Born and raised on northside of Chicago...Irish-American and damn proud of it! Married (deliriously happy) with two children. I cherish my family and close friends, make a living doing what I love, routinely finish the New York Times Sunday Magazine Crossword Puzzle and can find the lone firefly in even the darkest cave. When it comes to selecting friends, I am gender-blind, race-blind, age-blind (hey, love IS blind)...and the staying power of my friendships is all about a shared zest for life, staying connected and creating, appreciating and making the most of moments that count. I believe that all people, but especially young people, should be seen, heard and heeded. I cry at movies, random acts of kindness, the successes of those I love, sappy Hallmark cards, beautiful music (especially music!). I am the Czarina of Sarcasm, my kitchen's Commandant, and the Enabling Empress of Empathy. I am not impressed by celebrity, but my eyes widen in awe and admiration at people who use every available resource to make a difference...even if that difference is felt by only a single life. I believe in the basic premises of both "Paying it Forward" and "It's a Wonderful Life." (Aside: Sadly, in this wired (anagram: weird) age of frenetic, frantic movement and amazing technology, we seem to be living like the Jetsons, but thinking like the Flintstones.)I am a bona fide drum corps nut! Was the publicist for the Chicago Royal Airs in 2003, 2004, 2005...and never tire of listening to recordings of the 1965 corps that garnered the triple crown of national championships (VFW, American Legion, CYO)! Drum corps people are loyal, opinonated, fun and never grow up (a GOOD thing!)Would love to split my retirement years abroad (Italy and/or France) and in Chicago. I loathe intolerance, xenophobes, bullies, cruelty, waiting. I do not suffer fools and some call me arrogant. I miss my parents. I am not much of a political animal but know a good/right thing when I see it. After being totally un-wowed by the 2008 presidential candidates, I was moved and motivated by Obama's speech after he surprised us all in Iowa; I am now entirely in his camp.Two winters ago, I trained for, competed in and completed a half-marathon for a cause very dear to my heart.I make a mean cassoulet and my parties are large, noisy and welcoming. I am a published writer/poet, believe the federal government should increase funding for cancer research, and find escape, enlightenment, enchantment and elevation in movies, books, theatre and music. If I could change careers, I would love to be the heir apparent to Dr. Seuss or Anthony Minghella (the absolute best in their respective fields...real-deal Renaissance thinkers and producers!). ..
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