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Relationship

Married

Hometown

Dallas Texas

Places I've been

I have travelled quite a bit. Growing up we always took a trip to see relatives in both Texas and New Mexiso. Then up to Red River New Mexico to Trout fish. Then up to Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak to see friends Dad was in Navy with. This was a time in the 50's and 60's when families would always visit if even for a day or two. I have pictures that are precious to me of these times. When I married in 64 we went to see his relatives in Gadston Alabama. I loved it because I got to see how his Dad grew up. After the divorce I took a trip with the kids to Corpus Christi and slept on the beach at Padre Island. Then we went to San Antonio. I promised the kids we would pick one place a year and go. I remarried but realized my mistake soon after and divorced. Then after my 2nd divorce I decided to treat myself to a trip to Hawaii. I had just lost my Dad and Mom had been gone for 6 years and I needed time away from real life. I let myself go and had one heck of a time. I came back relaxed and ready to go after what I wanted. Then in 1985 I took the kids to Disney World. I only wish I had taken along a leash to tie around their waist. I admire the mothers now who use this to keep up with their kids. I have lived in Arizona and fell in love with it when my job transferred me in 1988. I said when I retire I would come back,when my job sent me back to Texas. I did go back and boy do I love it. This year I planned to get away and go on a train trip with some friends. We left Dallas Texas and went thru the mountains of New Mexico and Arizona. We ended up in Las Vegas. We stayed there for some time and then I got hurt and had to go home to Phoenix for rehab. Then my spouse said we were going to finish the trip. We went up the coast and went thru Washington St., Oregon and California. I found out I really love Amtrack and it is really cheaper than flying, renting a car etc. You still get the views without the cost of GAS. I have always liked watching Soap Operas on daytime TV. I have been doing this for quite sometime since the 50's when I was sick and had to stay with my GreatAunt. She always watched during the day at the sametime. I admit it I am a Soap Opera Addict.

Education

• Sunset High School Dallas Texas, Business - 1960 to 1964
• Eastfield Jr. College Mesquite Texas, IRS Course on Owning Your Own Business - 1975 to 1976
• Mesa Community College Mesa Arizona, Keadership Courses for Supervisors and Managers in - 1989 to 1991

Work

• Southwestern Bell Telephone Co., Records Clerk/Customer Service - 1976 to 1989
• US West/Qwest Telephone, Customer Service Supervisor/Trainer - 1989 to 1993
• GTE Southwest/Verizon Telephone, Customer Service Supervisor - 1993 to 1995
• Sprint Long Distance, Trainer Customer Service - 1995 to 1997
• Verizon Communicatons, Customer Service Supervisor - 1997 to 2002
• Verizon Wireless, Customer Service Rep - 2002 to 2004
• Self-Employed, owner of craft - 2009 to 2009

More about me

I have started my own business with a friend. It took me a while to get started because I wanted to teach myself about HTML.

 I read postings on EONS and messages that related to what I wanted. I asked question of friends and 1 teacher as to how to do this certain thing. I finally got finished with it and now I have my own business. I do it over the internet and go to craft shows and flea markets. I really like this because I can tell myself what to do and when to do it and not have a boss looking over my shoulder.    I like to get awaywhenever I can. I love doing Church work. I am very involved with several Hospitals as a volunteer in the Senior Homes. Since I started my own business it is quite a step for me to learn the ins and outs.

I have gone back researching my Mothers anchestry to the 1300's. I have gone back to the 1600's on my Dads. I found a web site that is an actual site for Hudson relatives. I never realized how many people I was connected to.

I have been involved for the past few years with learning how to blog. I also love to watch Soap Operas. I have been a fan since I was 6 years old. I was sick with a cold and my great aunt baby sit me and she got me hooked. Over the past year I got hooked on internet neews about SOAPS. I have now started a group about SOAPS. I love gathering information and sharing it.

I have had numerous health problems over the years. I have had surgeries hospital stats and stays in Rehab Facilities to learn how to walk again. I now have a good relationship with these places because I go back every few months. At the hospital and the rehap  I know most of the nurses and they know me.

 I was diagnosed about a month ago with Parkinsons. It hit me like a ton of bricks. I cried and wondered how I would handle it. I starting going to support meetings.  It made me feel like ok stop feeling sorry for your self and enjoy life. I. I will embrace life and not let this little speed bump get me down. 

Favorite Movies

War of The Worlds, Gone With The Wind, All of Indiana Jones, Citizen Cane, Casablanca, Castaway, Philadelphia Story, Shrek, The DaVinci Code, Gran Torino

Favorite TV Shows

All of The Soaps on TV and The new ones on the Internet, The Closer, All of the Law and Order's, All Csi's, Burn Notice, House, 60 Minutes, NCIS, Numbers, Friends, Bill Engall Show, Ghost Whisperer, The Unit, Ugle Betty

Favorite Charities

Salvation Army, Shriner Hospitals, MADD, SPCA Graphics, Images, & Animations" src="http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a137/tephies/Dogs/d56.jpg" border="0" /> Puppy Comments & Graphics

Favorite Music

Anything from the time period of 1940 thru 1975. I love Big Bands. I like some Classical. I like country, with the old sounds. I like to turn the oldies and listen while I do my housework.

Activities

Doing Blogs about my favorite shows on TV. Such as Soap Operas. Cooking, Canning, Crochet, Macareme, Volunteering at Library and several Nursing Homes, Recycling,

Favorite Books

I like James Patterson, Diane Mott Davidson, Dean Koontz. I really like Danielle Steel

Favorite Quotes

Aristotle - “It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Eleanor Roosevelt - “At any age it does us no harm to look over our past shortcomings and plan to improve our characters and actions in the coming year.” Franklin Delano Rooselvelt - “Government cannot close its eyes to the pollution of waters, to the erosion of soil, to the slashing of forests any more than it can close its eyes to the need for slum clearance and schools.”

Favorite People

My Mother, Dad, Both sets of GrandParents. Eleanor Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Jimmy Carter, LBJ, JFK, Martin Luther King

Favorite Places

Hawaii, Kwai, Maui, Sedona Arizona, San Diego, Devonshire england, Prince Edward Island

Favorite Animals

Cats and Dogs of any breed. Butterflys, Robins, Sparrows, Squirrels, Dolphins, Whales, Chimps

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