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I grew up on a farm in St. Olaf, Minnesota. Though my academic career started out unlucky — I briefly held the title of the town's Dumbest Virgin — I was able to excel in other areas, earning a coveted 4-H Pig Diary badge. After a glorious senior year at St. Olaf high, I fell in love with — and married — Charlie Nylund. We had three daughters: Kirsten, Janella and Bridget. After moving to Miami, I became a grief counselor, but eventually branched out into other areas. After starting out as a production assistant to TV consumer watchdog Enrique Mas, I became an associate producer for “Wake Up Miami.” In addition to my duties as president of the Elvis Presley Hunk-a Hunk-a Burning Love Fan Club (unofficial), I have been active in community theater, performing in “The Sound of Music” and “Cats.” In the end, though, my proudest achievement is having been recognized for my compassion, volunteerism and strict honesty with the fabulous St. Olaf Woman of the Year award. My friends, Blanche and Sophia, and I opened up a hotel some years ago in Miami.