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Seven Things You Might Not Know About Me; Or, Seven Things Expiring Minds Want to Know
1. In 1977, the sun, the moon, the stars and my parents' pocketbook aligned and I was on my way to spend a year in Israel. They gladly paid for my plane ticket (were they trying to get rid of me? hmmmm....) I spent a year in a program sponsored by the Israeli government which was based on Peace Corps. As I was preparing to matriculate from grad school #1 (see below), I mentioned to an instructor that I was applying to the Peace Corps to go to Madagascar (this was before the cartoon). He suggested the program and off I went. I spent 3 months in a dorm learning the language (I could already read Hebrew) and then the remainder of the program working in a small town putting together a data base of services (hospitals, doctors, emergency services, social services, etc.)
2. It was in Israel that I met my wife, Lorraine. How else would a Texan and a New Yorker meet up? (This is that stars and moon aligning thing).
3. I have a bachelors in Anthropology, Masters in Community Planning, and a Masters in Finance but not a degree in Art as some people might think. I have thought about going back to school but I probably won't do a 4th degree. 3's enough. But I might take classes. Never ever stop learning.
4. I am not a computer techie but I have been programming and working with them since before many (most?) members of Smaller Indiana were born. My 1st experience was programming an IBM 360 Mainframe using FORTRAN II. That was in, gulp, 1967!
5. My favorite music is the blues.
6. While I was in college in the 70's, I was misguided about the Viet Nam War. Well, not the war - that was FUBAR. It was the way we treated the soldiers who served over there. Most were drafted and had no choice. I regret the way we treated them back then.
7. Regarding #'s 1 & 2, it was my live in Argentinian girlfriend who told me that Lorraine liked me. After 30 plus years, I'm kind of glad she mentioned it.
I am tagging:
JJ Boston
Cindy Hartman
John Cannon
Lou Harry
Maggie Murry
Matt Warren
Shawn Quick-Raflik
2. It was in Israel that I met my wife, Lorraine. How else would a Texan and a New Yorker meet up? (This is that stars and moon aligning thing).
3. I have a bachelors in Anthropology, Masters in Community Planning, and a Masters in Finance but not a degree in Art as some people might think. I have thought about going back to school but I probably won't do a 4th degree. 3's enough. But I might take classes. Never ever stop learning.
4. I am not a computer techie but I have been programming and working with them since before many (most?) members of Smaller Indiana were born. My 1st experience was programming an IBM 360 Mainframe using FORTRAN II. That was in, gulp, 1967!
5. My favorite music is the blues.
6. While I was in college in the 70's, I was misguided about the Viet Nam War. Well, not the war - that was FUBAR. It was the way we treated the soldiers who served over there. Most were drafted and had no choice. I regret the way we treated them back then.
7. Regarding #'s 1 & 2, it was my live in Argentinian girlfriend who told me that Lorraine liked me. After 30 plus years, I'm kind of glad she mentioned it.
I am tagging:
JJ Boston
Cindy Hartman
John Cannon
Lou Harry
Maggie Murry
Matt Warren
Shawn Quick-Raflik
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Comment by Staraya McKinstry on January 29, 2009 at 12:42pm - thanks for sharing, I think it is pretty awesome that you went to Israel, my mom traveled there and said that it was a definite life changing experience.
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Comment by Nicki Laycoax on January 24, 2009 at 10:47am - My step-father also fought in Vietnam. He is the strongest and most stable man I know. Veterans deserve more than just Veteran's Day in November... Thanks for sharing, Rhett.
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Comment by Andrew Ball on January 24, 2009 at 8:12am - Rhett - I'm glad your uncle was able to get beyond that time and see the joy of a family.
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Comment by Rhett N. Cochran on January 23, 2009 at 10:50pm -
Andrew,
I'm glad to hear your thoughts on the treatment of returning veterans during the Viet Nam conflict. My uncle was in the 101st Airborne and was among those who took what became to be known as "Hamburger Hill." He was among those who were spat on and called "baby killer" by protesters. He served his country with honor and was a decorated veteran.
Like many who returned, he internalized his thoughts and experiences but he was more fortunate than many others insofar as he came back, was married and eventually would have 2 beautiful daughters. He built a successful construction business. Unfortunately, he was stricken with cancer - Agent Orange could have been a contributor. He passed away earlier this year and died a grandfather.
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Comment by Michelle Ball on January 23, 2009 at 10:01pm - Actually I had to walk out of the room. Even at PG I don't need to be around!! lolol.... :)
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Comment by Nicki Laycoax on January 23, 2009 at 9:57pm
- Oh no! Michelle, I had no idea you were in the room! :) Your Mom started it!
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Comment by Michelle Ball on January 23, 2009 at 9:51pm
- Hey now daughter in the room....... IT NEEDS TO BE PG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Andrew Ball on January 23, 2009 at 9:50pm
- NL - too funny!
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Comment by Nicki Laycoax on January 23, 2009 at 9:23pm
- Oh crap! I guess I set myself up... Okay, proceed with the astrological talk. :)
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Comment by Andrew Ball on January 23, 2009 at 9:17pm
- HEY Laycoax! I wasn't even thinking what you were thinking. I was going for that astrological stuff. But now that you mention it...get YOUR mind out of the "R" rating. I'm too dense (that would be item # 8). :{o}
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