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Belton, Texas, United States
A FEW WONDERMENTS in my life so far are: Two wonderful daughters, JULIE and CHRISTY. Now, thanks to Bill, Christy’s husband, I now have the most beautiful grandson, ZAC. MY Travels, I guess "hitching" a ride from Manaus, Brazil upriver to almost the Venezuela border on a working tugboat with 3 barges of cargo trucks; Seeing wildebeasts,lions and their cubs,zebras,giraffes,plus, in the wild in Tanzania,Namibia,SouthAfrica. AND, being pleasantly surprised with kindness shown in countries as Myranmar,Bangladesh, and India! My greatest passion is travel, for the culture, architecture, and just meeting every kind of individual possible. So far it's over 100 countries, beginning at 12 to Mexico. I just "retired" from over 25 years of teaching, and living quite a vagabond existance since May 05.These include all of Europe,taking the Trans-Siberain railroad, and ending in Beijing.Most amazing discoveries the last year are countries as Myranmar, Cambodia, Bangladesh, and Lebanon. Of course, I'm not listing 90 more!!! Next stop, BRAZIL then back to the MIDDLE EAST, Jordan,Egypt, Lebanon and Syria.

Friday, December 18, 2009

American Samoa Discovery

Some of the FEMA group right before their Christmas presentation. What a night! The Governor was present for the wonderful 3 hours of music from 10 groups around the island. All sang traditional Christmas carols, popular Christmas songs, and all in perfect harmony. ......EXCEPT FEMA!!!! However, they were the most creative!!! With only less than a week to practice after work each day, they redid all the words to songs like "My Favorite Things" to Samoan smiles and styrofoam snowmen! The audience AAANNNNNNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDDD FEMA had a fantastic time and the collaborative effort will be remembered for sure!


S Waiting for the AIGA bus!