OldGuy46's profile

Volunteering, Fitness, healthy eating, , computers, PC gaming, Console gaming, writing my autobio--250 pages so far covering my first 34 years--2 finger typing--600, 000 characters, tech writing for new computer users ("Seniors" who have never used a computer before)--8 manuals produced over the past 2 years.

Alzheimers Association, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, Clinton Foundation, Compassion and Choices, The Human Rights Campaign

Artists: Rod Stewart, Bob Seger, Joe Cocker, Bryan Adams, Neil Young, Rolling Stones, Don Henley, John Lennon, Songs: Imagine, Wild Horses, When I Get on My Feet Again, Age of Innocence, Whole Lotta Lovin, My Way (Elvis version), Forever Young (Bob Dylan version)

NCIS, Cold Case, CSI, CSI-NY, MASH Reruns, CSI-Miami, Ghost Whisperer

My Fair Lady, All Die Hard, All Bourne

All Tom Clancy, All Robert Ludlum, All Steven King, God is not Great, The God Delusion

"Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has." (Margaret Meade) "If I can't smoke cigars in heaven, then I shall not go" (Mark Twain)

My wife, daughter, grandson, granddaughter

Home. We also rent a house on Block Island for a week every year (5th yr in 2008). We get the same house every year because it's perfect for our needs. It's "H"-shaped, the middle portion containg the kitchen, living room and dining room--a terrific buffer from the grandchilren. One wing houses my daughter's family and nanny; the other is the Grandparents Wing--wife 1 of 4, in one room and my current wife in the Master Suite (I pay the whloe 9 yards so I get the option). I found my final resting place on Block Island at a beach close to our rental. I get up before dawn, find my spot on the beach, light up a pipe and put on my iPod earphones. I meditate as the sun rises and become mesmerized by the changing colors as the sun begins its ascent--even better when there are a few cloulds.

Sheltie dogs--We raise 5 at a time, but need to cutback as my wife nears retirement. We also have an Australian Shepard who's a big Teddy Bear--he looks after the little guys. In our 28 years together, my wife and I have had 8 dogs, 7 shelties and our big guy, Aussie. Our very first born in year one was named Brandy who died in 1995. She is the only one buried on our property with a granite footstone--the others look down on us from a shelf overlooking the "thrown".

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?

Never want one

Who in your life is going back to school?

My grandchildren

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

1950's Rock and Roll

Are you looking for a new job?

No, I'm retired

What is your favorite family dinner?

Pizza

Who are your heroes?

JFK, RFK, George Carlin, Willie Nelson

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

Rent an Italian villa with my friends and/or family

What is your marital status?

Married

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

Yes, it's part of a family's responsibility

Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

My wife

What's your favorite game to play at home?

Computer/electronic games

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

Teaching

How many children do you have?

1

What do you typically do on a Saturday night?

Stay at home and watch TV

What is your educational background?

Graduate School

What is your favorite type of music?

Rock/pop

What is your dream vacation?

Two-month house rental overlooking Mansion Beach on Block Island, house with 360 degree windowed view with a huge supply of Davidoff Special R cigars and my iPod--SERENITY

What organizations do you belong to?

Final Exit Network, Compassion and Choices, Partnership for a Drug-Free America, AARP, AICPA, Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP), The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA)

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

$3.26 - $3.50

Where were you born?

In a poor section of Brooklyn, NY. No family car, no telephone until I was 16; kerosene fuel for heating and cooking until 1955. NYC neighborhood mentality: No college, 5 bars within 5 minute walk, marriage within neighborhood--continued to live within neighborhood. The "g" was left out of every word ending in "ing".