Hamlette is hosting We Love Sibling Stories Week at her blog! I'm filling out the tag today and will be back later in the week with my post.
1. Do you have any siblings? I have four--two older, two younger. I'm the middle child, but the first girl. 2. Who are some of your favorite fictional sibling groups? The March sisters, the Pevensie siblings, and the Blythe kids are the first that come to mind. I also adore the Keiths and Lightcaps from the Millie Keith series (Martha Finley, revised by Kersten Hamilton) and the Collinses from the Sugar Creek Gang series (Paul Hutchens). 3. Are there any fictional families you wish you could belong to yourself? It feels . . . almost treacherous to wish that? But I have to say--imagine being a Whittaker and having John Avery Whittaker as a father. I mean, there would be the inevitable Sad Things, and lots of international intrigue, but I repeat: WHIT as a FATHER. (And, ahem, I wouldn't mind having Jason as a brother . . .) 4. Have you ever watched or read a book that reminded you of your own family? I'm blanking . . . I don't think so . . . I'll probably think of something after I post this :P 5. What fictional sibling would you NOT want for your own sibling? The three youngest Bennet sisters would drive me crazy pretty quickly. 6. Are you more drawn to stories about brothers or sisters? I don't think I have a preference. Actually, brother-and-sister stories are my favorite. I adore those. 7. What makes a story involving siblings interesting to you? A realistic portrayal with lots of heart. Y'know, when siblings genuinely enjoy each other and can actually get along without bickering all the time. And that's that for today! Don't forget to check out the fun at Hamlette's blog!
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I have been TAGGED by the lovely Lizzie Hexam of Starlight & Saucepans! Thank you so much, Lizzie! This is my first tag, so I'm excited (and a little nervous) to jump in. Behold . . . my answers to this monstrous tag.
Your favorite song This is a nice one to start with :P I can't do favorites. But we'll go with Jealous by Phil Joel, because it is very dear to me right now. Your least favorite song This isn't any easier . . . Um, Phil Wickham's Behold? I have nothing against the song, but I'm sooo sick of hearing it after doing choreography to it all of last semester. A song that makes you happy The Death of Tragedy :D A song that makes you sad The Way It Ought to Be Reprise from A Tale of Two Cities musical A song that makes you feel guilty There were a couple songs in the Les Miserables musical soundtrack that made me feel icky, so I just skip those songs now. That's all I can think of. A song that often gets stuck in your head In My Life from Les Mis. It's not even my favorite song--I just find myself singing it a lot. I don't know why :P A song that reminds you of someone This reminds me of my dear lil' sister, who choreographed a beautiful dance to it. (Seriously. She is incredibly talented.) A song that reminds you of someplace I don't think I can listen to this song without remembering first hearing it at Bible study. A song that reminds you of a certain event Hearing songs to which I've performed often prompt a host of memories. This and this readily come to mind. A song you know all the words to Hoo boy . . . a lot? Several hymns. And my sister and I have sung practically the entire Queen Esther soundtrack (Sight & Sound Theaters) together. Fun times :D A song you could dance to Oooh, any Nutcracker song, I think. I've been in the party scene, battle scene, snow scene, and several Land of Sweets pieces, so . . . yeah. A song that makes you fall asleep I like to listen to this when I'm in bed. A song from your favorite band What is a favorite band?? Um . . . um . . . how about Lord of Hosts by Shane & Shane? A song from a band you hate I thought about this for a long time, and I really have no answer. Hate is a strong word, you know, and I don't think I know enough about any bands I dislike to definitively say I hate them? A song nobody would expect you to love Darkness Before the Dawn. I don't know that I love it. It's certainly not a song I listen to often. Not my style. But when I do, it reminds me of a certain character of mine for whom a Great Big Plot is ballooning in mine head. (Not that he would like this song at all . . .) I love him to pieces, by the by, and dearly hope he will not always be living in a refrigerator box in a municipal park of my mind--I mean, that his story will someday see the light of day. Ahem. That was an unnecessarily long answer. A song that describes you Wow, that's very difficult. Well, this is me in a silly and pretentious mood, and this is me in a more contemplative state of mind. An underrated song more people should love I don't know what counts as underrated, because I'm not at all in tune with What People Love. But we'll say Maker of the Universe by Phil Keaggy. (It's so beautiful!!) A song that you often hear on the radio I . . . don't listen to the radio . . . A song you wish you heard on the radio See above. :P A song you listen to when you're happy This is a happy song! A song you listen to when you're sad I'll Never Sneeze Again. It should cheer me up in theory, but to me it's bittersweet . . . Will Ryan will forever be missed. A song you listen to when you're angry I don't think I listen to music when I'm angry. But here's an angry song. A song you want to play at your wedding Ooh, I've actually never considered this! But this song strikes my fancy. A song you want to play at your funeral Rock of Ages Cleft for Me A song that makes you laugh I can't tell if this is supposed me make me laugh or cry, but it makes me laugh. A song that you can play Oh, I am a very accomplished pianist. I can play The Star-Spangled Banner and Eternal Father, Strong to Save. That's about it. A song you wish you could play This isn't really a song at all, but goodness gracious me, if I could play the piano score from That Scene in "Recollections" . . . A song from your childhood. Please Don't Play Your Violin at Night! Your favorite duet This one! (I'm a Christmas-music-during-Christmas-time-only person, but . . . ) Your favorite song at this time of year Um, I don't think I'm a very seasonal listener? (Except for Christmas music, of course.) Right now I am kind of in love with Jared DePasquale's The Victory of Joan of Arc soundtrack. Doesn't have much to do with mid-January . . . oh, well. . . . And that's it! I did it! I hope you enjoyed this, 'cause I sure did. (I'll admit there was some moaning and wringing of hands.) Let me know if you spotted any of your favorites in the mix! As to whom to tag--goodness, I feel dreadful in not passing on the fun, but I truly don't know. I'm still new to the blogging world . . . Anyone reading this, feel free to go for it! Thank you again, Lizzie! |
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