I go to alot of rock concerts, and also like to play my own acoustic/electric guitars. I really enjoy being outdoors and working in my yard and landscaping. Photography is a favorite hobby (see my pics area). I enjoy sharing a bottle of wine and making homemade pizza with friends. I love the Fort Wayne Roller Derby Girls!
Apocolypse Now, The Godfather movies, Soylent Green, Das Boot, The Hunt For Red October, Stealing Beauty (arguably one of Liv Tyler's best films), Jersey Girl, The Eiger Sanction, Silent Running, Touching The Void, Out of Africa, Caddyshack, Woodstock, James Bond movies.
Television
PBS: Mystery, NOVA, and The American Experience. Fox: 24. CBS: CSI. Little Bill (cartoon)
Other favorites that would only be on one of the hundreds of cable channels I don't have: The Monkeys, The Banana Splits and Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea (w/ Richard Basehart).
Books
Ayn Rand novels - Anthem, The Fountainhead, and We The Living are my favorites. James Herriot stories (All Creatures Great And Small, etc.), Robert Parker's detective novels, Dick Frances novels, and The Bible (I have a cool study version that was presented as a gift from the Puma Place Bible Study - Fort Collins, CO).
Heroes
My Dad who passed away in October 2003. Sir Edmund Hillary. Jacques Cousteau. Howard and Ione Rigdon - my Scoutmaster and his wife, Boy Scout Troop 91 Munson, Ohio. Members of FWDG - you rock!!!
Chardon High School
Chardon, OH
Graduated: 1979
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: girls made it hard to concentrate
Minor: the folks at Joe's Beverage didn't think so
Clubs: Cross Country, Track & Field
I've often been described as being "multi-faceted". As a Gemini, I have both a good twin and a bad twin personality - but try to be good as much as possible! I've lived in many places across the US (was born and raised in Geauga County, OH), and probably should write a book about all the cool people I've met. I'm a summa cum laude graduate of Colorado State University (1986), with an educational background in both psychology and plant science. I worked briefly for the US Department of Agriculture and assisted in the development of a specialized plant breeding technology while at Colorado State. My research leader on that project is now one of the top scientists for the NASA Space Shuttle - see what I mean about cool friends! I also worked for the Boy Scouts of America for nearly 17 years - and decided to "retire" early in 2003 (BSA pension doesn't begin until 2026 however). I like to travel and hike challenging trails (state highpoints are a favorite destination) - gave up rock climbing and mountaineering some years ago (gravity and a weakness for cookies are a dangerous combination), but still enjoy reading about these outdoor sports. I try to fill my life with new experiences and look at each new day with a positive outlook. I own my own home (paid off that pesky mortgage in 2005) - now I'm saving for that remote pacific island (Fiji?) that I've had my eye on! I'm still looking for the "love of my life" - at this point, no reasonable offer will be refused! Ha! Cheers to one and all!
Who I'd like to meet: Hugh Hefner, Anna Kournikova, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, Michael Caine, Sean Connery.
Hey Jack! How's it going? Tom and I went to an altrasound tech today. Had to drink a LOT of water! She measured the baby and looked for defects. She told us the spinal cord is fully closed(So we don't have to worry about spinal bifae), baby's brain is a normal size (that was a concern for me), baby measures more or less 12 inches long (eight inches for head to rump) and wieghs one pound one ounce! It was a really exciting morning!
Hey sorry I'm living in the styx so my internet connection is non existant. But thank you so much for the wishes unfortunately I won't need them I am the new coach of the Cologne Roller Cats, Germanys newest derby league! It's different... But I miss American Derby, and can't wait to be back on the track! Looking forward to a recap!
so I thought u would get a kick outta this! some neighbors just moved in down the street and guess what she a roller derby girl!! yea so I guess it is my call of duty to take the skates off the shelf and dustem off! I thought it was kind of ironic don't ya think?
Hey! Sorry we didn't get much of a chance to chit chat. It was a busy day. I hope your trip was good and that you enjoyed being back around your hometown! We appreciated the help :-)
Hi Jack! How are you doing? I've been doing fine. I went to my 2nd doctor's visit yesterday. Everything looks really good. I'm 19 weeks along now and feeling great!
How's Roller Derby this season? I haven't been roller skating since I found out I was expecting. I have been walking a lot though. I've been one of those women who have not gain weight.
happy completed sun orbit! I had a question for you about this weekend and the wings stadium....can photogs get close like on the floor outside the tape line? Trying to decide on a 50mm or an 85mm lens for the event. I like to be closer and use the 50, but if thats not possible I don't want to miss out. thanks wise one!
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