Hometown

Born in Dayton, Ohio, but my heart is in TEXAS!!

Places I've been

Every state west of the Mississippi; every state east of the Mississippi except for: ME, Vt, New Hampshire, MA, CT, NJ, and Delaware. Mexico. Canada (British Columbia to Ontario and points in between). Born in Dayton, Oh, but lived in TX until I was 3; went back every year or two to visit my grandparents. Now my son lives in Austin with his family and we are prepping our house to sell so we can be down there with them.

Favorite Charities

No favs; all I care about is if they are honest and really help people who need it.

Activities

Activities? WHAT activities?? I mostly take care of my Mom, who is an invalid. And my 22 1/2-year-old cat, Little Boy. Don't really go anywhere anymore except the grocery because we are not millionaires. Oh; I know one: cooking! I'm a trained Personal Chef, but couldn't handle the job; actually, I should say my KNEES couldn't handle the job. I have to add that we recently bought a used '98 22' Minnie Winnie w/a fantastic floorplan, so we will be doing some traveling in that. Had one before that we loved; sold it when it got too old; but we promised ourselves we'd get another eventually. We LOVE the RVing lifestyle. Grateful to have this one, but maybe some day we can even get a new one. That would be spectacular.

Favorite Music

?? Lots and Lots; stuff from the 60's through the 90's. About 3 years ago I became interested in Country music; get THAT!! Totally unlike me; (well, maybe apparently not!) People who get in the car with me are always shocked if its playing and their first comment is: "Who'd a thought that YOU would like THAT!" I call the stuff Cowboy Psychology, and on average it says far more in one sentence than the average person can say in an entire book.

Favorite TV Shows

Doctor Who; hands down. Been an afficionado since high school and early college days. MacGyver still turns me on! LOL. Stargate SG-1; followed it for its entire 10-year tenure. Food Channel & HGTV are also fun. Shimmy; its great on Fit TV; don't laugh; I used to study belly dancing; (for weight loss) and its a FANTASTIC workout!

Favorite Movies

The original Stargate movie. A Shot in the Dark, with Peter Sellers; that man was brilliant. I'll probably add more later.

Favorite Books

Just about anything regarding Buddhism; I just started The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, " explained by Paramhansa Yogananda. Its starting to look VERRRRY interesting. I also really appreciate any book, dvd, cd, or teacher who is into people learning to empower themselves.

Favorite Quotes

"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself, and you are the easiest person to fool." ~ Richard P. Feynman

Favorite People

Well, uh, Doctor Who; well, it didn't ask if they were REAL people!! My family first, and my best friend Lori.

Favorite Places

Texas; comes first. It has everything one could want: mountains, the sea, beautiful landscapes and interesting vegetation. I loved Washington State when I visited up there; just a beautiful area. Orcas Island was fascinating. Cried when I saw Mount Rushmore; you just have no idea of the size of that thing until you actually see it. And I hope the Native people can finish their tribute there, also; the last time I was there, it was beginning to look impressive.

Favorite Animals

Any living creature has my utter respect; its humans I have a problem with; geesh, we do the dumbest things!! LOL

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