Q: If time and money were not an issue, and you had to choose something besides what you have done, what occupation would you like to try doing?

April 28, 2008

Irene, 1928 – “Working with animals, like a veterinarian or work at the zoo with baby animals…I wouldn’t want to work at a shelter though.”

 

Peter, 1927 – “I had the perfect job. I did exactly what I wanted to do…maybe I would have traded it for working in a manufacturing firm.”

 

Joy, 1923 – “I would love to work with people with Alzheimer’s. I know I’m good at it.  My husband had Alzheimer’s and I had him up and working around the house up until the end.”

 

Douglas, 1925 – “Probably a diplomat or ambassadorship…or even an interpreter, I always found that fascinating.”

 

Alicia, Not Telling – “The same thing. I would be a teacher and a councilor.”

 

Gene, 1945 – “Well, if I wasn’t married, I would have liked to be a famous pool player, playing on TV.”

 

Claudia, 1935 – “I think maybe an airline hostess.”

 

Barbara, Not Telling – “I would be writing scripts for radio or movies with some constructive ideas, no murder.”

 

Gladys, 1941 – “If money were not an issue I would have actually been a dentist, and had the time to pursue it.”

 

Jacqueline, 1938 – “I’d like to have a job helping people. I would have started an organization to feed the poor.”

 

Carol, 1941 – “Singer and Dancer.”

 

Joanne, 1933 – “I would have worked in the medical profession as a doctor or nurse. My Aunt and my daughter were both nurses and have enjoyed it.”

 

Joan, 1932 – “Psychologist, that would be it…I think psychology is wonderful.”

 

Varad, 1936 – “I liked what I did.”

 

Cookie, 1940 – “Something that would help children…they are the future of our country.”

 

Phyllis, 1929 – “Well, if I had training, I think I would have liked to be a chef (if the hours were better)…or, I’d be a comedy writer.

 

Mary, 1938 – “I would like to be missionary and go to other lands.”

 

Sandy, 1935 – “If I had the talent, I would choose to be a musician with a symphony orchestra.”

 

Mercedes, 1933 – “I think I would have loved to be a yoga guru.”

 

Libby, 1923 – “Teaching.”


Q: If you could do something dangerous just once without any risk what would you do?

April 14, 2008

Irene, 1928:

“Deep sea diving; I love to snorkel. In Hawaii, I wore a tasseled bikini and the fish were all trying to nibble on it! So when they asked if the fish were biting, I said ‘Yes, me!’.”

 

Joy, 1923:

“Go up in a balloon. I’ve been in a helicopter but never in one of those balloons yet.”

 

Alicia

“Go to the moon.”

 

Gene, 1945:

“Probably work for the CIA.”

 

Claudia, 1935:

“I think taking the rapids.”

 

Barbara

“I’ve gotten on a plane several times and I thought that was dangerous.”

 

Gladys, 1941:

“That wouldn’t be fun if there is no risk. I’ve done most of it: bungee jump (when I was 61-62), sky dive (when I was 54), skiing. Experience war, not any one in particular but the experience of it.”

 

Jacqueline, 1938:

“Swim in the sea. Great Barrier Reef.”

 

Carol, 1941:

“Did it. Done it. Had it all.”

 

Joanne, 1933:

“We had a light airplane. My husband always flew. I was just about ready to learn when he decided to sell. I was going to take the FAA “pinch-hitter” course.”

 

Misako, 1948:

“Driving and cell phones are dangerous. That is the only thing that scares me.”

 

Albert, 1924:

“I’m not a very athletic man. Maybe I’d try flying an airplane.”

 

Cookie, 1940:

“Hot air balloon ride. I’m afraid of heights.”

 

Phyllis, 1929:

“I just think that living day to day can be dangerous. I don’t need to go look for it. Driving on the freeway.”

 

Mary, 1938:

“Skydive. I’d like to pop out of a plane.”

 

Sandy, 1935:

“Go to the moon.”

 

Libby, 1923:

“Jump out of a plane. My husband was a paratrooper.”

 

Sam, 1942:

“I do something dangerous every day by crossing the street.”