GROWING PAINS
This is Diann, Denise, me and Lynne Ford at the WBCL radio station. The girls threatened my life if things didn't go well at the interview this morning, but I knew our wonderful Lynne would make sure they were at ease. But just in case, I went fully loaded with caffeine--ready to rescue my chicks if necessary.
I got there first. When Di came in, she had one of those looks. You know the one I mean--like a cat that's been scared to death and just might claw your face off if you so much as touch it. Denise breezed in last wearing a smile I knew was fake. "It's going to be fun," I promised them again. They narrowed their eyes at me and gave me a look that would have shut up a lesser woman.
When they saw the size of the mic, their eyes got even bigger if possible. Then we saw what Lynne had by each of our mics--a DeBrand truffle.I knew I loved that woman. We'd brought her some truffles as well so we were ALL in a good mood. We were ready to dish. Lynne fit our group like she was a missing piece.
Then it got ugly. Lynne asked us each to tell something about the others that people might not know. Denise said, "Be kind." I was. I told about her being a girly girl in a male household. I could have said she alphabatizes her spices but I was nice. I told about Diann's wonderful voice. But was Denise nice back? N-O-O-O. She said I was "strong-willed." She's still bitter about that middle aged argument where you all agreed with me. I think I'm hurt.
As we walked out, the girls were raving about how much fun it was. I preened. Okay, it probably sickened them, but after listening to them whine about how I'd gotten them into a live interview, I deserved it. I have to drag those girls kicking and screaming sometimes, but it's for their own good. If they'd only remember when they next need to grow!
If you'd like to listen to the interview, go to www.wbcl.org. Click on Mid Morning then click on Weekly Schedule. Look for Tuesday and you'll see the link to click to listen. If we sound like driveling idiots, please don't tell us!
Colleen
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16 Comments:
LOL. It was a great interview. Your friendship conveyed through the speakers. Very good job, ladies.
So -- what's wrong with alphabetizing your spices? I've done it for years. LOL
Don't you just love Lynne Ford. She comes to our women's retreat to do workshops. She is the best speaker and the most amazing person! I am sure you all did great with your interview!Jeane W.
Lynne Ford is grace personified. She totally put us at ease (even when she asked me about my take on the war in Iraq). We had a great time, and trust me on this one, I don't have a great time at interviews. This is a miracle akin to the parting of the Red Sea.
Thank you, Lynne! :-)
I am proud of you girls! A real, live studio interview is a blast. I'm off to listen!
Katy McKenna www.fallible.com
Ooooh, not home right now and the computer I'm using won't open the interview--bummer. But I'm a little jealous. I too was interviewed on radio with a friend--but I don't remember feeling as relaxed as you all look in that pic!
Well done....great job...caffeine and chocolate! What more could you want? Oh, maybe Kristin??
It's hard to believe that ANY of you were nervous during the interview! You did well! Surprising at first, though, to hear your mid-western accents. :) (In reading a blog or a novel, the voice "sound" is missing...!)
P.S. Denise, I've alphabetized the spices--AND the books on our shelves, too. How else can you find them?
Sheesh, D, is there a difference between strong willed and HAVING a strong will? LOL
I adore Lynne! She's the most fun gal in the world.
where do you live Pam S, that you think WE have an accent? LOL
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I alphabetize my spices, too--within their categories. (???)
: )
Bet the interview was fun. Wish I could have heard it.
Had a wonderful and big birthday during the conference. I have to look up that middle-age argument!
What was the conclusion? Middle-age women are wise and wonderful, right? : )
Alphabetize your spices? Oh, ladies! You'd die if you saw my spice drawer!
And Colleen, they'll thank you one day for your brilliance at marketing.
I have spices from our natural foods store thrown into ziplocks - it stinks when I forget to label them and have to sniff spices to figure out what to use. Makes some interesting dishes sometimes. Hard to alphabetize ziplocks! :) But labelling isn't a bad idea, I suppose.
By the way, I just bought ALL 3 of Denise's books today (never read them before so I'm excited), AND the new book by you, Colleen, as well as the final Aloha series book and my missing copy of the Without a Trace. I'm so excited and my husband is rolling his eyes at our new credit card balance. BUT I AM HAPPY - therefore he is happy. Wait'll I break it to him that next month it's Kristin and Diann month!!!
I need to go listen to this! Robin and I tried to listen to it while we were both sitting in her office working but we missed it, we got the time wrong. :-(
Ah, Jaime, your little one is so cute! I miss those days.
I can't believe how many anal spice alphabetizing people we have! I just had my villain alphabetize his soups. LOL
I don't alphabetize ANYTHING...I'm blessed if it ends up in the right cabinet. My sister does, though...but she's got OCD...hmmmm...now that I think about it, Denise? LOLOLOLOLOL
The interview rocked!
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