emodina78's profile

Genealogy, shift work, journaling and praying often. Appreciating art centers and museums with a zest for new life in this one I claim. SoulCityGraphics.com

TV One, BET and Sci-Fi channel; As the World Turns, CSI Miami and Las Vegas, The View, Food network among others: Link to Ebony Fashion Fair view link

Godfather, Color Purple, Gladiator:

Bible, African arts coffe table books: those popular culture and the church romance: Cry the Beloved Country; historical black instutional literature.

Denziel the rennaisance man. Oprah for the good she does. Martin the funny man for his exquisite taste. Arsenio Hall for his quick wit and humor. I adore the poet Niki Giovanni and that woman who wrote we all know why the caged bird sings! You know that sister who won the Nobel Prize? There a some special women such as Euba Winton, Essie Stevenson, Mrs Harley Wilson, Mrs H P Batson' and Miss Lasater Yvonne Keaton; I learned about the value of education from them and life stories.

Ft Smith, Arkansas; Rock Island, IL; Kansas City, MO; the Midwest has always loomed large in my psyche; however I do love the south.

Dogs: i'm trying to like a cat, however they are much too touchy for me!

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

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?

I am/My spouse

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

Who was the most famous president of Ethopia?

What is the most important reason for dating?

Romance & Sex

Are you looking for a new job?

Yes, I like my options open

What is your favorite family dinner?

Fried chicken, collard greens, yellow onions, tomatoes, cool aid and pound cake.

Who are your heroes?

Martin Luther King Jr, Anderson Brown, Aretha Franklin...

What is your marital status?

Single

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

Take part in an art history tour of Florence

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

Second home

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?

David!

What's your favorite game to play at home?

Monopoly or other board games

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

living in Dallas, TX

How many children do you have?

4 - 6

What do you typically do on a Saturday night?

Stay at home and watch TV

What is your educational background?

Bachelor's/Associate's Degree

What organizations do you belong to?

CME Church, sometime paid membership in genealogy society, library caucus, lineage society; stuff like that.

Men look most attractive in:

Business suit

How is your garden doing this season?

All I've got are rocks & weeds

What is your favorite type of music?

Jazz/blues

What is your dream vacation?

Jamaica: arrive at Kingston; spend the night at Doctor's Cove Beach. Take the raft over to Spanish Town and visit the town and local CME Church. Ride the steam train to Montego Bay. Visit at St Catherine around Hopewell and Watchwell at the local CME Church. Visit a resort about one hour away from Sangster International Airport. Walk the Blue Mountain area in Jamica. Shop in Jamica and attend local festivals, visit the Luso African collection at the University Kingston and take cooking lessons.

Where were you born?

Ft Smith, Arkansas

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

I bike, walk or use public transportation

What is your favorite picnic food?

BBQ & Coleslaw