Jayne Underwood:  

I always wanted to be a journalist when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a great idea. As it turns out, they were right. I sometimes write on consignment and have been published in the local paper. I wrote for Edmond Life & Leisure, a weekly publication in their inaugural year, and then retired to play more golf. I never enjoyed the deadlines. I am formulating ideas for a novel, but who knows if that'll ever happen? Best way to relax is a vigorous workout or a day at the golf course. If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have coffee, top down on the car, and patience to be able to deal with the day-to-day. My dad is my hero. He inspired hard work, saving, forthrightness and honesty. I've lived in Norman, Oklahoma City, Colorado and Edmond, OK. Went to school at OU, finishing with B.A. in Journalism. Worked part time for an insurance agency, then full-time for state's largest ad agency, Ackerman & McQueen. I detest reality TV. If I could improve my home, I'd remodel my bathroom and add on a huge bathroom and closet. My dream home would be this one, with a bigger bathroom and tub. I love bubble baths and if I have a nice glass of Cabernet, I can soak in there for a long while. Parenting two boys has been a blast. I don't know what to do with girls, which you'd think I'd have a little clue about, since I am one. Son, Tyler, was born in 1983 and works in the HR department at OG&E in OKC. He obtained a business degree from UCO last July. He's a bachelor. Son, Tanner, just turned 22 (born in 1987)and is working on a professional golf management degree at UCO. That's right up his alley, as he's a scratch golfer who played at Deer Creek during the school's first trip to State in its history. He's also a bachelor. Will I EVER have daughters-in-law? I hope so. What have they taught me? Hmm. That's a tough one. Mostly how to cover up the gray hairs they've given me, I suppose. Teacher I'd most like to see again? That's another toughie. I suppose it would be a toss-up between Joe Woodruff and Opal Irene Smith. Both encouraged my love of writing and drama. If I won $100 million, I'd give half of it to my church, then spend the rest on a vacation home, travel and investments. Yes, I did live in a dorm my freshman year. It was a blast. I wouldn't trade those college years for anything -- best time of my life. And yes, I was in Delta Delta Delta sorority, which I cherish. I keep in very close contact with about a dozen of my "sisters" and we meet every other year somewhere like Galveston or Dallas to eat, ...Expand for more