What I like most about the Westside is... the relaxed, laid back attitude. It’s charming and has a small-town friendliness that reminds me a lot of the Midwest, where I was born and raised. It’s a complete 180 from the Washington, DC area from which we moved five years ago!
If I could change anything about the Westside, it would be... for people to stop littering!! I’ve actually seen people throw things from their window when they’re driving or drop stuff on the sidewalks when they’re walking! It’s SO RUDE!
A good movie I’ve seen recently is... I very rarely see current movies in the theater, but two of my favorites to rent are “Life as a House” with Kevin Kline and “The Fastest Indian” with Anthony Hopkins. They’re very inspiring.
The worst advice I’ve ever gotten was... “Just wait.” Life is short. Do something you love NOW!
If I could meet someone famous, I’d like to meet... That’s very hard, but I think I’d love to just sit back and chat for a bit with Bob Dylan. His singing voice is not one that a lot of people enjoy, but his poetry is unbelievable....one of the best in modern times, in my opinion. He’s kind of like the spokesperson for my generation.
The next time I travel, I’m going to... Philadelphia in September for a wedding, but I wish I could go to a beach somewhere! Put on my flip flops, a pair of shorts and a tee shirt and just sit in a chair and read and listen to that wonderful sound and smell those great smells... ahhhh.
My favorite childhood memory is... sleep-away camp with my best buddies on the Tippecanoe River at Camp Tecumseh in Delphi, Indiana. It was something to look forward to each summer!
My favorite summer pastime is... to do ANYTHING outside! The weather here is so nice! Even if it’s cold, it’s usually sunny.
Something good I’ve read is.. I’m on Book Five of Stephen King’s “Dark Tower” series. I didn’t know I could read that much of him at once, but I love it!
My pet peeve is... when people leave their pets in the car while they run errands.
If I won the lottery, I’d... buy a little house right on the beach in North Carolina, pay for college for my granddaughter and donate to charitable organizations that benefit children.
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