in there! (I'm fresh out of questions right now...)
Posted by: Kristen | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 12:32 AM
Here is my question: Cold out, innit?
:D
xoxo
Posted by: Sandy | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 05:51 AM
Boxers or briefs? (Your own or on anyone else.)
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 06:15 AM
Top or bottom?
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 06:16 AM
If you could do it all over again, would you? And, why?
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 06:16 AM
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Please show your math. You have 3 minutes for this one.
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 06:17 AM
Heal, Vincent, Heal!
Posted by: DebbieB | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 07:16 AM
Dave is making me pee my pants again! It was nice to meet you in person!
Posted by: ann | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 07:16 AM
Take care dear Vincent!
Posted by: margene | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 07:36 AM
I have questions, but I consider them too personal. I'm a model of proper decorum and restraint. (That's why I don't have much fun.) Love to Vincent.
Posted by: adelaide | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 07:47 AM
damn, any other time I'd have the questions but now that you ask? notsomuch... plus I love it when you give us those little 'treats' about yourself... and yep, that Dave.
Sending all manner of love and healing thoughts to Vincent, we'll just make that a continuous stream of them... feel better soon sweet pupper!
My parents thought 'Marianne' was plenty to carry around and didn't tag me with a middle name... I took 'Robinson', my maiden name, as my legal middle name.
(I've used that search engine in your blog many many times :^) (I didn't mean that in a creepy way)
Posted by: marianne | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 07:59 AM
What's your favorite Bikram pose, and which one kicks your ass?
(I know, the answer can change over days & weeks - just trying to get you to write about Bikram more :) )
Posted by: Tracy in Qatar | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Ah! My middle name is Mae. :)
Question: what was your childhood dream? Firefighter? Doctor?
Posted by: Kate | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 08:34 AM
If you weren't married to the wonderful David, whom else would you be married to in your fantasy world, male or female. (You're liberal, as are my questions.)
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 08:36 AM
If money were not an issue, what type of home would you live in, and in what general locale? (Split level in Tulsa, geodome in Tampa...)
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 08:37 AM
How many grand children would you like to have?
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 08:38 AM
From previous question: would you want to be called "Nana", "Grandma", "Grammy", or other? And why?
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 08:39 AM
just asking
as i was putting long pants on(24 degrees in florida)
are you a one leg at a time person putting on your
jeans and why if you are not
Posted by: elizabeth a airhart | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 08:49 AM
What is your favorite yarn store in the Burlington area?
Posted by: susan | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 08:50 AM
First, your "2.1" comes from your profession and living with lawyer. These things just creep in.
Now, for the questions -- do you really *like* dandelion greens or eat them because they are good for you? What is your dream meal if calories/fat were not an issue?
Posted by: Kathy | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 08:57 AM
What is the weirdest thing that ever happened to you?
Also, what celebrities have you met? Ryan does not count.
Posted by: Rachel | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 09:26 AM
What's your favorite memory from when you were a child? How did you meet your husband? Circular or straight?
Hope Vincent feels better soon!
Posted by: Elisabeth | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Hugs for Vincent Bischon!!!
Posted by: nipper jenn | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Ha! I think I'll wait to see the answers to Dave's questions.
Hope Vincent gets better soon!
Posted by: Manise | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Norma, tell Ryan to turn the hat inside out when he washes it -- very good pompom protection strategy.
Posted by: Elizabeth D | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 09:53 AM
What is your favorite joke?
(I stole the line from the movie, "A League of Their Own." Madonna played the character, Mae.)
Posted by: Roxie | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 09:53 AM
What are you going to do with all the freed storage space now that you have sold off some of your stash?
Get well Vincent!
Posted by: Denebir | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 09:55 AM
On second thought... when did you put in your first vegetable garden and what was your first crop? Did you garden as a child?
Posted by: Manise | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 09:57 AM
I'm blaming you for everything just now - nablogpomo, blog365, numbering - but I'm sure your shoulders are broad ;-)
Posted by: Elizabeth | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 10:25 AM
Dave asked all the questions I was dying to ask. And also, are you selling any more books in the future? [runs away]
Posted by: Carrie | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 10:26 AM
And apparently I can't spell either - may I lay that on your doorstep too or must I take credit for something?
Posted by: Elizabeth | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 10:29 AM
If you could turn back the clock to any time period in history, when would it have been?
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 10:39 AM
If you knew then what you know now, what do you wish you knew most of all then?
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 10:39 AM
If two trains were traveling at the same speed, one from San Francisco, and one from Boston, and both left at 8:30am GMT and heading to Houston, at what time would they serve lunch?
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Desert island. One food item (defined as ONE edible thing, not made of separable constituent parts like a "salad"). What?
Posted by: claudia | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 11:02 AM
How hard are you going to smack Dave Daniels the next time you see him?
Posted by: Rachel H | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 11:15 AM
Norma Mae huh? I'm Amanda Shay, and my Dad has to call me by both of them when he talks to me. I have never once heard him call me "Amanda", it is almost always either "Manda Shay" or "Baby Girl". I'm 33, good grief.
Posted by: Amanda | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 11:30 AM
I'm just going to point toward Dave's questions and say, "what he said!"
Posted by: Sara | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Dave's questions are cracking me up! What kind of music do you listen to and who's your favorite artist or band?
Posted by: Stephanie | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 12:06 PM
Do you smoke? Stop that! I mean cigarettes, cause your avitar does.
Posted by: Carol | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 12:09 PM
No burning questions today. Just good wishes for little Vincent.
Posted by: Tressa in NC | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Show us your favorite knitting spot. Show us your stash storage area. What was the first thing you knit?
Posted by: kmkat | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 12:21 PM
If you could be the love child of ANY pairing of people, who would they be? (Mine would be Pee Wee Herman and Mae West.)
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Shhhh, listen. Someone is knocking on your door. Who do you WISH could be standing on the other side of that door?
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 12:41 PM
What's a favorite sport that you like to watch? (I like watching the high divers. Lots of Speedo butt action.)
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 12:42 PM
Who are the three top bloggers that you would like to meet some day? (They don't have to be knit bloggers.)
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 12:43 PM
Will you be smackin' Dave later today?
Did your mom have a second choice for your name? Mine is horrifying.
How did you manage to raise Abigail so well when you don't like children?
Why a dog?
Why no cat?
Is the microwave's door open or closed?
Where are your car keys?
Did you ever find your camera charger thingy?
Wanna smack me now? ;^)
Hugs to Vincent. I hope he's doing better today. ♥
Posted by: Cookie | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Hey! Don't sleep-deprived toddler wranglers get some kind of pass around here? Sheesh!
Posted by: cari | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Don't you hate when people like Cookie come and ask a whole bunch of questions in ONE comment? Doesn't she know they're supposed to be spaced out, one at a time?
Oops, that was 2 questions...
Posted by: Dave Daniels | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 01:41 PM
To tag on to Elizabeth D's suggestion (officially, I am also Elizabeth D tho my Dad and strangers are the only ones who ever call me Elizabeth), also put the inside out hat in a lingerie bag (pillowcase, mesh bag that oranges come in...) when washing so it stays inside out. Looking forward to the answers to Dave's questions (Dave- is a calculator allowed on the woodchuck question and are diagrams &/or graphs required?).
Posted by: Tish | Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 02:01 PM