-- Twin daughters who like Big Bird, Barney , Blue and Steve , the Cat in the Hat , dandelions , Pawpaw , and Tigger .

-- A mother , previously known as Sarah Bernhardt , who likes Oscar the Grouch, the Grinch , dandelions & thistles, and Eeyore; Mary Stewart, Diana Gabaldon, and Victoria Holt (originals) novels; creative writing; films , especially Hitchcock films (it's too bad so many people only know him for "Pyscho" and "The Birds" -- two movies I have never seen and don't at this point intend to see); all things purple, Celtic , vintage, and/or chocolate ; Heavenly Blue morning glories; hummingbird-, bee-, and butterfly-supportive xeriscaping ; Eeyore; Monet; Mozart ; trying to outdo -- by trying to indulge my creative urges -- my twins' endeavors to kill me ; virtual thoughtfulnesses ; clothing design; chocolate; quilting; tatting; embroidery; Eeyore; collecting/making Christmas ornaments of sentimental value; 42 and other "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" allusions ; chocolate; authors Don Whittington, Jack Ballas , Tim McGuire , and John McCord -- not because they write exciting books (which they do), but because I get a hug everytime I see them! ; history (especially Scottish) ; and the people who created history; gargoyles ; herbs; Eeyore; music and art ; high tea ; and,