Having the time of her 101-year life
Having the time of her 101-year lifeBy F.T. Norton ftnorton@nevadaappeal.com Siggie Cardinalli showing no signs of slowing downSiggie Cardinalli worries she's "kind of losing it." Sometimes she struggles to remember things. Or the frequent naps she takes interfere with her adventurous nature. But that's the extent of her perceived dullness.If ever a person defined "sharp as a tack," it would be this retired schoolteacher, skilled artisan, beloved mother and avid dancer.She is the sharpest tool in the shed. The brightest bulb in the box. She is, quite frankly, amazing. "Sometimes I can't believe how old I am," she said Tuesday, three months after her 101st birthday. "I think being very active helps and I've always been very active."Born in Canada to Icelandic parents on July 20, 1908, Siggie moved with her family to North Dakota as a young girl and spent her childhood on the family's farm there. One of 10 children - five girls and five boys - Siggie pitched in when she had to, tended t