MalteseColleen's profile

Drawing: detailed pen and ink, brief line, illustrations in fineline marker and watercolor also writing novels, epic poetry, humorous and fantasy short stories, colaborating with others in my writers group to create stories and poetry, painting in acrylics and watercolors, sculpting in clay, singing, dancing, story telling, Walking on curbs and singing in the rain...meeting friends at coffee houses or diners and discusssing topic from sci fi to spiritual realms, having friends or relatives over for tea and pasteries, planning and executing parties, going to the movies, plays, operas, concerts, dance recitals, bowling, watching the sunset, talking with my students

St. Joseph's Indian School, St. Labre's Indian School St. Stephen's Indian Mission, Catholic Medical Missionaries, Doctors Without Boarders, Benedictines, Salesians, St.Francis Indian Mission

Show Tunes and Operas by Puccini, Movie Themes, like Magnificent Seven, Anastasia, Exodus, Harry Potter...so many wonderful memories from listening to the music! GENE PITNEY singing Golden Earrings!

Monk, Psyc, Dresden Files When I was younger: Maverick, Wagon Train, Raw Hide, Cheyenne, Sugar Foot, The Lone Ranger, Wanted Dead or Alive, Temple Houston,

The Illusionist, Harry Potter, Hook, Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs, Lord of the Rings, Neverland, Chocolat, Pirates of the Carrebean, Narnia, The Snow Queen, Sleeping Beauty, Alice In Wonderland, King of Kings, The King and I, The Magnificient Seven, Invitation To A Gunfighter, The Brothers Karamasov, Anastasia, The DaVinci Code, Casablanca, African Queen, It's a Wonderful Life...

The Brothers Karamasov, The DaVinci Code, Windswept House, Hostage To The Devil

Hamlet's Speech: "To Be or Not to be...", Portia's Speech: The quality of mercy..." " You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world, and you impoverish yourself if you forget that errand." -- Woodrow Wilson. When governments fear the people there is liberty. When the people fear the government there is tyranny. -Thomas Jefferson

Family and Friends- my Husband Number One Malachi Martin, Johnny Depp, Yul Brynner, Jeffrey Hunter, Adolf Petersen, Clayton Moore, Carl Arico, Ingrid Bergman, Joni Mitchell, Tom Paxton, Rudolf Nureyev. . .

Norway, Denmark, Holland, Ireland, Scotland, Colorado, England, New Jersey, Wilson, NC, any art museum or arts and crafts gallery, natural history museum, the Smithsonian, The Frick, My den, The public library, The Delta Queen

Cats, Horses, Falcons, Sailfish, Panthers, Snow Leopards

What are you buying at the farmers market?

Seasonal fruits & vegetables

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

My partner

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?

No one

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

Art and Egypt

Are you looking for a new job?

Yes, I like my options open

What is your favorite family dinner?

Maltese Baked Macaroni and Maltese Braciole

Who are your heroes?

Jesus Christ, Joan of Arc, Mom, Dad, Theresa of Avila, Francis of Assisi, Ruth, Judith, Esther, Malachi Martin, John Crosby, Gene Pitney, Steven Hawkins,Joan Chittister

What is your marital status?

Married

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

Rent an Italian villa with my friends and/or family

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

Help people in need

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

Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

Father Thomas Keating

What's your favorite game to play at home?

Computer/electronic games

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?

I have never limited my idea of who I am or what I can do.

What do you typically do on a Saturday night?

Go out with friends

What is your favorite type of music?

Classical

What organizations do you belong to?

Supervisors' Union, A Writers' Group, A Contemplative Prayer Group, Benedictine Oblates

Men look most attractive in:

Jeans & T-shirt

How is your garden doing this season?

Blooming & gorgeous

What is your dream vacation?

Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Scotland...a plush Bed and Breakfast all around the USA,

Where were you born?

New Jersey

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

$3.00 - $3.25

What is your favorite picnic food?

Grilled chicken & pasta salad