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I have two children in their teens, a full-time job teaching non-native born Americans to study in English, a house to keep up, two dogs and a cat. I have read all of John LeCarre's portfolio and am waiting for his next entry. My current favorite author is Nelson DeMille, waiting for his next entry.
This year I plan to frequent "open mike night" at a few local taps. I am a guitar player. This will keep my chops in shape.
I am the English as a Second Language teacher at an inner-city middle school. My interest is in preparing those who neither read nor write in English, to attend high schools locally, and not drop out. I do this by teaching them to read and write.
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Location:
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United States
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Primary occupation:
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teacher
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Dream occupation:
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writer
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Hometown:
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Des Moines
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Schools attended:
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Kentucky, Drake, ISU
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I like:
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baseball,
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Favorite writers:
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John Le Carre and Nelson DeMille
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Favorite books:
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Russia House & Up Country, Plum Island
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Favorite newspapers:
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Drudge Report
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Favorite magazines:
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Time and Newsweek
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Favorite music:
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classic rock, classic country, classical music
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Favorite movies:
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Clear and Present Danger
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Favorite TV shows:
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Sopranos & The Wire
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Favorite teams:
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Yankees, Angels, Cubs
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Favorite quote:
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"Chance favors the prepared mind." L. Pasteur
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Gender:
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male
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Age:
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62
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Religion:
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AA
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Political affiliations:
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Republican
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