silverchimes’ Neighborhood

The holidays are in full effect, so tell us: What's your favorite holiday song? Bonus points if you share it with us!

It's a two-way tie between Greensleeves and Carol of the Bells. But the only thing I won't tolerate is the Andy Williams Christmas album. I know it's classic, but I worked too many years in retail listening to that CD over and over again for six weeks straight to ever want to hear it again.

What gifts are you planning to get this year for the tech-geek in your life?
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I am the tech geek in my life! I'm hoping for a wireless remote for my DSLR and a PowerMat, but really I'm not that dead set on having those things for Christmas. 

It's Week 12 of the NFL season. How's your team faring?

I'm a Cleveland Browns fan, so: blech.  

A lot of people start decorating for the holidays before the Thanksgiving leftovers have been eaten... What about you? When are you going to start putting up your holiday decorations this year?

I think we're going to do it next weekend, that way my little stepdaughter can help decorate. She gets such a kick out of it, and it mostly just makes her father and me tired and annoyed with each other. This way the two of them get to have fun, and I get to sit on my butt have fun in my own way.

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

I'm thankful that every once in awhile, Vox has a QotD that isn't corporate sponsored. Insert eye roll here.

Black Friday is known for its deals and steals. What items are you hoping to find in the stores this Friday?

I will not be exiting my house on Friday. In fact, I may not even exit the bed, especially if I can rig up the bed with electricity, a mini-fridge, and some kind of bedpan/toilet contraption.

With so much information on the Web, how do you stay organized online?

I don't. I leave my internet strewn all over the place, just like I do with my books and papers.

 What’s the first thing you do when you log on to your computer every day?

I usually stalk my online friends check my Facebook for updates.

What’s the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?
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My hubby gave me my engagement ring on Christmas Eve of 2001. Granted, it took us five years to actually get married, but that's the best Christmas present I ever received.

What's the first exhibit you visit at the zoo?

Either the cheetahs or the lemurs. Both look decidedly unimpressed with life in captivity, however. Zoos are kind of depressing.