SUSIE Q IS INTERVIEWING ME!!

Susie Q at Rabbit Run Cottage sent out offers to interview people on their blogs by sending them five questions to answer. It sounded like fun, and would maybe also help to revive my blog-fog brain. Before I answer the five questions she sent me; first, a few words about Sue's blog. It is one of my favorites because of its variety: she has just the type of home I love because it is filled with memories of her family and her travels; she takes us on such fun outings with her three-generational family (including her animals); she has a great sense of humor; and best of all, she is not afraid to say what is on her mind! She will take on any possible controversial subject and spell it out so eloquently. I'm always wishing I would have said that in the special way she does!!

And now Sue's questions for me---

1. Your blog is titled, "Salmagundi". Can you explain the meaning? Salmagundi, the food, means rows of different foods dressed with salad dressing. It can also mean a mixture of different items, ideas, and/or people. This seemed like where I was headed when I started blogging. I'm fond of alliteration, so have always liked the word because of my name, Sally, plus my last name is intertwined in the word, also.

2. You have been married for 50 happy years. Do you have some advice for the rest of us who wish to reach that oh so special milestone? I would never presume to think that what has worked for us will work for everyone; BUT since you asked, I'll expound a bit. I always think of all of those "C" words when thinking about successful marriage. The first one is COMMITMENT. We went into our marriage at age 19, knowing it was forever - no backing out ever! It was possible to do that because we had made the right CHOICE in a partner. We had known each other always, we were raised with the same values, and we had dated for a long, long time. COMPROMISE - both partners must compromise 100% of the time. That doesn't make sense mathematically, but in a relationship it is necessary to know you can't have exactly what you want. Usually, the result is even better than what you by yourself thought. We have always maintained a CHRISTIAN home. When you have faith in God, that removes the responsibility of your spouse to provide all of the joy in your life giving great freedom for love to grow between you. There are no CONTROL issues in our marriage - we have achieved oneness.

3. What is one of your most prized material possessions? I have so many, it is hard to choose - there are wonderful inherited dishes, gorgeous jewelry from my mother, furniture from great-grandparents, presents from my family (including my wedding ring from Bob). I can't choose, but I will tell you about a bible I have that was given to my great, great grandmother in 1846. Then she gave it to her son when he came west from Maine to Colorado in 1876. He didn't bring many possessions as he walked a good distance of the way, but the bible was cherished. Now, I have it.

4. What was you favorite book/movie/toy as a child? No doubt about it - I loved my dolls, my doll dishes, and my playhouse. I was a little wife/mother-in-training. And my favorite book:

Yes, the training was complete!! "Sally Goes Shopping Alone."

5. How did you meet your husband? I don't think we ever met. His family owned the grocery store, and Bob worked there from age 6 until we married. My parents and grandparents shopped at the store, and he was always there. Bob and I went to different grade schools, but when we entered high school in the 7th grade, we had classes together and shared a lot of the same friends. This is my favorite picture of those days - we were in the 7th grade, all gussied-up to go to a dance together, and I'm taller than he is!!!

Well, thank you, Sue for the fun questions! If any one would like to be interviewed by me, I would be happy to send you five questions - just leave a comment and tell me you are interested.


Thanks to everyone for the well wishes concerning my health. I'm still feeling puny and have test results, x-rays, and appointments scheduled this week. At this point, I don't think it is anything serious; but I sure would like to eat some REAL food. I'll get around to visiting when I have more energy.

Sally