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THE HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL HHJ OKIE To answer any of the ques tions in the HHJ Quiz, call Charlotte Perkins at (478) 987- 1823, ext. 234, or e-mail your answers to hhjquiz(a yahoo, com. Thedeadlineis Wednesday at 5 p.m. mk M iff P ‘ v ’BL_« EyeQ Name this man. , ■ .I I. ■■ n 1.. Charlottes Literary Qiiz Who was the only fiction al character ever to have his obituary on the front page of The New York Times? What address did he have printed on his busi ness card? What was the name of his twin brother? At what location did his fictional career begin and end? BUeQuz In what city was the street called Straight? Who was told by the Lord to go to a house on that street? Geortfaquz Which Georgia city began as Wattsville? USA quiz How many stars were on the United States flag when the Civil War began? Which president issued two executive orders regarding the number of stars on the flag, and their arrangement? According to the Flag Code, is it acceptable to wear a flag as clothing? WerdQuz Which of these events DIDN’T happen in 1906? The birth of Tallulah Bankhead, the Centennial of the Louisiana Purchase, an eruption of Mount Vesuvius, an earthquake in San Francisco, the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Teddy Roosevelt, the appearance a ball of fire (later identified as an exploding meteorite) in the sky over Siberia. Answers from the Dec. 21 HHJ Quiz. The Christmas quotations in the Literary Quiz were from “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas; “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens; “The Gift of the Magi” by 0. Henry; John Milton’s “Nativity Ode” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Dr. Seuss. The cognoscenti were Sharon Cyr, Mike Stanley, Terry Everett, Delilah Evans, Bill Harrison, Jim Worrall and Laurie Jones. Bible Quiz: Mary, the moth er of Jesus, “kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” The scripturally savvy were Sharon Cyr, Mike Stanley, Terry Everett, Delilah Evans, Bill Harrison, Jim Worrall and Laurie Jones. Georgia Quiz: The Christmas tree most grown by Georgia tree farmers is the Leyland Cypress. Georgia geniuses were Sharon Cyr, Mike Stanley, Terry Everett, Delilah Evans, Bill Harrison, Jim Worrall and Laurie Jones. Weird Quiz: The drawing of Santa was by famed 19th Century editorial cartoonist Thomas Nast. Getting it right were Bill Harrison, Rex Gambill, Sharon Cyr, Mike Stanley, Terry Everett, Delilah Evans and Laurie Jones. New traditions for New Year's Eve More often than not, I turn down dates for New Year’s Eve because I have my own tradition that makes that evening one of my favorites of the year. After the harried busy ness of the Christmas sea son, which now begins with Thanksgiving, I want to have a quiet evening. My idea of perfect happiness is to settle down by a roaring fire, order in way too much Mexican food and watch a couple of good movies. It’s my gift to me. So when he called the other day and asked me to join him for a black tie glitzy event, I thought first of that wonderful quietness I nor mally enjoy on the last night of the year as a tribute to all my other non-quiet 364 nights. “WelUlll,” I began, edging toward explaining, as I do annually, about my beloved tradition. Then, I thought Talen Jacob Jennings David and Jill (Kennedy) Jennings announce the birth of a son, Talen Jacob Jennings, on Nov. 15, 2005, 7 lbs 15 oz., 20 1/2 inches long. Sister is McKenzie Jennings. Grandparents are Betty Kennedy of Perry, Billy Kennedy of Macon, Micha Jennings of Columbus and Henry Jennings of Phoenix, Ala. Great grandparents are Jeanette and Robert Haymans of Richmond Hill, and William L. Kennedy Sr. of Macon. Caden Jeffory Grant Patterson Gerald and Jessica Patterson announce the birth of a son, Caden Jeffory Grant Patterson, at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 16, 2005. Grandparents of the baby are Jeffory Bailey of Sneads, Fla., Gail Bassett of Byron, Larry and Lucia Patterson of Kathleen, and Rose Theilke of Anchorage, Alaska. La’Carrie Que’Mel Laney Rosheshia Laney announc es the birth of a son, La’Carrie Que’Mel Laney, born at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 16, 2005. Grandparents of the baby are Patricia Laney and Stevie Felts of Warner Robins. Cole Brannen Creel Tim and Charlotte Creel announce the birth of a 0 Christmas treehouse My older son had part of his Christmas come a little early this year. For the bet ter part of a year he has been lobbying for a tree house, and now his efforts are bearing fruit. “I’m getting a treehouse for Christmas and it’s too big to even go under the Christmas tree!” he has been fond of telling anyone who will listen. It has been a very exciting time in the Martin house hold, and I do believe it’s been as much fun for two big boys as it has been for the five year old one. My hus band designed and built the house with the help of his daddy. It looks suspiciously like a platform deer stand with some extra siding and a roof, since they have experi ence in building that type of structure. For a couple of weeks, they have been hard at work, out in the cold and the wind, to get it done in time for Christmas. The soon to be owner has been supervising as much as possible, mak ing plans all the way. “We can spend the night in the treehouse, Daddy. You can come too, Dadah!” He even went so far as to invite one of his granddaddy’s friends to join them. CELEBRATIONS Imm *» Wp w Ronda Rich Columnist of that gorgeous, black sequined (and yes, Mama, it’s sexy) dress that I’ve only worn once and the match ing black and rhinestone encrusted, four-inch sandals that make my small feet look ridiculously like Barbie’s. He laughed, knowing that with me, there’s always a story. “Well what?” I was torn. It was a choice cAew '^ruuds son, Cole Brannen Creel, at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 17, 2005. Grandparents of the baby are Jan Pedrick of Fitzgerald, Bennie Pettis of Ocilla, and Jimmy and Shirley Creel of Statesboro. Krista Renae Robinson Amanda Robinson announce the birth of a daughter, Krista Renae Robinson, born at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 17, 2005. Grandparents of the baby are Stephanie Roberts of Atlanta, and the late James Robinson of Franklin. Julia Kate Bremner Clint and Laurie Bremner announce the birth of a daughter, Julia Kate Bremner, at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 17, 2005. Grandparents of the baby are Sally Manning of Dallas, Texas, and Joan Reeves of Cheshire, Mass. Nevaeh Arianna Walters Jasmine Walters announce the birth of a daughter, Nevaeh Arianna Walters, at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 18, 2005. Grandparents of the baby are Jim and Shirley Walters of Warner Robins. Lynzi Marie Edwards Patrick and Brittney Edwards announce the birth of a daughter, Lynzi Marie Edwards, at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 18, | p Sherri Martin The Front Porch Evans Newspapers Whether the proposec sleep over ever occurs, there is still plenty of fun going on in the now completed treehouse. It has a ladder, a bucket on a rope to use to pull up any necessary accessories to the fun, and a swing on a zip line for a quick escape. That’s my favorite part. My husband made the swing and attached the cable - going towards the house, our son said, so that when I call him for supper he can jump on and zip to the house. When it was time for him to take his first ride, he was a little leery. We started him out easy, and it was pure joy to see the scared look on his face turn to delight. He is already planning to invite that no woman should ever be called upon to make - a sacred night of peaceful retreat or the opportunity to prance around in a fancy dress and stunning stilettos. “Well,” I repeated, trying to buy time. He chuckled lightly, the kind of chuckle that a guy makes up because he doesn’t mean it. “Listen, if you keep beating around the bush, I’m gonna get my feelings hurt.” “It’s not you. It’s just, well, can I be honest?” I felt his wince across the phone. “Just for the record,” he replied, “I’m not always enamored with all of your moments of honesty. But go ahead. ” I laughed. You have to love such a guy. Then, I told him of my normal New Year’s Eve tradition. “You know, I’m thinking that sounds better than my offer. Want company?” 2005. Grandparents of the baby are Keith and Deviso Grubbs of Clinchfield, and Dr. Tony and Tina Baldwin of Perry. Ella Kathryn Venancio Daniel and Victoria Venancio announce the birth of a daughter, Ella Kathryn Venancio at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 19, 2005. Grandparents of the baby are Kathryn Venancio and Paul Venanico of Portsmouth, R.I. Amira Carissa Simmons Robert and Antonia Simmons announce the birth of a daughter, Amira Carissa Simmons at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 19, 2005. Grandparents of the baby are John and Shirley Johnson of Southfield, Mich., and Robert and Kay Simmons of Warner Robins. Ty’on Maxwell Tyrone Ridley and Catrina Maxwell announce the birth of a son, Ty’on Maxwell, at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 19, 2005. Grandparent of the baby is Patricia Jackson of Fort Valley. Jaiden Zackery Serranzana Jerremy and Phannapilai Serranzana announce the birth of a son, Jaiden Zackery Serranzana, at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 19, 2005. Grandparents over all of his friends and cousins to enjoy it with him. I am glad that the joy of the treehouse will be shared, particularly since part of it was originally intended to be enjoyed in another way. My husband used composite decking (or “plood” as he calls it, since it’s a mix of plastic and wood) to make the floor and sides - the composite decking that I won about three years ago and thought would be turned into a sure enough deck. However, I gave up on that idea about two and a half years ago, and so suggested that my husband use the boards for the treehouse. “I was planning to,” he informed me. But when I look at the Christmas treehouse, I know they were boards well spent. When I watch the house become a fort, a jungle hide away, a pirate ship, or any number of places that exist only in our son’s - and even tually our younger son’s - imagination, I will know the boards were put to a much better use than an unimagi native deck. It’s already been a merry Christmas at my house. Is the treehouse perfect? No. But is it perfectly won derful? Absolutely. I wasn’t quite ready to give up the idea of sequins and rhinestones in exchange for a turtleneck and jeans. Then, I did what any woman would have done had she been in my high heels. I asked for more time. And like any man who has ever dealt with a woman who wanted her sequins and tur tlenecks, too, he agreed. I’ve always been told that superstition is that what ever you’re doing when the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31 is what you’ll do for the rest of the year. Not true. I’ve try kissing, sleep ing, praying, talking, visit ing and listening. And none of the aforementioned, have I spent the next year doing exclusively. But one New Year’s tradition I’m stick ing with is eating black-eyed peas and collard greens. I don’t like collard greens but I eat them because I like the greenback money of the baby are Pornphan and Bill Farley of Warner Robins. Zoey Marie Alvarez Jose Juan Alvarez and Maria Orozco announce the birth of a daughter, Zoey Marie Alvarez, at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 19, 2005. Grandparents of the baby are Maria Orozco of Vidalia, Aurelio Orozco of Dublin, and Mana Alvarez and Rosendo of Mexico. Brandon Marshall Miller Marshall and Deborah Miller announce the birth of a son, Brandon Marshall Miller, at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 20, 2005. Grandparent of the baby is Tommy Lee Hudgens Sr. of Perry. Braylon Neveah Doremus Charles and Melissa Doremus announce the birth of a daughter, Braylon Neveah Doremus, at Houston Medical Center on Dec. 20, 2005. Grandparents of the baby are Maria Davis and Eddie Windham of Warner Robins, and Cheryl Cox and Allen Cox of Lansing, Mich. Auditions for 'The Wisteria Bush' Auditions for roles in “The Wisteria Bush,” a comedy by Jo Vander Voort, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday at the Warner Robins Little Theatre, 502 S. Pleasant Hill Road, Warner Robins. According to director Paula Johns, the script calls for five women. “The Wisteria Bush” is set in a fictitious small Alabama town where everybody knows everybody else. It’s a month before the town’s annual homecoming and a committee is meeting to select a graduate of the high school for the honor of homecoming queen. This is a play about women’s friend ships. Southern accents are in order. The play will open on Feb. 10, with further performances on Feb. 11, 16-18, 23-25 at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees Feb. 12 and 19 at 2:30 p.m. Sfa&s* IWlKciisite Pt+t/fir Presents J / , , f\ The tr&mfWS . 3®- LIPIZZANER Mg' STALLIONS. ates/ap/ JttmAri/ <24- * Y:JOPAt REAVES i ARENA GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIRGROUNDS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2005 ♦ they promise to bring. Last year, Mama noticed that I was swallowing them whole - with a yucky look on my face - and she said, “You have to chew them. If you don’t chew them, it don’t count and you won’t make any money.” “No, no, no,” I replied. “You can’t make up the rules.” “Why not?” my sister asked. “You do.” Good point. That’s why I’m thinking that this year, I’m going to have a quiet black tie event at my house. It’ll be small and intimate with lots of Mexican food, a good movie and a fabulous black sequined dress. I don’t like collard greens but I sure like making up the rules. Ronda Rich is the author of “What Southern Women Know (That Every Woman Should)” and “The Town That Came A-Courtin’. ” 'K. 'yJ' /"'“A C\fb Happy First Birthday firrf-fty/tlfvrtfr l ■; H ' __ LANE SMITH Lane Smith, son of John and Mary Jones of Bonaire, celebrated his first birthday on Dec. 16, 2005. He is the brother of 4-year-old Logan Smith, and the grandson of Steve and Shelby Roland, Evelyn Smith and Jack Mclnvale. 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