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Tinley Park, IL, USA
What was your favorite concert?
16 months ago
August 24, 2002
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Tinley Park, IL, USA
I saw "The Who" at Tinley Park. It was just weeks after John Entwistle died. The actually recorded an album that day. Robert Plant opened and I have to say, it was an amazing experience.
I was going to take my brother Jeff. it would have been the first time he had seen them since the 1982 Farewell Tour. He had to work, so I went with a friend.
It was amazing.
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Wright & MATC-Truax (NB), Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI 53704, USA
Where did you go to college?
16 months ago
Wright & MATC-Truax (NB), Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI 53704, USA I went to Madison Area Technical College (MATC). I wanted to become a Surgical Technologist. It was the only school that offered it in the area. I was also limited in my choices of where I could go to school. MATC offered me an opportunity and I took it. I am so glad I did!
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Purdy Elementary School, 719 S Main St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-2297, USA
Who was your worst grade school teacher?
16 months ago
Purdy Elementary School, 719 S Main St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-2297, USA
You know, looking back I really didn't have one. However, what I feel now was not how it was at the time. We did have one teacher that stood out. Caused fear in the minds and hearts of not just forth graders.
His name was Mr. Lehman. He walked the halls with a deep heavy voice, called us ding-a-lings. He ruled with an iron fist, yet, he was my favorite grade school teacher.
He challenged us everyday with Math Practicals, and taught me lessons about those who will "lead you around by the nose".
Far from the worst!
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East High School, 2222 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704-5210, USA
Who was your favorite teacher in high school?
16 months ago
East High School, 2222 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704-5210, USA
Paul DuVair. He was my 9th grade biology teacher. I struggled in his class because of a lack of attending. He gave me a second semester offer I couldn't refuse.
I failed my first semester. He told be if I got a "B" my second that he would raise my first semester grade to a pass. If I failed he would flunk me for both. Well, I got a "C" second semester.
He called me that summer and reminded me of the deal. he told me he was shocked that I eve got a "C". He was not going to fail me my second semester, and he gave me a passing grade.
he is the first of many people that gave me a second chance to make a first impression. I love him for that.
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Fort Atkinson, WI, USA
What food brings back childhood memories?
16 months ago
Fort Atkinson, WI, USA Blueberry Shakes! There is a classic drive up Ice Cream Shop where I grew up, Frosty Freeze! The first time I ever went there was with my brother Jeff. We rode our bikes across town... He bought me my first Blueberry Shake. I have loved that places ever since!
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Park Ridge, IL, USA
Started current job
21 months ago
January 1, 2011 • Park Ridge, IL, USA I started January first of this year. I had spent the previous 16 months traveling all over the country as a surgical trainer. Then one day they called it quits on me. I had 2 months to fond something good... and I did. Social Media Coordinator and now Co-Owner of DreamBox, LLC.
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Madison, WI, USA
How did you get into your line of work?
21 months ago
1999 • Madison, WI, USA I was lazy :-) I knew I had to go to school. I just didn't know what I wanted to do. I just know I wanted to go for a year. No more, no less. It was either "Drafting" or "Surgical Technology". Well, lets just say I can't draw!
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Madison, WI, USA
When was the first time you gave someone a key to your place?
21 months ago
1994 • Madison, WI, USA Oh boy. Her name was Jennifer Wedel. It was the summer of 1994. I just moved into a single room apartment.
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Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA
What was the first date you ever went on?
21 months ago
1986 • Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA Well, I "hung out" a lot. However as far as real date, was the movies. I met her at the Fort Theater, then walked her home. It was a VERY long walk!
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Whistler, BC V0N, Canada
Have you ever had a sports rival?
21 months ago
2008 • Whistler, BC V0N, Canada Yes... Sumioko Kuomasaki. We had been friends for years, but I finally fought him in 2008 in British Columbia for the British Commonwealth Championship.
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Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA
What sport did you play growing up?
21 months ago
1985 • Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA I played baseball. Fort Atkinson Little League was an amazing experience. I was a catcher and a damn good one!
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Tinley Park, IL, USA
Describe an instance when time seemed to stop and you knew you were part of a moment that held great meaning.
21 months ago
August 24, 2003
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Tinley Park, IL, USA
Just days after my favorite band The Who lost John Entwistle, they played The Tweeter Center in Tinley Park. I had 2 tickets that were meant for my brother Jeff and me. He was unable to go, instead I went with Beth, my daughters mother.
Robert Plant opened the night, and Zak Starkey (son of Ringo) sat in on drums.
The concert was loud, and Pete axed his guitar into a bloody mess. It was heaven!
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Fort Atkinson, WI, USA
Where did you grow up?
21 months ago
Fort Atkinson, WI, USA I grew up all over really. I spent my early years (76-80) in Whitewater Wisconsin, then moved to Fort Atkinson (81-87) then finally to Madison Wisconsin (88-2001)...but I would say my fondest years were spent in Fort :-)
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Oconomowoc, WI 53066, USA
I was born!
21 months ago
September 30, 1974 • Oconomowoc, WI 53066, USA I was born on September 30th 1974 in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.
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