January 5, 2016

• First New Survey of the Year

  At the behest of one of my Xanga friends, here goes:

  List 3 names you go by:
  1. Gary

  2. Mr. B (used by my students)

  3. Gare Bear (rarely heard anymore, but used by ex-Xangans, back when I was Cyberbear on this Social Medium)

  Name 3 places you've lived:
  1. Saugus, MA (from the time I was six months old until I left for the Army, and again in 1972)

  2. Cheju, Korea (1986-92)

  3. Prescott, AZ ( 3 separate stints-1992, for six months; 2000-01, for twelve months; 2011-Present)

  List 3 places you've worked:
  1.  Star Market ( I was terrible at bagging, but I did work for one of my two best bosses- Bob Powers)

  2. Jeddito School (The best job I ever had:  School Counselor, K-8, a job into which I grew)

  3. Mingus Springs Charter School (Red-tape led to a short tenure, but I proved I could teach coherently, day-to-day)

  What are 3 things you love to watch:
  1.  People treating each other nicely

  2.  Animals in the wild

  3.  Children feeling genuinely happy

  Name 3 places you've visited:
  1.  Mendenhall Glacier, Alaska

  2.  Mt. Halla,South Korea

  3.  Utah Beach, Normandy

  List 3 foods you love to eat:
  1.  Baked stuffed shrimp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2. Lasagne                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               3. Hummus

  What are your 3 favorite drinks:
  1.  Coffee (Cream only)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         2. Mango iced tea                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   3 . Filtered water

  Name 3 things you are looking forward to:
  1. Working with children & teens, for at least five more years.

  2. Resuming summer travel, starting with the Philippines and nearby countries, in 2017.

  3. Seeing my son and other family members realize their dreams.

  I've been asked to solicit others to respond, but all those I know, who are still on Xanga, either already have responded or don't care to.

  • 5:37 pm
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