Happy Birthday, Janine!

[Madhuri]

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!

http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/tom-keating/image-files/birthday-cake.jpg

[Janine]

Maddy, that birthday hat/cake is adorable! I just love it. I just now realised I send in my interview and listed many people I would like to meet, but failed to list your name specifically; I did say there were many many others I had not listed...the list was getting excessively long; hope you are not mad at me. Thank you for starting my birthday thread! You are definitely a lovely thoughful person, who I would love to meet someday.

[Quark]

Happy birthday, Janine! Hope everything is going well with you today. How are birthdays with you normally? Do you take time for parties and everything or is just like any other day?

[Virgil]

Happy Birthday my dear friend. :bday_2::bday_2: Let's try to get you some birthday presents;

How about a photo of DH Lawrence that I've never seen. Perhaps this will be new or you too:

http://catterall.net/oaxaca/DHL_oaxaca.jpg


How about a reading from Sons and Lovers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeTt_4sjWxI

and how about a reading of one of your favorite Lawrence poems: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PapzbXDs2QA

How about just a written Lawrence poem for your reading pleasure:

Gloire de Dijon
by DH Lawrence

When she rises in the morning
I linger to watch her;
She spreads the bath-cloth underneath the window
And the sunbeams catch her
Glistening white on the shoulders,
While down her sides the mellow
Golden shadow glows as
She stoops to the sponge, and her swung breasts
Sway like full-blown yellow
Gloire de Dijon roses.

She drips herself with water, and her shoulders
Glisten as silver, they crumple up
Like wet and falling roses, and I listen
For the sluicing of their rain-dishevelled petals.
In the window full of sunlight
Concentrates her golden shadow
Fold on fold, until it glows as
Mellow as the glory roses.

And finally have a great birthday. :)

http://www.flygreetings.com/images/image-474f7f61194eaf3692fdf5b4dd912bbb-ballerina.jpg

[jhonerliz]

Happy birthday, Janine!
Hope we can be friends, here..
You have the same name with my student. She is beautiful but naughty sometimes :)

[mono]

Happy Birthday, Janine - an absolutely grand occasion!

http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/NR/ContentConnector/CS2000/SiteInterface/dralion/images/acts/Ballet.jpg

(this actually came from Cirque du Soleil, but I thought it an impressive picture for an impressive forum member :D)

[Pensive]

Oooooh it's such a special day! :banana:
Happy Birthday, Janine! :D

http://z.about.com/d/entertaining/1/0/v/3/caketinkerbell.jpg

http://www.gdargaud.net/Antarctica/DC2005/20050713_08_BirthdayCake.jpg

http://www.acejumpers.com/nss-folder/pictures/birthday%20cake.jpg

[andave_ya]

Ah, Janine!! All the best...I will try to get something impressive to post for you tomorrow. As mono says, you're an impressive member :D. Happy Birthday!

[kiz_paws]

Have a very happy birthday, Janine! Hope you spend a nice relaxing day with those you love!

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s122/kiz_paws/birthday%20LitNet/catswavinginwindow.gif
~K♥zzo

[subterranean]

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Janine

[sprinks]

Happy birthday Janine! :) I hope you have a lovely day :)

[bazarov]

:bday_2: :banana: Happy birthday Janine! :banana: :bday_2:

[downing]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeypOvsY91Q

Happy Birthday to you, dearest Janine!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s99/downing15/chocolate_narrowweb__300x4350.jpg

[papayahed]

Happy Birthday Janine!

[muhsin]

Happy Birthday!

[Logos]

:bday_2: Have a wonderful day Janine! All the best :)

[optimisticnad]

It's your birthday! Collect $10 from every member - hey that would actually come to quite a nice sum wouldn't it?

[manolia]

Happy birthday my friend :) I hope you have a great one :)

[Janine]

Happy Birthday, Janine - an absolutely grand occasion!

http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/NR/ContentConnector/CS2000/SiteInterface/dralion/images/acts/Ballet.jpg

(this actually came from Cirque du Soleil, but I thought it an impressive picture for an impressive forum member :D)

Ok, I am going to work my way down in THANK YOU'S. I could not believe seeing this when I opened the page last night, just prior to going off to bed; I had just gotten my birthday card from Cirque du Soleil and then I send a few out to friends myself; then when I saw your great photo Mono I was surprised and delighted. Aren't they the coolest? I will be sure to copy this photo to my C d S folder offline. Thanks so much!

Virgil, my good friend, and thoughful one. I love the photo of Lawrence. I haven't seen that one before either. It was when he lived in Mexico I believe. I do have some in a book on his travels but I don't think I have that one exactly. I can always use a new one for my offline L file. I love the readings. I had heard the first one awhile back, but I never found 'Piano' on Youtube before. I have "Snake" being read; I think I send it to you via Youtube, but if not, I will send it again. I love that poem also; I am slightly familiar with it; I read it long time ago. It is lovely, reminds me of Degas' women bathing. Lawrence had a way with poetry; it feels very natural. The ballet birthday card is perfect!:)

Quote by Quark

Happy birthday, Janine! Hope everything is going well with you today. How are birthdays with you normally? Do you take time for parties and everything or is just like any other day?

Geez, Quark, how dull do I appear to you? haha.....better not answer that one....parties? What are they? I vaguely recall someone giving me one years back. Mostly at this age, you are right, it is more like any other day; however, today my grand-daughter is coming to visit around 2:30, so that will be super special and she will bring the party with her. I will ask her to play me "Happy Birthday" on the piano. Hopefully, I will get some more wonderful photos of the little maestro...haha. Other than that, I did mention a party to my mother yesterday. I said 'since next year will be one of those landmark birthdays, I do think they could all get a party together for me'. What do you think? If one makes it to the big six 'O', I think we deserve a nice party, don't you? At anyrate, right here is most of my party today, here among some of my best friends! Thanks for the birthday greetings and cakes everyone!

Quote by jhonerliz

Happy birthday, Janine!
Hope we can be friends, here..
You have the same name with my student. She is beautiful but naughty sometimes

haha...sounds like me; NOT! I may have been beautiful as a baby - my mother tells me I won a beauty contest for babies once; I may also have been a little naughty sometimes in the past. I am good now.:D:lol:
Why of course I will be your friend; do put in a request in my page so I can accept. I hope you like it here. So welcome to this great forum!

Pensive, my dear friend...you are so sweet with these extraordinary cakes - the first one is huge and looks so pretty, yummy, too!!! I love it! Tinkerbell is perfect on the top. Brooke was Tinkerbell for Halloween. How did you know I love lavender, too and the flowers are so lovely around the edge. I think I will have a piece right now. The second is wonderul as well; I love the candleglow. I will start with a piece from around the edge. This is going to be good...ummmmm.... Now the third is inedible, right? That is so cute. I never saw a blow-up cake before. I love it, too! Thanks for all!

Quote by Kiz Paws

Have a very happy birthday, Janine! Hope you spend a nice relaxing day with those you love!

Thanks to the three waving cats and you, Kizzo! I think it will be relaxing since my precious Brooke is coming to visit me today. Can't wait. It should be such fun. I bought her a new toy so she will be delighted. She also loves that piano. Hope to get more nice photos today.

My good friend, downing, thank you so much; the card was so cute and your cake looks deeeelicious! I hope all these are carlorie free - I will indulge all day long.

Subby, I have been trying to figure out what you coded message says - is it happy birthday real big? It looks very cool anyway; must have taken you a long time to do that. It certainly lights up the place. Thanks for you artistic greetings!

sprinks, papayahed, baz, muhsin, Logos, optimisticnad Thanks so much for all your wonderful wishes!

andave_ya, thanks and I will wait to see what you come up with. You are so sweet.

manolia, my good friend, likewise...thanks for your birthday wishes!

I hope I got everyone so far; I will check later to make sure.

[Schokokeks]

Dear Janine,

I hope you've made enough room for all of us in your garden, you were explicitly warned that the turnout would be big indeed :D.

The very happiest of birthdays to you!!!

And here are my presents:
First, the obvious :D:

http://www.chocolate.com/dimages/product_images/3813-8-piece-chocolate-toffee-cookies_280x280.jpg

and then the not-so-obvious :D:

https://www.musicvi.com/store/images/T/Drums-02.bmp

Have fun practising! ;)

And please don't ever leave LitNet! :nod:

[Janine]

Dear Janine,
I hope you've made enough room for all of us in your garden, you were explicitly warned that the turnout would be big indeed :D.

hahaha.....yes, the garden has been ready for hours now; so where are the guests? I will keep it open all week long so we can extend the celebration.;)


The very happiest of birthdays to you!!!
It has been the greatest. My son and his wife brought my sweet grand-daughter over to visit. They stayed for dinner and it was a super nice time. We had cupcakes they had brought with them for my birthday. I put a candle on one and made a wish. They all sung and Brooke was delighted with it all. Not sure she ever saw a candle on cake before. Also she played me "Happy Birthday" on the piano. She and I had a grand time! Now I am so totally happy - this has been one of my best birthdays ever! Grand-daughters are so much fun. She just turned 9 months and is nearly walking.


And here are my presents:
First, the obvious :D:

http://www.chocolate.com/dimages/product_images/3813-8-piece-chocolate-toffee-cookies_280x280.jpg

Oh my gosh, these cookies look so delectable! I even love the container. You always come up such great cookies and they are my favorites - I can't get enough cookies at Christmastime.


and then the not-so-obvious :D:

https://www.musicvi.com/store/images/T/Drums-02.bmp

Have fun practising! ;)

And please don't ever leave LitNet! :nod:

:lol: How did you know that I always wanted a set of drums? haha... I think they would be great fun. We can hire the rest of the band for the garden party and I will play the drums! Better bring earplugs....

Thanks, Schokokeks....your gifts are great fun!

[Janine]

Here is my greatest birthday present of all; Brooke playing me 'Happy Birthday'!

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p70/sealace/Brooke/P2280029.jpg

She loved my birthday cards, too!
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p70/sealace/Brooke/P2280030.jpg

Below (my signature photo) are Brooke's tiny footprints taken the day she was born.

[Virgil]

She is just too much Janine. This is the second time at the piano. I expect her at Carnegie Hall in a few years. :)

[Janine]

She is just too much Janine. This is the second time at the piano. I expect her at Carnegie Hall in a few years. :)

Well, one thing is for certain she sure has the enthusiasm for the piano. She looks so little sitting there, doesn't she? I have a short video I will send you the link to; it is from last time she played. Unfortunately, I am in it too and don't find it that flattering; I wish I could blur out that part, you know, like they do criminal's faces...haha. But wait till you see how funny she is when playing and hear her, as well. It is a scream! Today, she was like an old pro at it. She even kept her legs going to the rhythm; live it was too funny to see.

[kiz_paws]

That is toooo sweet of you, Janine -- it is your special day and you purchase a toy for Brooke! :p The world should be filled with more Janines. :nod:

Brooke looks like a natural at the piano. When I was very wee, they could not keep me from a piano, and now I am older (a lot older, lol), but I do know my way around one. So it appears that a person just knows what they want from a very early age. My guess is that little Brooke just feels in her heart that the piano is her thing. I believe in that, I truly do. Hugs to all of you, ~K♥zzo

[Janine]

That is toooo sweet of you, Janine -- it is your special day and you purchase a toy for Brooke! :p The world should be filled with more Janines. :nod:

Kizzo, don't you know that grandma's can't go anywhere without picking up something for their grandkid(s); in my case, having only one, I enjoy spoiling her. I gave her a little train for Christmas that goes with batteries, but she prefers to push it herself; little ones can be so independent! Then I saw these cute stacking vehicles a few weeks ago and thought she would love them; they just roll along - sometimes the simplist toys are really the best. I found them on a clearance table, so the price was just right. Usually, I end up with some kind of adorable outfit for her. I don't think I can go past a baby department anymore without buying something; just so much fun.:) This time my mother bought her a cute little spring dress - figures, since they are predicting snow overnight and way more to come tomorrow night.


Brooke looks like a natural at the piano. When I was very wee, they could not keep me from a piano, and now I am older (a lot older, lol), but I do know my way around one. So it appears that a person just knows what they want from a very early age. My guess is that little Brooke just feels in her heart that the piano is her thing. I believe in that, I truly do. Hugs to all of you, ~K♥zzo

Now that is really promising to know. You must have been so cute; do you have any photos? I have one my mother took of me standing at 9 months at the left end of the piano with one figure on a key; my mother said I was walking at the time. I do think Brooke loves music and she certainly seems to adore the piano, although she does not last long - her attention span is not yet that developed, but give her time. She also does the cutest thing; she is always holding her feet in a ballet type pose. It is so funny to see. Maybe she will take to music and dance, who knows?

[andave_ya]

awwwwwww Janine how cute!!

Anyways for the lovely Janine on the momentous occasion of another birthday:

A Degas painting of a ballerina: http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z15/officialnut/scan0022.jpg

tea? http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk263/xxbudgexx/teacups.jpg

quintessential - CAKE! http://i458.photobucket.com/albums/qq307/bramblerepublic/Interweb%20Flyerz/birthday_cake.jpg

Love ya Janine!!

[Lily Adams]

Aw, Janine! Happy birthday, my friend! Stay awesome and good luck and such! Hope you had a wonderful day and say hi to little Brooke for me!

[Janine]

andave_ya, I love these! This has been a great birthday. I love that picture of the ballerina. I snitched it for my offline file on Degas. I didn't have that one yet. I love those dotted teacups - how cute. The poster of the cake is perfect!

I just started a thread for Hira's birthday; I send a card earlier to email, but I failed to check if there was a thread, so now it is a little belated. If any of you know Hira, please wish a happy birthday to my birthday twin. Thanks so much. I feel badly I did not start it earlier and on the actual 28th, not the 29th....oh well, better late than never. Thanks all!

[Janine]

Aw, Janine! Happy birthday, my friend! Stay awesome and good luck and such! Hope you had a wonderful day and say hi to little Brooke for me!

Lily, good to see you here. I had a wondeful time with Brooke. She is so entertaining! I hope to keep celebrating for a few more days...why not stetch the birthday out, right? Thanks for your best wishes, good friend....and I will get to your PM soon.;) I will extend you greeting to little Brooke.

[*Classic*Charm*]

Happy Birthday Janine! I hope you have a lovely, peaceful day. My best wishes for you today, and everyday!

And because I know you love them as I do, my gift to you is of course...


http://msp150.photobucket.com/albums/s115/dybombom/Running_Horse.jpg

[Janine]

*Classic* what a beauty of an animal....looks so happy and free. Lovely color and such a sweet face - perfect gift; thank you so much! I love the photo; I will copy it to my files on animals. Is this one of your horses or did you find the photo online? It is a fabulous photo catching all the movement of the muscles, etc. This is the type photo inspires me to draw. I love the way the tail flairs out, don't you?

It was a lovely peaceful day today and a lot of fun enjoying my grandbaby. Did you see her photo on page 2 of this thread - playing me "Happy Birthday" ?

[*Classic*Charm*]

No, this fellow isn't mine, though he's definitely lovely. Yes, I love the tail haha.

I certainly did see the photos of Brooke. What a charmer!:D I'm glad you're having a good day!

[ClaesGefvenberg]

Oh dear, I'm late for the party :blush: Happy belated Birthday, Janine :bday_2::bday_2::bday_2: I hope you had a nice one.

Um.... Is there any cake left?

/Claes

[mono]

I could not believe seeing this when I opened the page last night, just prior to going off to bed; I had just gotten my birthday card from Cirque du Soleil and then I send a few out to friends myself; then when I saw your great photo Mono I was surprised and delighted. Aren't they the coolest? I will be sure to copy this photo to my C d S folder offline. Thanks so much!
Wow, ironic eh? I went to Cirque du Soleil once upon a time, years ago, as a teenager, and loved it! They come to town every few years, sometimes yearly, and would love to go again, but their talent seems difficult to compete with for sure! :nod:

[qimissung]

:bday_2: Happy Birthday Janine!!!

[vheissu]

Happy belated birthday, Janine!!! :) Hope you had a wonderful day!

[dramasnot6]

Happy Belated Birthday,Janine! :)
I picked up a necklace and some cupcakes for you...
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/dramasnot6/necklace.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p231/dramasnot6/redvelvetcake.jpg

[pussnboots]

Pls forgive me Janine for being late in wishing you a very happy birthday.

:bday_2: :bday_2: :bday_2:

[Silas Thorne]

Sorry I missed the chance to wish you well for this. Hope you had a wonderful day! :)

[Janine]

Quote by Claes


Um.... Is there any cake left? /Claes

Plenty left over (virtual cake never runs out ;)); so do indulge (calorie-less, also). You can never be too late; it is always fun to keep my birthday going a few days; so thanks Claes. Help yourself to some delicious cake!

Quotes by *Classic*Charm*

No, this fellow isn't mine, though he's definitely lovely. Yes, I love the tail haha.

I certainly did see the photos of Brooke. What a charmer! I'm glad you're having a good day!

*Classic*, Isn't she though? I put one of those of Brooke on my desktop, so I can see her everyday. I love that horse photo. That also would make a great desktop image, but Brooke won out for now.

dramasnot6 Love the sparkly ballet pin - that is just perfect for me. I love pink, too. Did you bake those cupcakes? They look soooo good! I love the red sprinkles ontop. I think I will eat one right now.

vheissu, qimissung...thanks for your nice birthday greetings.

Quote by mono

Wow, ironic eh? I went to Cirque du Soleil once upon a time, years ago, as a teenager, and loved it! They come to town every few years, sometimes yearly, and would love to go again, but their talent seems difficult to compete with for sure!

mono, wow, that is ironic. Lucky you having seen them live. I would die to see one of their shows. I have seen a few on DVD before and was totally mesmerized. You are right there - their talent is beyond everything else one may have experienced before. Their shows are so unique and artistic.

pussnboots and Silas Thorne, no need to be 'sorry' or be 'forgiven' ...as far as I am concerned, the party continues... I like birthdays to last all weekend, maybe even all week. Thanks for coming and for your heartfelt wishes.

[Scheherazade]

It is never too late for an interview so here is an interview with Janine :)

1. How did you come about this site and what makes you keep coming back?
Discovered this site while researching D.H.Lawrence; many of you know, I am quite obsessed with the author’s work. That fateful event helped me to further explore his vast body of work, proving to be quite rewarding and to connect with other Lawrence enthusiasts.

2. Are you happy with the way things are here?
Absolutely! Love it here and probably will never depart, unless you throw me out. I have so many great friends here; can’t even begin to count them all. This site has truly changed my life and given me great happiness.

3. Have you visited other countries than your own and what did you like about it or not like? If you could live somewhere different from where you live now, where would it be and why?
Not many *frown* countries visited actually; only one, an island - Nassau and Paradise Island in the Bahamas. I haven’t even ventured to Canada yet, and it’s not that far from NJ. I am basically an enthusiastic ‘mental’ traveler; in that respect, I have been to many countries and I love learning about other cultures and regions; this is another plus to staying put, here at Lit Net. I have burning desire to visit the UK; I wish to see England, Ireland and Scotland someday. I have to walk where my favorite author’s walked. I would love to live in the Pacific Northwest along the coastline - Seattle is beautiful, as it the Olympic Peninsula.

4. Do you have any pets?
Now that’s a long story. In my lifetime, I’ve had the pleasure of caring for, loving many pets: 2 dogs, 4 cats, several parakeets, 2 gerbils, a guineas pig, fish, two rabbits, a domestic white goose, a mallard duckling, a baby turtle, two gold fish….they may have been more; but now I’ve lost track.
Our last pets were two cats; now we are pet-less. I sometimes miss the pets, but not the work, nor being tied down; so ‘been there, done it‘.

5. What makes you happy?
Zillions of things! BUT, now the one thing that makes me the happiest is playing with my little grand-daughter. She instantly makes me completely happy. I adore and cherish her so. The second thing that makes me happy are all the wonderful friends I have the pleasure of knowing and communicating with often. Most of my happiness springs from my enthusiasm for people and life. I love my hobbies and any pursuit of art, literature, music, movies, etc; all make me exceedingly happy.

6. What is mankind's biggest achievement, and its greatest downfall?
I believe mankind’s biggest achievement is forming and maintaining friendships. If the whole world could achieve friendship, then we would not have wars and strife. I don’t see this as a thing, but as way of living one’s life. Friends mean everything to me; they are my greatest achievement. Without friends, where would one be? Mankind’s greatest downfall is not being able to live peaceably together on this incredible planet.

7. If you had a long day of hard work ahead of you what music would you be playing on your mp3, while working?
Movie soundtracks; collect them, love them all!

8. If you could take one book, music album and one video with you to a desert island, what would they be?
Hard one indeed. I would imagine I would take “Collected Works of Shakespeare“, since it would take a lifetime to fully understand Will‘s writing; that would keep me from being bored and present a challenge. I would take the soundtrack to ‘Hamlet‘ and I would take the Hamlet DVD…of course, I will have a laptop, which will never run out of power, right?

9. Do you feel comfortable in your walk with God?
As in my own broad concept of God, the answer would have to be ‘yes‘. During the famous Shackleton Expedition, three men, including Sir Ernest, crossed South Georgia Island at night under great odds of surviving, and they not only survived but they did it in record time. It was vitally important that they get to the opposite side of the island (the whaling station), in order to get a ship, to rescue their men on Elephant Island. The point I am trying to make, is that during that unbelievable journey, in the deep snowy mountains at night, all three of the men separately perceived a fourth person walking with them. They later said they believed it to be God, Providence. I totally believe this is true and that God most certain does walk beside us daily, and especially in times of great need.

10. Which actor should play you in a movie based on your life?
The woman who played Jane in the Timothy Dalton version of Jane Eyre; I don‘t recall her name; she is English. I think I look a little like her at times.

11.Given the option, what animal would you choose to be?
White Tigress

12. What were your favorite things to do the past? What about now?Art, drawing, crafts projects in the past. Now, I admit I’m pretty lazy most days and a bit too obsessed with my computer; instead I do a lot of computer cruising and posting (especially Lit Net) and I love research. When I get inspired, I do work on some jewelry projects - creative costume beaded pieces, which are tons of fun. I watch DVD‘s, movies, listen to music and audio books, pursue all my interests in the performing/visual arts. However, I am pretty good at being a couch potato!

13. What activities make you lose track of time?
Any art or craft project that you can really lose yourself in; working online, and talking on IM will eat up time quickly. Time dissolves at a rapid rate; I usually I find myself up way past midnight; I definitely spend too many hours of the day and night online; but it is so incredible and expansive, isn‘t it?

14. What makes you feel great about yourself?
Encouraging others, lending moral support. Doing a job to the best of my ability and completing a difficult task; serious posting on this site. I used to get a lot of satisfaction from my artwork. Now that is transferred to other worthwhile pursuits.

15. Who inspires you most? Which qualities inspire you, in each person?
Artists be it visual or performing, etc, authors, and inventors, explorers, leaders. I find their lives inspiring, as well as their works. For art, it would have to be Michelangelo. I love the way these great men have accomplished so much in their lifetimes and some in relatively short ones or against all odds, such as D.H.Lawrence. I admire their dedication and inspiration to create art and do so to the best of their abilities. In leaders, I admire their persistence to rise to excellence, when they are called to do so. One of my favorite poems is Propice by Robert Browning….”
To paraphrase - leadership, dedication, loyalty, spirit, heart, humility…etc. are all qualities inspiring to me

16. What are you naturally good at? (Skills, abilities, gifts etc.)Drawing, illustration, artistic endeavors are my natural talents. I have been exploring art, since I could pick up a pencil; it is as natural as breathing to me, but it does require work and dedication.. I’m good at needlework, various crafts, jewelry making, decorating, window display. I have been thinking of starting a hobby or craft social group. I think many people on this forum are very talented; would be fun to share our work with others.

17. What do people typically ask you for help in?
Hahah…not too sure…sometimes they ask me on here for help in English. I have to laugh…not sure I always use the proper grammar or English myself, and I am a terrible speller.

18. If you had to teach something, what would you teach?
Well certainly not English grammar! Haha…A course in art history perhaps, OR a course in illustration or art appreciation. I could also teach a course in antique English transfer ware dishware, since I collected it for years and learned much about it from research/study. I would like to teach a grad course specifically on D.H.Lawrence, but probably I would have to read a lot more material; also, it would require more organization than I am probably capable of; I would need a masters degree in Literature….I think I’ll just ‘dream’ about this interesting possibility.

19. What would you regret not fully doing, being or having in your life?Regret wasting too much time in the past and procrastinating way too much. I should have done more, when I could. I truly regret getting away from doing my artwork; losing that sense of dedication to my talent. I need to start again, but that is easier said than done.

20. What song is in your head at the moment?
A song by a group no one has probably ever heard of; they were a group from England by the name of Renaissance, the song is “Ocean Gypsy“….one of my all time favorites.

21. The last book you bought/borrowed from the library?
I took a library break to catch up on books I own; so not really sure I remember.

22. Which book are you reading at the moment?
Reading plays currently; wish to concentrate on the Ibsen plays, since I bought a set of Ibsen on DVD. So far they’re great. I read the play after I see the production. I just completed reading “Ghosts”; next will be “Brand”, then “The Master Builder”. Also, reading “Richard II” by Shakespeare, since we have an active discussion underway on this forum.

23. The last book you finished reading?
The Trespasser by D.H.Lawrence (who else? haha)

24. Favorite food?/ Comfort food?
Pizza, roast chicken with all the trimings. Ice cream always!!! Tiramisu is yummy; love marshmallows, chocolate milk. Lots more, etc.

25. What time of day do you most often find yourself on the LitNet?Afternoon and evening; often way too late for my own good.

26. What are you wearing at the moment?
A sort of sweatshirt material skirt with draw-string - comfy and flip-flops, black ¾ sleeve top…it is a little warmer here today, but rainy.

27. Favorite poem?
“Prospice” by Robert Browning is one of my favorites. This line impressed me and was used in the mini-series “Shackleton”:
“For sudden the worst turns the best to the brave“
I have many others too, mostly romantic poems. I love poems from the Pre-Raphaelites’ and Shakespeare‘s Sonnets, of course. Too many favoites to name; I would be here all day.

28. First novel you remember reading on your own?
“Circus Boy“…ha ha…think it was a Disney book. “Nancy Drew Mysteries“; those were great fun. I recall fondly reading two others when a young teen “The Trail of the Lonesome Pine” (by how knows who) and “Mrs. Mike”.

29. Favorite TV shows?
Hardly watch TV anymore, unless it is on a DVD; used to get a kick out of “Seinfeld” and “Frasier“; years back it would have been “Twilight Zone“, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents“. I mostly enjoy the old TV shows; appreciate them more now, then when they actually aired; collected a number on DVD‘s; such fun to watch. Lucy Show is a biggie. Other than this I love BBC and HBO mini-series.

30. Which Lit Net members would you like to meet in person if you could?
Many! To start, let me name a few, Virgil, Quark, Dark Muse, (they mainly discuss Lawrence with me), Petrarch, downing, grace86, Pensive, Saphira, Claes, Quasimodo, LilyAdams, *Classic Charm*, pussnboots, manolia, toni, Hira, lugdunum, eye maker, sophia82, Niamh, Lady Wentworth, manolia, andave ya, kiz paws, Alexei, nightshade, Schokokeks, malwethien, skasian, etc, etc, etc, plus all the moderators (who do a great job) and the Admin (who makes all this possible).…truly the list goes on and on……if I failed to mention you by name, don’t despair - just my brain getting old and feeble….plus the list was getting rather long. Let’s just have a great big reunion somewhere - how ‘bout the moon?

31. Favorite post on the Forum?
Probably one of my own lengthy posts in our “Women in Love” discussion or in the Lawrence short story thread.

32. Favorite thread?
Hands down - easy answer - “D.H. Lawrence Short Stories.”

33. Last food did you have?
Ice-cream! It’s food to me.

34. Last words you said out loud?
“I am going upstairs to get some hangers“….obviously, I got side-tracked.

35. Last person you hugged/kissed?
My grand-daughter, then my son and his wife.

36. What do you do (for a living) to be able to keep your Lit Net addiction going? And are you happy with your chosen profession?
Physically disabled, so I am free to pursue the computer, when I’m feeling ok. No, I can’t say that I was 100% happy in my profession, because all my employments over the years were not quite my chosen profession. I got side-tracked a lot. Steady art jobs are hard to come by. I did enjoy selling antiques immensely; I consider doing it again in the future.

37. What question would you like to ask yourself?
Why am I not living the life I am suppose to be living? Pretty pathetic, huh?

38. What would you like to be if you could change your profession?
An interior decorator; or a display artist, or a stage set designer….if I had talent, I would be a dancer or a singer or an actor…ha ha…that is a pipe dream!

39. Least favorite book/song/movie?
“Great Expectations”/ Any and all rap songs /“Love Actually” - hated all three!

40. The most generous thing you have done?
Lend moral support to my friends and family; helped friends learn computer skills.

41. What is your most outstanding feature?
Physically, probably my blue eyes; otherwise, I think it is my sense of humor (although, I don’t think I’m particularly funny in this interview so far). I am very honest, outgoing and friendly; I always make friends easily.

42. If you could change one thing about the way you look, what would that be?
Thinner body and thicker hair! Sorry, I had to have two.

43. Which book do you wish you had written?
“A Tale of Two Cities”…strange since it is the only Dickens novel I have actually read. A second choice might be “Les Miserables”…both books are perfect, in my opinion.

44. What is your favorite book cover?
“Aphonse Mucha”, an artist book I own; gorgeous decorative cover art.

45. Most and least favorite characters from books?
Don’t know his name, but some low-life character in “Middle-March”, who is just despicable!

46. What would your biography be titled?
The curious experiences of an ordinary person. Circumstances have made my life curious; I could write a book myself!

47. What should you be doing at the moment instead of answering these questions?
Watching the end of “Richard II“, then getting ready for bed, reading if I can stay awake.

48. Wonderful Superman or depressing Batman?
Wonderful Superman, since I am an optimist.

49. The most embarrassing moment in your life?
Which one? There has been many, believe me…I have had enough years to accumulate embarrassing moments. One was when our family friends viewed my old prom movies - my gosh, what a geek I was….truly embarrassing moment.
50. Which literary character (s) have you been told to resemble the most?
I haven’t been told one. I would like to be Jane Eyre, because she finally relied on herself and had enough fortitude to come through and find true and lasting happiness in the end.

51. List some of the things that annoy you immensely.
Phones ringing and dogs barking outside; also any irritating background noise that’s repetitious; TV playing in the background. These all cause me anxiety - may be my age, grouchy old lady….:lol:

52. Anything that you want to forget but you never can?
Can’t really say, because it was very traumatic and caused me a lot of emotional pain. Actually, I’ve been through a number of bad things; I opt not to dwell on these times, but concentrate on the present and future instead.

53. Tell us about some amusing translation mistake you have heard or made yourself.
Never translated anything since I don‘t know a second language. However, I had a friend visit me from Japan; we definitely did encounter the experience of misinterpretation in parts of our conversation; rather amusing; as they say, ‘lost in translation’.

54. If you had to lose one of your senses, which would you choose and why?
Like downing before me, it’s too awful to think of, so I don’t think I can even imagine which one I would give up; maybe sense of smell, but then I understand one can’t taste - that would tragic, since I love food.

55. What’s the first thing you’ll do in an embarrassing situation?
Make light it of it and then laugh at myself; a good friend taught me by example.

56. Are you mostly happy with life or are you still in pursuit?
Happy with life as a whole and also still in pursuit of something - not sure what, maybe knowledge and more complete peace and happiness.

57. Are you male or female?
Female

58. What gives your life meaning?
My darling grand-daughter, Brooke, and my son and his wife; my loving family and all my great friends! If all else in life was lost, and I had these, life would still be rich.

59. What type of Faerie would you like to be and why?
The Friend Fairy!

60. One final word of wisdom for LitNet users?
Happiness is found within yourself. It has to begin there and radiate outward to others.

61. What would you like to ask to the person to be interviewed after you?
What was your very favorite moment in your life so far?

[sprinks]

Lovely interview! :)

[Virgil]

I guess I count as one of those Lawrence enthusiasts. :D


11.Given the option, what animal would you choose to be?
White Tigress
:lol: You are just too nice and gentle to be a tigress. Except for those few times we discussed politics and you nearly scratched my eyes out. :D

A wonderful interview Janine. It's wonderful to call you friend. :)

[sofia82]

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Wish you the best in the world!! Especially the best for you and your family!

Wonderful interview!!! And you are one of my friends I really want to see ;)

[Pensive]

Learnt a lot more reading your interview! :)

[symphony]

happy birthday Janine!

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[Janine]

I guess I count as one of those Lawrence enthusiasts. :D

Definitely! Didn't I say so right away?


:lol: You are just too nice and gentle to be a tigress. Except for those few times we discussed politics and you nearly scratched my eyes out. :D
Oh you are too kind; you don't know me...the true me can be pretty feisty sometimes. I am prone to getting a bit hysterical sometimes you know.:lol: Anyway, yes; you did see a glint of it when we talked politics; we steer clear of that subject from now on.;)...that is the best policy...:D Anyway, if I was a white tigress I could sleep most of the day. Maybe I should have been a plain house cat - they sleep a lot, too.


A wonderful interview Janine. It's wonderful to call you friend. :)

Thanks, Virgil, you are so generous and thoughtful; same here my good friend. I suffered over filling out my interview sheet; then after I sent it, I wanted to change a couple of things; you know me, always editing. I guess it came out ok afterall. Pensive, glad you feel that way, good friend.

Thanks everyone for reading my boring interview; glad you all liked it. I was trying to be totally honest; I always do. I am happy, Sophia, that you would like to meet me, as well. All of you are such good friends. Thanks for a great birthday celebration. This one will go down as the best so far! :thumbs_up:)

symphony, thank you!

[kiz_paws]

That was a wonderful interview, Janine. So upbeat and postive -- the world needs more Janines. :nod:

[Janine]

That was a wonderful interview, Janine. So upbeat and postive -- the world needs more Janines. :nod:

That is sweet of you to say, Kiz.I really do try to stay positive and an optimist; it's not always easy though, but I have come through a lot lately and I have learned that keeping a sense of hope in the face of depair can really help work things out; so I am in an optimist period presently. I just hope I can maintain it.

[Nightshade]

HAppy birthday, late I knmow but I cant figure out how I missed this :blush: Hope it was great!!

[Janine]

How sweet of you Nightshade to drop in; of course, you are never too late for my birthday. I am still spending my birthday money. haha....I just ordered a few things from Amazon today; it took me awhile to make up my mind. I am considering those things bought with my B-money. It was a nice birthday because my grand-daughter stopped by for the afteroon. If you go back a few pages you will see her playing the piano, haha...or at least she thought she was doing to. It sounded to me like Happy Birthday!

[eyemaker]

Darn! I miss this.. I've busy making Janine's B-day cake so I wasn't able to be online that day!:D:D:D :nod::nod:No worries though, my cake went well...

Look!

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[Janine]

Darn! I miss this.. I've busy making Janine's B-day cake so I wasn't able to be online that day!:D:D:D :nod::nod:No worries though, my cake went well...

Look!

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Perfect! Hahaahaa, This is just so great and well-worth waiting for, eye, good friend. I love the cake you baked me - you did a stupendous job and it looks delicious; so I can understand the delay. And the pretty white one is perfect; I blew out the candle and I will get my wish. I love the slowpoke turtle, too...how cute. You always come up with cool pics and cartoons. Thanks so much, eye.