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| Submitted by: Stephanie (not Doula-Steph) |
| What is something you buy frequently? gourmet coffee beans |
| How much does it cost? $15.00/pound |
| What did it cost when you were young? I have no idea! |
| What new movie have you seen recently? new movie? hah! I'm a mom of 3 under 7! |
| What news stories this month caught your attention? Vice President Dick Cheney saying that increased energy production is better than using less energy. |
| What trendy catch-phrase do you hear too often? e-anything |
| What's your favorite TV show? The West Wing, but Arthur for children |
| What is your favorite baby song? "Hush, Little Baby" |
| What book have you read recently? "No Logo" by Naomi Klein |
| What model/year of car do you have right now? a 1992 Toyota Camry station wagon, bought used |
| How did you celebrate the new millenium? I had the flu, but I stayed up to watch as much of the celebration on TV as I could. |
| Who is your favorite celebrity? Johnny Depp |
| What is your favorite web site? CBC News |
| What is your first memory? Standing with my grandmother and her maid in her kitchen waving goodbye to my parents, who were going on vacation. |
| What is your favorite memory of Kate and/or Suman? None, but I wish them well! |
| What advice do you have for the parents-to-be? Sleep now, while you can.Remember that each day and night can feel long now, but it's short in the long run.If the baby has colic, try cutting out dairy from your diet.Breastfeed for as long as you can.Sleep with your baby. |
| Who is an important political or business leader today? George W. Bush, but that's not necessarily a good thing. |
| How has technology changed your life? It has integrated into my life more than it has changed it. |
| What are some problems society has right now? Consumerism and overdependence of the economy on constant growth. |
| What achievements has society made lately? Hmmm -- not many! |
| What do you predict the next few years will hold? Economic and political uncertainly, shifting alliances, and new jargon. |
| What are your hopes for the future? Personal and family security. More common sense and greater real tolerance of diversity. |
| Additional note: Welcome to the world, little one! Enjoy it! |
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| Submitted by: Heather Thornberg |
| What is something you buy frequently? Diapers |
| How much does it cost? 16.99 for a pack of 45 |
| What did it cost when you were young? I have no idea |
| What new movie have you seen recently? |
| What news stories this month caught your attention? The earthguake India |
| What trendy catch-phrase do you hear too often? right-on |
| What's your favorite TV show? Friends |
| What is your favorite baby song? Winnie the Pooh |
| What book have you read recently? Chicken Soup for the Mothers Soul |
| What model/year of car do you have right now? VW Jetta 98 |
| How did you celebrate the new millenium? I was in Whistler British Colombia parting and skiing for a week. |
| Who is your favorite celebrity? Jennifer Aniston |
| What is your favorite web site? Kate and Sumans baby page |
| What is your first memory? me and my brother on Christmas morning i can't remember how old i was |
| What is your favorite memory of Kate and/or Suman? i can't think of a favorite we have had tons of great memories. |
| What advice do you have for the parents-to-be? relax and remember everyone makes mistakes and all you can do is to "do your best" and he will always understand |
| Who is an important political or business leader today? |
| How has technology changed your life? it brought Brian and I together |
| What are some problems society has right now? Racisim |
| What achievements has society made lately? |
| What do you predict the next few years will hold? tons of great memories and new adventers |
| What are your hopes for the future? To be a great mother and companion for Brian |
| Additional note: Welcome Baby, your parents love you lots and I'm looking forward to meeting you |
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| Submitted by: Darcy |
| What is something you buy frequently? Gas |
| How much does it cost? 1.70/gallon |
| What did it cost when you were young? .80/gallon |
| What new movie have you seen recently? Castaway |
| What news stories this month caught your attention? Bush's proposed tax cuts |
| What trendy catch-phrase do you hear too often? Whassup??? |
| What's your favorite TV show? Friends |
| What is your favorite baby song? Baby Come Back |
| What book have you read recently? Drowning Ruth |
| What model/year of car do you have right now? 1994 Jeep Cherokee |
| How did you celebrate the new millenium? At the Gypsy on NW 21st |
| Who is your favorite celebrity? Ricky Martin |
| What is your favorite web site? citysearch.com |
| What is your first memory? I have no idea |
| What is your favorite memory of Kate and/or Suman? Probably Suman's birthday party. Kate threw him a surprise party and everyone had a great time. |
| What advice do you have for the parents-to-be? Love him unconditionally and support him in all his endeavors. |
| Who is an important political or business leader today? Jesse Jackson |
| How has technology changed your life? One major way is keeping in touch with people. I'm not big on picking up the phone, but I can just send people an email, and that helps me stay in touch with everyone. |
| What are some problems society has right now? Teen pregnancy, drugs, road rage |
| What achievements has society made lately? Oh, that's a tough one... |
| What do you predict the next few years will hold? Pretty much the same as the last few years. |
| What are your hopes for the future? Peace |
| Additional note: If they ended up naming you Rourke Little Shaggy, that was my suggestion. You're welcome. |
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| Submitted by: Val |
| What is something you buy frequently? Crusty bread |
| How much does it cost? Between 99 cents and $4 |
| What did it cost when you were young? There was no such thing in the midwest where I grew up |
| What new movie have you seen recently? Oh Brother Where Art Thou |
| What news stories this month caught your attention? Disgruntled former IRS Agent opens fire on the White House |
| What trendy catch-phrase do you hear too often? Been there, done that |
| What's your favorite TV show? Boston Public |
| What is your favorite baby song? Here Comes The Sun King (Beatles) |
| What book have you read recently? An American Childhood by Annie Dillard |
| What model/year of car do you have right now? 1990 Mazda pick-up |
| How did you celebrate the new millenium? Which one? In 2000 I went with close friends to the beach and watched fireworks. In 2001 I went with one close friend and shot off fireworks myself. |
| Who is your favorite celebrity? Russell Crowe |
| What is your favorite web site? Why, www.bairey.net/kitty of course! |
| What is your first memory? A white stuffed-toy chicken and the back of a coursely upholstered seat. My personal legend tells me it was the plane trip from my birthplace in Washington to the Midwest. I was 9 months old. |
| What is your favorite memory of Kate and/or Suman? Together? The first time I met Suman. Kit kept alluding to this genderless Su-person. I thought she'd hopped the fence. Then we met him and had a riotously fun evening. |
| What advice do you have for the parents-to-be? Remember to love each other as much as you'll love the baby. |
| Who is an important political or business leader today? Hillary Clinton |
| How has technology changed your life? It's made me, recklessly perhaps, donate most of my reference books to Goodwill. |
| What are some problems society has right now? Foremost, an energy shortage. Plus we became accustomed to a good economy in the last decade and this may be changing also. |
| What achievements has society made lately? Well it hasn't been world peace or winning the war on drugs or the war on poverty. Maybe a greater "normalization" of the image of gays in American culture. |
| What do you predict the next few years will hold? American society will adopt European values regarding energy usage. |
| What are your hopes for the future? For society, more economic equity. For myself, a healthy and wealthy and wise retirement. |
| Additional note: Honor your parents and their families. Learn from the diversity we encompass. In turn, we will all cherish you as the newest jewel in the crown. |
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| Submitted by: Catherine |
| What is something you buy frequently? prescription Drugs |
| How much does it cost? Over $1000 a year, plus insurance coverage |
| What did it cost when you were young? Who needed them? |
| What new movie have you seen recently? We don't go to movies anymore. |
| What news stories this month caught your attention? India earthquake, AIDS in Africa, resulting repercussions from the December election fiasco |
| What trendy catch-phrase do you hear too often? Pushing The Envelope |
| What's your favorite TV show? The Practice |
| What is your favorite baby song? Hush Little Baby Don't Say a Word |
| What book have you read recently? The Collecion of Joh Ciardi's Poetry |
| What model/year of car do you have right now? 1993 Toyota Corolla |
| How did you celebrate the new millenium? Watched it on TV |
| Who is your favorite celebrity? Barbra Srreisand |
| What is your favorite web site? Poets Online |
| What is your first memory? Seeing the under-side of my new baby brother's bassinet. It was unpainted and plain compared to the fancy top-side/ |
| What is your favorite memory of Kate and/or Suman? The obvious way they showed their mutual affection. |
| What advice do you have for the parents-to-be? Keep that love alive so the baby and the rest of the world can see it. |
| Who is an important political or business leader today? Senator Ted Kennedy,who in spite of wealth and high social status, keeps true justice at the forefront in his legislative promotions. |
| How has technology changed your life? The computer brings the world to me when I can no longer get out there to do anything about its problems or challenges. |
| What are some problems society has right now? As usual, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. When will the powerful realize that the "little guy" is who they really work for? |
| What achievements has society made lately? We are now truly ONE WORLD! Will we learn to make use of that fact to our mutual advantage or return to "the same ole same ole?" |
| What do you predict the next few years will hold? The gradual maturing of the newly rich to meet the challenge of that ONE (digital)WORLD. |
| What are your hopes for the future? That enough of those in the seats of power will realize they need the rest of usl to survive. |
| Additional note: Bless you. You are a true symbol of the cultural diversity needed to make our small planet work. |
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| Submitted by: auntie karen |
| What is something you buy frequently? MILK, MILK AND MORE MILK! |
| How much does it cost? $3.39/Gallon |
| What did it cost when you were young? I'm still young. |
| What new movie have you seen recently? Finding Forrester - absolutely loved it. |
| What news stories this month caught your attention? CA energy crisis and prices. |
| What trendy catch-phrase do you hear too often? "whatever" |
| What's your favorite TV show? NYPD? 70's show? X-files? guess that's all I really watch with any regularity. |
| What is your favorite baby song? I got you, babe. - circa Sonny and Cher. I actually heard a great version of it a few years back (by someone else). |
| What book have you read recently? Devine Secrets of Ya-Ya Sisterhood. Prodigal Summer |
| What model/year of car do you have right now? 1992 Dodge Caravan1984 Toyota Corolla |
| How did you celebrate the new millenium? Party at friends with all the kids, fireworks, games and too much wine. |
| Who is your favorite celebrity? Susan Sarandon |
| What is your favorite web site? This is about the only one I visit. |
| What is your first memory? Yikes! I remember a lot of grade school era - exploring with Dad - boating, biking, playing kick-the-can, camping. |
| What is your favorite memory of Kate and/or Suman? Thanksgiving '00. Suman was like having another teenager in the house (except he could cook!). I remember many moments of Kitty's insight into what make's me tick. |
| What advice do you have for the parents-to-be? Don't say "no" often. When you do, mean it. |
| Who is an important political or business leader today? The big "O". Oprah. A tychoon with class and heart. |
| How has technology changed your life? Opened communications. Made me a lazy speller. Made me feel more pathetic in my abilities. |
| What are some problems society has right now? "President" Bush and his team.Egocentricity. Selfishness.Consumer-mentality. |
| What achievements has society made lately? Availability of energy efficient stuff. Increase in pursuit of spiritual fulfillment. |
| What do you predict the next few years will hold? People will continue to be selfish with regards to energy, waste, etc. and then be forced by cost to be more efficient. But they still won't get it. |
| What are your hopes for the future? More loving kindness. Society living in right-relationship to the earth. More quality, less quantity. |
| Additional note: Your parents won't always be right, but respect them. They love you. You are everything to them. |
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| Submitted by: Kitty |
| What is something you buy frequently? Mazzarella De Buffala |
| How much does it cost? $9/lb |
| What did it cost when you were young? I'm still young :) a few yrs ago I Hadn't even heard of it |
| What new movie have you seen recently? You Can Count on Me |
| What news stories this month caught your attention? Earthquake in India |
| What trendy catch-phrase do you hear too often? Whazzzuuup |
| What's your favorite TV show? Iron Chef |
| What is your favorite baby song? With Arms wide open; Creed |
| What book have you read recently? Myths of Motherhood; Sheri Thurer |
| What model/year of car do you have right now? Saab 95/ 2000 |
| How did you celebrate the new millenium? 2000: Banks of the Yarra River, Melbourne Austrailia2001: Orcas Island in the SanJuan Archepelago, dinner and clubbing in Seattle, watching fireworks from the warf shot off the Space Needle |
| Who is your favorite celebrity? Jeff Goldblum |
| What is your favorite web site? Bairey.net/kitty |
| What is your first memory? looking up at my little brothers crib |
| What is your favorite memory of Kate and/or Suman? The night they met |
| What advice do you have for the parents-to-be? enjoy one another |
| Who is an important political or business leader today? Alan Greenspan; Chair of the Federal Reserve |
| How has technology changed your life? my creative alternative to carving |
| What are some problems society has right now? Not enough carvers |
| What achievements has society made lately? the Genome project |
| What do you predict the next few years will hold? better vegies and poorer farmers |
| What are your hopes for the future? May the ice caps stay frozen |
| Additional note: Before you were conceived you were wanted. When you were a fetus you were loved. With first sight of your face, I'd lay down my life for you. |
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| Submitted by: Steph Bairey |
| What is something you buy frequently? bagels |
| How much does it cost? 3.00 |
| What did it cost when you were young? 1.00, I think |
| What new movie have you seen recently? Shaft |
| What news stories this month caught your attention? Well, this was last month, but how about the inauguration of President George W. Bush? |
| What trendy catch-phrase do you hear too often? It's all good! |
| What's your favorite TV show? The Simpsons, or Jeopardy |
| What is your favorite baby song? Baby I love Your Way by UB40 |
| What book have you read recently? Database Processing, Fundamentals, Design & Implementation. Exciting! |
| What model/year of car do you have right now? 1998 Honda CR-V |
| How did you celebrate the new millenium? We stayed home and relaxed. We didn't even know it was midnight until the dogs started barking. |
| Who is your favorite celebrity? Britney Spears! |
| What is your favorite web site? Mine! But askme.com is pretty cool too. |
| What is your first memory? I remember my dad and uncle putting together a swingset when I was two. They tested it, and I was afraid it would break before I got a chance to try it. |
| What is your favorite memory of Kate and/or Suman? Cooking breakfast the morning after the "So Long Area I" party! |
| What advice do you have for the parents-to-be? disposable diapers! Disposable everything, if you can manage it. |
| Who is an important political or business leader today? Bill Gates, of course! |
| How has technology changed your life? It gave me a job, designing web pages. And a hobby, designing web pages. |
| What are some problems society has right now? Lack of technology for lower-income people. Computers could be used for education and job training, if they had access. |
| What achievements has society made lately? Global communication! It's harder to be ignorant of peoples across the world, if you can just chat with them any time. |
| What do you predict the next few years will hold? I think the US economy is taking a downturn, but I don't think it'll be too bad. And I hear "IT" is coming out soon. |
| What are your hopes for the future? I hope more people get access to technology. Sorry to sound like a broken record, but I just think it's a good thing! |
| Additional note: Here are some people you share a birthday with, kiddo! 1903 - Edgar Bergen; 1909 - Hugh Beaumont; 1935 - Sonny Bono; 1957 - LeVar Burton; 1958 - Ice-T; 1959 - John McEnroe |
