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[chalcedony]

Animals/Pets: None, although I've been considering getting another turtle.
Best Friend: None. I'm lucky to have any friends, never mind a best one.
Cohabitants: Only the dust bunnies.
Desire(s): To see the Earth from the surface of the Moon, live and in person.
Eye Color: Blue-ish.
Favorite Food(s): Cauliflower.
Games: None.
Habit(s): Twirling my hair when I'm thinking.
Interests: Science, reading, miniatures, writing.
Job: Professor.
Kitchen ... wonder or blunder?: Wonder. But then most chemists are.
Languages: English and French, with a smattering of Italian
Most valued possession (not person/pet): Tough one, since it's only stuff. Maybe my grandmother's engagement ring. It's all I have from her.
Name (named after?): Karen. Named only for myself.
Outfit you love: Black skirt and sweater.
Pizza toppings: Broccoli.
Question asked of you the most: Will this be on the exam?
Relationship: Okay. Sure.
Sport: Basketball for playing, baseball and hockey for watching.
Television show(s): C.S.I., The West Wing, Farscape.
Unsavory characteristic: A really, really *bad* temper. I have made paint blister.
Video (DVDs count, too): All 80 episodes of Star Trek, the BBC Pride and Prejudice, many more.
Webpage (favorite - not your own): Google.
Xylophone (or other instrument): Flute, many years ago.
Year born: 1954. You do the math.
Zodiac Sign: Gemini. Like I care.