Eventually in our lives, be it in a job interview or some sort of personality test or icebreaker, we'll probably all be asked - "if you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?"

I often struggle for a response on this... do I pull something random like Ghandi, so I look deep and spiritual?  Or do I tell the truth?  That if I could have dinner with anyone, I'd choose Rosey Grier.

I find it endlessly amusing, and endearing, that this 6'5" former member of one of the most storied D-lines in football, and former bodyguard for RFK could be totally into such hobbies as needlepoint, and yes, knitting.

When I started knitting, I often heard things like "knitting?  that's something my grandma did." Then one day, a male friend commented that I was knitting, just like Rosey Grier.  Given my love of sports, and not being likened to female octaganarians, I really appreciated the comment.

I was reminded of this today as I watched a You Tube clip of one of my fav blog authors giving a speech, and in it he referenced Rosey Grier.  The blog is 1000 Awesome Things and really a great way to keep yourself in check when the world seems to be crumbling all around you - a feeling I know all too well!  It helps you appreciate the little, simple joys in life - like one of my recent favorites, #396 - when the hold music is actually good.  Check out the site if you have a free minute, or his speech if you've got an extra 20.