Joanne Watchie:  

After 45 years, I finally moved back to Seattle last summer and am living on Alki beach with one of my younger sisters - it's like being on vacation whenever the sun in out! Walking, roller skating, kayaking, and paddle boarding are right across the street! It is so great to be so close to family again (tho we all miss Carolyn, who passed away in Dec 2012). My son has been here since 2006 getting his MD and PhD and is now doing his residency in internal med at the U, hence my move with the expectation of grandchildren next year. Surprise! my first grandchild, a boy, is due at the end of Aug! The interim 45 yrs were spent as follows: - BA in psychol at USF (1974), then BS in physical therapy at UCSF (1975), married 1978, son Tony 1982, MA in exercise sci at SF State (1983). Hobbies: patchwork quilting, bicycling, running, skiing. - moved to Bethesda, MD 1985, worked part-time as a PT, board certified as a cardiopulmonary clinical specialist PT in 1988. Became a professional clown 1985, doing bday parties, company picnics, and even clowning at the White House on a few occasions. Began teaching step and other exercise classes at the Y in 1988. Added white water rafting to hobbies. - moved to San Marino, CA in 1992, as Tony was about to turn 10. Worked one day a week at USC Univ Hosp, taught Cardiopulm PT at Mount St Mary's College, and continued to teach exercise classes for the Y; also volunteered endless hours with the PTA, as most moms do in San Marino. Switched to white water kayaking and sometimes wave surfing on the oce...Expand for more