IrishRose2007's profile

Beatles, Classic Rock (Yes, The Moody Blues, Chicago, CSN & Y, Steely Dan), Southern Rock Bands (Lynyrd Skynyrd), Motown, '60's (Beach Boys), Easy Rock Balladeers (Dan Fogelberg, Bread), New Country (Keith Urban, Martina McBride), Classical Jazz & Blues, Certain Metal & Hard Rock Bands (AC/DC, Def Leppard, Van Halen), Female Songwriters (Carole King, Carly Simon, Aimee Mann, Sarah McLachlan, Joan Osborne, Alanis Morrisette, Dido), Contemporary Bands like Green Day, Hoobastank, Linkin Park, Nickelback and Black Crowes...and then there's Jimmy...Buffett, that is...

Family Guy, Mad Men, Two and Half Men, Swingtown and I tune into the History, Travel, Cooking Channels and PBS on occasion and I watch college football on Saturdays and political pundit shows on Sunday mornings. So...ask me again, why do I have cable?...faster Internet speed, of course!

"Democracy is the only system that persists in asking the powers that be whether they are the powers that ought to be"~Sydney J. Harris"The pursuit of what is true and the practice of what is good are the two most important objects of philosophy"~Voltaire"To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires to"~Kahlil Gibran"Wit is cultured insolence"~Aristotle"Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness"~Edward Stanley"Education is not received. It is achieved"~Author Unknown"The price of greatness is responsibility"~Winston Churchill"Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many"

What are you buying at the farmers market?

Seasonal fruits & vegetables

Are you saving for retirement?

Yes, regularly

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

4+ years

Who in your life is going back to school?

I am/My spouse

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

Science, History (especially, Military), Vocabulary, Authors and Books

What is the most important reason for dating?

Romance & Sex

Are you looking for a new job?

Yes, I like my options open

What is your favorite family dinner?

Asian Stir-fry, Sushi (I'm a pescetarian)

Who are your heroes?

Jesus Christ, Martin Luther King, Jr., Florence Nightingale, Albert Einstein, Abraham Lincoln, Michelangelo, DaVinci, Queen Elizabeth I, Marie Curie, Louisa May Alcott, Bronte Sisters, Susan B. Anthony, Bill Gates, Eleanor Roosevelt, Passengers/Airline Professionals-Flight 93, New York City/Pentagon Workers, Animal Shelter Workers, Public Service Workers/Military Personnel

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

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

No, I did it myself and they can too

What's your favorite game to play at home?

Computer/electronic games

Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

Dick Cheney

How many children do you have?

None

What is your educational background?

Graduate School

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

Over 45-learning to deal with agism, bifocals, insomnia and the twinges in my joints and muscles

Men look most attractive in:

Uniform - firefighter or police officer

What is your favorite type of music?

Rock/pop

What is your dream vacation?

Skiing and climbing the Alps

What organizations do you belong to?

ACS, Animal Rights and Sheltering Organizations, Professional Accountancy Organizations, Volunteer Tax Preparation Expert for the Aged and Disabled

Where were you born?

Durango, CO

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

$3.56 - $4.00

What is your favorite picnic food?

Sandwiches & Chips