rafi's profile

Citizen Kane, On The Waterfront, Raiders of the Lost Ark and many more

Photography, hiking, trekking remote places

Classical, Opera, rock, Steely Dan, Moody Blues, Alan Parsons, Pink Floyd

Dostoevsky, Voltaire, Stendhal, Dumas, Hugo, Twain, Stephenson, Dickens, Steinbeck, Rand, Dos Passos, Irving

Every man is a creature of the age in which he lives; very few are able to rise themselves above the ideas of their time....Voltaire, Why are there so many lackeys among the bourgeoisie, and what is more lackeys with a liberal and benevolent exterior? The lackey spirit is progressively corroding the nature of the bourgeois and is increasingly regarded as virtue...Dostoevsky

What are you buying at the farmers market?

Seasonal fruits & vegetables

Who is the first person you would tell if you won $500?

My friends

Are you saving for retirement?

Yes, sometimes

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?

Geography, science, world history.

Do you own a cell phone? If yes, how long have you owned one?

4+ years

Are you looking for a new job?

No, I'm good where I am

What is your favorite family dinner?

Any time the grandkids are eating at my place.

Who are your heroes?

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin, Voltaire, Jose Raul Capablanca Cuban Champion Chess Player, Jose Marti Cuban Patriot, Cicero,

What is your marital status?

Single

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

A week long walking tour of Tuscany

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

Travel the world

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?

Too many to describe

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?

Being homey

How many children do you have?

2 - 3

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

How is your garden doing this season?

Garden, what's that?

What is your favorite type of music?

Classical

What is your dream vacation?

A trip around the world

What organizations do you belong to?

None, not your typical joiner.

Where were you born?

30 miles southeast of Havana, Cuba in a village named Guines, aprox. 50,000 people back then

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

$3.56 - $4.00

What is your favorite picnic food?

Grilled chicken & pasta salad