Month: November 2023

Name your top three pet peeves.

Wow, this is a loaded question. Here we go.

1. People who waste my time. My time is precious. Please be considerate.

2. Loud chewing. If my brain tunes into it during a meal it makes me crazy inside.

3. Excessive talking. There are people in this world who don’t realize when others don’t want to talk.

At work:

Patients who tell me they are a hard stick the minute I walk into their room for the first time. It sets a negative tone.

What is good about having a pet?

For me the best things about having a pet are love, loyalty, companionship and commitment. When shopping for a pet, it has been said that the animal picks the person. I remember seeing my dog on petfinder. He definitely picked me. It was his eyes that told me he felt sad, rejected and vulnerable. I couldn’t stop wondering why this 2 1/2 year old miniature poodle was surrendered. I knew I wanted him. So we brought him home and it was one of the best decisions my family of four has ever made. We each have our unique relationship with him. Eleven years later he still makes me smile. He still fills me with joy and love. He still completes me. He’s one of the great loves of my life.

What historical event fascinates you the most?

I enjoy learning about American History. It’s difficult for me to pinpoint exactly what fascinates me the most because there’s so much out there. I’ve always been a read a book before seeing a movie type of person. I especially like when I randomly see a movie based on a true story or a documentary that interests me, I do a ton of reading about it. I’ve learned more about history that way than I ever did in high school and it’s been my favorite way to learn as an adult. I become engrossed, obsessed until I’ve had my fill of the information and then I move onto something else.