Friday Q&A: Charms, Perfect Day and Jodi Picoult
Meredith tackles more of your questions! Asks yours today, and check back next Friday for the answer. Maybe she'll choose yours!
DECEMBER 21, 2007
I’m heading off on vacation, so I just wanted to wish everyone the happiest of holidays. I greatly appreciate all the feedback on this blog. Looking forward to 2008 – stay safe and I’ll see you soon. Love, Meredith
Hi Meredith, I'm from a small town in Minnesota and watch your show every day! I get up extra early before school so I have enough time to get ready and then watch the show. I have a question, I noticed that you wear a charm bracelet everyday, (the gold one with the dangley) I was wondering what that symbolized? Anything special? Your such a great person!
Posted by Paige on December 14 at 04:40pm
Thank you for your sweet note. I do wear that charm bracelet every day because it was given to me by my husband Richard and my three kids on September 12, 2006--the night before I started on the Today Show. I was very nervous, as you can imagine. When we sat down for dinner, Richard handed me a box and inside was the bracelet. Inscribed on the charm are the words: “we are with you” on one side. And on the other side is reads “love, Richard, Ben, Gabe, Lily.” It’s pretty scratched up because I never take it off.
Hi Meredith,
Count me among your many Today Show and Blog fans. Here's my question for a possible future Friday:
What would be your idea of a perfect day?
Thanks for all you do!
Posted by Diane on December 15 at 06:20pm
My perfect day is probably going to sound pretty boring. But there’s nothing I like better than puttering around my home. I love to start the day with a run outside and after that it’s all about spending time with family.
Hi Meredith,
I have a question. I'm reading Jody Picoult's novel, Nineteen Minutes. I don't know if you've heard of it, or read it, but it is a fantastic book. At some point in the novel, they reference you as a newscaster - do they have to ask for your permission to use your name?
Posted by Brendan on December 17 at 04:23pm
I hadn’t heard of this book, Brendan. But I looked it up online and I’m going to buy it because I love thrillers. I had no idea my name was in it, so I guess they don’t have to ask for my permission—by the way, what page is it on?
Feel free to post a question of your own for next time!
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Hey Meredith, thanks for answering my question, that bracelet seems so special.. I so mad that this morning i didnt get to watch the recap of the year on the Today show but I just watched it now and loved it, I loved how it made you cry, anways Merry Christmas!
I'm a big fan and love your blog! I just wanted to let you and the Today staff know how much I loved their segment this morning that had all of the fun clips from the past year. I also cried! It was fantastic! Kudos to all involved. YOU HAVE THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD! Merry Christmas Meredith!
Hello, Meredith--
Happy 2008 to you and yours from Green Bay, WI--kudos and thanks as well for your continuing special presence on the air. Question (two-part) for January. What is one New Year resolution you made and kept?; What is one you would like to make but know you could never keep? The best to you. Cheers.
Merry Christmas! And Happy New Year too... I am going to buy that book as a Christmas gift to myself :)
I have been wondering what ever happened to Manny, the gray haired man that was always seen with Lenny when you pan the spectators.
Hi Meredith,
I have a question; Since "moving on up", have you finally started wearing underwear or are you still going commando? Your loyal view watchers want to know! Thanks!
I watched the years recap on Fridays Today Show. First of all, you are such a welcome addition to the show. Second, I realized as I watched all the events how much my morning and my whole day is energized by all the things that I see on the show. All of you are so dear in my life. I laughed and cried, pointed and talked to my tv watching Today's year go by. Thank you for all you bring to all of us who are faithful Today show watchers.
Dear Meredith, I know that you know a lot about MS, I have been asked to Chair the South Florida Gala, in 2009. I got involved this year because my best friend was diagnosed with MS. I know very little about chairing an event. I have been on many committees for St. Jude's, so I assume they think I have a lot of experience. I have been praying and asking for guidance for weeks. If you can share anything with me -- I would appreciate it. Thanks, Merry Christmas!!!
Hi Meredith,
I know you are going to enjoy your vacation with your family, have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year and thank you for your humor on Today, I love the show since you started on it, I do miss you on The View and it won't ever be the same without you but it is still one of my favorite day time shows.
Since Woopie and Sherry started the show seems to be so much more relaxed and I hope it stays that way once Elisabeth gets back.
Love ya Meredith,
Joan K.
Wisconsin
Happy Holidays from Warsaw, Poland ! :-)
It's a fantastic book, you won't be disappointed. It's on page 109 in the hardcover version. Happy Holidays!
Hi Meredith....Merry Christmas from hot summery Australia! Have a question for you.....what are your plans for Christmas and the holidays? p.s. Absolutely loved the top you wore this morning.
Meredith, I dont know about you, but im scared to death about flying today. I did fly GA airplanes, and loved flying comercail. But just this fall and winter, NBC, and others have ran "Umteen" Warnnings about near miss's, and strikes on the runway. Yes, its been a few years, but like they all say, its just a matter of time. Are you and all the rest at NBC a little frazzled when its your time to go and shoot a piece? Im sure Richard and the Kids are.....? Or dose NBC,most times use their own planes. If so, at leaset you have some control. We've been "LUCKY", that nobody from any networks have been lost lately,and anyone else, but its just a matter of time till it happens.350ft is 1/2sec at 380-425mph. Thats less than a "Blink-Of-An-Eye" And you be extra carefull, ice is comming. Got my, your, Lucky-Rock......? You need to be carefull, evan walking on the Ground, on ICE.Keep-Shaking-Hands. You've changed Today, and made it a much warmer stage-set. Tell the Cast-&-Crew "Hey" Tex
Meredith, I sent you a package week
before Christmas, which was a book I
had written, "A Mother's Keepsake of
Memories", and the package came back
today stamped; refused! It was a gift.
How can I get it to you?
Hi Meredith! I was absolutely shocked to hear the news that Benazir Bhutto had been killed. I was just curious to hear what you had to say regarding her and whether you had ever had the opportunity of interviewing her. Thanks.
Hi Meredith,
Happy Birthday!! Any special birthday plans this year?
Best wishes to you and your family for a very Happy New Year too!!
Keep up the great work on "Today"...
Love,
Fay
Happy birthday kid!
I got a Steam Shower !
They are the greatest spa investment for any home.
www.CoralSeaSpas.com
Happy Birthday! I have the same birthday as you and Matt! Tell matt happy birthday...the big 50! Mine is the big 16!I hope you have a great birthday!!!!
Meredith!!! Oh my gosh you make me laugh everytime I watch the Today Show!! You are soo fun and soo out there(and that's a good thing)!! Anyways when I was like in 6th grade(Im in 11th now) we went on a school trip to New York City and got to go to the Today Show and eveything. Well what I remember the most is how Ann Curry talked to my friends and me through the window and that was a big thing for us because we lived in a small town in Texas and we've never seen anyone famous and she took the time when she wasn't on camera to turn to the window and mouth questions to us!! It was awesome!! Anyways my question is do you do that too?? Do ya'll all do that?? Because I'm determined to go back to New York before I'm 25 and go to the Today Show again to see ya'll again even though you weren't there when I went which I wish you were!! Anyways thank for always putting smiles on everyone's faces every morning!! Your the Best!!
Hey Meredith! Love you on Today! My sister and I took a trip to New York a couple of years ago, best time ever! Not that we don't love our families, but there's something to be said about leaving the kids and husbands at home! I've tried to get into blogging, but get stuck. Do you enjoy it, and do you have any tips to get started?
Today is January 2, 208. I just saw yor segment of following Hillary around yesterday during her campaigning for the causes. It is interesting to note your warmth and friendly behavior to this candidate--even if you did ask ONE negative question. I think I understand your genuine support for her as President as it came out of your comments during and following the report. However, I thought reporting was supposed to be unbiased. Where is the warmth and support for a republican candidate? I know the show immediately went to the Republican segment as "balanced" reporting, but the report brought out ALL negatives of some of the candidates. It's easy to tell from the reporting where your heart lies; however, I would appreciate REAL balanced reporting.
Hey Meredith. I love the kindness you luminate. I have seen you handle the worst, with such ease, I feel you are truly blessed. My problem is with Al. I feel like he is rude to you and of course you are so graceful. Please explain the relationship you have with him on the show. You are so gentle how do you protect your feelings. Always smiling.
I love your Today show and watch it every day but I have one comment
Please let up on the loosing weight and natural foods.
It is getting boring and repetative.
Meredith, I watched the Today Show New Year's morning and I was sure Al Roker was on with you and Matt. A couple of hours later, there he was in Pasadena, hosting the Rose Bowl parade. Was I seeing things?
I agree with Patti - your interview with Hillary was very biased. What a "fluffy" interview!! My goodness - could you have been any more obvious? I immediatly changed channels to GMA - I was so dissapointed in NBC and you!
To Sandy,
I doubt that Meredith gives a hoot if you are disappointed in her or not and I would bet that NBC couldn't care less either.
Joan K.
Can you all do something different on the Today show other than what foods not to eat
I have been watching the today show faithfully for close to 9 years now (since my first son was born in Feb. of 1999). It amazes me that Lenny is there every morning. I always thought it would be neat to see a segment about him and his life!
I am angry about Christmas cards I sent to recovering American soldiers being returned to me. I addressed the cards to: A Recovering American Soldier
C/O Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
The post office said: Return to Sender
Insufficient Address
Unable to Forward
You can't tell me the post office doesn't know where Walter Reed Army Medical Center is located. Why don't our poor suffering soldiers have enough respect from the country that they are dying and being injured for make sure they received these Christmas cards? As an American I am helpless to help our soldiers. I thought the least I could do was to buy and send a little thank you message in a Xmas card to let them know I am grateful for all their sacrifices. This is a total disgrace that I was not permitted to try to brin
When Obama won Iowa, the news blurb was on the bottom of the Today web site. When Hillary won tonight, its at the top of your updated website. No bias there huh??? Can you show the same political neutrality for all candidates? Why does everybody like Hillary so much???? I can't stand her.
Very good interview with Lou Taylor.
It seems she is a God fearing person and my prayers are with the family of Britney.
This lady was not at all ashamed to mention the prayers the family send out each day. We all need prayer. I'm very thankful she came forward about the whole issue about Dr. Phil.
Meredith, I heard the talk on diet on your interview. Diet is eating good food and not starving. People are afraid of the word, because it is misunderstood. The body accepts the vitamins - no vitamins the body fails to be healthy. If we teach the true word to be aware of what goes into our mouths, we will all live healthier and longer. Taught health and fitness for 35 years. Dieting works. Thank you.
Oneda Polk - Las Vegas
Meredith,
I have been trying to find a bracelet for my Sister and saw yours up close when you were doing a cooking segment. I love it! I read that your family had given it to you before you started the show. I would love to get it for my Sister since she is starting a new chapter in her life. Can you please tell me where I can get it?