trippin's profile

Being outdoors, reading, cooking, fishing and learning.

The Sound of Music, 8mm, old oaters

Johnny Got His Gun, Profiles in Courage, The Power of Positive Thinking

Who is the first person you would tell if you won $500?

No one - I don't want to share

Are you saving for retirement?

No, I should be fine

Do you own a cell phone? If yes, how long have you owned one?

Never want one

Who in your life is going back to school?

My children

If you were a contestant on Jeopardy what would be your dream trivia category?

common sense

Who are your heroes?

My Mother first and for most...she knew so much. My Dad. My children who teach me so much about self forgiveness. My friends on The Wall. All who can love freely, grow unabashedly, and teach even if it means swimming against the current of popular opinion.

What is the most important reason for dating?

Enjoy meeting new people

Are you looking for a new job?

Yes, I like my options open

What is your favorite family dinner?

Shrimp and Steak, rare, baked potato, salad

What kind of trip would you love to take in Italy?

A week long walking tour of Tuscany

What is your marital status?

Divorced

What would you buy if money wasn't an object?

Travel the world

What's your favorite game to play at home?

Chess

Do you think it's a good idea to pay for a child's college education?

Yes, if you can afford it

Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

A German woman, named Mimi, who lived in the small village in France I lived in as a boy. She hated Americans but, in spite of a language barrier, we become very good friends.

Now that you are over 50, what are you doing that you never thought you would?

I am a single parent with a 16 year old son

How many children do you have?

2 - 3

What do you typically do on a Saturday night?

Stay at home and watch TV

What is your educational background?

Bachelor's/Associate's Degree

What organizations do you belong to?

Care, NPR, PBS, volunteer for Literacy Project & ESL Tutor , Arbor Day Foundation, I buy breast cancer research stamps...they are honored even if the price of stamps rises and the money goes towards research. I write a lot of letters and pay my bills via mail.

Men look most attractive in:

Jeans & T-shirt

How is your garden doing this season?

Full of ripening vegetables

What is your favorite type of music?

Jazz/blues

What is your dream vacation?

Going back to a small town in France I lived in as a boy.

Where were you born?

on a military base in Illinois

How much are you paying for a gallon of gas this week?

$3.26 - $3.50

What is your favorite picnic food?

Grilled chicken & pasta salad