Most of my favorite movies are musicals: Singing in the Rain, The King and I, South Pacific, Brigadoon. Then there's Pirates of the Caribbean (the first one; no. 2 smelled) And anything with Sean Connery.

Any of the Star Treks, Providence, Touched by an Angel, Designed to Sell, The Closer

My three children, my five grandchildren, my daughter-in-law and her mother and my daughter-in-law to- be.

Mysteries by Phyllis Whitney and Catherine Coulter, gentle love stories by Betty Neels and biographies of all sorts of personalities.

Gardening, reading, cloud-watching

I love Barry Manilow, the Statler Brothers, Rick Nelson, Johnny Mathis, The Beach Boys, Glen Miller, Rod Stewart, Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra

"Say the words, get the money, go home." - Arthur Treacher on his theory of acting. After years of newpaper work, I found this to be the thing that saves one's sanity.

Almost anything that doesn't bite when I greet it. Cats are especially nice, as are dogs and fishes.

What are you buying at the farmers market?

Seasonal fruits & vegetables

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

My kids

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

50's TV

Who in your life is going back to school?

My grandchildren

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

1 to 3 years

What is the most important reason for dating?

Enjoy meeting new people

Are you looking for a new job?

No, I'm good where I am

What is your favorite family dinner?

Thanksgiving with all the trimmings - cranberry sauce, stuffing, candied sweets, creamed lima beans, and whipped cream on my umpkin pie for dessert.

What is your marital status?

Widowed

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

A week long walking tour of Tuscany

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?

Yes, if you can afford it

What's your favorite game to play at home?

Computer/electronic games

Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

Not one person, but a group of gentlemen who survived Pearl Harbor. even after 50 years, you could still see the young man in their souls as they recalled that day. As a group, they were not bitter, rather sorry they could not have done something more for their fellow servicemen.

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

Facing the world on my own. I was Daddy's girl, then my husband's girl. Now I'm my own woman, trying to find out what I want to be when I grow up.

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?

Some College

Men look most attractive in:

Business suit

How is your garden doing this season?

Blooming & gorgeous

What is your favorite type of music?

Rock/pop

What is your dream vacation?

A week at the seashore, preferably before tourist season when a walk on the beach with only the sea gulls for company would be possible.

Where were you born?

Philadelphia, PA. And there are times when I can transport myself back to my childhood there where kids walked a few blocks to school, neighbors spent their evenings sitting on the front porch visiting each other, the milkman's horse knew all the stops, penny candy and the autumn air filled with the smell of burning leaves.

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