Describe some of the important experiences of your life:
Travel to Paris, France and the Bordeaux Region
Close Friends
Family--children and grandchildren
Attending the 1972 Democratic Convention in Miami and getting to announce how Nebraska cast their votes for President. It was my birthday and it was 2:00 in the morning. Didn't do everything for the cameras & TV audience back then.
What's your biggest regret?:
That I didn't pay more attention to money throughout my life....the getting it and the the keeping it!
List your most inspiring heroes.:
Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Albert Einstein, Dr. Seuss, Miss Southwell (high school English teacher), Helen Hayes,
List your favorite movies.:
I am a movie-holic. I couldn't begin to list all the movies that have been and still are my favorite. I love Science Fiction and the Romantic Comedies-now referred to as "Chick Flicks". Loved Rocket Gibralter with Kirk Douglas. Fried Green Tomatoes, Flashdance, A Star is Born......
List the most recent books you have read.:
James Patterson's mystery series that were turned into the Women's Murder Club, Dr. Seuss's Seven Ladies of Godiva, been too busy lately to have any recent reading; except books for research for blogs.
Who are your favorite musicians?:
Old fashioned rock & roll, jazz, light classical, female and male artists,
Eric Clapton to Bob Seger, Mose Allison to Karrin Allyson, Andrea Bocelli to Il Divo, Joan Baez to Alicia Keyes, Bos Scaggs to Bon Jovi.....love music, if we forget Rap, Alternative and country that has more twang than rock and roll in it.
Where would you most like to travel?:
Anywhere. I would go back to France in a heartbeat. My Father's parents were born in a small community just outside Stockholm; so I would love to visit Sweden and the Scandinavian countries; Mediterranean Cruise, love to go to Vegas. I just love to travel; so buy me a ticket and I'll pack my bags.
What is your educational background?:
Attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska
If you had an extra $100,000 to give away, what would you do?:
Gift my children and grandchildren, support my brothers, take my best girl friend and I on a special trip and then be able to support my favorite charities with more than a $25 donation.