8 Fast Facts About Vera

Happy Thanksgiving! Not being with our families at the holidays/special occasions is probably the only drawback of living in New York. We're thinking of you.

I was tagged by Tante Truus, so here's my list.

1. I married my one and only boyfriend (Jack) 25 years ago. I was lucky to find the right person.
2. I'm proud of my two sons, Kevin & Sean; they've become responsible young adults.
3. I enjoy puzzles -- crossword, soduku, logic problems, brain teasers -- and usually do at least one each night before going to sleep. I like to think it keeps my mind stimulated.
4. Hiking is one of my favorite actitivities. I can commune with nature and get exercise at the same time.
5. I like to travel. I've been fortunate to visit other countries and see how others live. I usually come away realizing how good we have it here in the US and most of us don't realize it. My three favorite vacations were Cambodia/Vietnam, Rwanda/Uganda/Kenya, and Holland (w/Mom, Dad, Jack, Kevin & Sean).
6. I work too much. My husband thinks I must be an inefficient worker because I can't seem to get it all done the allotted eight hours per day. I disagree with that assessment; I just have a lot to do.
7. I belong to the local Woman's Club so I can keep in touch with what's happening in the community, serving most recently as President and Treasurer before that. In the spring I'll take on a new role at as NY district director.
8. I wish my two cats were lap cats. Although they're usually nearby, neither likes to be held. Every night, however, they sit and look at me, waiting for me to give them their Pounce treats. I keep thinking that someday they'll do what I want.

Belated birthday greetings for Mary and best wishes go out to Annette.