Ask Someone (Aunt Berne)

In what part of the world do you imagine me being the happiest?

A far country like Paris where your curiosity and adventurism can be explored. 

What would you use to lure me into a trap?

Tell you I’ve a secret that I will only tell you in person 

In a perfect world, who would I end up marrying?

Someone who will become a great love who can easily afford to travel the globe with you like Richard Castle. Money is never an object to him because he’s invested wisely and honestly. 

What is your favourite moment we've shared?

Every moment because you are my joy. 

What name do you think suits me better than my own?

I think there is no other name. When I think of Lisa, only you ALWAYS come to my mind. 

What things remind you of me?

Snoopy, when I cover my mouth, books and any thing Christmasy

What do you hope I will always remember about you?

Your letting go of people who seem to not want to continue sharing with you (that’s much a part of my life too). Connecting with you only when you make the connection first. Your listening with an open mind and being the joy that is you. 

(11 September 2021)

My answers for Aunt Berne:

In what part of the world do you imagine me being the happiest?

Alaska! In a warm cabin with a personal chef and loads of extra guest bedrooms. Oh, and it's near an airstrip so that you can come back to the east coast whenever you like as well as welcome your favourite people to visit!

What would you use to lure me into a trap?

A free coupon for a dessert tasting at The Cheesecake Factory. You must try all the desserts and choose the best. 

In a perfect world, who would I end up marrying?

Duh. Tom Selleck.

What is your favourite moment we've shared?

The first that comes to mind was all the times that you would walk down to the stop sign at the end of Belgrade so that you could wave to us one last time as we drove around the block to home. The thrill of anticipation of "Will she be there? Will she be there???" And you always were.

What name do you think suits me better than my own?

Bernadette and Berne are so you that it's hard to come up with something that's better. Hmm...how about Cassandra Marie, but we would all call you Cassie.

What things remind you of me?

My Fair Lady, Little Caesar's Pizza, Tom Selleck, Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman (I'M IN THE DAHK HERE!), cross-stitching, polar bears, really cute stuffed animals, Cabbage Patch Dolls, exquisitely wrapped Christmas gifts, 

What do you hope I will always remember about you?

That even though life got in the way and we didn't get to spend as much time together as I would have liked, I have and will always love you like crazy. You were without question the best part of my childhood.