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1970's and 1980's Rock Music

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Poetry in Motion

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Poem Writers of the World

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Petz Korner

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About Me

Born in Mineola, N.Y., raised in Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y., two sons, one daughter, have seven grandchildren. I won awards for my oil paintings, including private and group showings throughout the United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Lagos, Nigeria, while residing in these territories. Associates Degree 1980, major Humanities, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, New Jersey; attended Rider College, Trenton, N.J.; College Of The Virgin Islands, St. Croix, 1982-1983 Elementary Education; University of Kansas, 1984, BA English. I lived in Apapa, Nigeria, West Africa, outside City of Lagos, mid 1970's; experienced government coup, and Martial Law. I volunteered my time helping African street beggars, volunteered at a Nigerian children's orphan home. A major corporation donated money in my name. My travels took me throughout the United States, Europe, England, Canada, West Africa, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Barbados, Tobago, St. Thomas, most of the Caribbean.
I held job positions as pre- school teacher in Houston Texas; office manager for Daige Products, manufacturing Corporation, Long Island, New York; sales for AT&T; Home Security Systems; N.Y. Social Service Medicaid dept; receptionist for 12 N.Y. attorneys; nurse's aide on hospital maternity ward at age 16, and Red Cross volunteer, spanning over many years. In CA, my job involved people with mental illness and drug addictions, for Project Return, a Los Angeles County based Organization. They awarded me a Golden Bell award for my services. I have long blonde hair, dark brown eyes, moved to CA in 2001 from N.Y.

Activities

Mental health advocate, raise plants, oil painting, swim, Peer to Peer music sharing, volunteer work, officer of a social club, run arts and crafts group.

Interests

Oil painting, having art exhibits, entering art contests, swimming, sailing, reading, computer, dancing, peer to peer music sharing, raise plants, officer of a social club, planning events.

Favorite Music

I like Rock and Roll, Electronic, Techno, Broadway Show Tunes, Motown, some Hip Hop, classical, you name it.

Favorite TV Shows

Old sitcoms, Turner Movie Classics, mostly drama, Dr. G. Medical Examiner, History Channel, true crime, National Geographic Channel, science, TV Land, Politics, Twilight Zone series. I hate reality shows.

Favorite Movies

"Gone With The Wind," "The Godfather," "Sophie's Choice," "JFK," "The Devil Wears Pravda," "Alien," "The Bird Cage," "Towering Inferno," "The Joy Luck Club," "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof," "The Rose," "Mommie Dearest," "What's Eating Gilbert Grape," "Chicago," "Schindler's List," "The King & I," "Alice In Wonderland," "My Immortal Beloved," "The Pawnbroker," "The Graduate," "The Langolers," "Les Miserables"

Favorite Books

biographies, history, science, non fiction, true crime

Favorite Quotes

";Walk a mile In my shoes," "Ask what you can do for your country, not what your Country can do for you" from John Kennedy. "My precious child, I love you and would never leave you. The times when you have seen only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." "These Woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep". Robert Frost

Favorite Heroes

John Kennedy for his youthfulness, love of the American people, his great smile, sense of humor, dedication to his duties as U.S. President. Astronauts killed in two space shuttle explosions, original seven Mercury Astronauts, Neil Armstrong, scientists, Jesus Christ for his visions on life, my sixth grade music and chorus instructor who died of Lukemia in her twenties. She inspired me with her courage, and beautiful spirituals we sung. My father who taught me hard work, finish the job right, how to love life, be generous to friends, how to give a great party, most of all common sense. My grandparents who gave me unconditional love, and old world wisdom. My German Sheppard Poppy, who guarded us with her life until she was very old and died.

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Aly † "In God We Trust" † 2013/05/13 14:03:05

Hello, Ms. strawberry :)
Thank you for accepting my friend request!

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ziad 2013/05/12 16:16:48

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lady blue 2013/05/12 10:43:46

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nerak611 2013/05/10 18:42:26

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lady blue 2013/05/08 12:51:45

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lady blue 2013/05/05 02:46:33 (edited)

Hi strawberry, how are you ? I hope all is well with you. I wanted to tell you I had family who lived in Mineola, NY for many years. Oyster Bay is beautiful! Small world. Take care my friend. :-)

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JessDeCristo 2013/05/04 12:05:25

My sweet friend, I like you so much; I love your personality and your beautiful spirit. ♥ I think once in a while it is good to hear or read that you are a fantastic person who makes a real difference in this world.You are important to people you love and care for, though maybe not always aware that you are so very dear to many others and appreciated... Please, paste this message on the wall of nine women or men who you consider fantastic! Hugs & kisses to you & I hope you get a lot back! You should send this message to nine friends, including me, (if you think I deserve it & if not you still deserve it) ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Have a Blessed Day
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wolf_bunny 2013/05/03 03:13:58

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ziad 2013/04/29 06:25:25

This is the beginning of a new day.
You have been given this day to use as you will.
You can waste it or use it for good.
What you do today is important because
you are exchanging a day of your life for it.
When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever;
in its place is something that you have left behind...
let it be something good."

Good morning
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wolf_bunny 2013/04/24 07:10:01

Thank you for the add :))
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ziad 2013/04/23 16:08:45

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Firekitty ∞ijm♥G☮F♀U∞ 2013/01/01 19:49:09

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timothy.hill.14 2012/12/19 10:40:24

Happy Holidays my friend!
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JessDeCristo 2012/12/06 00:08:29

From my Family to your's
imikimi - sharing creativity
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*BIGGUMS* 2012/09/02 06:33:08

thanks for all the raves friend!!!
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Firekitty ∞ijm♥G☮F♀U∞ 2012/08/13 01:37:21

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