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PatiM

61, Female

Relationship status: Married

Located in Whiting, IN

Member since March 22, 2007

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Whiting/Robertsdale, IN is right on the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Unfortunately in the midst of industry, although the town is recently seeing its potential as a shore community. Mostly populated by Eastern European immigrants who came to work at S (Hometown), High School Name (City, State) Started out at George Rogers Clark H.S. in Hammond, IN, but in my Sophomore year my mother thought I was hanging with the wrong crowd and transferred me to Bishop Noll Institute, a Catholic high school. Not real happy there, although I met some really long term friends, and they had a great theatre department. Some of the nuns were straight out of Black Patent Leather Shoes, truly. Fortunately, one sweet nun pushed me toward college. I'm thankful for her faith in me. College Name Calumet College of St Joseph...an extension of St Joseph of Rennsalear, Indiana. It was apparantly quite avant garde at that time to put an extension in a city setting. It was not a pretty place. They grabbed up unused /abandoned buildings and converted them to classrooms, etc. It was a perfect school for people who had to work to be able to afford to go to school. Fortunately, they were able to attract some wonderful, dynamic teachers. I have wonderful memories and better yet, lifelong friends. College Graduation Year Should have graduated in 69 or 70, but took a few years off to raise a child...so 75. College Graduation Major/Concentration BA's in Theatre Arts and Radio/Television. Quite realistic, hmm? Actually, the work I did on set design, staging and set painting, combined with a minor in art really " set the stage" for what I'm doing now. Occupation(s) Presently I work part time as a decorator/muralist/floral designer...pretty much anything anyone needs me to do that beautifies their surroundings, even gardening. I'm lucky to have found some well off clients who value my advice and work.

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Just turned 60, can't believe I made it to this age! Had a very loving childhood with close sibs and parents who were fun. Characters. Was a hippy in the late 60's, travelled everywhere, very politically active. Raised a daughter as a single parent until I was 37, then met the most wonderful man in the world, married him and have been enjoying life. Love to read, travel, garden, paint. Stage 1B breast cancer 3 and a half years ago, fine ever since. The realization that I'm not immortal really put everyday life in perspective, so I no longer sweat the small stuff. It forces me to take advantage of opportunities that come my way. Instead of thinking, oh, I'll do that after I ...whatever the reason, I now just do it

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We own two homes, two old homes, so a majority of my time is spent refurbishing, landscaping, decorating, but since I do it for others, it's not so bad. Any free time I have is spent reading, relaxing with my husband Steve and chocolate lab Lucy. Our children are grown, one at Purdue, one an LPN, and our granddaughter is a really sweet junior in high school, so time spent with them is gravy. My mother is at the point where she needs constant looking after, so my daughter does that for us. I'm very close with my siblings and we try to get together to both help our mother and enjoy each other's company. Any money I earn is put aside for my great love, traveling. I've focused mainly on Europe the last 10 years, because there is just so much to see and do, but Jamaica has strong winter appeal.

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

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

Art history, travel, or just the goofy categories...things beginning with a G, for example.

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

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?

Pork tenderloin parmesian with escarole saute'd in garlic and evoo, with small red potatoes baked with olive oil and rosemary.

Who are your heroes?

All the soldiers in Iraq who went with a sense of duty and are now aware that they were lied to, Al Gore, Bill Maher, Dame Judy Dench, anyone who feeds the poor, anyone who questions this secretive, oppressive administration.

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

A week long walking tour of Tuscany

What is your marital status?

Married

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?

Yes, if you can afford it

Who is the most interesting person you have ever met?

Before I answer this, I have to comment on the scarcity of choices in the previous question...is watching TV the only activity one can choose to do at home? Why is reading a book not an option?

What's your favorite game to play at home?

Other

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

Travelling. For many years, I suffered from panic attacks...many therapies have pinpointed my brother's death in a car accident as the probable cause...which narrowed my life tremendously. When I turned 50, I forced myself to face the fears of cars, planes, etc. and flew to England to visit the gardens there...driving on the wrong side of the road and flying over the ocean seem to have been the final steps in the cure, as I have been travelling like a maniac ever since!

How many children do you have?

2 - 3

What do you typically do on a Saturday night?

Go out with friends

What is your educational background?

Bachelor's/Associate's Degree

What organizations do you belong to?

Arts organizations. On the Board of Chorus Angelorum and Arts Alive, volunteer for Animal Welfare League and a Childrens health foundation.

Men look most attractive in:

Business suit

How is your garden doing this season?

Blooming & gorgeous

What is your favorite type of music?

Classical

What is your dream vacation?

Funny, just answered this in the Beauty of Paris group....In my fantasy vacation, I enjoy a leisurely jaunt through Paris, train down to Avignon, drive through Provence and the Luberon, continue through the Cote d'Azur to the Italian Riviera, ferry to the Cinque Terra, eat myself silly in Parma, revisit parts of Umbria and Tuscany and end in Roma. Now that should take about a year and a winning lottery ticket!

Where were you born?

In the Midwest, Whiting, Indiana, amidst steel mills and refineries. Not the prettiest part of the nation, but in the 50's a safe, small town where you could run to the park every morning, maybe thing about lunch and come home at night exhausted and happy. I had a wonderful childhood. All it lacked was beauty, which is probably why I travel, paint murals and decorate people's homes. I bring beauty with me, if I can.

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

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