Worked summers in a Hot Dog Stand or my Dad’s Insurance Agency until I graduated to “Disneyland Tour Guide”, a job that I loved!

Took a semester off to travel around the world with Chapman College 7 Seas program (with Nanci Herron).

Came back to UCLA with a cowboy boyfriend (shipboard romance) I thought I would marry, but decided “no”.

Met the man I would eventually marry while working on a homecoming float . . . he was watching, I was working.

Graduated in 4 years with a Lifetime California Teaching Credential, a job in the Los Angeles School District and a husband.

Moved back to Orange County after 2 years and lived in my Grandmother’s Beach Cottage (rent free-we were extraordinarily poor).

Bought our 1st little house in Irvine ($29,500.00) and proceeded to produce 3 children moving into increasingly bigger houses as we could afford it.

Relocated to Denver in 1977 and have mostly stay here and loved it ever since.

Never worked as a teacher again, but stayed involved in education as a volunteer or aide for 20 years.

Children grew up and became quite extraordinary, capable adults and provided me with 7 fabulous grandchildren.

My focus has changed from education and youth to working with seniors though my church and the community.

Became an unexpected widow in 2009.

“Sold” my big house to my youngest son (you all know how those sales work).

Bought a smaller fixer upper ranch.

Fixed it up (major remodel) and added a dog.

Have been working on our Class of ’65 High School Reunion for 2 years with a wonderful group of talented classmates.

Hope to see you there.