I am a lifelong and native Pennsylvanian: born, raised, and still live right here in the Philadelphia suburbs.
My opinion letters have appeared published in the newspapers and magazines since 1979, plus I've been sending out short stories and personal essays since September, 2005. The July/August 2007 issue of Hobby Farms Magazine published some Green Acres trivia questions that I sent them. Also, one of my personal essays, The Other Side of the Sixties, won the Byline Magazine Essay contest in December, 2006. I write mainly about Hollywood, pop culture, movies, television, celebrities, life in the 60's, travel, the workplace, and opinions on various issues.
I have never been married and I have no children. I am interested in travel, reading, 1960's nostalgia, shopping, and swimming.
My passion is ...
Hollywood and living independently
I know too much about ...
movies, television, the 60's, travel, popular music
My childhood ambition ...
to travel, especially to California, and live on my own
My favorite memory ...
spending my 21st birthday in California
Why I write ...
to earn some extra money; very good in English and spelling
What I am reading/watching/listening to ...
60's music (the music of my childhood) writers' magazines
My first job ...
nursing home dietary aide
Over the years, I have been in a lot of debt because of periodic unemployment and working at at a series of part-time, low-paying, and temporary jobs; most of them without health benefits, and yes; my bills have fallen behind to the point that they've ended up being sent over to collection agencies. When these bill collectors call, believe me, I am no angel. They will constantly call you and call you and call you. I remember getting calls from this one agency that kept telling me that it was "essential" that I get back to them. I would then leave an after-hours message on their voice mail,...
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Member since: June 2007
Articles Written: 302