interesting facts – me

prompted by a pal, here are eight random facts you probably didn’t know about me.
1. i am wiz at cardiac arrhythmia recognition and can accurately reproduce an electrocardiogram in embroidery. (you’ll recognize this as a normally functioning a-v sequential pacemaker.)
2. i have a deep and abiding love for exclamation points and will use one (or two) whenever possible!!
3. i served rice crispie treats and ginger ale at the opening reception for my first solo gallery show. i made the rice crispie treats myself!
4. i had a dozen tibetan monks for a sleep-over at my house for a week. (some of whom are in the picture at the left).
5. i believe that compassion, sharing snacks and laughter is are the keys to world peace.

6. despite the fact that i am a monkey and chocolate lover, i have never harvested my own cocao pods nor have i ever lived in a jungle.
7. on a whim, i made an origami crane from a candy wrapper and left it in an empty display case  at a major art museum.
8. i  learned to cook by watching julia child on public television when i was a tiny primate.

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