Some Sweet Love for Blogalicious

 How nice to discover that my blog has been nominated by Kristin Berkey-Abbott for the Memetastic Award, created by Jillsmo at the Yeah, Good Times blog, a Mommy blog. Apparently, Jillsmo prefers to conceal her identity so I can't give you her name.

According to the rules, I must do the following:

• link back to the blogger who awarded you (DONE)

• display the graphic from award creator (DONE)

• post 5 facts, four of which must be lies (See Below)

• pass the award on to 5 other bloggers who must follow these rules (See Below)

• link the post back, so Jillsmo can follow its trajectory (DONE)

My five nominees are:

• Ken Ronkowitz Lots of poetry news, poems, links to cool stuff. Companion to his Poets Online site
• Gabriel Scala Recent addition to my blogroll. Substantial commentary on poetry, plus interviews, poetry prompts
• Erika Dreifus I couldn't begin to list all the wonderful material offered at this blog—contests, paying markets, new books, conferences, etc., etc.
  
• Adele Kenny A fairly new blog but already a formidable presence with lots of great prompts, practical poetry information, and lovely photos
• Marion Schembari Here's the one that probably won't seem like it's a good fit here, but this tech site offers terrific information about blogging, Facebook, Twitter, and other things technological. Marion is also very funny. I always learn something and have a good laugh.

My five facts—and please indicate in a Comment which you believe is the one true fact—are:

1. I lived in five Southern states before I was two.
2. Of my three children, two are adopted.
3. I have had four surgeries which required prolonged hospitalization.
4. I think that chocolate-covered caramels are disgusting.
5. Until I was 16, I lived on a farm and was in charge of the chickens and goats.