Five Facts
Yikes! Ryan Bruner tagged me last week, and I'm just now getting to this. (We had a really busy weekend over here)
So here's the scoop-- I must reveal five relatively unknown facts about myself, and then tag five other people.
Here you go:
- During a parent-teacher conference, my first grade teacher told my mom that I "walked with too heavy a foot" -- that apparently, I made an awful racket whenever I took my seat in class. This, despite the fact that I was the smallest kid in my class.
- I'm a longtime fan of martial arts films -- I've owned a collection of Bruce Lee movies for over 20 years; saw Jackie Chan films at an art house theater in Chicago years before they were dubbed and in wide release; and -- even though Bruce Lee had been passed over in favor of David Carradine -- was crazy about the series, Kung Fu. (Yet I've never, ever taken karate. Go figure.)
- Though I'm right handed, I cannot snap the fingers of my right hand. At. All. Nor can I "drum" those fingers in any sort of coordinated fashion. However, those fingers on the left can do both beautifully.
- The only fist fight I've ever been in (outside of those with siblings) was when I was ten, and it was over a stray cat. She was beautiful-- white with large black spots that made her look very much like a little cow. I'd found her, named her (Spot) and was caring for her, when the girl who lived next door decided she wanted to take the cat for herself. A scuffle ensued, ending quickly when I slugged her in the stomach.
- In the 26 years I lived in New England, I never ate fish-- just couldn't stand the smell. Shortly after moving to the midwest, I acquired a taste for seafood-- beginning with the raw variety (sushi is still a favorite).
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Sandra, this is sort of freaky, but one of my five (which I posted over the weekend) was that I have all three years of "Kung Fu" on dvd. I could watch them over and over again - great pearls of wisdom with little grasshopper. I never could figure out why Kwai Chang was such a chick magnet, as he always looked somewhat ratty, but I guess it was the sense of mystery that he projected.
Hmmm, let's see.
- Stomping around the classroom
- Martial Arts fan
- beating people up over kitties
I think I'm kind of scared of you! Just kidding! Couldn't resist!
I don't know why, but I've never realized that we are state-neighbors. If you all ever get over in the Minnesota area, or if me and/or my family are in the Wisconsin area, I would LOVE to get a chance to sit down and chat with Joseph over a game of chess.
OK, I admit it...I have the ENTIRE Brue Lee collection...hahaha
Who won the cat?
MN-
Oh. My. God. Where did you get them? I must have them. LOL!
Ryan and I have often called Joseph grasshopper-- hoping one day to illustrate the reference by watching the show with him.
And I agree with you about Kwai Chang-- but you know, I kind of had a crush on him myself. ;-)
Scott-
LOL! Now that you mention it, this does make me sound kind of tough. :-)
If we're ever up your way, we will definitely give you the heads up. Please do the same if you and/or you and your family plan a trip to Wisconsin. I'd love to meet you, and I know that Joseph would be thrilled to sit down to a game of chess and a chat.
He's read a number of your comments and posts, and thinks you're a "cool dude."
Johnboy-
LOL! Me, too.
Art-Sweet-
I did.
And it was most satisfying. :-)
You can get the dvd's on Amazon - either individually by year, or in the deluxe 3 year set. The first year has the pilot episode, which is really great, plus has a special feature where David Carradine talks about how the show came to be.
Next time you're in MA, let me know - maybe we could meet up for coffee or something.
Kung fu is one of those things, much like the Three Stooges, that I just don't get.
MN-
Thanks. I haven't seen the show since I was a kid. I'll definitely visit Amazon...
Julia-
I'd love to do coffee with you. Maybe some dark chocolate, too? :-)
Oh, and no-no-no-no. Please don't say Kung Fu is like the The Three Stooges.
Seriously, woman. Kung Fu is nothing like those buggers.
I'm just sort of giggling about the fish thing -- cuz you know -- Wisconsin SUSHI is FAMOUS. Heh.
(Not that I would care - I even eat grocery store sushi I like it that much.)
I have never seen a Kung Fu film, but my brother did a cable access show for a year called "What The...?" and my grandmother stared in a bit called "Grambo." She played a wiley old woman who stormed a camp of ninjas and defeated them using chopsticks and a frying pan.
That and I'm glad you fought for the cat. The original "cat fight."
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