Apparently I left a few of you out there scratching your head over some of my answers in the "If I Were A ..." post the other day. So I'll take a moment to explain some of those things that had no explanations. Maybe it will help you all understand me better ... and maybe not!

If I were a vegetable, I'd be a soybean because ... well, a soybean is not alone in its pod, a soybean is good for you, and while it's not sugary-sweet, it is appealing. Soybeans are also very versatile, and I'm a pretty versatile, flexible person. By the way, my daughter and I love edamame lightly steamed and seasoned with Kosher salt. Better than french fries!

If I were an article of clothing, I'd be socks because ... socks are simple, useful servants. They don't usually stand out (OK, I'll admit I do have a few pairs of crazy socks, though). Socks just do their job without getting much notice most of the time.

If I were a color, I'd be purple because ... purple is not an entirely stable color. It can be both cool and warm. It's a little funky and fun and flexible.

If I were a dessert, I'd be creme brulee because ... it's just a litte different, and it's yummy without being heavy and rich.

If I were a plant, I'd be a young oak tree because ... I think I have the potential to be a comforting, shady place for others, but I'm not fully there yet.

Any other questions?