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Hometown

Chicago

Places I've been

Places I've lived : Augsberg, Germany, St. Charles, IL, DeKalb, IL, Tavernier, Florida Keys, Islamorada, Florida Keys, Mission Viejo, CA. Some of the places I've been: France, England, Canada, Mexico including Mexico City, the resort areas on the Baja and on the eastern coast, Cosumel, more, almost all of the Carribean Islands, Columbia, Panama, and every state in the US including Alaska, Hawaii (many times) and the US Virgin Islands.

Education

• Passavant, Northwestern, College of St. Francis, BSN, R.N., Health Care Management - 1972 to 1976

Work

• State of Florida, Director, Children's Medical Services - 2003 to 2005
• Easter Seals in the Florida Keys, Upper Keys Programs Coordinator - 2001 to 2003
• Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Clinical Research Coordinator, Neutron Radiotherap - 1976 to 2000

More about me

My New Years Resolutions for 2008 are 1.  To notice and enjoy every moment  2.  To learn a new skill  3.  To find more ways to contribute to my community.  I am currently taking a college class in creative writing, although I have had my writing (medical and feature stories) published over 30 times.  Right now I am learning Elements and practicing my layering skills.  I love travel.  Last year I went to Alaska and Hawaii and this year I am going to Europe.  I am also still exploring the beautiful areas and towns in California.  I was a career woman for most of my life, and now that I am an early retiree I want to explore interests that I never had the time to persue before.  I have a much-loved 2 year old grandson, Kaden.  I relocated to Mission Viejo, CA from The Florida Keys a year and a half ago to be closer to my only daughter and her family.  I am very spiritual but not religious. 

Activities

walking, yoga, water aerobics, travel in California, travel throughout the US, travel to foreign countries, cruises, creative writing, Red Hats, community activities that benefit children, science, board games like Pictionary, current events, live theater, Festival of the Masters in Laguna Beach, computer classes, excursions to points of interest in my area, historical novels, prayer, meditation, dancing.

Favorite Charities

I prefer to give money to local charities or to help someone in need in an anonymous way. I also support The Hefer Fund, organ donation, heart, diabetes, and children's disease research.

Favorite Music

1960s to present. I use "new age" music for meditation. I like classical music and good blues. I do not like rap.

Favorite TV Shows

HBO movies and specials, Nature programs. Life (the series), Big Love on HBO, Numbers, Desperate Housewives (for mind candy), Monk, Nip/Tuck, and Medium.

Favorite Movies

I like movies that have substance. Some all-time favorites include Its a Wonderful Life, The Wizard of OZ, and Ladyhawke. For lighter viewing, I like Ghost, Lion King for the beautiful animation, and adventure films.

Favorite Books

I read a lot. I just finished World Without End by Ken Follet, and a great science fiction book called The Sparrow. I read The Kite Runner, Water for Elephants (loved it), and some Janet Evonivich recently. I also like books such as Spiritual Literacy, Women who Run with the Wolves, Chop Wood, Carry Water, etc.

Favorite Quotes

Yesterday is History, the Future is Mystery. This moment in time contains all of the joy possible to experience; that is why it is called the Present.

Favorite People

My toddler grandson for the wonder he brings to everyday life. People who take caculated risks, people who are optimists like me, people who have enthusiam, people with goals and purpose, people who make me laugh most of all.

Favorite Places

Everyplace holds its own special beauty.

Favorite Animals

manatee, Honu, dolphin, and seals

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