Moved to Dahlonega in 2004 after retiring from the Washington Post. I chose Dahlonega because it was where my son and his family lived. I’m a Wisconsin native and a loyal Green Bay Packer fan. After being here 17 years I can’t imagine myself living elsewhere. I have wonderful friends who have become my second family. I’m a member of the Dahlonega Woman’s Club. For the last eight years I have been part of Lumpkin Literacy, serving as president and secretary.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have 2 sons, David and Doug, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and 2 sisters.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do (or did if retired)?
Retired from the Washington Post in 2004. I worked there for 14 years and loved every moment of it. I began in the advertising department and when I retired I was an assistant to the corporate controller.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community and your favorite dishes there?
Love the wedge salad at Spirits and the chile rellenoes at El Jimador.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community? And if you moved here, where were you from originally?
I have been here 17 years. I was born in Wisconsin and lived in California. Moved to Virginia until I retired and relocated to Dahlonega
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community and why?
I’ve met so many interesting people that it’s impossible to name only one.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Italy. I’ve been there three times and can’t wait to go back next year.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Gone With the Wind. TV shows: Anything medically related, Bill Maher and Steven Colbert
Q: What advice would you give to people?
BE KIND. There is too much hatred in today’s world. A smile and some kindness as a welcome trait.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I would love to see the aurora borealis
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Shenanigans Pub. Reminds me of the many taverns in my home town of Milwaukee
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Barack and Michelle O’Bama at Johnny B’s.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Uniqueness would be the gold mines. My favorite is The Holly Theater.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Hopefully on this side of the earth!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Can’t think of anything. I’m pretty much an open book to family and friends.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
The Canadian Rockies
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
Month-May. Holiday-Christmas. Day-any day I’m able to get out of bed and do something positive
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
A day spent with my grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
I am perfect! What else can I say. Ha ha
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Baking an apple pie and chocolate.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, friends, love, laughter
