Occasionally I get in a strange sort of mood. Sort of an impatient mood where you feel like something is about to happen, and you can’t do anything until that thing happens. Does anyone else ever feel like that?
On today’s edition of interesting people, I would like to tribute Sonja Hoag. Undoubtedly one of the most colourful characters that I have ever met, she is the heart of any party, and generally just a good person.
In my defence I did not take this picture, someone was playing with the camera. I have much more damning pictures.
I’m not sure when I first met Sonja. I think it was when she lived with my sister, but I could be wrong. I blame my muddled memories on drugs; I wasn’t taking enough of them. But I digress.
Sonja is one of those rare individuals that can say anything and make it sound fantastic. To give those who may not know her (though I don’t think anyone who doesn’t know her will read this) a glimpse into the linguistic abilities of this wonderful person, this is a recent entry into the church bulletin;
Does anyone remember the time when Harrison Ford used to move his lips whilst talking? He definitely did as Han Solo but by the time we fast forward to Firewall (don’t bother if you haven’t already) he no longer possesses the ability to move his lips when he speaks. I don’t understand how that comes to be. I’ll blame 6 Days, 7 Nights. It was a tragically weird movie that only cast dear Harrison in a really odd light. I think after watching himself in theat movie he must have whispered in his heart of hearts, “I’ll never love or move my lips again!” Speaking of Harrison though, Fugitive was great. It will still be great when we play it with Highlands on Monday night 7 pm starting at the Institute.
I honestly think the bulletin announcements are Sonja’s favourite part of her calling as FHE leader. Although I think she also enjoys the reverence and awe (awwwwww) that she inspires in the youngsters in the ward.
I’m not entirely sure what she does at work, but as far as I can tell from her stories, it involves large amounts of bodily fluids and old people. I guess that what makes her a nurse. Seriously, if you’re ever eating dinner with Sonja, do not ask her about work until after you’ve finished your pasta.
For her shear amount of knowledge of things, and her insurmountable home-spun wisdom, Sonja Hoag is a shoe in for the MVF (most valuable friend) award.
Not enough can be said about Sonja, and I must be finishing this, so tune in next – something, for another exciting webisode of INTERESTING PEOPLE!
Oh, and Harry Potter was fantastic. Anybody else finished it?
3 comments:
It's true. Sonja is fantastic and entertaining. I keep her around for good reason.
Still working on Harry Potter. Always halfway through now.
Totally done Harry Potter. I finished last night after you and Adam left so it was a late night because then Erin and I had to debrief. I rode the emotional roller coaster. We cannot discuss in this medium though because of those who aren't done.
Dude, seriously, I am undone. Thank you for the lovely things mentioned in the blog. I don't know to what I owe the honour and I feel slightly embarrassed for some reason. All I can say is that you are so kind to cast me in such a good light. Thanks buddy.
I finished HP in less than 24 hours (had to reread parts later to understand a bit better). Enjoyed it. J.K. has done well, I think. Good ending to a fantastic series.
Sonja is great too.
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