1. What do you look forward to the most on the 4th of July? I love getting together with the Gomer family! It’s a new tradition to spend it with them. Last year, Belle was a teensy little thing; this year, she was walking around, helping me put the mustard away.

2. Are you a hugger? Yes!! I love giving hugs to people, but only if I like you.

3. What is your favorite BBQ’d food?  I love grilled veggies. We have a grill basket, and I fill it with red onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms. Toss lightly with olive oil and black pepper. Mmmm.

4. Do you like to watch parades? No.

5. I changed this question, because the original question was lame. New question: Who is your favorite author? I have many favorites: Jane Austen, Henry James, Margaret Atwood, Jeffrey Eugenides, John Steinbeck…

6. Vampires or Werewolves? If we’re talking ‘Twilight’, then definitely vampires; the werewolves are funny, but not as cool.

7. Do you read your horoscope? Occasionally, if I am bored.

8. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? I love Ben & Jerry’s Coffee Heath Bar Crunch, but it is terribly high in calories and fat. I try to avoid it, and stick to fruit sorbets.