1. Although I am "traditionally built", in the mold of Mma Precious Ramotswe, I don't particularly have a sweet tooth. A pan of brownies is perfectly safe with me. Now a pan of lasagna -- that's another matter.
   
   
2. I am quite extraverted, warm-mannered and sociable. However, I am not particularly gregarious -- by that I mean that I would rather be comfortable with one or two good friends at home than going from person to person at a big gathering.
   
   
3. I like feather pillows that can be punched and molded at will. I prefer them two at a time. I often bring my own pillow with me when I travel, because those resilient foam pillows found in moderately priced hotels and many guest rooms of otherwise estimable hosts are products of the Prince of Darkness himself.
   
   
4. I have never grown up enough to learn to like either coffee or tea. Regrettably, this leaves me with no winter beverage. (See Item #1 for a clue about how I feel towards hot cocoa.) Sometimes coffee shops serve hot cider, and I thank them. But this quirk leaves me in a dilemma -- how do I respond when someone asks me if I want to go out for coffee?
   
   
5. I can't help seeing both sides of conflicts and controversies. This equips me to be even-tempered and a mediating influence, but it hampers me from coming down on one side of a hot issue if that's what's called for. My near and dear ones probably get tired of hearing, "Well, on the other hand . . ."

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1. Julie D. on 4:32 PM

   Wow, neither tea or coffee? I believe you might be the only person I've met who doesn't like at least one.
   
   So how does that apply to iced tea? Still ick?

    
2. Therese Z on 12:20 PM

   I never thought about the difference between engaging/friendly and gregarious. If you put them on a continuum, what's next up the scale? Party animal probably.

    
3. Anonymous on 12:58 PM

   4 you say yes and then order juice or cola or something.
   
   Quite a few of my friends don't drink tea or coffee. Me? I drink tea at least but Finns don't make good tea -- so I often order hot chocolate or juice instead.
   
   IMHO iced tea is def ick Julie at least the stuff here. It comes in bottles :(
   
   I love your real lemonade though- especially the pink kind :) I'd choose that everytime if I could!

    
4. TS on 5:10 PM

   Love that "traditionally built" line. Have to share that with my wife who, I think, is "traditionally built". Though would prefer to see examples for purposes of ensuring accuracy.

    
5. Julie D. on 1:48 PM

   Lorna, any iced tea in a can is definitely "ick." Y'all come on over to Dallas and get some decent fresh brewed iced tea with me. You'll be singin' a different tune. :-)