stem11's profile

published writer(NYTIMES, NEWSWEEK, NATIONALREVIEW, CHRISTIAN HERALD, UNITED FEATURES SYNDICATE, Also, stand-up comic, and chess devotee

catholic charities, salvation army and boy scouts of america

Moody Blues, Ronnie Dove, classical. gregorian chant

La Strada, Citizen Kane, The Professional and anything with Jackie Gleason pre-1965!

"A coward dies a million deaths; a brave man dies but once!", "Extremism in the defence of liberty is no vice: Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue."

Fall River, massachusetts and a little stretch of beach in Rhode Island called the Hummocks

What are you buying at the farmers market?

Seasonal fruits & vegetables

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

My partner

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?

Anything to do with history.

What is the most important reason for dating?

Find a serious relationship

Are you looking for a new job?

Yes, I like my options open

What is your favorite family dinner?

We have a Sicilian-C hinese household--so anything ethnic!

Who are your heroes?

Barry Goldwater, Mickey Mantle, Cinncinatus and the pillsbury dough boy!

What is your marital status?

Married

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

Rent an Italian villa with my friends and/or family

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

Help people in need

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?

A young conservative writer and thinker by the name of Haven Gow. We spent several years ('68-74) attending think tanks, publishing articles, speaking. I thought so much of him, I edloped wsith his sister!

What's your favorite game to play at home?

Chess

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

Its a cliche, but I have beccome my parents!

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?

Some College

What organizations do you belong to?

Only the AARP and boy do I disagree with most of what they do! They never knew a 92 year man or woman who should be denied a driver's license!

Men look most attractive in:

Jeans & T-shirt

How is your garden doing this season?

Garden, what's that?

What is your favorite type of music?

Classical

What is your dream vacation?

Spend a week with the members of the 1960 yankees baseball team! Would love to shake hands with Moose Skrowron.

Where were you born?

Brooklyn, New York

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

$3.00 - $3.25

What is your favorite picnic food?

Grilled chicken & pasta salad