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If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?

It shocks how many how professional interviewers use “like”. And then the interviewee saying it too. It’s maddening!

What advice would you give to your teenage self?

I had a lot a lot of promise. Unfortunately I was also a young girl with alopecia universalis which is total body hair loss. I let that disease keep me from achieving a good life of dreams I wanted to do. Instead I followed a path of drugs, depression, alcohol, and many mistakes. I don’t look back in regret but to my young self I would have given her more strength.

What bores you?

What is your favorite drink?

I have been addicted to Pepsi for 52 years. I’ve tried to quit. No Pepsi anonymous groups. I’ve quit alcohol, drugs and cigarettes but have failed a million times to quit Pepsi.

Who are your favorite people to be around?

My favorite people are those who care about our world, compassionate and unbiased. I’m a stand up comedian so I also love funny, sarcastic and clever people. I like people who you say “hey let’s go on a trip and they say ok!!”

Write about your approach to budgeting.

I don’t know how to budget and wish I did!!

Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?

“having or expressing devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country”

I don’t feel that way about our country. I’m afraid. I’m afraid of our president and his cabinet. If I was single I would leave. I can’t leave so how will I handle living here. My husband was Vietnam Air Force pilot. I am so proud of him. I was all for going after Bin Laden after 9-11. How did we know the total disaster that occurred. I say that so you won’t think I’m just a peace loving, don’t care person. In this stage of my life, I don’t have many nice things to say about patriotism. I wish I could. Hopeless

Have you ever unintentionally broken the law?

When I was in junior college a group of us were busted for pot. We had a narc in the group and he told the police that someone was coming with several pounds of pot. We were all taken to the police station in El Dorado Kansas. Stripped search, boo, and then made to sit apart from each other for hours. Someone drove out to meet the guy with the pot and told him not to come to town. Finally they let us all go after they tore up our friend’s house looking for drugs which they didn’t find. it was scary and exciting at the same time. We were the talk of the junior college!!

What were your parents doing at your age?

My parents were healthy and mentally ok at this age. They did cruises and road trips. They watched my kids at times they were avid bridge players. Financially they were good. They were in a nice time of their life.

Abusive men not getting strong enough sentences

If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why?

Yes I’m a mystery podcast listener and I stay on top of crime in our town. I would like that women who are being raped or in abusive marriages had a stronger voice. That they would be treated as human and not someone who maybe deserved what they got! As I read and listen to these stories and podcasts the common denomination is light sentences. Especially for beating up women. The man will be sentenced for 1 or 2 years. Gets out, does it again, and maybe the sentence gets a little longer but once they get the woman gets murdered. Of course it’s more in depth than this but I would work on the law regarding sentencing rapists and abusers.