I’m short in stature but tall on advice, I guess that comes from living life. I went to Utica High School and was an active member of the school band. I’ve marched in the Thanksgiving Day and Peach Parades. I studied music at the summer program at Northwestern University, served chili dogs on a bun at the local A & W, ridden a horse, and even shot a gun. I like to do yard work, plant flowers, and cook. I used to have a big fat cat. Now, I have a dog. Back in the day I used to wear high heels. Now, I wear slacks and flats. I have sported long hair, curly hair, short hair too and truth be known, I’ve used a dye or two.
I’ve raised four children, not all alike, and experienced the life of a military wife. I’ve used a wall phone, flip phone and struggled to figure out my new iPhone. I’ve typed on a typewriter, shopped at Montgomery Ward, spent my teenage years every Friday night at the drive-in, wore out all my vinyl records, still watch Days of Our Lives recorded on a VCR and, at one time had no clue what Facebook even meant, nor realized that texting was the new way to vent.
At times, it’s hard to remember my more than two handfuls of grandkids’ ages, but I can’t imagine life without them as they make me so proud and warm my heart.
I have shaken many hands, wiped away tears, and heard many stories of people’s greatest fears. I have learned that life has its up and downs and that’s OK, as it is what it is, because all that has what made me who I am today.
I enjoy staying busy, love my job, and I am happy and honored to be the “SENIOR” legal assistant of twenty-plus years to this office and one that I call my extended family.