Tell us about yourself (career, family, hobbies):
I retired about a year ago after 30 years as a Data Specialist. I’m widowed but have been in a long distance relationship for several years with my partner in Northern Ireland. I also have two great kids and five wonderful grandchildren. In the warmer months I like to spend lots of time outdoors – geocaching, hiking, biking, and camping, all with the dog (well maybe not the biking). In the winter I still try to get out, but more likely I’m playing board games. I also love to travel and will use any excuse for a road trip with the pup.
What is your proudest accomplishment? Why?
Besides raising great kids, my proudest accomplishment would be pulling for the USA in the World Championships for Tug of War. It took a lot of determination and grit to get there, and although we never won a medal it provided many international friendships.
What would you sing at karaoke night?
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor. Although my circumstances have nothing to do with a bad boyfriend the song still resonates with me in many ways.
What was your first job?
Working in an apple orchard picking and packing the fruit.
If you could travel to a place that you haven’t been to, where would it be?
This is a tough question because there are so many places I’d love to visit. Since I’ve already been to five of the continents I’d have to narrow this down to Australia/New Zealand or Antarctica to get me closer to my goal of visiting all seven.
What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?
Trans Siberian Orchestra in Madison a few years ago, but I’m really not much of a concert goer.
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