Immediate Family
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My mommy lives in Tampa fairly close to me and we see each other frequently. She's divorced from my dad. Mom has interests in dentistry, stained glass, science, nature (especially ocean stuff, and she's been SCUBA diving), and of course, her awesome kids. :) She also likes dancing and going on canoe trips. She volunteers at hunger-related charities and likes to listen to podcasts. She and I have a close relationship and try to help each other out where we can, and she's always been my number one fan! Mom is quirky and honest and always up for helping people in need. |
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My daddy lives in Orlando and we see each other when we can. He's divorced from my mom and lives with his partner Connie. Dad works for a bank and has spent a lot of his life invested in his career, and he enjoys good movies, playing games with friends, socializing and going to meetings, science fiction, and sometimes golf. He plays piano very well and can also play guitar and knows his way around music. He keeps in touch with his kids and tries to see us when business trips or family occasions make it possible. He supports me in everything I do. |
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My sister Patricia lives in San Francisco with her husband Yusuke. We have occasional visits but mostly I have to keep in touch with her by telephone. My sister works for Kiva and is passionate about helping those less fortunate, and she enjoys cooking, knitting, and various forms of art. (She can even play the ukulele a little!) Being only a year younger than I am, Patricia and I grew up very close and were raised sort of like twins. She's always great to have a chat with and spend time with, and she shares my dislike of poor writing (as we've both worked as editors). She graduated from New College in 2001. She met her husband while living in Japan--they can both speak English and Japanese--and got married in 2009, and Yusuke got his master's degree in nonprofit management in 2011. Both of them are involved with hunger-related charities. |
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My sister Lindsay lives in Tampa fairly close to me and we see each other now and then. Her life is very busy because her job is really demanding; she's a manager at Gray's College Bookstore and she spends what little free time she has with her partner Mike or trying to catch some time to herself. Lindsay has an extremely well-developed sense of humor and is often the funniest person in the room. She loves and cherishes her dog Pork Chop, and relaxes with music, movies, TV, and games. She's five years younger than I am. We get together for family gatherings or hangouts with Mom sometimes. |
Grandparents
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My maternal grandmother is no longer with us, but I'll remember her fondly. She was mother to eight children and spent her life being a wife, mom, and homemaker. One thing she liked to do was play golf, and she could also sew very well--I have a couple of dolls she made for me when I was young. Family meals with my grandmother were always made special by her signature dishes, and her laugh was unique. |
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My maternal grandfather is passed on but not forgotten. He ran several successful companies and was able to support ten people; he was talented in the skills needed to provide for a family. Grandpa had a silly sense of humor and really enjoyed goofy pranks, and he also loved dogs and called his children's dogs his "granddogs." He had catch phrases that those who knew him will never forget, and had a passion for good old-fashioned food. |
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My paternal grandmother lives in Sarasota, Florida with my grandfather. She's a retired singer and teacher. My grandma sang professionally for many years and was on Broadway a few times, and taught acting and English. She's a fan of music and art and theatre, and is passionate about good food and family. I see her for special occasions and some Jewish holidays, and we have a great rapport. |
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My paternal grandfather lives in Sarasota, Florida with my grandmother. He's a retired cantor and until recently played tennis regularly, and still loves singing and exercise. He knows a lot about health and food, and he always leads the family celebrations when we have holidays together. He and my grandmother get along fabulously. |
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