Describe some of the important experiences of your life:
Life, growing and varied interests have been and continue to be the most important experiences and issues of my life. I enjoy people, am very outgoing and enjoy hearing about others lives and experiences.
What's your biggest regret?:
My biggest regret, and probably my only regret would be my first marriage, married to someone my age. Not understanding the maturity barrier of some younger men.
List your most inspiring heroes.:
My father for his love of family and caring for everyone.
God for his love of us.
Our military for their bravery, skill and duty to protect us.
All the good educators and scientists struggling to make a better world for the future.
List your favorite movies.:
The original 'The Day The Earth Stood Still', and
Hans Christian Anderson
List the most recent books you have read.:
Atonement... Ian Mcewan; Disarming the Narcissist, and Narcissism in the Workplace...Samuel Grier; The Shadow and the Night... Chris Walley; Why Empathy Matters...J.D.Trout; Emotional Intelligence...Steven J. Stein; On The Origin of Species...Charles Darwin; Decision Points...George W. Bush;
Who are your favorite musicians?:
Mose Allison, Buddy Guy, The Blues Brothers, Taj Mahal, B.B.King, all blues and jazz musicians. All classical musicians.
Where would you most like to travel?:
What is your educational background?:
Business and writing background
List the most interesting people you have known or met.:
John Young, ex-CEO HP; Captain Nick ex-ships captain; many, many people in all fields of business and interest.
What organizations do you belong to?:
Native Daughters of the Golden West, The American Rose Society, and a few local organizations.
If you had an extra $100,000 to give away, what would you do?:
This is difficult as there are so many areas of need that $100K would benefit, but I would have to say... assist some who have experienced a very bad streak of luck and need a boost in getting their life back. I don't think giving away $100K to one organization or person accomplishes my desire to help, but spreading this money over many people who need a boost and will genuinely make a difference in their life with this gift and pay it forward.
