richkats' profile

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Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1951. Lived in Michigan all my life but have traveled extensively throughout the U.S. and Canada. About to take my 3rd trip to Japan or possibly Bulgaria this summer.

Youngest of three children. Happily married for 27 years to the same wonderful man. Two grown children. One just moved to Atlanta for his first job after graduating with a degree in sports journalism. I miss him terribly! The youngest in college (only 20 minutes away) for sports med. It helps that we see each other often. Two senior furkids (Grizzabella the Glamour Cat and Sophia Love Cat.)

Commute daily to work as a 6th grade ELA and Social Studies teacher. Love my job . . . most days. Plan to retire in 2018. Wow that sounds a long way off! Much better to say 10 years.

In my spare time I love to read, cook and bake (especially soups and yeast breads - must be those cold Michigan winters!) play in the water and sun, take pictures, work out at Curves, power walk with my hubby (who is also my best friend), lay on my boat at night and look up at the stars, drink champagne, red wine, and Guinness, eat dark chocolate, fresh fruit, and good cheese, spend time on Eons, do Sudoku, but most of all spend time with my family and friends.

I love to entertain my family on holidays. I have done this for over 20 years bringing together both my family and my husband's for every major holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter.) It's a lot of work and a true labor of love. I feel so blessed that everyone in both of our families enjoys the company of each other. It's the least I can do for those who mean the most to me.

We are avid Michigan State University Spartan fans. In the fall we have banquet style tail-gates for up to 60 people on every home football game day. We also attend most home hockey games, and basketball games when we can pick up tickets. Go Green!