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Former Bank Officer

For 28 Years I was a Banker who worked on computers, now I just work on computers! But I have a lot of hobbies and interests besides computers. I only worked for two banks as it turned out after mergers, but I actually worked for three different banks (one each in NC, IN & KY) before all the bank merger mania took place.

Girl Scouts Yep! Been scouting for girls all my life! And I also believe in and support the Girl Scouts of America and their local programs. I am proud to be a "Life Member of the Girl Scouts of America" and a supporter of their work with our young girls. But I have never understood why the Girl Scouts never get as much money from the United Way as do the Boy Scouts. Are the girls being punished because Girl Scouts are more fiscally responsible? Or because Girl Scouts make a wad of money selling cookies? Why not have the boys work as hard as the girls to make their money? But the point is they should be funded equally - - It just makes sense to me!

Photography I love to take snapshots of family and friends and scenes and such, what I may lack in quality I make up for in quantity and enthusiasm!

Kids I love my kids, loved them when they were crib babies, loved them as they grew and grew and love them today. They make me feel young and full of energy. I love their vim and vigor and joy. Matter of fact. I just love kids in general. It's the adults who yell and scream at them that I despise. But that's a different matter.

Education I have always enjoyed learning and acquiring knowledge. Here is a link to my alma mater, The University of Indianapolis. It was and is a great place with wonderful faculty and staff. I used to teach Banking and Computers there. Check it out!

Biking I love to ride my bike. But it just collapsed on me on July 4, 1998, at about 10:00 AM and now it looks like this and I was in constant pain for 13 weeks. But now it is all better and I am finally well!

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Coffee I love to drink the nectar of the gods with plenty of cream and sugar. cafe latte? yummy! Gevalia Gourmet coffee is pretty darn good stuff, too!

Trees l like to raise fruit and nut trees, but sadly I have very little time for that pursuit anymore. And Stark Brothers is my favorite tree nursery.

God & Church have always been a very big part of my life. My daddy was a Minister of the Gospel for over 60 years until he died at age 82 and momma was a part of every church activity until she passed away suddenly at age 69. So I was brought up in the church and will hopefully die there someday.